Timber, thatch, and precision: Crafting a modern farmstead

The renovation was carried out using traditional materials such as timber, lime, and flax. Images courtesy ©EeStairs-Alex Baxter The former Ahof farmstead in the Netherlands brings together several typical 19th-century Dutch buildings, including an 1885 barn. The renovation was carried out using traditional materials such as timber, lime, and flax, drastically reducing the project’s environmental […]

Volvo CE to close Rokbak

Rokbak’s rich legacy dates to Euclid’s production of the world’s first off-highway rear dump truck, the Euclid 1Z, in 1934. Rokbak Rokbak’s rich legacy of off-road truck production in Scotland Rokbak has a long industry, best-known as Terex Trucks from 1968-2021, that dates back to the Euclid brand. Founded in Euclid, Ohio, the company introduced […]

From stage to lobby: Thoughtful design in a cultural hub

The Spieker Center is set to host performing arts groups and also guest speakers, visiting performers, and community events. Images courtesy Jeremy Bittermann The Spieker Center for the Performing Arts in Atherton serves as a vibrant cultural hub at the heart of Menlo School’s K-12 campus, including a 400-seat auditorium, orchestra pit, tech booth, green […]