The popularity of timber in construction continues to grow, both in the residential and commercial sectors. In fact, plans for the largest office complex built from the material were recently revealed. The plan is to create three stepped buildings in Newark, New Jersey that rise six, eight and eleven stories. In total this will create 500,000 square metres of space, making it the largest piece of timber commercial architecture in the USA. Continue reading
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A positive store experience is more crucial than ever
We are a company that encounters numerous obstacles whilst on the job. Fortunately, they have failed to prevent us from satisfying our customers. Specialising in commercial architecture, and a series of other areas, our range of skills is considerable. Using our talents, we can create a stunning and unique structure that is worthy of your use. Continue reading
A significant piece of New York commercial architecture
The AT&T Building in New York, now known as 550 Madison Avenue, is one of the most iconic pieces of commercial architecture in the world. It has had a huge impact on the city and beyond. The design was revealed in 1979 and was different to anything seen before. Continue reading
Revolutionising hotel design and commercial architecture
John C. Portman Jr. left a lasting impact on commercial architecture around the world. He came to the fore in the 1960s when downtown neighbourhoods across the US were in decline with people relocating to the suburbs instead. His designs sought to attest this, attracting more people to move back to these areas. Although this didn’t happen in many cases he created many cities within cities, including buildings that were attractive to shoppers, businesses and visitors. Continue reading
Five greener materials for commercial architecture
Architects around the world are making more efforts to design commercial architecture that is greener. This is particularly noteworthy in the US where the properties are estimated to account for a huge 38% of carbon dioxide emissions according to the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition they consume 39% of total energy in the country. Continue reading
Does your office design enhance creativity?
Good office design can encourage creativity whilst also enhancing the culture of your business. Both of these can provide big benefits, most notably in terms of how motivated your employees will be and their performance levels. Coffey Architects, a team synonymous with creating welcoming commercial architecture, would like to go over some tips for getting the right design for your office. Continue reading