Globe Mill Photo published in the Sacramento Press
by O on Nov.10, 2011, under Architecture
2011 Code Conversation Program Announced
by O on Nov.02, 2011, under Architecture
The 2011 Codes Conversation will be held November 29th at the AIACV Gallery at 14th 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
by O on Nov.01, 2011, under Architecture
Galt Place Grand Opening Invitation
by O on Nov.01, 2011, under Architecture
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.
Expanding a classic East Sacramento home in style
by O on Oct.05, 2011, under Architecture
741 34th Street: a featured property on the September 25th 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.
Lighting Effects: a Sacramento Backyard
by O on Oct.05, 2011, under Architecture
Landscape design: David Yakish
A Sacramento Backyard
by O on Oct.05, 2011, under Architecture
Landscape Design David Yakish
Remodeled 25 years ago: a Sacramento Home revisited
by O on Oct.05, 2011, under Architecture
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shingles from the 1920′s
by O on Oct.04, 2011, under Architecture
With a faint cedar smell (perhaps imagined after 90 years in service) … Remodeling a classic home on College Park in Davis
Color studies for an East Sacramento new home
by O on Oct.01, 2011, under Architecture
This 2000 sq ft custom new home is on an infill 40 x 100 ft lot; it will start construction in the next month or so.
Architects in a tough business – especially in Sacramento!
by O on Aug.20, 2011, under Architecture
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Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates July data reveals fourth monthly decline in ABI By Jennifer Riskus |
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Even before the debt ceiling agreement, the historic downgrading of the U.S. credit rating, and the resulting wild stock market gyrations, the current down trend in billings at architecture firms had already started to accelerate. In July, the AIA Architecture Billings Index (ABI) declined for the fourth month in a row, falling to 45.1. What’s in store for the U.S. economy–and the architecture profession–in the upcoming months is still very unclear. In a little bit of good news, inquiries for new design activity have continued to improve modestly in July, indicating that new projects are still under consideration. However, the value of new design contracts softened, so many of these inquiries are not translating into signed projects. Business conditions are declining at firms in all regions of the country. The weakest score (44.9) was recorded for firms in the Midwest, which had previously reported seven months of growth in late 2010 through early 2011. Firms located in the West are in the midst of the most protracted downturn, now stretching to four years without an increase in billings. |
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Powderpost Beetle photos
by O on Aug.20, 2011, under Architecture
I took these close up photos today of a powderpost beetle. I found this carcass in a small pile of frass (bug excrement) on a window sill. This is easily confirmed visually to be an adult ‘Anobiid’ species by reference to the University of Kentucky’s Dept of Entomology’s excellent Entfact 616 (on line). The bug almost certainly arrived as a larvae in the wood which is about five years old. The localized infestation is in a structural LVL – which fortunately is exposed and unfinished so it should be spot treatable as described by UKDE with low toxicity borate based ‘Timbor’. I have ordered a bag of TImbor on line for about ten dollars. Based on UKDE it should provide decades of protection against reinfestation and will knock down these little buggers as they emerge in their normal annual cycle. I will report back as I monitor this situation closely over the next year.
The Economy is like a slap on the head sometimes …
by O on Aug.16, 2011, under Architecture
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MFM Presents at WoodWorks Conference
by O on Aug.04, 2011, under Architecture
Using a Wood Podium in Mixed-use Design:
An Architectural Case Study
Michael F. Malinowski, AIA, Applied Architecture Inc.
Mixed use buildings in an urban setting often combine parking and retail uses on the ground level with residential uses above—and maximizing the amount of wood in these structures can provide substantial value for the community, environment and development team. This presentation will showcase an all-wood podium building recently completed as part of a successful redevelopment project in the Sacramento Valley. Topics will include opportunities and challenges associated with wood use in mid-rise design, including code analysis, occupancies, structural considerations, management of the design for longevity, and sustainability.
SEPTEMBER 13
*Co-sponsored by AIA East Bay
AIA East Bay
1405 Clay Street
Oakland
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Atrium Hotel
Orange County Airport
18700 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA
SEPTEMBER 15
Westside Conference Center
Pepperdine University
6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA
Time: On-site registration will open at 8:15 a.m. Workshops will begin at 8:45 a.m. and the program will conclude at 3:45 p.m.
Education Credits: The Wood Products Council is an AIA Approved Provider. Eligible attendees qualify for 5.5 AIA/CES LU credit.Engineers and non-member architects will receive a certificate of completion for 5.5 PDH credits.
Fee: $89 (includes lunch)
Trax Logo
by O on Jul.22, 2011, under Architecture
Trax Logo draft for the Trax Development, Alhambra and B Street
Janes Walk features Globe Mills
by O on Jul.22, 2011, under Architecture
MF Malinowski’s Award Winning Globe Mills is featured in Sacramento’s Janes Walk
Janes Walk includes the Historic Globe Mills
by O on Jul.22, 2011, under Architecture
MF Malinowski AIA proud to have his Globe Mills project included on Janes Walk!
TRAX
by O on Jul.22, 2011, under Architecture
A New Loft Rental project and Music Studio is coming to the Alhambra Corridor in East Sacramento … advance sneak peeks of concept sketches …
A Railyards Sacramento Mixed Use/ Mixed Income Development: Jupiter Landing
by O on Jul.09, 2011, under Architecture
Elevation Concept for “Jupiter Landing” a mixed use, mixed income development for Sacramento’s Railyards
Downtown Galt Place now open
by O on Jul.09, 2011, under Architecture
Downtown Galt place is a new mixed use Senior Affordable housing project which will have ground level retail and parking; now open. It was built on a vacant parcel in Galt’s historic downtown, and is meant to capture the spirit of the ‘heart of downtown Galt’ – reported missing by citizens in a decades old planning study uncovered by the architect in his initial research.
East Sacramento New Home
by O on Jun.29, 2011, under Architecture
Coming this fall … a “NotSoBig” composition for a 40×100 foot parcel in East Sacramento … a spritely character with a small footprint
Snappy redo in South Land Park
by O on Jun.28, 2011, under Architecture
A crisp and clean transformation of 1314 Lucio Lane in South Land Park … now ready for new owners!
MFM nominates Crocker Museum for Regional Recognition Award!
by O on Jun.24, 2011, under Architecture
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Trax Microbrewery moves forward …
by O on Jun.14, 2011, under Architecture
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Microbrewery on track for Curtis Park Suzanne Hurt A Curtis Park microbrewery that plays up Sacramento’s railroad history is one step closer to opening after winning approval from the city Planning Commission. Two craft beer fans expect to open Track 7 Brewing Company, a microbrewery and tasting room, in mid-September if other necessary permits and licensing are granted. Southern continue reading
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We are proud to be one of the many allies, supporters and friends of the Trax microbrewery!
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‘Sobering’ and ‘Grim’ U.S. Housing Market Report
by O on Jun.08, 2011, under Architecture
Harvard Center Releases ‘Sobering’ and ‘Grim’ U.S. Housing Market Report
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The latest U.S. housing market report issued from Harvard University painted an austere picture, with single family housing completions hitting levels last seen during WWII and new home sales teetering on record lows.
Classic Truck needs some TLC
by O on Jun.07, 2011, under Architecture
If you know someone who could ‘adopt’ this classic chevy truck drop me a note. It is about to be hauled off as junk.
A Saturday afternoon walk
by O on Jun.07, 2011, under Architecture
The American River runs through the heart of Sacramento; nature in an urban setting
Wildrose Ranch
by O on Jun.07, 2011, under Architecture
We are working pro-bono with the property owner along with two other preservationists to save some of the remaining character of Wildrose Ranch – a turn of the century farmstead on the Garden Highway in the path of Levee work – and bulldozers. The owner so far has invested his own money to move the historic water tower out of the demolition zone. Now what …?
Before and After: downtown Galt facades
by O on Jun.06, 2011, under Architecture
A little neon adds some spice in downtown Galt
X Lofts under construction on X Street
by O on Jun.03, 2011, under Architecture
An Applied Architecture development taking shape in Sacramento’s midtown Broadway corridor
East Sacramento new home design: on the boards
by O on Jun.02, 2011, under Architecture
Study models: a new East Sacramento home for a small 40×100 vacant parcel.
Brewster’s in Downtown Galt just opened Today
by O on May.31, 2011, under Architecture
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Brewster’s in Downtown Galt Now Open
by O on May.31, 2011, under Architecture
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Brewsters is Open in Downtown Galt
by O on May.31, 2011, under Architecture
Celebrate the opening of Galt’s historic Brewster Building downtown – now serving lunch and dinner reasonable prices and great food by the operator’s of Sacramento’s Shady Lady!
Bob Hope Memorial
by O on May.20, 2011, under Architecture
