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Location: New York, New YorkArchitect: Renzo Piano Building Building Workshop + FXFOWLECompletion Date: 2007Building Type: Office BuildingHeight: 1,046Number of Stories: 52Interesting Fact: The Times Tower has two shells: an inner and an outer. The outer is to shade the interior from the sun while still allowing abundant daylight and views of the city.

times tower

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site plan

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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floor plans

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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floor plans

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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elevation

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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details

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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details

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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details

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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areas

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vertical circulation

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vertical circulation

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circulation

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sunlight

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exterior

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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exterior

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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office interior

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office interior

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office interior

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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office interior

http://www.architectureweek.com/2010/0519/design_2-2.html

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Location: Sydney, AustraliaArchitect: Clive WilkinsonCompletion Date: 2009Building Type: Office BuildingNumber of Stories: 7Interesting Fact: Integrates Activity-Based Working (ABW), promoting chance encounters among employees and allowing them to switch desks day-to-day.

macquarie bank

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

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office interior

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

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office interior

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

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office interior

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

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office interior

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

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axonometrics

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

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floor plans

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

1st Floor

2nd Floor

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floor plans

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

3rd Floor

4th Floor

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floor plans

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

5th Floor

6th Floor

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floor plans

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

7th Floor

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section

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

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architect sketches

http://www.archdaily.com/54544/macquarie-bank-clive-wilkinson-architects/

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forms + voids

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circulation

stairs elevator

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outdoor space

outdoor rooftop area

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circulation

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Stockholm is a city built across fourteen islands, and water covers approximately one third of the city area. It is situated where the Malaven flows into the Baltic Sea, making the city a major port. It was founded in the mid 13th century, and most of its buildings are historic in nature. However, like most cities, it is sprawling outward. While history plays an important role in Stockholm, it is also looking forward, having buildings and products on the cutting edge of design.

stockholm

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major streets

Major Streets of Stockholm: Kungsgaten (main shopping street) Birger Jarlsgatan Drottningsgata Strandvagen

These streets are primarily deserved for pedestrian traffic

Porter, D, & Prince, D. (2009). Frommer's sweden. Frommers.

google maps

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weather

Warmest month: JulyColdest month - February

Maximum precipitation: July

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windJanuaryFebruaryMarchApril

May

June

JulyAugustSeptember

OctoberNovemberDecember

The prevalent wind direction is southwestwindfinder.com

weather.com

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solar diagram

http://www.gaisma.com/en/sunpath/stockholm.png

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stockholm misc. facts-1.3 million people live in the greater Stockholm area

-July is the main vacation month for residents of Stockholm

-Stockholm Public Transport Company (SL) operates the trams, subway, commuter tain, and bus lines. The subway has 100 stations, three lines, and converge at “T-Centralen” central railway station

-The traditional folk art handicrafts have influenced the modern designs

-Swedes do not get see people in terms of social class as much as some societies. Pay is not basied on status, and no one thinks they are better or more deserving than anyone else. They generally prefer to agree on things rather than to have heated arguments.

-Lutheranism is the most common practiced religion

-Major industries include: forestry iron+steel production + engineering (car+plane+electronics) service chemical

visit-stockholm.com

http://blog.otel.com/hilton-stockholm-slussen-hotel/

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workplace trendsCompanies are moving toward collaborative working models.

Plans and space planning within offices foster chance communication and spontaneous encounters.

Macquarie Bank utilizes the ABW (activity-based working) model, which allows employees to switch workstations day-to-day.

Many offices are trying to eliminate paper waste. This includes not having waste bins at each work station and scanning mail.

interior design magazine