Architecture. Research. Office.

Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781636811413 Author(s): Stephen Cassell Format: Hardcover Year: 2024 Publisher: Distributed Art Publishers Pages: 416

Description: A richly illustrated, substantial documentation of the AIA Awardâwinning architectural firmThis is the definitive publication on New York design firm Architecture Research Office (ARO).When it was established, ARO represented a new breed of firmâone of the first to be defined by its purpose rather than by a last name or an eponymous acronym. Architecture. Research. Office. documents the firmâs ethos and culture that has quietly shifted the architectural fieldâs outlook on how to practice. For the first time, this book meticulously compiles AROâs diverse body of work, spanning cultural and educational institutions, public and commercial buildings, and residences.Over 30 of its most significant projects are presented alongside seven principles that guide its practice. Writer and curator Brooke Hodgeâs introduction describes AROâs philosophy and culture, while a conversation with partners Stephen Cassell, Kim Yao and Adam Yarinsky offers perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of leading a firm committed to continuous learning. Architecture. Research. Office. provides an extensive set of precedents to inspire othersâincluding other designers and the next generation of architectsâto address the social and environmental challenges of our time.Founded in 1993, ARO is one of the countryâs most sought-after architecture studios and the 2020 recipient of the prestigious American Institute of Architects (AIA) Firm Awardâthe highest honor given to any architecture practiceâas well as the AIA New York State Firm of the Year Award and the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Architecture. Notable projects include the renewed Rothko Chapel and Campus, the boathouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park and the worldâs largest LGBTQ+ synagogue, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah.

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