In case you missed it, The Architect’s Newspaper recently sat down with Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, co-founders of Grafton Architects to discuss their winning design for the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Material Innovation at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas. Farrell and McNamara won the competition in 2020, the same year they won the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

At a time when the AEC industry is buzzing about mass timber as the only renewable building construction material, the recent article takes a deeper dive into the design of the building, calling it “the first building designed in North America to be a masterclass in timber”.

Grafton Architect’s design is a response to the challenge to provide a building that is “redolent of the qualities of the forest, one that imagines anew timber and wood as materials” and is “hewn, carved, jointed, woven, and assembled, layered, laminated”.

Learn more about the design by reading the complete article titled, How Do You Hang an Auditorium From a Queen Post Truss?

After the long holiday weekend, most of us are putting summer days behind us and are back to the reality of work and school.

Here is a bit of architecture school humor from Common Edge to brighten up your week and kick off the academic year, whether you are in the throes of your academic career or it is a distant, but surely unforgettable memory.

ENJOY!

WXY’s work has been recognized for its dedication to engaging, improving, and honoring public space. They design in conversation with the environment. They work to understand a context, and plan with community in mind. They challenge themselves to face the array of complex design problems and commit to solutions that forward a healthy and sustainable future.

WXY works at all scales. Whether designing public plazas and parks, intergenerational community centers or large-scale, affordable housing complexes, the WXY approach leverages the contributions of public and private partners to create spaces that promote both physical and economic wellness for the entire community.

WXY is currently hiring:

Senior Project Architect (10+ Years Experience) - New York

Urban Data Analyst - New York

Senior Urban Planner - New York

Learn more about these opportunities and how to apply here.

Loci Architecture is an award-winning firm with over two decades of experience completing academic, residential (single-family and multi-family), restoration, and community projects. The Loci mission is to design a better city.

Loci is seeking an intermediate level architect to join their team and contribute to the design and documentation of upcoming work, particularly in the academic, multi-family housing development, sacred space, and preservation areas. This position requires a well-developed design sense and technical knowledge across a broad range of projects. An ideal candidate is comfortable working at different scales and budgets in a collaborative environment, is well organized, and effectively communicates with clients, contractors, and consultants.

Loci offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package, and supports a healthy work life balance. They invest in developing their team’s professional skills, including helping them obtain certifications, creating a clear path to success within the firm, and supporting a career in architecture. Their mentorship program ensures that each employee, regardless of experience, learns about the different roles and opportunities in the office, and has an office colleague with whom they regularly meet throughout their employment. Many of the Loci team are actively involved with our communities, social issues, the arts, and music.

Following is the preferred profile for candidates:

• Licensed or actively pursuing licensure to practice architecture in New York State

• 5-7 years overall experience in New York City architectural offices since earning a professional degree

• A Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree in the United States or equivalent degree earned in a foreign country

• Experience with Revit, CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite

• LEED Accreditation or Passive House certified

• Experience with the New York City Building Code, Zoning Resolution, Energy Code, and DOB filing documents and procedures

• Authorization to work in the United States

To apply: Please send your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter in PDF format (less than 10 MB) to: resumes@lociarchitecture.com. Include a short statement in the cover letter describing your NYC project experience.

Space4Architecture is seeking two (2) collaborators to join their team!

Space4Architecture is a New York-based architectural design studio working across different scales and typologies, both in the private and public realm. As a team, S4A desires to generate detailed and thorough design that engages their clients in a simple, direct, and joyful manner. Their non-hierarchical approach to design enables them to create architecture free of stylistic limitations that welcome and respond to clients needs. The office’s reputation for simplicity and clarity of design strengthens with every project researched and completed, as S4A believes this to be the foundation of a solid and timeless environment.

S4A is looking to expand their team as they are gearing up to start several residential projects in New York City and abroad! They are seeking someone passionate and fun with over three (3) years of experience.

S4A is also seeking a full-time, or freelance, collaborator to assist in creating 3D renderings and visualizations.

If any of these opportunities sound like a good fit, please contact hello@s4arch.com.