Julian Street Library, a wired multimedia environment for students of Princeton University, has been announced as a winner of the 2012 Library Interior Design Competition. The biennial award is jointly issued by the IIDA and the ALA in recognition of excellence in library design. According to Dr. Susan E. Parker, a panel member for the competition, the winning entries “delivered fresh, imaginative, and comfortable spaces that have been designed, built, and furnished with a thoughtful understanding of the needs of the libraries’ constituent communities.”

Education Commons, located inside the George A. Weiss Pavilion at Franklin Field, University of Pennsylvania, opened on March 28, 2012 with a reception attended by students, staff, and faculty, including President Amy Gutmann. Education Commons promises to become a welcoming student destination in a revitalized sector of the university. The new facility uses mobile technologies and collaborative learning spaces to create relaxed wired environments where students can work alone or engage in larger groups. For coverage of the event, please click here.

Joel Sanders delivered a lecture at MIT's School of Architecture. Together with architects Charles Renfro (DS+R), Matthias Hollwich (HWKN) and Rodolphe El-Khoury, Sanders presented JSA's project for The Commons, a senior community located in Palm Springs, CA.

The Julian Street Library of Wilson College at Princeton University, designed by JSA, opened with the start of the spring 2012 academic semester. Recognizing the emerging needs of digital technologies and social functions in libraries, JSA's design includes multipurpose spaces that sponsor new media and interpersonal interaction.

Construction on Education Commons at The University of Pennsylvania is steadily progressing. Education Commons aims to be an inviting study destination that appeals to all students. Situated beneath the bleachers of Franklin Field, the project takes advantage of the best aspects of the existing interior, a tall linear space that with majestic glazed windows that frame views of Shoemaker Green. 

Broadway Malls was recently featured in the Spring issue of Oculus, the publication of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The project is a collaborative effort between Joel Sanders Architect & Balmori Associates that proposes a 100+ block park running along the median of New York City's famous Broadway. Brooadway Malls exemplifies JSA's ongoing research in integrating landscape and architecture as a more holistic and environmentally sensitive design approach.

Located in the Time Warner Center next to New York City's famed Columbus Circle, this 5000 SF 2-floor penthouse residence features stunning views of Central park. The common areas (living & dining) are located on the lower floor, while the private zones (master suite and guest bedrooms) are on the upper floot. All rooms are designed to receive ample daylight and direct views of the park.

Joel Sanders delivered a lecture at Trinity University on February 18th as a part of the O’Neil Ford and the Future of Trinity conference. Sanders' lecture, "Renovating & Rehabing Mid-Century Buildings on Campuses," focused on the relationships between mid-century buildings and landscapes and the ways that they preserve and enhance contemporary academic campuses.