Laura Raskin

Laura Raskin, a former RECORD editor, writes about architecture. She recently moved with her family from Brooklyn, New York, to the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Colleges & Universities 2024

Morris Adjmi Architects’ Anchor House Welcomes Transfer Students to UC Berkeley

Berkeley, California

Laura Raskin

November 4, 2024

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The 14-story residential complex prioritizes social integration and academic support for an often-overlooked segment of the student population.

A Skate Park at Parc Olympique Cements Montreal’s Reputation as a ‘Shredding’ Paradise

Laura Raskin

July 17, 2024

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The Lemay-led project activates underutilized space in the shadow of Roger Taillibert’s landmark 1970s-era Olympic Stadium.

The Revamp of a Law Firm’s Montreal Headquarters Emphasizes Openness and Hospitality

Laura Raskin

April 29, 2024

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Led by ACDF Architecture in collaboration with BVN, the reimagined (and slightly downsized) offices of McCarthy Tétrault are located within one of Montreal’s tallest towers.

In North Carolina, a Modern Take on the Summer Camp Dining Hall With Rustic Appeal

Laura Raskin

August 22, 2023

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Designed by 2021 Design Vanguard Andre Johnson Architects, Camp Kanata’s newest addition is deceptively scaled and blends in with the surrounding cabins.

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Albert Kahn’s Long-Abandoned Detroit Book Depository Transformed Into Newlab’s Latest Innovation Hub

Laura Raskin

May 11, 2023

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Gensler and Civilian collaborated on the landmark-resuscitating adaptive reuse project, just one element of Ford’s larger Michigan Central revitalization plan.

Record Houses 2023

In the Berkshires, EASTON COMBS Makes the Most of a Site's Above-the-Treetops Vistas

Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Laura Raskin

April 3, 2023

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A western Massachusetts house is designed around daylight, views, and the topography.

A Vermont Mountain House by McLeod Kredell Architects Speaks to its Surroundings

Stowe, Vermont

Laura Raskin

February 15, 2023

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Inspired by Stowe’s early ski-lodge vernacular, the architects perched the house gently on the site, eschewing the excesses of resort culture.

Design Vanguard 2022: Only If

Brooklyn, New York

Laura Raskin

June 1, 2022

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Adam Frampton and Karolina Czeczek of Only If share an interest in urban planning and housing typologies, most notably affordable prototypes in unexpected places.

Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall at Morgan State University by Teeple Architects and GWWO

Baltimore

Laura Raskin

November 1, 2021

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Teeple Architects’ student-services center at Morgan State provides a welcoming new gateway.

Public Space Portfolio

Revitalization of the Civic Realm

Sarah Amelar

Laura Raskin James S. Russell, FAIA Emeritus

September 1, 2021

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Various proposals nationwide show how parks and common areas can be created from a torn urban fabric.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course highlights the benefits, applications, and design potential of expanded mesh and perforated metal in creating sustainable, inspiring architectural projects.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This webinar offers strategies to develop next-gen leaders, enhancing value, retention, and resilience for architecture firms.

Laura Raskin

ARTICLES

Morris Adjmi Architects’ Anchor House Welcomes Transfer Students to UC Berkeley

A Skate Park at Parc Olympique Cements Montreal’s Reputation as a ‘Shredding’ Paradise

The Revamp of a Law Firm’s Montreal Headquarters Emphasizes Openness and Hospitality

In North Carolina, a Modern Take on the Summer Camp Dining Hall With Rustic Appeal

Albert Kahn’s Long-Abandoned Detroit Book Depository Transformed Into Newlab’s Latest Innovation Hub

In the Berkshires, EASTON COMBS Makes the Most of a Site's Above-the-Treetops Vistas

A Vermont Mountain House by McLeod Kredell Architects Speaks to its Surroundings

Design Vanguard 2022: Only If

Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall at Morgan State University by Teeple Architects and GWWO

Public Space Portfolio

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