In this hotel, science meets art in a sleek and modern look.  The architectural firm KOO was asked to develop a tower facade that fit a hotel-room module, introduce a diagonal geometry, and use a subtle but identifiable color range to make a pattern.  The architects decided on metal panels versus brick for the walls, which are lighter and more dynamic. Technoform's polyamide thermal barrier...

Constructed in 1924, Houghton Academy - Buffalo Public School #69 in Buffalo, New York was designed by the Associated Buffalo Architects Inc. The U-shaped floor plan surrounds a courtyard in the rear and a classic revival style entrance in the front. The auditorium and gymnasium are situated at the four-story center of the building with three-story wings accommodating classrooms and future...