With housing in short supply in Anchorage while office buildings stand empty, why not convert commercial space into homes? One successful conversion in the Spenard neighborhood illustrates why the obvious solution is rarely practical.
Anchorage-based RIM Architects has collaborated before with GHD, and now the Australian company is acquiring the design firm.
David Popiel joined the Anchorage office of Bettisworth North Architects and Planners as a Senior Architect.
Anchorage’s Great Streets Façade Improvement Loan Program concludes its first year, with more beautification projects coming this summer.
With $750 million in commercial investments, Downtown Anchorage is poised to drive further improvements in livability citywide.
Thoughtful architectural design can take a building from serving a simple purpose to providing community, culture, or historic context.