ENR's Top 20 Under 40

A Special Announcement from Jason (Y of MYD)

I'd like to congratulate my partner in work + life for some well-deserved recognition. Lauren (M of MYD) was recently selected by Engineering News Record (ENR) as one of California's Top 20 Under 40, an annual feature recognizing young professionals who 'are likely to have a significant impact on the industry in years to come'. Winners were chosen based on a variety of criteria, including industry involvement, community service, contributions to landmark projects, as well as certifications such as LEED Accreditation and professional licensure.

images: ENRCalifornia

Read what the judges had to say about Lauren here, and kudos again to all the winners. For the complete article, check out either the print or online version of the magazine.  -JY

Tetris Construction...

This graphic below is a Tetris tribute by Erik Johansson, a Berlin-based photographer with an excellent portfolio of work (and great sense of humor).

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Off the Boards: Laguna Remodel

Another phase off the boards for an ongoing project in Laguna Beach...

A while back, we wrote about the importance of the entry in residential design, with a few insights into how you can easily update your home without extensive renovation.

So, for this recently completed exterior renovation, we took a few of our own cues and made some changes to the exterior and entry systems that gave the home a new more modern feel, while addressing repair and maintenance issues at the same time. To see more of the original renderings and images, check out the project's design page or the previous post.

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A Valentine from MYD...

XOXO

architecture + dance

From the NY Times review (who is also credited for these images), "It is a modern building that inhabits the ghost of an old one".

And one inspires artists to create visual poetry in so many forms and mediums, including dance...

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