Shared Spaces Need a Plan That Works for EveryoneIn an apartment complex or mixed-use building, shared areas are used by many people throughout the day. Residents pass through lobbies, lifts, corridors and stairwells; visitors use entryways and intercoms; and waste rooms, mail areas … Read More

Choose between a day pass and a meeting room by defining the taskFlexible workspaces serve different needs. A day pass is generally suited to an individual wh… Read More

{Begin with the people who will use the poolA swimming pool project often starts with a picture of the finished space: clear water, an attractive finish and somewhere to relax. Turning that picture into a usable pool takes a different kind of planning. The design should reflect who w… Read More

Small Accessories with a Personal SignatureA small accessory can change the character of an outfit or make an everyday object feel more individual. A brooch on a jacket, an initial on a lapel, or a name on a keychain may be a modest detail, yet it can communicate thoughtfulness. Pers… Read More

Vegetarian Food Safety Depends on More Than a Menu LabelA customer who chooses vegetarian food may be interested in ingredients, preparation, handling, or the way a business verifies its claims. A menu description can communicate a choice, but it does not by itself explain the sy… Read More