Marna Abrams, Author at Mithun

Anthropometry, the study of the human body’s shape and proportion, is one of architecture’s earliest tropes. Expanding on this tradition, a recent Mithun R+D effort investigated how the body can be embedded within contemporary design utilizing emergent digital fabrication tools. Read about the application of computer scripting, 3D printing and five-axis CNC fabrication to the design and fabrication of a concrete bench at Louisiana Children’s Museum: http://mithun.com/2020/02/11/body-parametrics/ (clickable link in bio). 📷: @k7scott

Posted: 02.12.2020

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âThe fossil fuel-free future is arriving, starting now.â Anne Torney talks about Mithunâs all-electric affordable housing projects and the future of beneficial electrification in Urban Land magazine. https://t.co/uzkZ1fY6SG @UrbanLandInst https://t.co/U8LiX7xyXR

Posted: 02.11.2020

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Body Parametrics

A Mithun R+D effort investigates how the body can be embedded within contemporary design utilizing emergent digital fabrication tools.

02.11.2020

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Liberty Bank, founded in 1968, was the first black-owned bank in the Pacific Northwest. In this interview with Michelle Purnell-Hepburn, KIRO spotlights the history of this landmark institution and the innovative site redevelopment to create affordable housing and support black-owned businesses. We had a fantastic experience working with Michelle and the entire Liberty Bank Building team to honor the bank’s legacy and serve the community with this project. Congratulations to Africatown-Central District, Black Community Impact Alliance, Byrd Barr Place, Capitol Hill Housing, and Onpoint Real Estate Services, LLC for this remarkable accomplishment and investment in future generations. https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/preserving-history-first-black-owned-bank-pacific-northwest/7LIXPXH4EJANFHWNNNZOV7ZYAY/ #Blackhistorymonth #Designforpositivechange

Posted: 02.10.2020

News

Mithun’s All-Electric Housing Projects Featured in Urban Land

The firm’s experience with all-electric affordable housing projects supports the case for a fossil-free future.

02.10.2020

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Dave Goldberg and Walter Schacht share perspective into Mithunâs growth in the Seattle area. https://t.co/gsDbQLTgVe

Posted: 02.07.2020

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Mithun's resilient designs for @LouisianaKids and the #LibertyBankBuilding are featured in @UWBuiltEnv Dept of Landscape Architecture's âOut In Frontâ exhibit, open to the public through Feb 14 in Gould Hall. https://t.co/OUhrqBohL8 #landscapearchitecture https://t.co/DIuD5510EE

Posted: 02.05.2020

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21st Century Workforce Training. The Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CAMT) co-locates manufacturing-related programs and workforce development activities into a signature, state-of-the-art facility to serve as a magnet for students, teachers and industry partners. Classrooms and labs are designed to adapt to evolving programmatic and pedagogical needs. A focal point of the building is the “5th Lab,” a central atrium and multi-purpose space for group projects, demonstrations, displays and industry events. Designed as Schacht Aslani Architects with RGU Architecture, associate architect / lab planner; design-build project delivery in collaboration with Mortenson. 📷: @laraswimmer

Posted: 02.05.2020

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#UrbanLandMagazine profiles Pepsi Blocks, which transforms a Portland industrial superblock into a vibrant, walkable community integrating live/work/make/eat/shop uses, new open space and an iconic mid-century pavilion. https://t.co/HzZ6on63Y4 @SecProp54 @UrbanLandInst

Posted: 02.04.2020

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Congratulations to the National Nordic Museum on receiving the 2020 Buildy Award, a national honor recognizing outstanding museum building projects! Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) credits the new facility for transforming the Museum into a premier Pacific Northwest destination and raising “the National Nordic Museum onto the global stage as a leader for the representation and sharing of Nordic arts and culture.” https://bit.ly/2GHrDd0

Posted: 01.31.2020