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Introducing MG2’s New Portland, Oregon Office! MG2 has acquired the Portland-based, affordable housing-focused architecture firm Studio C. “We are excited to welcome Jim Walker, AIA and Brian Bennett, AIA to MG2,” says Mitch Smith, MG2 CEO and Chairman of the Board. “Their strength in project design, understanding of building systems and experience in complex problem-solving will be invaluable. Their expertise, combined with their passion for affordable housing, is a perfect complement to our firm.” MG2’s new Portland office is the firm’s seventh location after Seattle, New York, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Irvine, and Shanghai. Learn all about our new team in Portland here: https://lnkd.in/eQehKdVS

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When Sears opened its store at Six Corners on Oct. 20, 1938, more than 99,500 customers poured into the aisles. MG2 has just completed 6 Corners Lofts in Chicago, converting that very Art Deco Sears store into mixed-use—retail and multifamily residential. The adaptive reuse project includes 200 residential units and over 50,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The Art Deco feel has been preserved yet modernized by punching out windows and adding balconies to the residences. In fact, every unit has access to the outdoors. Discover more about this transformative project in the link below: https://lnkd.in/g_T2g2VV ___________________________________________________________________________ Photographer - John Boehm

In her article for Landuum, MG2 Associate Maribel Barba, AIA, discusses the remarkable Costco Wholesale Santa Fe project, a community-centric marvel that blends seamlessly into the urban environment of Santa Fe, Mexico. This project is a testament to innovative architecture and sustainable practices, demonstrating how natural landscapes and recreational spaces can be successfully incorporated into urban settings. "Our goal was to physically and operationally integrate Costco's structures with the surrounding park, matching or exceeding the park and the city's sustainability standards," shares Maribel Barba, AIA. Discover more of this one-of-a-kind Costco in the link below: https://lnkd.in/g8w6FWYE En su artículo para Landuum, Maribel Barba AIA, asociada de MG2, discute el notable proyecto de Costco México Santa Fe, una maravilla centrada en la comunidad que se integra perfectamente en el entorno urbano de Santa Fe, México. Este proyecto es un testimonio de la arquitectura innovadora y las prácticas sostenibles, y demuestra cómo los paisajes naturales y los espacios recreativos pueden incorporarse con éxito a los entornos urbanos. "Nuestro objetivo era integrar física y operativamente las estructuras de Costco con el parque circundante, igualando o superando los estándares de sostenibilidad del parque y de la ciudad", comparte Maribel Barba. Descubra más de este Costco único en su tipo en el siguiente enlace: https://lnkd.in/g8w6FWYE

Modern Retail’s Julia Waldow spoke with Melissa Gonzalez about Australian brands such as Bared Footwear, Princess Polly, Camilla, and Outcast Clothing expanding into the U.S. Women’s brand Outcast Clothing, for example, does not yet have a physical store in the U.S. but sells its merchandise online and has been experimenting with pop-up stores. “Pop-ups like Outcast Clothing’s can be a great way for brands to dip their toes into new markets like the U.S.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gbcZZ6jq ____________________________________________________________________ #mg2design #popupdesign #retaildesign #retail

Retail TouchPoints has recently published its Brand Experience Awards Report: "This year's Brand Experience Award winners represent the shifting priorities of the industry – from focusing on speed, efficiency, and safety to complete immersion and personalization across all channels." No project is a better example of immersion and personalization than Pop-up Winner SOREL. The key to turning this tiny storefront into a compelling short-term destination was its immersive, full-color Optimized Orange saturation. On its exterior, Sorel's mural takeover featured the brand’s larger-than-life polar bear logo walking across an orange brick exterior toward the store entrance, shielded by a large, orange canopy. Inside, 25 gallons of Optimized Orange paint covered the walls, ceiling, and floor. At the back of the space was an orange-drenched charm and lace personalization bar where shoppers could customize their boot purchases. View the full Brand Experience Awards Report below. https://lnkd.in/gTdEcbUd __________________________________________________________________________ #mg2design #popupdesign #sorel

Costco Nanjing opened its doors this spring. 🛒 The seventh Costco Wholesale in China, this warehouse is one of the first to feature an integrated fuel station, similar to those common in the United States. Welcome to the neighborhood, Costco Nanjing! https://lnkd.in/ghbGYAZT _______________________________________________________________________ #costcowholesale #costcoasia #mg2design

Per our investigation, consumers shared the following 4 key takeaways and opportunities related to their banking perceptions and preferences. Download our report today to learn the design strategies and opportunities that can positively impact the consumer’s experience at a physical branch, resulting in increased visitation, improved consumer sentiment, and trust. https://lnkd.in/g3xNs5RR _______________________________________________________ #Bankinginsight #insightreport #banking #mg2design