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Greetings FRIENDS,Early in my career at a large corporate firm, I suggested a rooftop terrace for one of my designs, as we had used this element on many projects in Architecture School. My superiors all responded that rooftop terraces wouldn’t work “in real life” because roofs were needed for mechanical, roof drains and a myriad of […]
Rooftop Terraces: When are they Appropriate? Read More »
Congratulations to Men’s Shelter of Charlotte ! They won the Housing North Carolina Award for Supportive Housing for the renovation of the Tryon Street Shelter. #PathToHousingCLT ODA was honored to serve as the architect for the interior design renovation. What a tremendous mission and service to our community!
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Charlotte has been entrepreneurial, for over 200 years, from the time that Europeans came to Charlotte to mine for gold. For over 100 years, each decade has averaged over 40% growth, primarily due to entrepreneurs. The Queen City is continuing to grow by over 60 people/day and is ranked as: – Fastest Growing Metro Area –
Entrepreneurs Spur South End Growth: Where are their Incentives? Read More »
I moved to Charlotte from the Deep South in June 1979. With an architectural degree in hand, I accepted a position with Odell Associates, Inc, and was fortunate to work directly with A.G. “Gouldie” Odell. When I arrived in Charlotte, the city had a population of 306,000 people, nearly all African-American or Caucasian. The downtown area of
An Architect’s 40-Year Retrospect of Charlotte Read More »
Developers are partnering to create mixed-use developments that enrich the lives of the residents, lead to cost savings for the developer and create more sustainable communities. Designing a variety of uses in close proximity allows more density on smaller parcels of land. Thoughtful design allows the developments to allocate less land for parking, and provide more green
Mixed-Use Developments Reduce Land and Infrastructure Costs Read More »
While the modular construction system has been popularized in China, Japan, Europe, and Asia, it has been slow to find a significant market in the U.S.
Modular Construction: Wave of the Future and How This Technique May Benefit Your Project Read More »
Charlotte played host to the NBA All-Star weekend, February 15-17, 2019. During the weekend, Stephen and Ayesha Curry Family Foundation, along with Under Armour and Chase, introduced a large-scale renovation of the Carole Hoefener Center to serve the community of Charlotte. With guidance from the Charlotte Housing Authority and program support from the NBA Players’ Association,
Carole Hoefener Center Renovation Unveiled at the NBA All-Star Weekend Read More »
Charlotte continues to grow in up-and-coming areas around the city with easy access to Uptown. Overcash Demmitt Architects (ODA) an architecture firm based in the SouthEnd area of Charlotte prides itself on having a diverse portfolio of work related to many different industries. They are drawn to cutting edge work that has purpose and helps
Re-Inventing Buildings Keeps Materials Out of Landfills and Changes Neighborhoods Read More »
Overcash Demmitt Architects Predicts Continued Growth in this Area An emerging trend that architects are seeing taking place in hotel development is the conversion of older office buildings into hotels. Office space locations and needs are rapidly changing as trends in the traditional office environment are evolving. Companies in suburban areas want to be in
Office Buildings Convert to New Hotels Read More »
