Z-Box published in DWELL Redux

Z-Loft nears completion in Boston

The Z-Loft continues investigations into interior domestic living begun by the Z-Box in 2004. Here the sleeping space is raised, lifted up into the vaulted space of a church-turned-condo unit. The raising of the bed enables a new experience: sleeping up amongst the gothic arches. This lifting also capitalizes on the tall ceilings in order to create more space below the mezzanine for a long custom desk and chest-of-drawers.

The minimalist design of the Z-Loft strives to exist in quiet contrast with the details and space of the old church. Rich materials such as 1/2” thick acrylic panels and sapele plywood are built around a frame of raw steel. The slightly pebbled surface of the acrylic provides a touch of visual privacy, while allowing the colors and forms of the space beyond to blend with, and become a part of the new structure. These camouflage tactics work to integrate new architecture into old, creating subtle juxtapositions with the gothic arches, plaster mouldings, and painted ceilings of the existing apartment.

All of the components for the Z-Loft were fabricated off-site and installed in the space in a matter of weeks.

DHA now a LEED Acredited Professional

After many arduous hours of study, I passed the LEED AP exam today.
Now i get to use this cool logo:

DHA Nominated to National AIA Young Architects Award

I'm pleased to announce that I've been nominated by the Boston Society of Architects for the national AIA Young Architects Award. This was completely unexpected and I'm deeply honored by the nomination. Portfolios are due in October - I'll keep you posted!

Many thanks to the BSA.

Dan

RAW Art Works BASH raises $124,000!

A few months after completing the renovations for the RAW gallery I was asked to join their board of directors (a great honor of which I am very proud!) And on May 16th I participated in this year's BASH fundraiser as a board member, instead of the designer (a fascinating turn of the tables). While we were concerned about how the current economy might affect our fund raising going in, we were completely delighted to exceed our goals by almost 33%! Here is some copy from RAW's official announcement:

On behalf of the more than 1,400 kids we serve annually, thank you to all of our dear friends and supporters for helping to make this the
MOST SUCCESSFUL BASH EVER!!

Through the RAWtastic energy and generosity of the more than 400 people who attended this years' BASH on May 16th,
we raised an incredible $124,000 and counting!!!

If you missed the BASH and want to add your support of our kids as part of this celebration, it is not too late! You can still sponsor a full year of RAW programming for one of our artists or sponsor a "Big Bag o' Snacks" for our kids and receive one of the new Eye Can tote bags. Click here to learn how!

If you'd like to experience the magic of the evening again or for the first time, check out this fabulous article on the BASH featured in the North Shore's newest arts magazine, ArtThrob.

HELP US CONTINUE THE CELEBRATION!
The celebration of our RAW artists will continue on June 19th when we screen powerful new films by our Real to Reel filmmakers at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Please join us for the screening at 6:30 p.m. and at the reception afterward. You'll meet some of our exceptionally talented young filmmakers and experience films that are remarkable for their depth, creativity, professionalism and overall Rawesomeness! Go here for more details.

Host Committee:
Annie Drew, Chair, Brenda Aragon, Gabrielle & Rich Coffman, Bob Goldman & José Paiva, Leslie Gould, Bruce & Tricia Herring, Dan Hisel, Ambassador Swanee Hunt & Charles Ansbacher, Pattie & Dave Johnston, Kate Luchini & Daniel Sherwood, Heather & Roy Martin, Leah & Colin Piepgras, Jen Reardon, Gail & Jack Steele, Suzanne & Ed Tarlov, Jason Zenga & Juli Cyhan

Z-Box published in NEW SMALL SPACES

NEW SMALL SPACES
edited by Francesc Zamora Mola
published by Collins Design
(imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, New York)

Credits: danhiselarchitect.com

Dan Hisel Architect's new website is now live!

The site was designed in-house by Dan Hisel and Brett Pierson.
Many thanks to everyone at Design and Co. for constructing the site. Their hard efforts and collaborative spirit are much appreciated.

Here are PHOTO CREDITS for the excellent images on danhiselarchitect.com:

Raw Art Works:
Ana Maria Cardenas
www.anamariacardenas.com

9 Salem:
Eric Roth
www.ericrothphoto.com

deManio/Downing House:
Peter Vanderwarker
www.vanderwarker.com
Tim Downing/Dan Hisel

Z-Box:
Peter Vanderwarker
www.vanderwarker.com

Cadyville Sauna:
Don Dimster

All other images, Dan Hisel.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD:
Bill Whitlock, of Whitlock Architects acted as Architect of Record on the Azure Bar and RAW Art Works.