Founded in 1984 by Ronald Altoon and James Porter, Altoon + Porter has sustained its growth through all economic cycles with a clear adherence to its core values. Commitment to respond to context, to create community and to serve its client's investment o
Civic architecture, in its broad definition, is the domain that Altoon ̈ Porter Architects has claimed for its practice. Since the firm's founding in 1984, clients throughout the USA and all continents have turned to it for professional services in Master Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture and Graphic Design.
Present case studies of cities which have integrated, walkable transit districts. It argues that if well done, transit oriented developments can save money, create healthy neighbourhoods and help communities compete in the global marketplace.
Large and small architecture firms alike will appreciate this survey of the broad array of promotional materials that can help design professionals increase business. The well-designed print and electronic materials shown here--brochures, books, slide shows, Web sites, and multimedia presentations--will serve as models and inspiration for enhancing their own publications, whether designed in-house or out.
Ronald A. Altoon is an internationally recognised authority on this history, development and architecture of the retail centre. This fascinating book places the modern retail centre in its context of the development of culture and trade, informing our understanding of the retail centre of today. Future prototypes are suggested, with an exploration of sustainable design in retail and the development of the 21st-century retail centre. Superbly illustrated, the book presents a host of projects from around the world, in a variety of contexts, including main street, urban, resort, transit-related, mixed-use and retail precincts. This book is a remarkable insight into the global, polymorphus and multi-cultural experience that is retail.
"Appleton & Associates Architects features a selection of projects by the firm, including a working olive ranch in California, a grand estate in Los Angeles inspired by a Renaissance Tuscan-style villa, a quintessential 'Hollywood' house that includes a glamorous pool pavilion and of course a superb staircase to make the all-important entrance, and a writer's pavilion in Connecticut that would charm any writer."--BOOK JACKET.
"On the occasion of its 150th anniversary, the American Institute of Architects asked more than 70 contributors to examine the complex and evolving of the America's architects in shaping our cities and communities. Through essays, vignettes, and profiles, illustrated with more than 560 photographs, Architecture provides a look at the breath and depth of the architecture profession and points to the significant contributions architects have made in all aspects of society. Most important, the book demonstrates the value of applying "architectural thinking" to the many serious issues - from global warming and homeland security to accessibility and diversity - facing our world today."--BOOK JACKET.