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How do Tricking Termites with a BIC pen and Idea Echos intersect with … Architecture?  The AppliedArchitect One Minute Musings :www.appliedarts.net/theappliedarchitect/  

Applied Architecture’s taking a close look at the 100+ year old Heywood: Boutique Heathstyle Hotel? B&B? MicroRetail? Stay Tuned

Mike was on site yesterday working out the landscape composition for this little 40 x 100 foot parcel … the house feels, and will live, much bigger than it’s lot would suggest!  49^th Street in East Sacramento

Retail Design and Construction Today

By MF Malinowski AIA

Design is underway on an infill small home to be built on the back half of a 40×160 midtown lot.  The classic bungalow on the front of this deep parcel will be renovated as part of the scope, not shown here.

The new construction is a two story ‘window box’ themed contemporary.  It has a small ‘flex second’ unit, configured so that it can be used be for a relative or au pair, a rental, or become part of the main house as a ‘dual master suite’.  The main quarters faces the courtyard between homes, with ground level great room; upper bedrooms and study, and rear facing balcony.  Spiffy!

Progress on a Second Story addition in Arden Park: 1216 La Sierra Blvd

Before and After

1045 San Ramon in Sacramento’s Arden Park: Lookin’ Good 10+ years after adding this second story for a little one story rancher

Mike has spoken to hundreds of engineering and architectural colleagues across the country about the advantages of wood for mid rise mixed use podium structures.  Using a multimedia program that incorporates historic photos, video interviews, extensive technical research, and code analysis Mike provides an entertaining and thorough analysis of all wood podium design using the recently completed Galt Place project in historic downtown Galt CA as a case study.  

Over the last six months Mike’s hour long talk has been featured at a national webinar as well as seminars and conferences in Seattle, Portland, Oakland, Los Angeles, Irvine, Baltimore, Atlanta, Washington DC.  Future events are slated for Raleigh, Norfolk VA, and Decatur GA (June) and Chicago (September). 

Applied Architecture’s Lincoln Mortensen has also been on the road with this presentation to Charlotte and Boston. 

Consider: where you live can be a reflection of who you are.

The X Lofts, Sacramento CA designed and constructed by

Applied Architecture Inc            Michael F. Malinowski AIA

2320 X Street

A rental community that combines historic adaptive reuse and new construction

Where the two meet … that’s where the residents come together.

Drop me a line if you’d like to make sure to get an email invite to our next open studio

RACING THOUGHTS:  "praise the lord",  "it’s about damn time", "hallelujah", "I can’t believe it", etc.  But no matter which expression I choose, the end result is….drum roll please….WE PASSED!!!!! WE ARE NOW THE PROUD OWNERS OF THE FIRST HOME DESIGNED BY MICHAEL F MALINOWSKI ON HOOD CANAL, WASHINGTON!

Thank you Mike doesn’t quite cut it… but it is heartfelt!  We’re doing a jig!

The same team of Developer, Contractor, Architect and Property Manager that has under it’s belt such undertakings as the nationally award winning Globe Mill and the adaptive reuse of the historic Hotel Stockton has now turned it’s attention to the Cada Warehouse block on R Street.  Stay tuned!

Wood Podium Mixed Use Design: Lessons from an Architectural

Case Study

February 7, 2012

10 am PST | 12 noon CST | 1PM EST

1 AIA/CES CEH (HSW) or PDH credit

Register Online

Presented by : Michael F. Malinowski AIA

President, Applied Architecture Inc

2012-2014 AIA National Director

2009-2010 AIACC Vice President Communications/Public Affairs  

2008 President American Institute of Architects Central Valley

2007 Chair, Development Oversight Commission, City of Sacramento

2550 X Street Sacramento CA 95818

         Corner of 26th and X

916 456 2656 voice   916 456 1050 fax

mfm@appliedarts.net

www.appliedarchitecture.net

30 years of sensitive and sensible architectural solutions

ü Please consider the environment before printing this email.

!!! Ouch !!!  

News that’s like a bee sting

Galt Place snags SACOG AWARD

Senior housing complex gets nod for ‘Smart Growth’ By Rachael Ackerman – Herald Editor Published: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5:57 PM CST They all knew when they were building it that Galt Place would be someplace special, and from inception the project has been blessed by a myriad of funding and financing mechanisms that today are not available. Upon completion, Galt Place was recognized as the wave for the future for building in Galt, with facades to match the old town period of days gone by, and prices that keep Galt seniors independent, safe and having fun. While Galt planners, builders and senior citizen residents have known Galt Place would become the jewel of old town, they didn’t know that the building was catching the attention of some people who have an appreciation for such things as how a building is constructed, placed and used. On Dec. 15, the city of Galt found out just how much attention Galt Place was the recipient of a Special Recognition Award at a breakfast reception honoring all of the 2011 SACOG Salutes! recipients. SACOG Salutes! began in 1999 as a way of acknowledging and honoring examples of outstanding and innovative land use, transportation and air-quality planning and programs and activism throughout the six-county SACOG territory. Galt Place fell into the “Smart Growth” category characteristics as an infill development project in historic old town Galt. Galt Place offers housing diversity in Galt like none before. With 80 affordable senior housing units, one and two bedroom, located right near retail and transportation opportunities, as it is located above a ground floor of commercial/retail shops set to be filled and opened, including the Velvet Creamery, L’Chayim Ladies Drop In Center, Golden Horizon Mortgage and Stephanie Moe Photography. The SACOG award was presented to individuals and organizations whose achievements and innovations made a significant difference in the Sacramento Region in 2011. “The Galt City Council was supportive of Galt Place since its inception and looks forward to many other innovative development projects in the city,” said Galt City Clerk Elizabeth Aguire. “Galt staff is proud to accept the award on behalf of the city and the development team of CYF development and Applied Architecture designer of the project. The city is grateful to CYF Development for sharing in the city’s vision, and using their vast expertise to build a project like this in Galt.”  Galt City Council member Mark Crews, City Manager Jason Behrmann, Galt Mayor Barbara Payne, senior planner for Galt Chris Erias, building inspector John James and fellow principal planner for the city of Galt Sandra Kiriu accept the SACOG Special Recognition Award at the 2011 SACOG Salutes! awards ceremony.

The AIA’s national database of Stalled Projects has drawn significant attention from the media and investors.  What’s missing?  MORE projects!  Is a national AIA Director I’m encouraging architects everywhere to shake the dust of one or more projects that have been sitting on your shelves due to lack of financing, and contribute to this important effort.  Getting unbuilt work on this directory gives you free national exposure to investors and the media – and that’s good for your business.  As a bonus, this effort is an important part of the AIA’s national advocacy efforts to get the financial markets working again.    Applied Architecture’s projects listed range from the 30+ million dollar Jupiter Landing slated for the Railyards, to edgy urban infill housing that’s ready to go as soon as financing sufaces.  More here: http://www.aia.org/stalledprojects/index.htm

Super holiday gift for an Architect: notes from happy clients!

Save the date:

2012 Studio Open House 

A New year brings new possibilities

January 28th Saturday

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

RSVP encouraged (but not required)

Michael F. Malinowski AIA

President, Applied Architecture Inc

2012-2014 AIA Director

2009-2010 AIACC Vice President Communications/Public Affairs  

2008 President American Institute of Architects Central Valley

2007 Chair, Development Oversight Commission, City of Sacramento

2550 X Street Sacramento CA 95818

         Corner of 26th and X

916 456 2656 voice   916 456 1050 fax

mfm@appliedarts.net

www.appliedarchitecture.net

30 years of sensitive and sensible architectural solutions

2012 Studio Open House 

A New year brings new possibilities

January 28th Saturday

1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

RSVP encouraged (but not required)

Michael F. Malinowski AIA

President, Applied Architecture Inc

2012-2014 AIA Director

2009-2010 AIACC Vice President Communications/Public Affairs  

2008 President American Institute of Architects Central Valley

2007 Chair, Development Oversight Commission, City of Sacramento

2550 X Street Sacramento CA 95818

         Corner of 26th and X

916 456 2656 voice   916 456 1050 fax

mfm@appliedarts.net

www.appliedarchitecture.net

30 years of sensitive and sensible architectural solutions

Best wishes to you for health, happiness and prosperity

in abundance!

Michael F. Malinowski AIA

Applied Architecture

2012-2014 AIA Director

2009-2010 AIACC Vice President Communications/Public Affairs  

http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/57725/Painterly_effect

The 2011 Codes Conversation will be held November 29^th at the AIACV Gallery at 14^th and S Street in Sacramento.  Launched by MFMalinowski AIA eight years ago under the  aegis of the AIA Central Valley, this program has been the only regional forum that brings together leaders in the design and regulatory realms to discuss challenges and opportunities in application of constantly evolving building codes.

Halloween in Sacramento’s Land Park …

Grand Opening of Galt Place, a mixed-use, affordable senior housing and retail/commercial development in the heart of Old Town Galt.  Tuesday November 15th at 4pm at 400 D Street in Galt, CA.  

741 34^th Street: a featured property on the September 25^th 2011 Home Tour.  A contextual expansion of a one story classic East Sacramento home to two story – while respecting the character of the original 1930’s design.

Landscape design: David Yakish

Landscape Design David Yakish

With a faint cedar smell (perhaps imagined after 90 years in service) … Remodeling a classic home on College Park in Davis