Minnesota’s Public Service Building creates a civic hub as the city seeks to reset its relationship with the public, aiming for the same level of openness as the building itself.
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11 Hoyt, a residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn, New York City, designed by Studio Gang, features a “scalloped” facade made of precast concrete panels. The facade not only has ornamental significance, but it is also functional.
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In areas of the U.S. where dangerous tornadoes and severe weather occur more frequently, more universities are incorporating reinforced rooms or storm shelters in their residence hall designs to provide an extra layer of protection for students.
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