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The projects of two architectural firms are presented. Gensler and Assoc Architects is currently doing a number of airport projects, among them the Guam International Air Terminal and the Palm Springs Regional Airport.The former features modern representations of Guam's heritage while the latter reflects 'America's Resortport' image. Meanwhile, Kaplan/McLaughlin/Diaz Architects has a new office in Mexico City. Their major projects include the design of the Guadalajara Fashion Park which recreates a village atmosphere andthe La Strada, a retail center in Mexico City.
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The current projects of three architectural firms are presented. The Jamaican government has commissioned Tainer Associatesto design a seaside resort with cottages, sports facilities, restaurants and commercial area in Negril, Jamaica. CUH2A in New Jersey is involved with the design of additional Pfizer facilities which include a cafeteria and a clinicalresearch office building. Meanwhile, Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum Sports Facilities Group is executing the plans for the Chicago Stadium which features suites and private seating and dining facilities.
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A custom-designed reception desk for A.T. Kearney in Chicago, IL, by Perkins and Will designer Tim Cozzens reflects that Kearney's corporate philosophy by inviting communication. The reception desk is a sculptural focus of the firm's 98,000-sq-ft headquarters that uses forms and materials to draw the visitor's eye. Two different sized 'wings' of leather-upholstered plywood cover the desk and cant away at the center, exposing the steel structural support grid.
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