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 →

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 →

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 →

Postmodern architecture in the UK is categorised by striking shapes and bright colours. Together these elements combine to create a really eclectic blend of modernism and historical design ideas. There are great examples of PoMo public buildings, housing estates, commercial architecture, and even landscapes. Continue reading →

Washrooms are among the most important facilities to be found within commercial architecture. They need to be designed so they are able to meet the needs of employees as well as visitors. If the design isn’t right or they are neglected, it can have a big impact on the health and attitudes of all inhabitants. It also reflects poorly on the business, potentially even indicating that it is badly run. Continue reading →

The Wood Awards is an annual competition that celebrates the use of timber in design and architecture. It first began in 1971 as the Carpenters’ Award but was re-launched in 2003 in its current guise. Each year designs that make a real impact are recognised. Continue reading →