Newsletter 15

This edition of the newsletter includes a new blog post from Liz, exploring the question of whether airports can double as resiliency hubs. As our climate crisis worsens and extreme events become more frequent, identifying appropriate-sized places for refuge and support will be key to bringing people and resources together safely and efficiently. We’ve also included an article from our colleague Kenneth Caldwell on his trip to the Eames Institute in Sonoma, a piece on the National Building Museum’s work on social justice and the built environment, and an investigation of the “15-minute city,” where essentials of daily life are planned within walking or biking distance from home.

Newsletter 14

Newsletter 14 includes several articles, ranging from “Earth Day 2022: The World’s Progress towards Achieving Sustainable Infrastructure” to an op-ed on why interpretive centers matter in an era of social change. Domus Magazine’s cover on Riccardo Dalisi’s revolutionary practice captures his legacy as a designer and educator; he understood the value of stakeholder engagement and theorized “poor technology,” a process designed to stimulate the public’s participation and creativity in the making of environments.

Newsletter 12.5

This month’s newsletter includes a new blog from Liz, “Floating and Energy-Independent Public Safety Architecture: A Strategy of Resilience.” Other articles include “The Architecture of Museums: The Evolution of Curatorial Spaces” and “Architecture Criticism: Cultivating an Understanding on the Practice.” We are deeply saddened to share the obituary of architect/landscape architect and professor Anuradha Mathur, who was a mentor to Leif Estrada, a designer at our firm.

Newsletter #12

As we enter a new year, we have been reflecting on hope and change. On this one-year anniversary of the January 6 attacks on our Capitol, we can’t help but feel fortunate that the democratic process of certifying the election took place and integrity has been restored to the executive office. Looking forward, we continue to hold hope during this surging pandemic and we continue to work as a team on ways to stay connected and adapt. We are grateful for the vaccines and for our essential frontline workers who fervently work to keep us safe. Until we can gather safely again, will be keeping a distance and masking up. This month’s articles include a Kuth Ranieri blog post by Victoria Fong, who recently attended Art Basel in Miami, Florida. She writes about her experience encountering NFTs (nonfungible tokens) and her favorite exhibits from the show. Other articles discuss how concrete and sustainability can coexist and the pursuit and promise of equity in architecture.

Newsletter #11

Last month, we were excited to host our annual office retreat at the Randall Museum, a project we did a few years back with our good friends at Pfau Long Architecture (now Perkins&Will). The retreat was a great success: we began to craft a mission statement, reviewed personal and team goals, and—above all—enjoyed reconnecting with one another. We are now back at the office with a hybrid work model and are relishing collaborating informally and working with each other in person again.

Newsletter #10

This month we lost a dear colleague and a giant in our field, Art Gensler. Our professional relationship with Art revolved around San Francisco International Airport projects and the Chase Arena, but more importantly, we had a personal relationship, one of friendship and mentoring. Byron’s work with Art on the board of trustees at California College of the Arts brought them together to envision ways of thinking, learning, and communicating about design to look to the future of the profession. Perhaps Art’s most arresting virtue was his innate ability to incessantly look forward and to encourage those around him to expand their viewpoints. Art taught us all how to shake it up, always with great warmth and generosity.

Newsletter #9

Recently, we have been reflecting on the impact and importance of local activism. The first article this month is a Kuth Ranieri blogpost focusing on Byron’s work with Responsible Growth in Marin. Since late 2019, RGM has been working to create an alternative vision for Marin County’s Northgate Mall after developers proposed a Costco, which was not in keeping with the community’s vision for future development of the aging mall. RGM’s concept centers on the creation of a town center flanked by new housing, green space, local shops and eateries.

Newsletter #8

This month’s articles center on adaptation and those who have been proactive in envisioning a post Covid-19 world. We at Kuth Ranieri have been assisting our municipal and educational clients with the design and implementation of solutions to re-enter their spaces safely during and beyond the pandemic. Other articles in this month’s newsletter include the ethics of designing airports during climate change, the transformation of the Bay Area’s malls to housing, and a reflection on the purpose and power of memorials.

Newsletter #7

Enjoy this month’s newsletter, which includes an interview with Rob and Juno as well as coverage of the artist and RISD classmate, Huma Bhabha’s “We Come in Peace,” a new addition to the Hirshhorn Museum’s Sculpture Garden.

Newsletter #6

This month’s articles cover a wide array of topics and are reflective of our hope for the future. The American Institute of Architects implemented new ethics rules this month prohibiting members from knowingly designing spaces intended for torture or execution. Other articles include a blog post on our collaboration with RHAA for the Black Lava Fields Competition in Iceland, the late architect Charles Moore, and creative uses for abandoned office space.

Newsletter #5

This month’s articles focus on the intersectionality of architecture and design. As a woman-owned business, we greatly value the inclusion of voices and ideas that have long been silenced and excluded. From the empowering Hariri sisters to an Indigenous architect’s fight to decolonize design, this month’s articles highlight the strength of our differences and collective hope for the future.

Newsletter #4

Dear Friends, we’re sending you our monthly newsletter, with articles that range in topics from the reconsideration of indoor & outdoor school design to systemic racism in pedagogy and practice.

Newsletter #3

This month’s articles represent topics and perspectives that range from a post-pandemic future, protecting housing from rising seas to the history of architecture’s role in systemic racism.

Newsletter #2

The mix of this month’s articles struck a chord with our team. Some reflect upon the impacts of the pandemic on our day-to-day environments while others explore historical perspectives, contemporary issues of social equity & justice and progressive ways of building sustainability.

Newsletter #1

Dear Friends, we’re sending you our new monthly newsletter, bringing together articles that struck a chord with us with their take on current issues and their affect on contemporary architecture and design. In this and future editions, some articles will explore visionary thinking, craft, materials research, sustainability, and technology in the built environment.