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"It can be transformative to help understand the experiences of folks and hear the actual veteran stories...in our new space, you’ll walk through and you'll hear their accounts.” Randle Dietrich of the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum at Camp Ripley, spoke with MPR News about the immersive and interactive experience that will connect the artifacts with the people and stories behind them. HGA partnered with the museum on a collaborative research and design process, envisioning a museum that will transcend time and place, honoring veterans for years to come. Listen to the story here: https://lnkd.in/eZkfbABX

The sun is rising on a new year. From hospitals and libraries, to community centers and beyond—nothing embellishes a façade quite like the glowing potential of new morning light. Here's to fresh beginnings—no matter how big or bold—and to the communities of collaborators who will turn lofty goals into reality this year. 📍 The Glick Center | Cleveland, OH The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH) 📸 Nic Lehoux 📍 Baumgartner Center for Dance | Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Ballet 📸 Saturn Lounge 📍 Center for Chemical & Forensic Sciences | Kingston, RI University of Rhode Island 📸 Grass Lanton/Esto 📍 Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor Library | Egg Harbor, WI 📸 John Magnoski 📍 Border States Electric | Fargo, ND 📸 Peter J. Sieger Architectural Photography 📍 Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute | Sacramento, CA UC Davis Health 📸 Kyle Jeffers

The final 2024 edition of Frame is here. Reflecting on trends from the year that has passed, and focused on the year that lies ahead: it's full of innovative ideas, people, and projects to watch ⬇

From the scale model to the finished building, University of Alaska Fairbanks' Museum of the North was inspired by the symbiotic play of ice, snow, sky and mountains. Standing against the vastness of the northern landscape, the building’s pearlescent finish reflects Fairbanks’ varied light patterns. The hues of its façade are artfully manipulated by its surroundings throughout each day and season. Angled, curved, tipped and cantilevered forms reflect the dramatic lines and shapes found across Alaska’s coastlines, mountains and glaciers. Enhanced exhibit space and improved research facilities house over a million artifacts and specimens, allowing the museum to advance its core mission — interpreting and preserving Alaska’s natural, cultural and artistic history. 📍 Museum of the North | Fairbanks, AK 📸 Nic Lehoux / Patricia Fisher Photography

With an eye on the year ahead, we asked our market sector leaders: What’s trending on the design horizon? What are clients asking for? And how are our designers addressing these requests with innovative solutions? Here, some insights into how each sector’s design needs are changing ⬇

Guided by a holistic approach to student wellness, the highly accessible University of California, Riverside Student Health and Counseling Center offers a range of vital services. From primary care to women’s health, laboratory and pharmacy to counseling: students find the resources they need. All framed by views of the Box-Spring Mountains. The center fosters a connection to nature with a well-appointed, multipurpose outdoor space and large windows that prioritize natural lighting. Its calming, biophilic design is anchored by wood accents and pastel colors that feel as if they were blown in from the not-so-distant peaks. Embark on the photo tour featured in Healthcare Design Magazine, and feel for yourself how this modern student health center is enhancing wellness on campus: ➡ https://lnkd.in/ejukBi56

HGA is pleased to announce the promotion of our Vice Presidents and Associate Vice Presidents —an incredible group representing a broad range of disciplines, expertise, and perspectives. Congratulations!

Health equity is the fervent belief that every person should have the opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. Regardless of socioeconomic status, race, gender, ability, or geographic location. In healthcare design, this concept goes beyond providing access to care. In this recent Insights piece, Senior Design Researcher, Terri Zborowsky, and Vice President of Equity, Terri Howard, discuss the responsibilities we carry as stewards of the built environment. From addressing disparities to creating a sense of belonging—health equity aligns with the building industry’s growing awareness to support positive social change through design. ➡ https://lnkd.in/edkazgxB

Powder. Sposh. A wintry quilt... Snow ❄️ Whatever you call it, it's coming. And whether you're running from it, or to it — these Minnesota park buildings and nature centers provide the perfect venue for suiting up, or hunkering down. From Nordic skiing and sledding, to cozying up with a nice hot cocoa — how do you define 'ideal snow day'? 📍 The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Regional Park | City of Minneapolis The Loppet Foundation and Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board 📸 VonDeLinde and Steve Kotvis 📍 Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park Lower Landing Facility | Washington County, Minnesota 📸 Gaffer Photography 📍 Brookview Community Center | City of Golden Valley, MN 📸 Gaffer Photography 📍 Whitetail Woods Regional Park | Dakota County 📸 VonDeLinde 📍 Westwood Hills Nature Center | City of St. Louis Park 📸 Andrea Rugg Photography

Blending time-tested historical elements with a forward-looking perspective, the Woodies Building is the perfect home for HGA D.C. as its design inherently parallels our firm's DNA. This former flagship department store boasts 16-foot ceilings, 12-foot windows, open floor plans, and views of the lively downtown thoroughfare it lines. The more than 17,000 square foot workspace was carefully curated by a multifaceted team of HGA architects, interior designers, engineers, and other key collaborators. Perfectly suited for hybrid work, the office offers HGA colleagues throughout the DMV a variety of seating options, enhanced technology to accommodate remote and in-person team members, as well as an intuitive desk and resource reservation system in this well-connected hub. Learn more about the adaptive reuse transformation in retrofit: ➡ https://lnkd.in/dURVbRMz