Public art plays a distinct role in transforming everyday spaces into meaningful experiences, moving beyond aesthetics to engage, inspire, and unite communities. When thoughtfully integrated into the built environment, it allows us to acknowledge our shared humanity while recognizing...

Successful laboratories today aren't just well-equipped with the latest equipment and tools; they're strategically conceived to consider long-term facility management. Forward-thinking lab leaders recognize that advanced planning is the foundation for breakthrough research...

There are many workplace issues top of mind for leaders today. None more so than the pervasive and persistent issue of burnout. It rarely shows up dramatically and isn't confined to one specific dimension. One person may experience it physically, another emotionally, while others may...

Svigals + Partners, an FCA company, has completed the renovations for Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen's (DESK) Drop-in & Resource Center at 266 State Street. Consolidating three facilities into one, the redesigned building is now open, offering unhoused individuals a comprehensive...

As design techniques and methodologies evolve with education trends and emerging research on student success, designers are challenged to develop buildings and spaces that will endure for decades, while remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing needs and approaches.

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Architecture, design, and planning firm FCA appointed architect Stephen Szutenbach as principal and Florida practice lead. He’ll spearhead the firm’s continued growth in Orlando across the healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.

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Since the pandemic, few professions have faced as much change as the field of architecture, construction and real estate. The initial mass exodus of office occupants was followed by a return to work, with a renewed emphasis on in-person connectivity; this was compounded with the...

Offices are increasingly vacant. According to Moody’s Q2 2024 CRE trend report, office vacancy rates have exceeded 20% this year as businesses reduce their space or leave the office entirely, driven by the continued demand for hybrid work. In response, building owners and facility...

In this episode of the Business of Architecture, Rion Willard sits down with FCA leaders Jennifer Kenson and Aran McCarthy. They share their unique journeys to their current roles and offer insights into how FCA manages growth, especially through recent acquisitions. Their approach to...

As workplaces evolve, designing environments that cater to a wide range of employees is gaining increased recognition. And neurodiversity, which refers to the natural variation in how people think, learn and interact with the world, is one of the key factors shaping this trend.

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