Leisure Experiences Will Lead the Hospitality Rebound
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The Roaring 20’s: Part III – It’s Time to Return to Normalcy
For the past 2 months we have been speculating, and getting excited, about the rapidly approaching Roaring 20’s of the 21st Century. It is here, and it has exceeded most expectations, including those of NC’s Governor and the CDC’s projections. Masks are being abandoned, tables are returning to restaurants (with actual salt & pepper shakers), hotel occupancies are
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Stephen Overcash Appoints Six Principals to Leadership Team
Change and Innovation are essential in business as companies refine their organizations in light of the pandemic. ODA Architecture welcomes change and innovation as it is rooted within its 35+ year history of success serving clients throughout the Eastern United States and beyond. In an effort to diversify and expand the company’s operations, six principals
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Rooftop Terraces: When are they Appropriate?
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
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Men’s Shelter of Charlotte Wins NC Housing Award
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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Entrepreneurs Spur South End Growth: Where are their Incentives?
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 –
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An Architect’s 40-Year Retrospect of Charlotte
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
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Mixed-Use Developments Reduce Land and Infrastructure Costs
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
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Modular Construction: Wave of the Future and How This Technique May Benefit Your Project
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.
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Carole Hoefener Center Renovation Unveiled at the NBA All-Star Weekend
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,
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