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This project is an excellent example of how Baker A+D can work within tight budget and schedule constraints. When 3 Advertising came to us with the seemingly impossible task of designing their new 8, 000 square foot corporate office all within, let's just say, a very very small budget, we took the opportunity as a chance to think outside the box. As a client with a creative sensibility, 3 Advertising had some general ideas about how they wanted their space to be: semi-open offices, portability ( due to the fact that they wanted to be able to take as much of their office as possible if they ever decide to move ) and to express their corporate culture. We developed a concept that captured the energy of 3 and provided a fun and creative work environment while still providing the essential functions that a corporate office needs. We provided each office a unique feeling of both privacy and openness. To achieve this we used removable translucent panels in a series of three different configurations in order to give a hierarchy and rhythm to the overall space. Common open spaces like the Print Shop and Production Area were provided a sense of importance withVisit Projects Page Barcelona Elementary School's new classroom building has received a LEED for Schools Gold rating by the U.S. Green Building Council, the first such distinction in New Mexico. The LEED for Schools rating system, a specific program targeted for education, includes not just sustainable and cost saving energy features, but also environment quality and a connection to the school's academics. It's not just using green building materials and systems, but rather it's a fully integrated green philosophy, said Karen Alarid. LEED for Schools is not solely about energy savings; it places heavy focus on acoustics, air quality, natural light and views all to enhance the learning environment. Unique green features in the Barcelona Elementary School building include a recycling collection room; insulation made of recycled blue jeans; and numerous skylights and windows that save energy on electric lighting and provide a direct line of sight out a window fromRead More Posted by Baker A+D at 09: 49 AM2 Comments529-B ADAMS ADAMS STREET NE, ALBUQUERQUE NEW 87108USA505.254.4697 Baker Architecture + Design provides full architectural services with a concentration on developing creative modern solutions utilizing contemporary materials and technologies appropriate to the climate and indigenous architecture of New Mexico. An esteemed jury, chaired by renowned Jackson, Wyoming Architect John Carney, bestowed an AIA Merit Award upon Albuquerque-based Baker Architecture + Design for their recent project fro Albuquerque Public Schools. The jury cited the design as simultaneously elegant, fun, and sustainable. The building was noted for its "economy of means",