Recent News
CKS Senior Associate Earns 2008 Young Architects Award - February 2008
David Gamble, Senior Associate, has been awarded the 2008 Young Architects Award by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The honor is given to professionals licensed 10 years or fewer who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to their profession early in their careers. David was nominated by the local chapter (the Boston Society of Architects). He is one of ten individuals to be selected for the 2008 AIA national award. Young Architect Award recipients will be honored at the 2008 AIA National Convention in Boston in May.
More information is available from the AIA.
David Gamble, Senior Associate, has been awarded the 2008 Young Architects Award by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The honor is given to professionals licensed 10 years or fewer who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to their profession early in their careers. David was nominated by the local chapter (the Boston Society of Architects). He is one of ten individuals to be selected for the 2008 AIA national award. Young Architect Award recipients will be honored at the 2008 AIA National Convention in Boston in May.More information is available from the AIA.
Connecting the City and the River: Chan Krieger Sieniewicz Presents Winning Scheme
for Shanghai’s Historic Bund Waterfront - January 2008
In anticipation of the 2010 EXPO, the planning agencies of the City of Shanghai launched a competition for the design of the Bund waterfront on the Huangpu River. In May 2007, the city of Shanghai invited ten firms from countries including the United States, China, Germany, and Australia to create a master plan for the redevelopment of the historic waterfront. In the second phase of the competition, four firms were invited to develop schemes. Chan Krieger Sieniewicz (CKS) was voted first by the jury from among the international finalists.
The CKS design team, led by Alex Krieger and Liang Zhao, together with Klopfer Martin Design Group and Beijing Urbanscape Co., produced a scheme connecting the historic Bund area to the River – and beyond to skyline views of the towering developments in the Pudong district of Shanghai – via an urban park system atop the levee that currently serves more as a barrier between the river and the city than a link.
for Shanghai’s Historic Bund Waterfront - January 2008
In anticipation of the 2010 EXPO, the planning agencies of the City of Shanghai launched a competition for the design of the Bund waterfront on the Huangpu River. In May 2007, the city of Shanghai invited ten firms from countries including the United States, China, Germany, and Australia to create a master plan for the redevelopment of the historic waterfront. In the second phase of the competition, four firms were invited to develop schemes. Chan Krieger Sieniewicz (CKS) was voted first by the jury from among the international finalists. The CKS design team, led by Alex Krieger and Liang Zhao, together with Klopfer Martin Design Group and Beijing Urbanscape Co., produced a scheme connecting the historic Bund area to the River – and beyond to skyline views of the towering developments in the Pudong district of Shanghai – via an urban park system atop the levee that currently serves more as a barrier between the river and the city than a link.
Park School Addition Under Construction - October 2007
Chan Krieger Sieniewicz's addition to the Park School is now under construction. The new addition will be open for the 2008-2009 School year.
Click for the Park School Addition Webcam.
Chan Krieger Sieniewicz's addition to the Park School is now under construction. The new addition will be open for the 2008-2009 School year.
Click for the Park School Addition Webcam.
Knoxville Vision Plan Receives Tennessee APA Outstanding Planning Award - September 2007
The City of Knoxville has received an "Outstanding Planning Award" from the Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association for its South Waterfront Vision Plan. Knoxville's Vision Plan entry was judged on criteria that included originality and innovation, quality, comprehensiveness, effectiveness and public participation. The Outstanding Planning Award for a Plan is awarded for a document that demonstrates innovative planning and at the same time is simple to understand and can be easily adopted for use in other communities.
"It's great for our city to be recognized by this award," said Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam. "The South Waterfront Vision Plan is a quality project, and this recognition reflects the time and effort devoted to it by people who care about their community. We still have a lot of work in front of us because the true test of a plan's worth is to make it reality."
Hargreaves Associates was the lead firm in the Vision Plan. Chan Krieger Sieniewicz provided the urban design experience over the course of the two-year planning initiative and developed the Form-Based Code associated with the Implementation phase of the plan.
The City of Knoxville has received an "Outstanding Planning Award" from the Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association for its South Waterfront Vision Plan. Knoxville's Vision Plan entry was judged on criteria that included originality and innovation, quality, comprehensiveness, effectiveness and public participation. The Outstanding Planning Award for a Plan is awarded for a document that demonstrates innovative planning and at the same time is simple to understand and can be easily adopted for use in other communities. "It's great for our city to be recognized by this award," said Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam. "The South Waterfront Vision Plan is a quality project, and this recognition reflects the time and effort devoted to it by people who care about their community. We still have a lot of work in front of us because the true test of a plan's worth is to make it reality."
Hargreaves Associates was the lead firm in the Vision Plan. Chan Krieger Sieniewicz provided the urban design experience over the course of the two-year planning initiative and developed the Form-Based Code associated with the Implementation phase of the plan.
Greater Boston Foodbank Breaks Ground - June 2007
From the Boston Globe: "The Greater Boston Food Bank broke ground on a 110,000-square-foot distribution center on South Bay Avenue in the Newmarket area of Boston that officials said would allow it to double its annual distribution, to 48 million pounds. Moving from a facility about half that size, the nonprofit will serve more than 600 hunger-relief agencies in Eastern Massachusetts. The building, paid for with an ongoing $30 million capital campaign "Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope" and built on a former incinerator site across the street from its current location, will have rooftop parking to minimize traffic effects. Designed by Chan Krieger Sieniewicz of Cambridge, it is to open in the winter of 2008-09".
From the Boston Globe: "The Greater Boston Food Bank broke ground on a 110,000-square-foot distribution center on South Bay Avenue in the Newmarket area of Boston that officials said would allow it to double its annual distribution, to 48 million pounds. Moving from a facility about half that size, the nonprofit will serve more than 600 hunger-relief agencies in Eastern Massachusetts. The building, paid for with an ongoing $30 million capital campaign "Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope" and built on a former incinerator site across the street from its current location, will have rooftop parking to minimize traffic effects. Designed by Chan Krieger Sieniewicz of Cambridge, it is to open in the winter of 2008-09".
Recent Project Photos - June 2007
Signature Flight Facility at Logan International Airport
Clark University Residence Hall
Signature Flight Facility at Logan International Airport
Clark University Residence Hall
Dallas Downtown Parks Master Plan Receives Texas ASLA Merit Award - April 2007
This parks master plan for the downtown core of Dallas, Texas, responded to calls from the local business community and the Dallas City Council for revitalization of the downtown, increased office occupancy, encouragement of downtown business development, and the provision of amenities for the growing downtown residential population. In partnership with the local engineering firm of Carter & Burgess and landscape architect Hargreaves Associates, three sites were identified for major urban parks within the downtown core, each with a unique character and program, with enhanced pedestrian connections between them.
Chan Krieger Sieniewicz identified changes that would occur to the hierarchy of the streets with the introduction of the new parks, and developed a streetscape palette for the boulevards now serving as primary linkages among these amenities. Building sites adjacent to the future parks were studied in detail to determine their investment potential and capacity for revenue generation.
This parks master plan for the downtown core of Dallas, Texas, responded to calls from the local business community and the Dallas City Council for revitalization of the downtown, increased office occupancy, encouragement of downtown business development, and the provision of amenities for the growing downtown residential population. In partnership with the local engineering firm of Carter & Burgess and landscape architect Hargreaves Associates, three sites were identified for major urban parks within the downtown core, each with a unique character and program, with enhanced pedestrian connections between them.Chan Krieger Sieniewicz identified changes that would occur to the hierarchy of the streets with the introduction of the new parks, and developed a streetscape palette for the boulevards now serving as primary linkages among these amenities. Building sites adjacent to the future parks were studied in detail to determine their investment potential and capacity for revenue generation.
Chan Krieger Sieniewicz receives 2007 AIA Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design - March 2007
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the 2007 recipients of the AIA Institute Honor Awards, the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design. Selected from nearly 700 total submissions, 29 recipients will be honored in May at the AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Exposition in San Antonio.
Jury Comments on A Balanced Vision Plan for the Trinity River Corridor, Dallas, Texas: “The plan provides a large urban recreation park; a river with restored sinuosity instead of the current artificially-straightened channel; a sensitively-designed road that runs concurrent against the downtown levee and affords park and city vistas; long-term flood protection through levee improvements, parks, and trails; and several hundred acres of community development along the Trinity River Corridor.”
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the 2007 recipients of the AIA Institute Honor Awards, the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design. Selected from nearly 700 total submissions, 29 recipients will be honored in May at the AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Exposition in San Antonio.Jury Comments on A Balanced Vision Plan for the Trinity River Corridor, Dallas, Texas: “The plan provides a large urban recreation park; a river with restored sinuosity instead of the current artificially-straightened channel; a sensitively-designed road that runs concurrent against the downtown levee and affords park and city vistas; long-term flood protection through levee improvements, parks, and trails; and several hundred acres of community development along the Trinity River Corridor.”
CKS Founder Elected to BSA Board and AIA College of Fellows - February 2007
Lawrence A. Chan, founding partner of Chan Krieger Sieniewicz, was elected Commissioner of Professional Practice of the Boston Society of Architects in November 2006.
Following up on that honor, Larry was also recently elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. The ceremony recognizing this achievement will take place at the AIA Convention 2007 in May.
Lawrence A. Chan, founding partner of Chan Krieger Sieniewicz, was elected Commissioner of Professional Practice of the Boston Society of Architects in November 2006.Following up on that honor, Larry was also recently elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. The ceremony recognizing this achievement will take place at the AIA Convention 2007 in May.
Construction Nears Completion on the Signature Flight Facility at Logan Airport - January 2007
Completion date for a new General Aviation facility for Signature Flight Support at Boston's Logan International Airport is February, 2007. A contemporary two-story structure, the terminal will be located directly to the west of Signature’s existing facility on Prescott Street.
Completion date for a new General Aviation facility for Signature Flight Support at Boston's Logan International Airport is February, 2007. A contemporary two-story structure, the terminal will be located directly to the west of Signature’s existing facility on Prescott Street.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Tops-Off on the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center - November 2006
A topping off ceremony was held in November for a state-of-the-art cardiovascular center – the 420,000 SF, 10-story Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital located at 70 Francis Street. The building is being designed by Chan Krieger & Associates and Cannon Design.
Click for more information on the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.
A topping off ceremony was held in November for a state-of-the-art cardiovascular center – the 420,000 SF, 10-story Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital located at 70 Francis Street. The building is being designed by Chan Krieger & Associates and Cannon Design.Click for more information on the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.
Clark University Residence Hall Webcam - July 2006
Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts has installed a webcam to show the progress of their new residence hall designed by Chan Krieger Sieniewicz. The estimated completion date for the new building is August 2007.
Click for the Clark University Residence Hall Webcam.
Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts has installed a webcam to show the progress of their new residence hall designed by Chan Krieger Sieniewicz. The estimated completion date for the new building is August 2007.Click for the Clark University Residence Hall Webcam.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Breaks Ground on the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center - October 2005
A ceremony was held for the ground-breaking of a "state-of-the-art cardiovascular center – the 420,000 SF, 10-story Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital located at 70 Francis Street". The building is being designed by Chan Krieger & Associates and Cannon Design.
Click for more information on the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.
A ceremony was held for the ground-breaking of a "state-of-the-art cardiovascular center – the 420,000 SF, 10-story Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital located at 70 Francis Street". The building is being designed by Chan Krieger & Associates and Cannon Design.Click for more information on the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.
Signature Flight Support Breaks Ground for Fixed Base Operation Facility at Logan - August 2005
Ground was recently broken for a new General Aviation facility for Signature Flight Support at Boston's Logan International Airport. A contemporary two-story structure, the terminal will be located directly to the west of Signature’s existing facility on Prescott Street.
Read the press release on the ground breaking ceremony.
Ground was recently broken for a new General Aviation facility for Signature Flight Support at Boston's Logan International Airport. A contemporary two-story structure, the terminal will be located directly to the west of Signature’s existing facility on Prescott Street.Read the press release on the ground breaking ceremony.
Clark University Dolan Field House Receives Design Excellence Award - May 2005
The Central Massachusetts AIA has awarded Chan Krieger & Associates an Honor Award for Design Excellence for the design of Clark University's Dolan Field House. The jury concluded that "careful planning and design resulted in an excellent solution to a challenging site".
Our portfolio contains more information on the Clark University Field House.
The Central Massachusetts AIA has awarded Chan Krieger & Associates an Honor Award for Design Excellence for the design of Clark University's Dolan Field House. The jury concluded that "careful planning and design resulted in an excellent solution to a challenging site".Our portfolio contains more information on the Clark University Field House.
West Side Yards - Manhattan - March 2005
Chan Krieger & Associates is assisting Cablevision in developing a new mixed-use residential community along New York City's Hudson River in Midtown Manhattan.
Chan Krieger & Associates is assisting Cablevision in developing a new mixed-use residential community along New York City's Hudson River in Midtown Manhattan.
Anacostia Waterfront Receives 2005 AIA Honor Award - American Institute of Architects - January 2005
“The Anacostia Waterfront Initiative Framework Plan is in the great tradition of ‘making no little plans.’ It establishes a vision for 20 miles of the Anacostia Waterfront by addressing the potential of both sides of the river. The river becomes a regional asset through the variety of connections and public spaces . . . We also applaud the positive impact to the neighborhoods, be it the ready access to the proposed public spaces or the potential for future development.”
The AIA has an article about the 2005 Honor Awards.
“The Anacostia Waterfront Initiative Framework Plan is in the great tradition of ‘making no little plans.’ It establishes a vision for 20 miles of the Anacostia Waterfront by addressing the potential of both sides of the river. The river becomes a regional asset through the variety of connections and public spaces . . . We also applaud the positive impact to the neighborhoods, be it the ready access to the proposed public spaces or the potential for future development.”The AIA has an article about the 2005 Honor Awards.
Detroit West Riverfront Vision Plan Awarded 2004 AIA Detroit Honor Award - November 2004
Chan Krieger & Associates received the 2004 AIA Detroit Honor Award for the Detroit West Riverfront Vision Plan. The Honor Award Jury concludes: “The master plan for the Detroit riverfront is very clear and powerful. A straightforward response to the given determinates of the river, the views and the various boulevards leading to the site. The Jury was impressed with the attention to the water’s edge and the varying treatment of that edge. The plan created very livable outdoor spaces."
The Detroit chapter of the AIA has an article about the awards.
Chan Krieger & Associates received the 2004 AIA Detroit Honor Award for the Detroit West Riverfront Vision Plan. The Honor Award Jury concludes: “The master plan for the Detroit riverfront is very clear and powerful. A straightforward response to the given determinates of the river, the views and the various boulevards leading to the site. The Jury was impressed with the attention to the water’s edge and the varying treatment of that edge. The plan created very livable outdoor spaces."The Detroit chapter of the AIA has an article about the awards.