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Miller Hull architectural designer Tobias Jimenez and Senior Associate Cory Mattheis, AIA, came in first place in the Arquine Competition, a competition to build a temporary pavilion at the Mextropoli Architecture Festival in Mexico City. Entitled, “(after the) BILLBOARDS,” their installation celebrates the history and craftsmanship of billboards by utilizing residual hand-painted advertising panels from the 1990s and composing them into an "accidental collage," a phenomenon that occurs naturally after advertisements become obsolete. For decades, billboards have stood as dominant symbols on Mexico City’s skyline, shaping not only our visual impression of the city, but also forming an often overlooked piece of the informal economy. Citing safety concerns and the removal of “visual contamination,” the local government has enacted policy changes that have led to the removal of numerous rooftop billboards, inadvertently generating a new waste stream in the city. Recognizing this, the opportunity arises to reuse the agile components of demolished billboard structures as a ‘kit of parts’ for new installations in the city. “(after the) BILLBOARDS” harvests materials solely from former billboards, building with their inherent structural logic but defining a new spatial configuration and public opportunity. Click the link to learn more about the winning installation: https://bit.ly/3TEZl8Q.

Lake Union Piers is featured in the September Sustainability issue of The Architect's Newspaper. “Lake Union Piers includes three buildings that were completely renovated to match both EMission Zero standards along with Seattle’s current Energy Code. Miller Hull senior associate Cory Mattheis provided insight into how the design team used a “subtractive” process for the design. ‘The subtractive approach to making space came from very pragmatic reasoning. The existing buildings were constructed in 1986, at a time when shoreline setbacks and environmental concerns were different,’ Mattheis explained. ‘Faced with this challenge, we decided that carving away at the existing massing was the best way to redefine the language of the project while providing necessary relief to the previously hardened perimeter.’” “‘To us, this project represents a way for architects to embrace the value of existing buildings rather than always turning to new construction as the answer,’ Miller Hull principal Jim Hanford said. In a way, Lake Union Piers mirrors the surrounding area by also living multiple lives—but this time, with an environmental grasp that is here to stay.” Click the link to read the story: https://bit.ly/3ZKkOks. Client: Vulcan Real Estate Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP Contractor: Abbott Construction Photographer: Ben Benschnieder

Vision 2074 is a challenge set by World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 (WDC 2024), which asks designers to tackle the social, structural, and environmental issues that will shape our region over the next 50 years. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Temporary Paradise?", we were encouraged to reimagine the future of the region through bold, visionary designs, using a poetic and passionate approach. Our proposal focuses on the revitalization of the Tijuana River and estuary region, a vital resource connecting the two countries. We approach this from the perspective that by 2074, ongoing efforts to heal this area will have succeeded. This revitalization will serve as a catalyst for prosperity across both San Diego and Tijuana, driving natural resource renewal and economic growth.?Our graphics depict visions of this prosperous future, highlighting innovations in solar energy, water management, agriculture, and community. The background includes a map of the region, envisioned as a hub for progress, drawing people into a future of opportunity and renewal. As one of the winning submissions, our board will be displayed at SDSU Art Galleries from?Oct 1?-?Dec 5. Project team: Benjamin Dalton, AIA, Heather Ruszczyk, Jeff Umphres, Danielle Page Buttacavoli, Sam Geibel, Rosina Diaz, Tohotmos Egara, Mike Jobes, Victoria Clarke, Michelle Petersen, Maaike Post, AIA, DBIA, and Tobias Jimenez.

For the Seattle DJC’s Back to School issue, Miller Hull Partner, Ruth Baleiko, FAIA, LEED AP, and Principal, Elizabeth Moggio, AIA, wrote a piece on our pre-design for a new academic building for Western Washington University at the Olympic College Poulsbo Campus. The article highlights the strategic importance of meeting students where they are and the critical role a new facility will play in education and workforce development in the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas. "Each college and university has a unique approach to supporting its students along a continuum of care, particularly for place-bound and non-traditional students. To craft a successful predesign, architects must collaborate with critical campus voices to make a clear and compelling case to the Legislature for funding. It is essential to set the document and the ultimate project up with flexibility and adaptability, particularly in the program, to weather the uncertainties of funding and economic conditions over time. This predesign described a new 44,200-gross-square-foot facility that will provide essential spaces dedicated to hands-on learning, student support and technological research. It will house critical programs in high-demand fields and serve as the new home for WWU’s Cyber Range Poulsbo program, a vital resource for cybersecurity education and research across the state. By enhancing access to post-secondary education and aligning academic offerings with regional workforce needs, this project is set to transform the local economy and support the state’s goal of increasing credential attainment among adults. This initiative underscores the strategic importance of expanding higher education opportunities to meet students where they are." Click the link to read the full story: https://bit.ly/3XIaQO1

Attending a’24, AIA San Diego and AIA Palomar’s Annual Conference on Architecture? We will see you there! Miller Hull Associate, Heather Ruszczyk, AIA, is participating in “Is San Diego a World Design Capital?: A Turncoats-Style Debate,” and Architect and Regional Design Advisory Committee Chair, Jonathan French, AIA, is speaking in “Faster Housing & Better Places, through Effective Objective Design Standards: A Dialogue.” The conference takes place on September 26 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Click the link to learn more and register: https://bit.ly/47wHPcJ.

Congratulations to Crystal Day of The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP on becoming a member of the 2024 AIA Next to Lead Cohort - a leadership development training that removes barriers to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) volunteer leadership positions for racially and ethnically diverse women in architecture.

The Student Success District at the University of Arizona received a Merit Award in the 2024 AIA California Design Awards, marking Miller Hull’s first AIA California win. This distinctive project embodies the University’s commitment to academic and research excellence, student support, health and wellness, and the preparation needed for students to become leaders in the modern workplace. The Student Success District fosters students’ 24/7 development through an array of support services and spaces designed for collaborative, hands-on learning with deep technological engagement. “This is an extraordinarily complex program and site, and the way the architects responded to the creation of new places for students is admirable. This is a great place-making project, a really innovative uplift and reimagining of place. The old and new, inside and outside work well together.” It is an honor to be recognized! Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4gy3epN. Client: University of Arizona? Architect & Interior Design: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP and Poster Mirto McDonald Design-Build Contractor: Sundt Construction Civil Engineer: Cypress Civil Structural Engineer: Martin, White & Griffis Structural Engineers, Inc. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineer: Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Landscape Architect: Ten Eyck Landscape Architects, Inc. Environmental Graphics and Wayfinding: Mayer/Reed, Inc. Acoustical Consultant: Robert F. Mahoney & Associates Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: Andie Zelnio Photographer: Lara Swimmer Photography and Chipper Hatter

?Matt’s Place 2.0 is featured on Fast Company. “‘The vision of the foundation was first and foremost to take care of the people with the ALS diagnosis,’ says Miller Hull partner Brian Court, whose team worked directly with Matt’s Place to design MP 2.0. ‘But then it’s like, if we’re going to start building houses, it should be replicable, not just a one-off. We want to see if we can create a model where we have this kit of parts that can be made bigger or smaller as needed, and we can ship it off and click it together on-site.’” Court further emphasizes the impact: “Ordinarily, people with this diagnosis get a really compromised solution. But what if it wasn’t? What if we could still give high design to people that ordinarily wouldn’t have access to great design?” Click the link to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gnisyeBc. Client: Matt's Place Foundation Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP Contractor: Baker Construction & Development, Inc. , Inc.? Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers CLT and CNC: Vaagen Timbers Modular Systems: Vestis Systems Photography: Patrick Martinez

On site at the Newhouse Building Replacement. Located in Olympia, the project includes senate and staff offices overlooking the Capitol Building. A central, four-story stairwell is illuminated by a skylight and threads the floors together, connecting spaces and departments, and becoming a mixing chamber in which faculty and statesmen can have impromptu collaborations. Adjacent to the stair, the future feature wall consists of Douglas Fir, salvaged from the deconstructed Press House, milled, carved, and organized in a way to emulate the five regions of Washington State— Water, Palouse, Plateau, Forest, and Mountain. The custom art piece creates a dynamic visual experience while also providing people a sense of place as they move through the building. Team picture left to right: Sian Roberts, Nick Clesi, Tahmina Arjona, Japneet Pahwa, Anguel Atanassov, Katie Reifsnyder, Elana Darnell, Marjorie Anderson, Duy Dang, Akshay Srinivas, Morgan Temkin Client: Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP Contractor: Hoffman Construction Company Structural Engineer: Lund Opsahl Civil Engineer: Reid Middleton MEP Engineer: PAE Landscape Architect: Murase Associates Envelope : 4EA Building Science Security: Hohbach-Lewin Structural and Civil Engineers Lighting Designer: Dark Light Design Signage: Mayer Reed Vertical Transportation: The Greenbusch Group Transportation: Heffron Transportation, Inc. Acoustics: BRC Acoustics and Technology Consulting Building Code: Pielow Consulting Cost Estimating: JMB Consulting Historic Preservation: BuildingWork

Miller Hull Partner, Ruth Baleiko, FAIA, LEED AP, recently served as a juror for the 2024 AIA Potomac Valley Design Awards, joined by Eric Logan, AIA, of CLB Architects, Anne Schopf, FAIA, of Mahlum, Alyssa M Mitchell, AIA, NOMA, of Weber Thompson, and Ray Calabro FAIA MRAIC, of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. Thank you for the opportunity and engaging design dialogue, AIA Potomac Valley!