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Ultramoderne

@Ultramoderne

Architecture.

 San Francisco + Providence, RI
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Joined March 2011
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Friendship, a duplex by Ultramoderne, occupies a previously vacant lot next to I-95 on Friendship Street in central Providence. The building grabs the attention of passersby with its black corrugated-metal facade. ow.ly/lzc350V3TgM
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AN considers the urgent topic of housing and home in our January/February issue, which is out now. ow.ly/vgFa50UX8xh

The January/February issue of The Architect’s Newspaper is out now

The January/February issue of The Architect's Newspaper is out now, with a features centered on housing and a focus section that surveys diverse home types

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Housing costs less when we build more of it. That’s why President Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to build and renovate more than two million homes.
“The bottom line is we have to build, build, build. That’s how we bring housing costs down for good.” – President Biden

ALT “The bottom line is we have to build, build, build. That’s how we bring housing costs down for good.” – President Biden

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RIP Peter Brötzmann
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For a limited time @CenterForArch has an exhibition on Fairy Tale Architecture by @abernheimer & @katebernheimer in #NewYork – check it out: centerforarchitecture.org/ex…

Fairy Tale Architecture - Center for Architecture

Fairy Tale Architecture presents designs for unbuilt structures that explore the relationship between fairy tales and speculative architecture, melding art, architecture, and literary critique. Ini...

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Events this week! @archtober is coming to a close, but our calendar is still filled to the brim. See the thread for all the highlights: – at New York, NY
Image from New York Review of Architecture (@nyreviewofarch)
Image from New York Review of Architecture (@nyreviewofarch)
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From cross-laminated timber to salvaged timber, designers are exploring the potential of a basic building material: wood. Tune into our latest CEU panel with #JenniferBonner #ThomasLever #YasminVobis and #AaronForrest for a deep dive 🌳 bit.ly/ARCEU2
Innovations in Wood: Understanding the Latest Advances in Wood Research and Design

Innovations in Wood: Understanding the Latest Advances in Wood Research and Design

In this ARCHITECT panel discussion, architects Jennifer Bonner, Thomas Robinson, Yasmin Vobis, and Aaron Forrest examine how wood can be used in innovative ways.

architectmagazine.com
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From cross-laminated timber to salvaged timber, designers are exploring the potential of a basic building material: wood. Tune into our latest CEU panel with #JenniferBonner #ThomasLever #YasminVobis and #AaronForrest for a deep dive 🌳 bit.ly/ARCEU2
Innovations in Wood: Understanding the Latest Advances in Wood Research and Design

Innovations in Wood: Understanding the Latest Advances in Wood Research and Design

In this ARCHITECT panel discussion, architects Jennifer Bonner, Thomas Robinson, Yasmin Vobis, and Aaron Forrest examine how wood can be used in innovative ways.

architectmagazine.com
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This is what we mean we say “ending homelessness.” RI can achieve #functionalzero communitysolutions.cmail20.c…
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J. G. Moore@jgmoore21 Oct 2021
Fear of making public spaces inclusive and essentially developing more sophisticated ways to create exclusive and controlled public spaces is something for eveyone to keep an eye on. It's important to ask who is *not* able to easily enjoy the space if it is to be a public space.
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Replying to @marisa_angell
@marisa_angell of @publichumans in new @SmithsonianMag discusses the vestiges of Snowtown—a mixed-race community razed by white rioters in 1831 and now the present-day location of the Rhode Island State House. bit.ly/3FncSZM
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Don't miss the chance to give your feedback on this game-changing project for the Capital City; as a rep from the @CityofProv's @ProvPlanning Department will be present.
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They will also spend time with the RI based design team currently re-imagining Kennedy Plaza in downtown PVD, including Alban Bassuet of @ArupGroup and Yasmin Vobis of @Ultramoderne.
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UPDATE: The #ImagineDowntownPVD public survey #2 deadline has been extended to May 7! We’ve heard from hundreds of residents and business owners—and we want to hear even more! Don't miss your chance to help shape the future of downtown's public spaces: bit.ly/31hUFdj
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When creating an improved public realm, it should be improved for everyone. It is important to the @CityofProv that no one feel displaced and that important social services are incorporated. #Equity
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It was thrilling to see over 200 of you join us to unveil conceptual designs for #ImagineDowntownPVD tonight. Our Department, Mayor @Jorge_Elorza, and the @ArupAmericas team is incredibly thankful for your participation!   Continue to engage with us, here: imaginedowntownpvd.com/
Image from Providence Planning & Economic Development (@ProvPlanning)
Image from Providence Planning & Economic Development (@ProvPlanning)
Image from Providence Planning & Economic Development (@ProvPlanning)
Image from Providence Planning & Economic Development (@ProvPlanning)
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(2/2) Don’t miss your chance to shape our journey to design more inviting, inclusive and connected public spaces. Take the survey here: imaginedowntownpvd.com/ #ImagineDowntownPVD
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(1/2) UPDATE: The Imagine Downtown Providence public survey deadline has been extended to January 31st! Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard from hundreds of residents and business owners—and we want to hear even more!
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In the early 1800s, Black property owners in Hardscrabble included laborers, mariners and a hairdresser -- Ted Coleman tells the story of this multi-racial Providence community, its dance halls, property speculators, and ultimately its demolition. smallstatebighistory.com/cam…
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Spend some time in our Fairy Tale Architecture archive over the holidays - with features by @levenbetts @nordensen @AbruzzoBodziak @SolidObjectives @youngprojects @snohetta @Ultramoderne @LTLArchitects @ruralstudio + many more. placesjournal.org/series/fai…
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