The conceptual master planning and design for the new public Waterfront Beach House in Euclid, OH was recently approved by Euclid’s Planning and Zoning Commission and Architectural Review Board and adopted as part of the City of Euclid Master Plan. The first two phases included a new waterfront pier at Sims Park and a 3/4-mile-long multi-use trail along the Lake Erie shoreline. As construction of Phase II nears completion, Euclid’s transformed lakefront opens the water’s edge for new public access while stabilizing an eroding shoreline.

Created in collaboration with a steering committee of residents, business owners, and civic leaders, the Waterfront Project Phase III Master Plan provides a framework for developing a public amenity building that anchors the eastern terminus of Euclid’s waterfront trail. Envisioned as a three-level 12,700 SF facility, the conceptual design features multiple public viewing decks, gathering and recreational spaces, accommodations for multiple concessions and food services from a centralized kitchen, maintenance facility spaces and the ability to operate year-round. We’re excited to work with community members to create a space that reimagines the shoreline and allows users to experience Lake Erie.

View the May Issue of the newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/bialosky/may_enews-5825243

Shaker Heights Public Library (SHPL) has been a pillar in the Shaker Heights community for 80 years. Ranked in the top 2% of libraries its size nationally, SHPL is a valued public resource that is utilized by four out of five Shaker residents. Housed in a former elementary school, the Main Library building posed challenges to implementing updated library functions and technology. All of Bialosky’s disciplines (architecture, interior design, environmental graphic design, and engineering) harmonized to transform the existing building into a modern, people-focused community hub for learning and collaborating.

Informed by resident feedback, the design prioritizes the tight-knit community by creating a central “town square” by opening the existing two-story atrium.  A new elegant connecting stair creates quick access to the second floor meeting rooms and reading room.  Above the stair sits an 8’ tall x 60’ long custom acoustic wall graphic that captures Shaker Heights’s unique houses, public buildings, and rich greenery.

The new circulation celebrates the building’s history by repurposing the trim and the clock from the main stage of the elementary school auditorium. The children’s area playfully highlights the neighborhood’s diverse housing types.  With a combination of millwork, furniture, and custom wall graphics, the space comes to life while also creating special nooks for children to enjoy a good book. Community spaces are designed for all ages and abilities and host flexible collaboration areas, quiet study rooms, comfortable seating, and ubiquitous connection to technology.

We are thankful to be a part of this transformative project and look forward to continuing our work at the Shaker Heights Public Library Bertram branch.

View the April Issue of the newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/bialosky/april_enews-5762520

In a collaboration with Andrea Steele Architecture and Ten Arquitectos, Bialosky is excited to announce the completion of the new NASA Research Support Building in Cleveland! Inspired by space exploration and satellites, the floating linear building was designed as a sustainable, collaborative hub at the heart of the Glenn Research Center. The LEED Gold project re-centers and re-connects the campus with shared resources for the research center and NASA at large.

The multi-department facility includes 200 fluid workspaces, an exchange store, dining facility, training rooms, meeting rooms, a gallery, and an open plaza for events and the campus community. As workplaces continue to evolve, the synergetic hub provides a central location for the NASA community to collaborate and support one another.

We're so thankful to all of our collaborative partners who helped to bring this project to life!

• Design Architect: TEN Arquitectos/Enrique Norten with Andrea Steele Architecture/Andrea Steele
• Landscape Architect: MKSK Studios
• Civil Engineering: Bedell Tucci
• Structural/Sustainability/Envelope: Buro Happold Consulting Engineers
• MEP/FP: Heapy Engineering, General Corporation
• Food Service: Cini Little International, Inc.
• Acoustical Consulting: Lally Acoustical Consulting LLC
• Graphics/Branding: Andrea Steele Architecture
• Construction: Walsh Construction
• Photography: © Alan Karchmer

View the March Issue of the newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/bialosky/march_enews-5754844

The Geoscience and Physics Center at the University of Akron is going vertical with structural steel now being placed on the deep pier foundations required by this challenging site. The extensive renovation of Crouse Hall includes everything from new windows, insulation, and finishes to a complete replacement of the mechanical and electrical systems to serve the highly complex lab program. Once complete, renovations to the original 1948 building will bring two large auditoriums, new classrooms and a dynamic entry lobby to improve efficiency, safety and comfort in the heart of campus.

View the February Issue of the newsletter here:
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Jack Alan Bialosky, Jr., FAIA, IIDA, LEED AP remarks, “We have come through a challenging year with flying colors in no small part because of these individuals. While they represent a range of disciplines and foci— practice management, project management, architecture, engineering, and marketing— all these talents fall under the umbrella of design. Be it design thinking, design integration, or design excellence, these individuals have channeled their strengths and passions to better the practice, projects, and the profession. We are extraordinarily proud of Brandon Garrett, who is named a Partner and shareholder after 20 years of service at the firm.”

View the January Issue of the newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/bialosky/jan_enews-5704180