International Finance Corporation headquarters

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Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) designed the Michael Graves building which is the site of the International Finance Corporation headquarters in Washington, DC. The design utilized a limestone and granite structure which is typical of the architecture of historic Washington. The IFC headquarters is equipped with a 300-seat auditorium, fitness and training centers. SOM opted for an open-plan design and also reduced the number of floors from 12 to 11 to accommodate nine-foot ceilings.

Financial services industry, Financial services, International Finance Corp., Skidmore, Owings & Merrill L.L.P.

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Private residence

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Cass and Asso Architects headed by Heather Willson Cass was tasked with the design of an upscale residence in Washington, DC. The house, which is opened toward the back facing the woods, consists of a main floor which is subdivided between a sitting area and a game room. Wood cabinets connect the two floors while glass shelves contain the family's art glass collection. Bedrooms are located at opposite sides of the second floor to ensure privacy.

Housing, Dwellings, Decoration and finishing, Cass and Associates Architects

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Adidas House

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Smith Dalia Architects and TVS Interiors joined efforts in making the Adidas House in Atlanta, GA, look more visitor-friendly than a typical retail store. The designers eliminated the numerous wall partitions and designed a spacious 45,000-square-foot floor that houses teal sofas, Adidas-logo headboards, and homely furnitures. Olympic memorabilia also add to aesthetic quality of the design.

adidas-Salomon AG, Contracts, Sporting goods industry, TVS Interiors, Smith Dalia Architects

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