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“When designing hotels, one of the first questions is: How can we bring F+B into this space? We expect to see more areas in the hotel become flexible spaces to dine informally. The entire hotel could become a great F+B experience,” says Bob Neal, a Principal with Cooper Carry’s Hospitality Studio. He, like other AEC sources, is seeing a spurning of buffets (which are highly profitable but can be infection traps) in favor of prepackaged room service and grab-and-go areas in lobbies and corridors.... Read More

Simmel says projects now under construction are incorporating many of his firm’s social distance–friendly concepts, which perhaps foreshadowed the need but in fact predated the pandemic. “I don’t know if that says anything about the way we designed them or the situation that we’re in, but we haven’t really been asked to make a whole lot of changes to things that are under construction,” he comments. ... Read More

Sports/Entertainment Best Project -- Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Recreation Center at Clemson University, Clemson, S.C., designed by Cooper Carry... Read More

"For those living in tight quarters, easily adaptable built-in workspaces are key. Tabletops that double as desks during work hours and as a counter space or bar after-hours is one example."... Read More

"Mill Creek Residential is starting a 194-unit mid-rise apartment project in downtown Decatur, another sign multifamily developments in walkable areas near amenities continue to obtain construction financing ... Cooper Carry is the architect."... Read More

"The move coincides with the firm’s enhanced focus on outdoor design as the pandemic has illuminated the need for increased open-air environments that allow for healthier gatherings. In his new role, Daniel will lead business development, design and site planning as well as the growth of the Landscape Architecture Studio by recruiting top talent and developing new business relationships."... Read More

"The City of Covington took possession of the 23-acre IRS site Monday, officially closing the book on the first stage of the reinvention of a significant part of the City’s urban core ... Cooper Carry led a year-long effort that relied heavily on market studies, the City’s needs, and public engagement, offering residents and other stakeholders dozens of opportunities to weigh in on the plan."... Read More

"Whether an expansive resort destination like Sea Pines Beach Club on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island or a rooftop oasis at the dual-branded AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown & Moxy Atlanta Midtown, well-curated destinations where guests can convene in the fresh air were already in high demand and driving revenue prior to the current crisis."... Read More

“If universities can’t keep up with demand, they can turn to the private sector for facilities to accommodate student housing and dining,” observes Brent Amos, Principal and Secretary-Treasurer for Cooper Carry. ... Read More

Four Cooper Carry women are part of GlobeSt.'s 2020 Women of Influence: Alex Lopatynsky, Andrea Schaub, Anita Summers and Katherine Stone.... Read More

Alex Lopatynsky, AIA, Principal, Managing Director, Cooper Carry, on three ways COVID-19 is redefining commercial design, from touchless spaces to enhanced outdoor amenities. Three themes: "Get out!," "Curb your experience!", and "Touch me not!"... Read More

"For ground-up construction, Dumkrieger says Atlanta-based Cooper Carry can design smaller nooks for small gatherings off the main gathering areas, but existing communities should create smaller seating clusters that have an appropriate separation. For instance, bench seating has been on the rise in recent years, but Dumkrieger expects operators to move away from that style." ... Read More

"Simmel expects a lot of activity in the resort space and with renovations. “We believe there will be owners who are looking to tee up projects to take advantage of the current economic conditions and be ready to come out of the gate once we emerge from this situation, whenever that occurs,” he said.... Read More

"With the help of Cooper Carry Global Architecture and Design, the building features hybrid design elements of southern yellow pine, cross-laminated timber that was first tested and developed through Clemson’s Wood Utilization and Design Institute."... Read More

Ranked by volume of total hospitality design fees ($M) for 2019; #3 - Cooper Carry... Read More