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Emma Reed

@heyimemmareed.bsky.social
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Architecture & Design | Writing, Journalism, and Thought Leadership in the AEC Industry | Urbanism, Technology, Sustainability 📍Denver, CO

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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Is originality dead? Maybe. But what matters more is who we're influenced by and who we choose to ignore. The NYRA lifted its paywall for the week! Enjoy ✨ nyra.nyc/articles/his...
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History <em> dans le Boudoir </em>
Is the myth of “pure originality” still a worthy target of criticism in 2024?
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
"...workplaces need to do something fundamentally different than in the past... The answer may be found in community." What the future of work can (and ought to) look like is something we discuss a lot in #architecture and #design. This piece from Steelcase outlines it perfectly.
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Community-Based Design - Steelcase
Work is changing more that it has in generations. See how an approach to designing offices like thriving communities is the solution to meeting these evolving challenges.​
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Beyond looks, #architecture is about the way good #design makes us feel: the way we intake, breathe in, and experience an environment. / Portland International Airport, main terminal expansion / by ZGF Architects / 2024 architizer.com/idea/4034129/
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Idea 4034129: Portland International Airport Main Terminal Expansion by ZGF Architects in Portland, United States
Image from Portland International Airport Main Terminal Expansion by ZGF Architects in Portland, United States
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Could European-style courtyards bring young families back to American cities? Alicia Pederson argues, yes. “With the courtyard block, you can have your cake and eat it too.” Great conversation about the merit of courtyard urbanism from @urbancourtyard.bsky.social on The Aesthetic City podcast 🏗️
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#44 - Alicia Pederson, the Courtyard Urbanist: How Courtyard Urbanism Could Improve American Cities
Podcast Episode · The Aesthetic City · 02/28/2025 · 1h 9m
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
How does #architecture tell a story? Set a tone? Create a mood? It's all in the details. #Design elements like scale, space, and light literally set the scene and communicate so much more than the words spoken or unspoken on the stage. #Oscars2025
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We Ranked the 2025 Oscar Nominees for Production Design—See Our Top Pick
It's a tough call!
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
If it must be modern, at least make it colorful 🎨
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Something like a dollhouse or puppet theater… The way #architecture speaks to us creates mood and expectation. And no one does it quite like Wes. architizer.com/blog/practic...
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The Uncanny Architecture of Wes Anderson - Architizer
Meticulous almost to the point of self-parody, the architectural language of Wes Anderson embodies an ethos of delicate individualism.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau. Valencia, like so much of Spain, is an architectural wonderland. St. Mary’s Cathedral / Valencia, Spain / Est. 1238 #Architecture #Design #Travel #Photography
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Architecture @architecture.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
This is the resort community of Loreto Bay, Mexico, designed by DPZ. Imagine if we could build beautiful places like this, with parking on the periphery and e-cargo bikes and walking to get around inside. All it takes is to stop banning the option to build like this. by Robert Kwolek
resort community of Loreto Bay, Mexicoresort community of Loreto Bay, Mexicoresort community of Loreto Bay, Mexico
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
In the Atlantic's March cover story, Yoni Appelbaum discusses the freedom of mobility in the US and what it means to choose where you live. We develop our cities just as our cities develop us. But how do modern zoning laws inhibit this?
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The Atlantic’s March Cover Story: Yoni Appelbaum’s “Stuck in Place,” on Why Americans Stopped Moving Houses—And Why That’s a Very Big Problem
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
“The #design of a hospital can play a significant role in patients’ recovery. Swiss #architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has set a new benchmark with a soothing sanctuary that embraces nature and puts children first.” / Monocle, Feb. 2025 monocle.com/magazine/iss...
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Built with care
The design of a hospital can play a significant role in patients’ recovery. Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has set a new benchmark with a soothing…
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
The concept of the walkable neighborhood is simply about designing and building for humans first—creating accessibility and connection. The benefits are enormous. We see it all over Europe, it's time we prioritize it here in the US too. #Architecture #Design gbdmagazine.com/walkable-nei...
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Designing for Walkability: A Guide to Walkable Neighborhoods
Walkable neighborhoods are designed with pedestrians in mind and offer a range of amenities for people to walk to.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Rotterdam, a city flattened after WWII, tells the story of rebirth in its architecture. Talk about a literal walk through history. Erasmus Bridge / Netherlands / 1996 / Ben van Berkel #Architecture #Design #Travel #Photography
Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam Netherlands
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Architecture @architecture.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness." ― Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
C’est trop beau ! J’adore la façon dont les angles sont utilisés.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
An ode to the blurry photo. The action shot. The “Wait I was moving!” The “Oops I threw my phone.” Our built environment is our venue for energy, impulse, and momentum. And there’s nothing like the city at night. So, here’s to us and the places that made us. Let’s keep moving. #Photography #Travel
Blurry image of ParisBlurry image of the river seine in ParisBlurry image of ChicagoBlurry image of a California city
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Shanghai remains one of my favorite cities to explore for its architecture. Its history and personality re-evolves with every turn of the corner—no less is the NHM. Shanghai Natural History Museum // Perkins&Will, 2015 #Photography #Travel #Architecture #Design www.archdaily.com/623197/shang...
Shanghai Natural History Museum / Atrium / Photo by Emma Reed
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
"More than proscribing the use of any material, Earth-Dwelling...specifies attentiveness to environmental conditions...fostering global sustainability, community development, and...creative modes of life grounded in the physical experience of a place." @gsd.harvard.edu
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Life on Earth: Zhang Ke’s Studio Melds Contemporary Architecture with an Ancient Landscape
The terraced rice fields of Yuanyang, in Yunnan Province, China, have been maintained and rebuilt continuously for more than 1,300 years. Designed to
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Architecture is about so much more than aesthetics. As AI-driven workloads grow, the demand for efficient, adaptable, and sustainable data centers is enormous. My colleagues talk about the role of optimization in designing for technology. www.hed.design/leadership-i...
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
"You have to want to innovate, and you have to be prepared to put some work in." My colleague Jerome (Otis) Odell AIA, LEED AP appeared on a recent episode of Construction Genius Podcast to discuss trends in the housing and mixed-use sector. ow.ly/9gG730sJCOz
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Construction Genius
Management Podcast · 100 Episodes · Updated Biweekly
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
As someone who has lived in both Southern #California and south of #Denver, I loved this piece in the @nyreviewofarch.bsky.social on #housing. Curious why Denver's suburbs feel so much like Orange County's? Give it a read: nyra.nyc/articles/ora...
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
#Architecture can do more than shape the skyline; it can shape the ground beneath our feet, merging human needs with ecological stewardship." architizer.com/blog/inspira...
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Terraforming the Future: 6 Examples of Architects Literally Reshaping the Earth
Terraforming in architecture refers to designs that move and re-configure the basic ground layer. More widely known as land-sculpting, the practice is on the rise around the world.
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Architecture Hub @architecturehub.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
dna twisting staircase.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Couldn't have said it better myself. ❤️‍🔥 #Architecture #Design #Travel
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How a Diverse Portfolio of Projects Unlocks the Wisdom of Travel
As with travel, good design demands an openness to the unfamiliar, respect for local traditions and willingness to learn from the surroundings.
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Galerie d’Arch @galeriedarch.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Gaudin House by Savioz Fabrizzi Architectes, 2013 📷 Thomas Jantscher #architecture #architect #mountains #skiing #snow #switzerland #architectuur #photography #landscape #art
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
In the aftermath of the pandemic, we understand the importance of our interior spaces. The ability to bring the outside in, promote mental health, and offer productive workspaces are tantamount. #Architecture #Design
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Interior Design Trends of 2024
Based on over 1000 projects published in our database, here are 10 design trends that shaped the interior spaces of 2024.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
There's been a lot of chatter about hempcrete. Why? Hemp, from the cannabis plant, is offers insulation, carbon capture, and low environmental impact. As a bio-sourced material, it is significantly more sustainable than concrete. LA FAGE a House Within a House / Plan Común. Image © Maxime Verret
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Using traditional materials in a modern way: Exploring the Structural Details of a Bamboo Dome. Image © Luis Echeverría from ArchDaily #Architecture #Design
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Cities are for people. The kiosk invites us to stop, see, touch. The design is simple, but the impact is everything.
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A day in the life of a kiosk
French newspaper kiosks might have evolved but they still play a key role in the life of Paris. And there’s one that has become a star in its own right – Le ...
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
"Executing these seemingly small elements is crucial in shaping how #architecture is perceived and experienced. Specifying and drawing a thoughtfully designed detail...can dramatically influence not only the success of an architectural #design but also the quality of the human experience it fosters.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Be still my biophilic heart 😍
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
"Meet Hall. Östermalm Hall. A building designed to move, adapt and transform — proving that even temporary architecture has a license to thrive." #Architecture #Design #Sustainability
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No Time to Die: How a Market Hall Became a Model for Architecture That Adapts - Architizer Journal
Meet Hall. Östermalm Hall. A building designed to move, adapt and transform—proving that even temporary architecture has a license to thrive.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Good #design isn’t stagnant. It’s evolves, adapts, and grows with us—maintaining its relevancy as we continue to modify the landscape for our needs and way of life. Good design lasts into the future it never imagined in the beginning. 📍Catania, Sicily #Architecture #Travel #Photography
Open air market and dining terrace in Catania Sicily Italy
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
"Rather than going all-in on customization, think about how the use of that feature or space may change over time. The way we use something today may not be the way we want to use it next week, next year, or next decade." - Daniel Jaconetti AIA, LEED AP #Architecture #Design #Sustainability
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The Top 3 Missed Opportunities in Green Building
Learn more about HED Architects' projects and people, including The Top 3 Missed Opportunities in Green Building . Our firm has over 100 years of experience in all facets of design.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
From the outside or the inside? Bellver Castle’s sandstone arches perfectly frame the 14th century gothic structure’s circular courtyard keeping this Spanish palace fortified yet beautiful. 📍Palma de #Mallorca, #Spain #Architecture #Design #Travel #Photography
Courtyard view of Bellver Castle’s sandstone arches in Palma de Mallorca SpainInterior view of Bellver Castle’s sandstone arches in Palma de Mallorca Spain
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Such a smart (and stunning!) way to use leftover materials. Love seeing more and more of this trend in #Sustainable design projects.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
The #SpaceEconomy is booming and soon AEC will be tapped. While sustainability and durability will be top of mind for these structures, wellbeing of the stationed astronauts is going to be crucial as well. Like Antarctica, this is a desolate environment to plan around. #Architecture #Design #Space
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Permanent buildings will be on the moon "within the next few decades"
As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the moon in 2027, the US space agency is already thinking about how lunar resources could be exploited for commercial purposes, architecture strategist…
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
"As demographics and lifestyles change, so do the requirements for where tenants choose to live." Loved this episode of Street Smart Success featuring my colleague, Kurt Volkman, discussing how smart design can make residential spaces appealing and impactful.
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533: How Design Choices Impact Tenant Retention
Podcast Episode · Street Smart Success · 11/11/2024 · 35m
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
"By cultivating a space that promotes natural interactions and tranquility, #biophilic design sets the stage for more meaningful relationships among coworkers, encouraging collaboration, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose." -Rebeca Swanner AIA, LEED AP #Architecture #Design #Biophilia
Workspace featuring open, airy concepts and lots of naturally greenery
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Form 🤝 Function Jardín del Turia in #Valencia, #Spain is a prime example of how quality of life can be increased with #GoodDesign. The park is a social hub visual masterpiece. Originally planned to divert flood water the city, the architects didn't stop there. Instead, they asked, "What if?"
Turia garden park in Valencia Spain
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Walkable cities produce less carbon emissions, support local businesses, and offer increased mental and physical wellness for residents. By why are they so hard to create?
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Designing for Walkability: A Guide to Walkable Neighborhoods
Walkable neighborhoods are designed with pedestrians in mind and offer a range of amenities for people to walk to.
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
In LOVE with Monocle's publication of Satoshi Hashimoto's 'perfect city' illustrations. There's so much to take from this as we discuss what cities ought to be and how to better shape our environments to foster community and enhance daily life. #Architecture #Urbanism #Design #Art
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Monocle: 'Perfect City' illustrated by Satoshi Hashimoto — Dutch Uncle • Artist Management
In Monocle's publication focusing on urban development, Satoshi Hashimoto , illustrates an idealized city. The illustrations showcase innovative urban design ideas, such as converting unused sp...
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Architizer Journal releases this years A+List: The 220 Best #Architecture and #Design Firms Worldwide in 2024. See who topped the charts!
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The A+List: The 220 Best Architecture and Design Firms Worldwide in 2024
Architizer is proud to present the sixth edition of the A+List, the definitive directory of high-quality architecture and design firms to watch in the coming year. #ArchitizerAwards
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Harvard Graduate School of Design @gsd.harvard.edu · 10/12/2024
"Aided by a wide range of beautifully reproduced renderings...we are led through the prolific master’s output." Read the @nybooks.com review of Henry Hobson Richardson: Drawings from the Collection of Houghton Library, Harvard University!
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Functional. But make it beautiful. Palacio Real de La Almudaina 📍Palma de #Mallorca, #Spain #Architecture #Design #Travel #Photography
Architecture and design, open door facing sunny courtyard of Spanish palace in Palma de Mallorca
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Emma Reed @heyimemmareed.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Hey there, BlueSky! 👋 I’m Emma Reed, a writer, journalist, and communications strategist working in the #AECindustry. 🏗️Follow me for musings on #architecture, #design, and #urbanism. 🌇
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