Jay Tomlinson, FAIA

Society requires a specific level of density. AIA Cincinnati recently featured KZF Design in a discussion focused on understanding the ideal urban density, and strategies for achieving balance. #cities #planning #density #urbanplanning #architecture

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The recent Architecture Matters article in Soapbox, Deliberating the D Word (Density), considered the impact of density on cities, including its benefits and challenges. Come and hear the discussion continue on June 6th!! Click for all the details and registration: https://lnkd.in/gUgeHW3i #AIACincinnati #architect #architecture

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Start them young! The importance of design thinking in K-12 work cannot be overstated. Early exposure can set individuals up for later success in the profession. https://lnkd.in/eCSiqTs7

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I am the 2024 chair for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Regional and Urban Design Committee. The committee holds an annual symposium and this year the symposium is in Indianapolis. Below is the call for speakers. I hope you will consider submitting and sharing with others that you know. Knowledge Communities are AIA member’s source for new connections & information. Members can network and connect with their peers around the world and stay on top of their areas of interest. The Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC) helps architecture professionals keep pace with changing conditions and improve regional & urban environments through excellence in design, planning, and public policy. In support of this, RUDC is holding their 2024 Symposium in Indianapolis on November 14–15. A call for speakers has been released. We welcome all urban thinkers, no matter your discipline or geography, to contribute to this engaging and stimulating symposium. Speakers should address the following questions: What are the significant factors and behavioral constructs we must understand today to set future generations up for success and thrive in built environments? Are polycentric cities expanding or contracting figuratively and physically? Proposals are due June 14. Submit through https://lnkd.in/gNEQyy9X.

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#neglectedmodernism #cincinnati The appreciation for these more modern background buildings is an important topic in preservation today. They go against the norm of what we typically cherish, but now are begging for our attention. Urbanism benefits from a diversity of building typologies represented over time. They imbue a sense of the history of a place regardless of whether one agrees with the particular aesthetic or not. That’s the richness of #cities. And, of #citybuilding.

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Listen to my latest episodes on TheAntiArchitect.com #TheAntiArchitect #AntiArchitect #Podcast #Architecture #Design #AEC

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Join me for some more frequently asked question (round 2): 📄 What is one thing you are most proud of from your service on the AIA Board? 🍔 What project has surprised you the most? 📺 What inspired you to pursue Architecture? Learn more about my candidacy for 2026 AIA President @ www.ryangann.com

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As an interior designer passionate about historic preservation, I'm thrilled to share the fascinating story of Woodward Lofts in St. Louis. This stunning example of adaptive reuse breathes new life into the former Woodward & Tiernan Printing Company, once a titan of the city's printing industry. Originally built in 1925, the Klipstein & Rathmann-designed factory boasts soaring ceilings, dramatic windows, and a unique rail spur for efficient deliveries. Now, these very elements define the character of 164 stunning loft-style apartments. The design pays homage to the building's heritage. Exposed steel trusses, timber decking, and board-formed concrete walls speak volumes about the structure's industrial past. Material selections and graphics subtly reference the printing process, while original office partitions find new life in semi-public areas. Even the rooftop lounge gets in on the act! Seating areas fashioned from repurposed water tanks are a clever nod to the building's past, offering residents a stunning 360-degree view and a sparkling pool. Woodward Lofts isn't just a place to live; it's a tangible connection to St. Louis' rich history. This project exemplifies how thoughtful design can blend the past and present seamlessly, creating a vibrant and character-filled living space. #historicpreservation #interiordesign #adaptivereuse #stlouis #loftliving Trivers

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Case Study: As-Built Drawings by Building Measures Inc. for a Broadway movie theater. Building Measures Inc. was hired to survey and provide As-Built drawings for a prominent movie theatre in Times Square, Manhattan. The challenge was that the theatre has asymmetrical geometry, and the theater was also operating at normal hours. That's where Building Measures Inc came to the rescue. With our sophisticated 3D Laser scanning equipment, our team was able to quickly scan the full interior with minimal disruption to the venue's operations. Once the scanning was complete , we promptly delivered a full CAD file to the design team. Considering that we had to shut the theater down for a few hours, I guess we can consider this job a "Show-stopper"... ;-) However, we did it fast and efficiently while making the venue owners and design team happy nonetheless! #asbuilt #designteam #engineering #3dlaserscanning #clientsatisfaction #broadway #scantobim

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These guys know more about digital twins for existing buildings than anyone. Well worth the time for those who are interested in adapting modern tools for existing building design.

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As a society, we're rightly concerned about adding affordable housing, but we can't forget that it should be done well — meaning that we must create places where people want to live. This example, Centennial Place by Scott Edwards Architecture, was designed for low-income people in Portland, Oregon. The complex includes over 20 apartments designed for families and provides many spaces that encourage a sense of community (including homework rooms). Trauma-informed design principles (that seek to optimize emotional well-being of building occupants) make it very liveable. It's also a very sustainable project that has EV charging stations, bicycle parking, and fossil fuel-free heating. It contains many ideas worth exploring: https://buff.ly/42BaOts #affordablehousing #housing #housingcrisis #liveablecities

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The project is part of Parkside of Old Town Phase III - Urbanize Chicago

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How do you know if your historic building has a hidden design scheme? A historic paint study will help determine that. In a historic paint study, a number of methods are used to discover a historic building's significant paint and design scheme– mechanical and chemical investigations will reveal hidden layers, scientific analysis will define original colors, and historical research of original documents will help confirm patterns that have been revealed. Paint exposures are performed onsite from areas often determined by the information retrieved through archival research. #paintstudy #paintexposure #designscheme #historicbuilding #historicpaint #historicpaintanalysis #historicpaintstudy #historicpaintinvestigation #paintreveal #paintreveals #decorativepainting #historiccolorpalette #perfectingpreseration #historicrestoration #historicpreservation #sacredspaces

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Are you or someone you know studying for the Project Management ARE? If so, use the link below to register for AIA Cincinnati's Project Management Exam Intro Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gwDfZTpy We are going to review the objectives on the exam, discuss study strategies, test taking tips, and go through a few practice questions. Hope to see you there! (The cat photo is unrelated to content, and is just to get your attention)

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Historic Preservation ++ [a tribute to Dana Crawford on this Mother's Day] >> Dana Crawford is a highly influential figure in the historic preservation movement and the development of great places. She has played a crucial role in the revitalization of numerous historic buildings and neighborhoods, preserving their architectural and cultural significance. Crawford's work has not only helped to save important historic structures from demolition but has also transformed them into vibrant, thriving spaces that contribute to the overall quality of life in their communities. Crawford has shown that historic preservation can be a powerful tool for economic development and creating places that people want to live, work, and visit. Implementation Tactics: *Identify and Prioritize Historic Sites *Develop Partnerships *Raise Awareness and Build Public Support *Promote Heritage Tourism

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Would you support this type of housing in your neighborhood? Share your thoughts and tell us why or why not. #columbusohio #planning #development #architecture #design #historicpreservation #historic #becauseweplan #infilldevelopment #density #thisplacematters #urbanplanning

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I'm pleased to share the news that "Architecture and Choreography: Collaborations in Dance, Space and Time" has just been published. Architecture + Choreography: Collaborations in Dance, Space, and Time examines the field of archi-choreographic experiments—unique interdisciplinary encounters and performed events generated through collaborations between architects and choreographers. Forty case studies spanning four decades give evidence of the range of motivations for embarking on these creative endeavors and diverse conceptual underpinnings, generative methods, objects of inquiry and outcomes. Architecture + Choreography builds histories and theories through which to examine these works, the contexts within and processes through which the works emerged, and the critical questions they raise about ways to work together, sites and citations, control, ethics, equity, and agency. Three themes frame pairs of essays. The first addresses disciplinarity through works that critically reflect upon their discipline’s tools, techniques, and conventions juxtaposed against projects that cite or use other art-forms and cultural phenomena as source material. The second interrogates space and the role of spatial dispositifs, institutions, and sites, and their hidden and not so hidden conditions, as conceptual drivers and structures to subvert, trouble, unsettle, re-member. The third asks who and what dances, finding a spectrum from mobilized architectural bodies to more-than-human cybarcorps. Modes of collaboration and the temporalities and life cycles of projects inform bookending chapters. Architecture + Choreography offers vital lessons not only for architects and choreographers but also for students and practitioners across design and performance fields. The collaborative processes and outcomes draw conventions into question and identify generative opportunities of interdisciplinary practices. The projects illuminate hidden of resistance and agency. They raise vital questions concerning what bodies are empowered to dance and perform. Featuring over 200 color images and nearly forty original drawings, Architecture + Choreography also celebrates compelling spatial and performative works. https://lnkd.in/gefmRGeh

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