A friend to budding architects and a supporter of the Chicago design community, Legat Architects’ Justin Banda accepts a leadership role on the American Institute of Architects’ Chicago Board of Directors After they enter the workforce, architecture program graduates often feel lost when it comes to connecting to the larger Chicago design community. Fortunately, the […]
Archives for February 2021
Iowa City architecture: Legat Architects opens Iowa City studio
Legat Architects’ new studio in Iowa City’s renowned “Ped Mall” to emphasize community connections The first-time visitor to Iowa City’s outdoor Pedestrian Mall will quickly discover its allure—trees and gardens enliven a brick pathway, music drifts from five “street pianos,” comforting aromas waft from outdoor food carts and restaurants. And whether a visitor’s taste buds […]
Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park taps into vibe of trendy Chicago neighborhood
Sky lobby and Kennedy Rooftop bar/restaurant at Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park capture neighborhood charisma, display downtown Chicago for guests and locals When the elevator opens to the seventh-floor lobby at Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park, guests are in for a treat: 180-degree views of a vibrant lobby, an outdoor restaurant and bar called Kennedy Rooftoop, and […]
Lake Land College’s Luther Student Center creates new welcome center, unites student services, eases navigation
Luther Student Center additions and renovations at Lake Land College revive spaces ranging from Student Life/Activities and Career Services to Laker Nest Bookstore and Lake Land Police Department “Where do I go?” New students and visitors often had trouble navigating Lake Land College’s campus in Mattoon, Illinois. There was no clearly defined entry, and student […]
New federal regulations positively impact affordable housing development and design
New administration’s goals present opportunity to elevate affordable housing design and value Shelter. It is a basic human necessity. It provides protection in comfort. This security gives people the ability to venture forth and make a life. The current challenge is that there is a high demand for affordable housing. Housing should not cause financial […]
Schools unearth positive lessons from COVID-19 experience
School district leaders and a clinical psychologist share travails and triumphs during the COVID-19 pandemic Though COVID-19 numbers have begun to wane, school districts across the nation continue to face pandemic-related stressors: communicating with parents, ensuring appropriate social distancing, masking, and air quality protocols, and striking a balance between remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. Legat […]
