Architectural Guide to Central Florida
The OFA is Taking Pre-orders on the Reprint. Hundreds of featured buildings in six-counties, with a comprehensive index organizing buildings by architect and building types. Additional feature essays on notable local architects who’s buildings are included in the catalog. The book includes addresses and maps, to aid self-guided tours. https://www.orlandoarchitecture.org/bookstore
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A New Profile at the End of the St. Pete Pier
The inverted pyramid which has been the signature icon of St. Petersburg Florida’s waterfront, is being replaced. The new structure terminating the redeveloped pier echoes the program of the former, with dining and observation areas. But enclosed pool areas, improved … Continue reading
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Tagged ARCHITECT Magazine, pier, St. Petersburg FL, Tampa Bay
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Imagineers Share the Disney Springs Storyline
Walt Disney World in Florida has been busy Expanding and re-branding their Downtown Disney retail and restaurant district, which provides a focal point to the WDW hotel experiences. Hotel guests can take a bus or water taxi from their resort hotel to … Continue reading
Daytona Speedway Renovations Head to the Finish
Upgraded Concourses and 40 escalators will improve circulation at the famous Daytona International Speedway, which will host the Rolex 24 on January 30th. The new exterior cladding of the viewing stands is a combination of solid and perforated metal panels … Continue reading
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Tagged Daytona Beach Florida, OBJ, Orlando Business Journal, stadiums
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Winter Park YMCA Plans New Wellness Center
North Carolina-based Duda Paine Architects is the design firm and Orlando-based Jack Jennings & Sons is the general contractor. The new wellness center will provide additional facilities and fitness programs for the 25-year-old Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center … Continue reading
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Tagged OBJ, Orlando Business Journal, winter park, YMCA
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Cruise Ship Ports Need to Cultivate Luring First Impressions
Cruise passengers are pampered on their voyages, and are often disappointed on arrival at an island port, especially when it is their first time, if the port area is dilapidated and seedy. Theme Parks here in Orlando hide all construction … Continue reading
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Tagged BVIPA, Hugh Darley, Tortola
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Hotel Proposed for Dr. Phillips PAC Front Lawn
A team of developers has submitted a plan for an eight-story boutique hotel, in front of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The development team includes Stuart Newmark, who is president of the nearby Aloft Orlando hotel and formerly … Continue reading
Frei Otto Wins 2015 Pritzker Prize
The 2015 Pritzker Architecture Prize, was announced yesterday, two weeks before the scheduled date, after the recipient, Frei Otto, died at the age of 89. He is best known for his iconic and groundbreaking roof canopies designed for the 1972 … Continue reading
Rooftop Pools
Creating a pool on the roof of a building takes special consideration. The pools are typically built inside a waterproof tray or box designed by the structural engineer, and connected with a drain to protect the occupants below from leaks … Continue reading
Reimagining Residential Cruise Vessels as Independent Nations
In Hugh Darley’s blog over the holidays, he describes a future world with ocean vessels as independent countries and other container vessels as duty/tax free ports for acquiring supplies operated by Target or Wal-Mart. That future may be closer than we think. … Continue reading
