In this episode, Cherise is joined by David Briggs, AIA, LEED AP, CPHD, Principal and Founding Partner at Loci (LO-SCI) Architecture in New York, and Dr. Adrian C. Manual, Executive Director at Merrick Academy Charter School. They discuss the Merrick Academy Charter School in Queens, New York.

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In the vibrant streets of Queens, New York City, awaits the new home of Merrick Academy Charter School, primed to emerge as a hub of educational excellence and communal advancement.

This 60,000-square-foot edifice, situated within a dynamic neighborhood, transcends mere architectural form. It serves as a tangible manifestation of the community's collective vision—to cultivate young intellects and ignite an enduring love for learning.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Richard Olcott, Design Partner at Ennead Architects in New York City, with offices in Shanghai and Los Angeles. They discuss the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.

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Commissioned in 2019, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center is the brainchild of Ennead Architects, Rockwell Group, and SmithGroup, who seamlessly melded exterior and interior elements to create a dynamic space unlike any other.

The 435,000 sq ft, flexible learning environment, often described as a "vertical quad," features an array of amenities including a theater, café, conference center, libraries, student lounge, and active learning classrooms, all interconnected through a series of innovative design concepts.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Wayne Van Loon, Principal, and Caitlin Poliak, Associate with Soderstrom Architects in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Echolands Winery in Walla Walla, Washington.

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Born from a vision by founder Doug Frost and Chairman Brad Bergman and designed in collaboration with Soderstrom Architects, Echolands Winery merges architectural splendor with operational prowess.

Production facilities will debut with a 27,000-square-foot winemaking facility and feature a spectacular hospitality center centered around a public tasting room, cantilevered over the winery grounds and outfitted with glass walls that offer a breathtaking view of the Blue Mountains.

You'll also hear about vermicomposting, and its use as a worm-powered winery process waste treatment.

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