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A Look at Mysterious Corporate Labs

September 16,2015

Corporate laboratories are places where design innovation and technological advancements can happen very quickly. As companies opt to downsize their properties and improve efficiency to reduce waste, corporate labs are becoming focused places where projects are often completed in secrecy before they are ready for unveiling. Keep reading for a quick look at a few of the most famous and mysterious corporate laboratories and the innovative architecture behind them. Skunk Works “Skunk Works” is the famous nickname of Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs. Every aspect of this secretive facility’s architectural design is focused on keeping projects under complete wraps until…

A Closer Look at Modern Federal Buildings

August 27,2015

Between 1949 and 1979, the U.S. General Services Administration completed more than 700 building projects across the United States. During this time, many of the federal buildings completed incorporated the most current technological and architectural elements in their layout and construction. Today, the design of these federal buildings remains as examples of each era’s trends and technology, painting a picture of the United States’ dreams and goals throughout the years. Federal Center The Federal Center located in Chicago, IL, features a minimalist steel-and-glass design. Envisioned by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this federal complex covers two city blocks and…