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From the imaginary gardens of Pippi Longstocking to the historic gardens of famed Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, the American Swedish Institute’s Nelson Cultural Center draws on Swedens rich cultural history while integrating sustainable technologies 🇸🇪 Swedish Gords (a series of small outdoor rooms) and open lawns provide a field for geothermal wells while doubling as a gathering space. The landscaping features traditional planted forms and species native to both Sweden and Minnesota. Each step of the design process considered both heritage and sustainability, resulting in an addition that balances past and future 🌱 📍American Swedish Institute | Minneapolis, MN 📸 Paul Crosby Photo

From the imaginary gardens of Pippi Longstocking to the historic gardens of famed Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, the American Swedish Institute’s Nelson Cultural Center draws on Swedens rich cultural history while integrating sustainable technologies. Swedish Gords (a series of small outdoor rooms) and open lawns provide a field for geothermal wells while doubling as a gathering space. The landscaping features traditional planted forms and species native to both Sweden and Minnesota. Each step of the design process considered both heritage and sustainability, resulting in an addition that balances past and future 🌱 📍American Swedish Institute | Minneapolis, MN 📸 Paul Crosby Photo

Your workplace should reflect the purpose of your work. Every organization has a purpose, aligned to their mission and vision, that drives them. We use design as a tool to unlock potential, aligning our designs with the organization’s purpose to deliver an authentic and impactful workplace. Here are a few examples: 💡 Culture | At General Mills, spaces for socialization allow for employees of all generations to get to know each other outside of meetings. 📸: Farmkid Studios 💡 Equity | At General Catalyst, zoning supports neurodivergent employees in selecting the space they feel the most comfortable and productive place to work in. 📸: Chad Davies 💡 Sustainability | Exploring the relationship between well-being and design, we developed a Healthier & Sustainable Interior Materials Selection Guide. 📸: Lawrence Anderson Studio 💡 Well-Being | At Dropbox, visual connections with nature reduce stress, amplify emotional functioning and improve concentration. 📸: Chad Davies 💡 Work Process | At Cushman & Wakefield, large format interactive screens provide a dynamic display to share events and brant content, allowing large groups to work together. 📸: Judy Davis Visit the link in bio to read a full Insights piece on the future of workplace 🔗

Join representatives from HGA’s Science + Technology market sector and Engineering group at the I2SL: International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri on September 29 - October 2, 2024. As the leading international event dedicated to energy efficiency, decarbonization and sustainability in laboratories and high-tech facilities, this conference boasts a comprehensive agenda focused on a whole-building approach to sustainable design in these specialized environments. Included this agenda are three presentations from HGA staff, including Arlen Li, Mark Allen and Ben Pielhop. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXAvuP9p

Museum design is constantly adapting to reach and include new audiences. Today’s museums are vibrant, interactive hubs for inspiration, presentation and education. These cultural centers are integral members of their communities, providing places to gather and learn together 🖼️🦖🔬 Through museums like Milwaukee Art Museum, Tennessee State Museum, Walker Art Center and more, we've helped create visitor experiences that surprise and delight while functioning smoothly and accessibly. We’re proud to support their missions to cultivate creativity, welcome community and foster excellence in the arts.

Exciting milestones took place in August across HGA. We kicked off a new cancer center for Sutter Health in Northern California, celebrated SSM Health Dean Medical Group’s South Madison Campus becoming International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) certified — the largest certified healthcare facility in the United States — and UC San Diego’s Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox opened its doors. Check out these projects and more, here: https://lnkd.in/ex8Msrv4

Employee satisfaction is crucial to every workplace. By understanding employee needs, organizations can directly influence job satisfaction to attract and retain talent. Occupant evaluations are critical to workplace design as a tool to gather insight into employee experience, behaviors and workplace functionality. In this Insights piece, Oshana Reich and Renae Rich share more about HGA's occupant evaluation process and outline how we partnered with Sacramento Area Council of Governments to complete a comprehensive workplace study and office renovation: https://lnkd.in/euzDHx5v

The latest edition of #HGAFrame is here — learn about a new catalyst for climate risk assessments, read a Quick Take with Equity Design Lead Noah Exum and celebrate ten years of Community Action.

Building Design & Construction - BDC says University of California, Riverside’s Student Health and Counseling Center is “on par with major medical centers.” Designed by HGA and constructed by Turner Construction Company, the Center offers a holistic wellness experience with medical, mental health and wellbeing services. The two-story, accessible facility is within walking distance of the residence halls and overlooks the Box Spring Mountains in Riverside, California. The facility offers a primary care clinic, women’s health services, laboratory services, a pharmacy, counseling offices, a conference center and an outdoor wellness court. Take a look inside: https://lnkd.in/eEUgErJq

In this Insights piece, Sam Edelstein, AIA, explores five key lessons from past urban redevelopment — from public-private partnerships to cultural investment — and how they are shaping HGA projects like Davidson Park, Sherman Phoenix, and The Heights. Learn how these initiatives are creating inclusive, vibrant spaces: https://lnkd.in/evAtKTSE