Case Studies Architecture & Design

Architecture is more than aesthetics. It’s a service-oriented and relationship-driven profession that the Boston firm of Miller Dyer Spears takes to heart as it tackles projects for some of New England’s most prominent institutions. MDS specializes in institutions that, among other purposes, serve educational and health care needs, and must constantly be served in kind […]

What’s in a name? Plenty, if it’s Michael Graves Architecture & Design in New York City and Princeton, New Jersey. For seven principals today, it means living up to the legacy of the late, great and often-times eccentric architect whose name graces the firm’s letterhead. It’s a daily reminder of what’s at stake as its […]

When Mike McGrath is on a plane, he’ll flip through the inflight magazine. Inevitably, once or twice a year he spots a project MG McGrath Inc. has worked on. “Thankfully, a lot of the work we do ends up being iconic for various cities,” Mike says. It’s not uncommon for MG McGrath projects, like the […]

For more than 40 years, Mark One Electric Co. Inc. has been one of the most respected electrical contractors throughout the Midwest. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Mark One has established a reputation for excellence, leading to strong client interest when it comes to highly sophisticated system installations. Mark One provides a one-stop-shopping experience for […]

As a passionate advocate of alternative solutions to air conditioning, Messana Radiant Cooling is committed to improving the thermal well-being of occupants by changing the way spaces are conditioned and in turn, lowering their carbon footprint. Located in Soquel, California, Messana envisions a world of comfort, which includes environments with uniform climates that provide freedom, […]

Based in Chicago, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) is a trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of architectural metal building products. Since forming in 1983, MCA has tirelessly worked to serve its membership by promoting the use of metal in all areas of the building envelope and getting this message out to the building community […]

As a national specialty metals fabricator, Metal Design Systems Inc. (MDSI) provides innovative engineered systems, as well as design and development resources to support the creative concepts of its clients. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, MDSI offers many unique and sustainable claddings to select from, such as aluminum composite material (ACM), plate, colored stainless, copper, […]

For more than 30 years, Michael Harris Homes has been building distinct homes and communities throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1984, the family-owned firm has built a stunning and diverse portfolio, including single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and even a handful of commercial projects. In conjunction with sister company, Streetscape Partners, Michael Harris […]

The building market has finally started to climb out of the rubble of the recession, although it’s been a slow and steady journey, the health of the real estate market is much more promising than it was just three years ago. In Maryland, home values increased by 9.5 percent and commercial buildings, including apartments, by […]

For nearly 35 years, corporations of all shapes and sizes — from large multinationals and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits, leading tech giants to law firms and more — have turned to M Moser Associates for integrated architectural design and delivery of workplace environments. The firm has delivered more than 6,000 workplace outfits in some […]