We're thrilled to share Architectural Record's June 2024 cover story featuring the newly renovated Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. Reopening to the public on June 21, the Folger houses the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works. Over the past ten years, KieranTimberlake has partnered with Folger to provide strategic planning services, culminating in an expanded site and reimagined visitor experience. To complement the 1932 landmarked building by Paul Cret, KieranTimberlake went below, literally digging beneath the structure to create a more equitable and welcoming experience for all. “This is a building of great rooms,” said Partner Stephen Kieran. “We modernized the three historic rooms, but in a silent way. And we created the gardens as outdoor rooms.” The 6,000 square foot addition includes a lobby, exhibition halls, learning lab, gift shop, and offices, while vastly improving accessibility and circulation. “This project offers an alternative—without any changes to Cret's original elevations—and a way forward for institutions seeking to grow but contending with limitations,” they write. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e32mFatn
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The alchemy of art, science, analysis, and intuition with regard to the built environment is our core mission. Founded in 1984, KieranTimberlake brings together the experience and talents of over 100 professionals of diverse backgrounds and abilities in a practice that is recognized worldwide. Our projects include the programming, planning, and design of new structures as well as the conservation, renovation, and transformation of existing buildings, with special expertise in education, government, arts and culture, civic, and residential projects. Common to all our work is that each project begins with a question and continues its development within a culture of continuous asking, ensuring that design results from deep investigation. KieranTimberlake is committed not only to delivering the highest quality services to our clients, but also to pursuing ideas that push the practice of architecture forward. We have received hundreds of design citations, including the Firm Award from the American Institute of Architects in 2008 and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Architecture from the Smithsonian Institution in 2010.
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Building Transparency recently announced it is developing Tally® 2.0, the next iteration of its tallyLCA tool, in collaboration with KieranTimberlake. The new version of the tool will continue to support the building industry by providing insight into the environmental impact of materials and different building designs. “We are honored to partner with Building Transparency on the development of Tally 2.0," said Ryan Welch, Principal and Research Director at KieranTimberlake. "By transitioning Tally to a free and open-access tool, we aim to move the AEC industry towards design strategies that minimize environmental impact." TallyLCA was the first LCA app that allowed designers to calculate the environmental impacts of their buildings directly in Revit®. It's focused on empowering higher-level design and material type choices that become the critical first step toward reducing their design's environmental impact. Today, tallyLCA has almost 3,500 users in the AEC industry. Tally 2.0 is expected to be available for public release in 2025.
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The Bottling House at KieranTimberlake warmly invites you to an evening of art and conversation in celebration of the new publication Building Ghosts: Past Lives and Lost Places in a Changing City. In a discussion moderated by Ashley Hahn, authors Molly Lester (University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design) and Michael Bixler (Hidden City Philadelphia) will explore themes from the book, including community heritage, dislocation, demolition, and neighborhood change within Philadelphia. 📅 Wednesday, November 13 | 5 - 8pm 📍 KieranTimberlake, 841 N American St., Philadelphia 🎟 Free with Eventbrite registration The companion Building Ghosts exhibition at KieranTimberlake interprets photography and essays from the publication in an artful installation using materials from Revolution Recovery, a construction and demolition waste recycling company in northeast Philadelphia. Access to the site was graciously made possible by RAIR, whose mission is to challenge the perception of waste culture by providing a unique platform for artists at the intersection of art and industry.
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Mark your calendars for November 19th at DesignPhiladelphia. Case Study from KieranTimberlake about 2300 Market Street Ryan Wall and Jon McCandlish 1 AIA Credit - Free Lunch (sponsored by Reflection Window Wall) Make time and hear about this fascinating Case Study
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New Hampshire’s peak foliage, perfectly framed in what the homeowners call "the painting." 🍂✨ The KieranTimberlake modern, single-story OpenHome design creates a light-filled, open interior with clerestory windows bringing in natural light from above. The custom bench and dining room table serve as a welcoming nook to take in the autumnal views from multiple vantage points. OpenHome is a collaboration between Bensonwood and world renowned architects. Discover KieranTimberlake’s OpenHome designs here: https://lnkd.in/g-yq64U2
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KieranTimberlake is among the Archello Awards longlist selections for Large Firm of the Year. The longlists celebrate the very best firms selected from over 1,000 international entries. Large firms are considered those with more than 40 employees. Ortlieb's Bottling House is our COTE® Top Ten award-winning, historic office space and living laboratory in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. 📷 Sahar Coston-Hardy
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The Folger Shakespeare Library has earned a spot on the Archello Awards longlists for Renovation of the Year and Museum of the Year. The longlists celebrate the very best architecture projects from over 1,000 international entries. The Folger houses the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works. The 6,000 square foot addition includes a lobby, exhibition halls, learning lab, gift shop, and offices, while vastly improving accessibility and circulation. 📷 Alan Karchmer/OTTO
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KieranTimberlake has been recognized by Architecture MasterPrize with the Large Firm of the Year Award in Institutional Architecture #AMP2024 Firms are evaluated by the jury based on the dimensions of Design Excellence, Innovation & Contribution, and Expertise. 📷 Sahar Coston-Hardy
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In collaboration with acclaimed architectural firms KieranTimberlake and Lake|Flato Architects, we are proud to announce significant updates to our OpenHome series! Today's prospective homeowners face many challenges including high costs and limited existing inventory. By offering pre-designed and pre-engineered products, OpenHome reduces design fees and shortens the building process. Homeowners follow a clear, structured design path with fewer decisions, making it easier and less stressful to create a beautiful, energy-efficient home. With nine new home designs, we’re making world-class design and sustainable living more accessible than ever for people across the country. Visit our website to see the new plans and learn more about OpenHome! https://lnkd.in/eTWx-9Vs
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Tomorrow: Join Partner James Timberlake for a lecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London.
In tomorrow's Constructing Realities lecture, James Timberlake of award-winning design practice KieranTimberlake will discuss their four decades in practice and several recent projects, including London's US Embassy, several houses and renewal projects, and the research & development behind them. Thursday 17 Oct, 13:00, UCL East Marshgate Constructing Realities invites speakers to explore the design and making of our built environment, examining how invention, creativity, collaboration, and technology are shaping the future of the spaces we live in. Contributors range from architects, engineers, environmental engineers, façade engineers and material scientists: all practitioners who are at the forefront of their industry or disciplines. This discursive lecture series is designed to directly inform architectural practice. It offers opportunities for students, stakeholders, professionals and the wider public to learn from and question the people who are constructing the realities we inhabit. https://lnkd.in/eKzZfZNe