Ironworks SoNo | Beinfield Architecture Happenings

The Ironworks in SoNo is already leasing amazing units and the building is a heartbeat away from completion. Here's a little sneak peek of one of the incredible model apartments in the Beinfield Architetcure designed Ironworks, located right in the heart of it all!

Learn more about the vibrant community and trend-setting apartments at the Ironworks website and their on-site leasing office:

SoNo stands at the intersection of a rich industrial history and the future of Fairfield County culture.

A retreat for local foodies and the go-to nightlife choice, South Norwalk has become a sought after spot for those who want a little city in their suburbs. With easy access to Metro North trains, CT highways, and bike paths, Ironworks offers residents a chance to connect and to disconnect in style. 

Just look at this place! I'm ready to move in! See you there... And I can't wait to show you the rest of the building very soon!

Photos by Michele Scotto | Sequined Asphault Studio Photography

Beinfield Design Tour | North American Power

Here's another great recent project from Beinfield Architecture PC. Welcome to your design tour of the North American Power Headquarters!

North American Power is one of the fastest growing companies in the State of Connecticut. They provide sustainable energy solutions and offer competitive rates to customers, all while supporting many worthwhile charitable organizations through their Mission to Millions program. Passion, drive, and forward thinking have enabled founders Kerry and Carey to create this successful energy company with a solid idea:

Great things happen when you give individuals the power to change the world around them.

And that's the perspective Beinfield Architecture, and design team member, Corporate Design LLC,

built upon when conceiving this amazing new office space.

 

This fast growing powerhouse wanted new offices to reflect their principles as well as their success in the energy industry. Beinfield Architecture and Corporate Design have given them space that will attract the hard-working, innovative talent they seek in employees by creating a cool and comfortable work environment. At the same time, these offices are professional and impressive for hosting established industry corporations coming to Norwalk to strategize the future of solar and wind power.

This sustainable energy company's space relies heavily on the use of recycled materials. 

The living wall, which spans the length of the office, hosts plant life providing oxygen and a great view enhancing the office environment.

The antique oak walls are reclaimed wood while the use of sustainable materials are evident throughout the project.

 Wouldn't you love to work in a place like this every day?

Photos by Michele Scotto | Sequined Asphault Studio Photography

Beinfield Designs KAYAK.com's Incredible Stamford Headquarters

Beinfield Architecture PC recently had the privilege of working with KAYAK.com, the leading travel search engine on the Internet, on their new Stamford, Connecticut headquarters. The concept and the final product are fantastic!

Mark P. Goodwin, AIA led the design team in the conversion of the abandoned south side Police Station.  Located on Market Street, in the heart of the neighborhood that's quickly becoming the Brooklyn of Fairfield County, this project was destined to be cool.

The glass enclosed conference room sits beneath the jet fuselage constructed inside of the space. Incredible, right?

The open catwalk above connects the upper level work areas, and the design's use of glass creates a completely transparent office environment while maintaining distinct uses of space.

The steel framework, exposed brick, and jet fuselage are referential of the building's origins and the fantastic innovations of the travel and transportation industries.

It's clear KAYAK is continuing on it's own path of innovation with this space. What an amazing opportunity to work there each day! The Beinfield Team was honored to design this great new addition to the Stamford South End community.

Photos by Robert Benson Photography

So Long, Winter

Winter may be slowly petering out, but there's still time to catch Bruce's article in the Winter 2014 issue of The Beat.

In his article on transit oriented development in the new millennium, Bruce talks about the evolving kissing habits of teenagers, and how Fairfield County measures up in walkable communities in these changing times.

Being a NewYorker myself, transplanted to Connecticut by way of San Francisco, I've never really understood streets without sidewalks, among other idiosyncrasies of suburban life. I'm thrilled for this shift toward more walkable communities, and a statement of Bruce's that  certainly resonated with me was:

"For a walk to be enjoyable, it should offer the pedestrian a fighting chance of avoiding being hit by an automobile."

Thank you, Bruce. Thank you.

You can read more about what Bruce has to say about transit oriented development in your community and the specific changes he's observed, or more likely, had a hand in orchestrating through his architecture and planning efforts throughout Fairfield County.