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The project, led by Ancora in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame and the City of South Bend, will include the adaptive reuse of the former South Bend Tribune building and construction of a new five-story research and office building.

Gensler Selected to Design Colfax Corner Redevelopment in Downtown South Bend

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Gensler has been selected as the architect for Colfax Corner, a mixed-use research and office development in South Bend.

Selecting playground equipment that promotes physical development starts with variety. | Photo Credit: Nico Smit

How to Design Playgrounds for Physical, Emotional and Social Wellness

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Playground design has evolved beyond swings and slides.

The Adapta-Bench 3-N-1 Flexible Seating Bench can be configured for three uses: as a 6-inch-high or 9-inch-high seat, or as an activity table when placed on its side.

Adaptable Bench

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The Adapta-Bench 3-N-1 Flexible Seating Bench can be configured for three uses: as a 6-inch-high or 9-inch-high seat, or as an activity table when placed on its side.

Momentum’s Beehive acoustic wall panel is designed to provide sound absorption while adding a geometric element to interior spaces.

Beehive Acoustic Panels by Momentum

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Momentum’s Beehive acoustic wall panel is designed to provide sound absorption while adding a geometric element to interior spaces.

On August 12, 2026, Moseley announced Stephen Halsey, AIA, has been named the firm’s first chief design officer, and Ashley Dennis, AIA, has been named leader of the K-12 education sector.

Moseley Names K-12 Sector Lead and First-Ever Chief Design Officer

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On August 12, 2026, Moseley announced Stephen Halsey, AIA, has been named the firm’s first chief design officer, and Ashley Dennis, AIA, has been named leader of the K-12 education sector.

Among the most visible is the renovation of the 58-year-old Fine Arts Center in Kingston. The $99 million project includes a new 71,000-square-foot, three-story academic building with a theater lobby, art gallery, digital art and media areas, recording studios and modern classrooms. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Sept. 14.

University of Rhode Island Advances Nearly 40 Campus Projects as Major Upgrades Reshape Facilities

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The University of Rhode Island says close to 40 construction projects across its campuses are expected to be completed in time for the 2026-27 academic year.

New and renovated spaces at Los Altos High School expand opportunities for learning and support student health and wellness.

Phased Strategies to Achieve Modern Campus Transformations

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Many aging school facilities are in need of repair, failing to meet current building code and safety standards, and requiring significant investment.

Using Medinah Primary School in Illinois as an example, Legat notes that campus safety begins outside the building through features such as separate bus loops, dedicated parent drop-off areas, and protected pedestrian walkways that reduce contact between vehicles and students.

How Strategic Design Supports Effective Evacuation and Emergency Access for Enhanced School Safety

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As schools evolve to support flexible learning environments, they must also be designed to help occupants move safely during emergencies without sacrificing openness or functionality.

Small learning communities keep classrooms close-knit, while a dedicated early learning building serves the school's youngest students.

New Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School Opens on St. Croix

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The new Arthur A. Richards PreK-8 School has opened on St. Croix, marking a major milestone in the U.S. Virgin Islands’ effort to replace and modernize public school facilities damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The symposium was designed to move beyond broad industry trends and examine real projects and lessons that can be applied to future work.

Design + Construction Symposium Tackles Real Challenges with Real Solutions

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The School Construction News Design + Construction Symposium brought education leaders, architects, designers, contractors, developers and facilities professionals together Aug. 5 at Denver’s historic Tivoli Turnhalle to examine how evolving needs are reshaping the design and delivery of K-12 and higher education environments.