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November 20, 2020
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UGG opens on Fifth Avenue in NYC
UGG opens a new flagship store at 530 Fifth Avenue in New York City (on the corner of 45th Street). The company also announced that there will be more flagship stores open globally in 2021. The 12,842 square foot store features an expansive collection of footwear, ready-to-wear, accessories and home. UGG new retail store in New York City is designed by Los Angeles-based architecture studio Florencia Pita & Co., in partnership with San Francisco-based Quezada Architecture.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2020
SGB Media
Ugg’s Flagship Store Opens In NYC
The multi-level store’s design highlights a California landscape. Designed by LA-based architecture studio Florencia Pita & Co., in partnership with San Francisco-based Quezada Architecture, the store is expected to feature exclusive items and brand experiences for its retail clientele.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2020
The Registry SF
Real Perspectives Podcast
In this interview with The Registry SF, Cecilia and Julia of Quezada Architecture talk origins, values, and innovating in the midst of the COVID-19.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2020
House Beautiful
House Beautiful features the Simon Residence
"All the houses in this area are built into the hillside, so they don't have huge footprints," explains Cooper. But the glass corners, devised by Quezada Architecture, "really make the whole space feel larger."
Read MoreMay 12, 2020
The New York Times
How the Virus May Change Your Next Home
Facades on glass buildings could open wider to the outdoors, said Angelica Trevino Baccon, a partner at SHoP Architects, like those her firm designed for Uber’s new headquarters in San Francisco, where large glass panels open like bifold doors. “Fresh air is just so important for wellness,” she said, and natural ventilation also helps reduce energy consumption.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2020
MSN Money
Selling a House Built into the Side of a Mountain
The property is on a hill, and the main house is actually built into the hill, with three stories. The landscaped lot is relatively private, with sycamores and redwoods, plus plenty of wildlife.
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Coffee Isn't Culture: Considerations for a Return-to-Office That Doesn't Suck
The coffee cart is a bellwether of precisely what is wrong with the majority of return-to-office thinking. The focus on amenities, both large and small, does not comprehensively consider employee wellness and sense of belonging. Nor does it take accountability for the fact that employers have been building out deeply inadequate office space for decades.
Read EntryRoe v. Wade Affects Women in Architecture
The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court of the United States has dire consequences for women in leadership positions.
Read EntryThe Comeback Tour
There is no question: the office will be making a comeback. But making the right decision on real estate has never been more critical. Engage your architect early to avoid costly mistakes down the line.
Read EntryQuezada Architecture and Florencia Pita & Co Design UGG's New NYC Flagship
“The flagship is driven by the concept of ‘lifestyle’, which is not only about the products or merchandise, but rather about an ideal of a more free and open space for an open society. The space is fluid, there are no designated men’s or women's areas, they can all be either/or, and the layout can be constantly changed and re-adapted. The custom-made freestanding fixtures, which allow for a more intimate shopping experience, are designed to be movable and flexible, and embrace multiple ‘lifestyles’ and narratives,” says Florencia Pita, principal of Florencia Pita & Co.
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