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These images depict each of the offices at North Hills. These second floor offices are upstairs from a wealth of restaurants, shopping, Park & Market Apartments, and the Renaissance Raleigh Hotel. All this, and only a few miles from RDU International Airport.
I used to know what this building was, but I am no longer sure.
It may have been the offices of Wood's Tobacco Company.
The 17-story CAPTRUST Tower is the first mixed-use office tower at North Hills and will be the tallest building on the I-440 Beltline when it opens in fall 2009. In addition to 275,000 square feet of Class A office space, the first floor will feature 28,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, including an upscale restaurant. Just outside the building's doors, the entire North Hills development offers everything a person could need or want within walking distance.
This is a bit of a rubbish shot but it was a watershed moment for me. I saw this straight away as a composition. By that I mean, I could see how it would look croppped and 'framed' properly before I picked up my camera phone.
The shot itself is badly done, but it was the first time I've seen a composition without putting my eye to the lens. I'm normally pretty rubbish at subject composition.
When I have a proper camera on me with a slightly more flexible lens, I'll re-take this shot as I saw it in my mind's eye.
Construction progress on the new home for AIA California.
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In need of a more prominent local presence, the organization which supports the architecture profession in the State, AIA California (AIACA), moved their offices to a Midtown building which was once occupied by architect Ralph Vitiello’s practice. Originally built in the 1930’s, the existing brick building has tremendous character with concrete floors and exposed wood trusses.
As each client is unique in what they do and how they work, we embedded ourselves in AIACA’s work environment to understand how their new space needed to function and feel. Through a series of benchmarking tours, ideation charrettes and sketch sessions we designed a space tailored to their organizational needs which includes neighborhoods and spaces supportive of different work modes, as well as areas encouraging collaboration. A variety of conference spaces also allow flexibility for meetings, events and focused work when necessary.
On the exterior an entry portal addresses the street and creates a prominent entrance into the new space. Other features include a curated library where books featuring California architects and designers will be displayed. A “big table” serves as the staff break area and also a pre-function space for events and AIA Executive Committee meetings. This public side can be closed off through a series of full height sliding doors, providing privacy for the staff offices.
This new space better serves the AIACA as they continue their mission for California architects.