Steps for Health and High Design: A StairCase Study
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NeoCon Presentation Description: The sculptural potential of stairs is one of the great joys of Architecture. How do you navigate the variables of structure, design, and constructability? Come hear the story of a sculptural stair - winner of Interior Design's "Best of the Best" 20-year retrospective award in the staircase category -that anchors a new corporate campus, conceived to be a beacon of healthy workplace life.
The session will be fast paced, telling the full story of design and construction and sharing lessons learned from an exceptionally complex project. It will include initial concept sketches and renderings, working drawings, photos of mockups, photos and videos from construction, and finally photos of the finished installation.
The presentation will share multidisciplinary insights on the creative process, including the client's perspective on engagement with complex projects.
Matthew Crummey, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Project Architect
Perkins&Will
Restless curiosity has led Matthew Crummey into many encounters with the edge of utility. An upbringing rooted in the Midwest, combined with a persistent strain of frugality, has kept him engaged with the practical. Over 25 years of experience, he has delivered multiple award-winning projects across a wide spectrum of scales and typologies. In his current role as Senior Architect at Perkins&Will, he focuses on special projects, technical mentorship, and enhancement of innovative delivery.
Nirmala Srinivasa, RID, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP
Senior Interior Project Manager
Perkins&Will
Nirmala is a compassionate problem solver focused on large, complex built environments. With a background in both architecture and interior design, she has cultivated a unique perspective and holistic approach to creating spaces that inspire, perform, and elevate experiences. Turning complexity into clarity, she guides teams through an interactive design process that addresses challenges before they arise. Nirmala combines technical expertise with a genuine love for people, making her a strong communicator and mentor. Having worked across three countries, she has honed the ability to build rapport with anyone and adapt to diverse cultural and professional contexts.
Alan Aschenbrenner
Senior Vice President, Development
Cambridge Holdings Incorporated
Alan brings 29 years of experience envisioning and designing urban mixed-use projects, planned communities, multi-family and single-family homes, and retail and cultural projects across the U.S. and internationally. At Cambridge, he guides project visioning as well as planning, strategy, and development. He understands the qualities that make places remarkable and memorable, and he has the skills to help deliver on the vision. In Alanâs eyes, each Cambridge development is an opportunity to improve the human experience by building healthier communities. His most rewarding experience, though, was a 3-year stint as a stay-at-home dad for his newborn twins and 3-year-old.
