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GBBN Architects

GBBN Architects is an international design practice working across healthcare, education and cultural projects. Founded 1958, with five offices.

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Three projects are selected for this profile. Explore the project directory for more.

  1. Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

    Union Terminal Restoration

    A comprehensive restoration renews Cincinnati's Union Terminal and its museum spaces while protecting the National Historic Landmark's original fabric.

  2. Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

    Digital Futures

    A 189,000 SF Cincinnati research and teaching hub combines adaptable labs with shared spaces for collaboration and community use.

  3. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Hillman Library

    A 230,000 SF renovation reshapes the University of Pittsburgh's library as a flexible forum for study, making and discovery.

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On this podcast, I have the fantastic Angela Mazzi join us to discuss mental health and happiness in Architecture. Join us to discuss breakthroughs in career roadblocks, the future of apps like Clubhouse, dealing with deadlines and anxiety as well as me discussing my own experiences working in Architecture and the trials and tribulations of running a business.

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About GBBN Architects.

GBBN Architects is an international design practice founded in 1958, working with visionaries to enhance experience and empower people. Its teams collaborate across five offices on projects spanning healthcare, education, cultural, workplace and community development.

The practice brings together architecture, interior design, environmental graphic design, research, computational design and digital fabrication. Its portfolio ranges from healthcare and clinical environments to university and education facilities, cultural and performance venues, and community projects.

Principal and Senior Medical Planner Angela Mazzi (FAIA, FACHA, EDAC) joined Stephen Drew on the Architecture Social Podcast to discuss quality of life and mental health in architecture, and how the built environment shapes wellbeing for the people who use it.

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Angela Mazzi - Quality of Life and Mental Health in Architecture

On this podcast, I have the fantastic Angela Mazzi join us to discuss mental health and happiness in Architecture. Join us to discuss breakthroughs in career roadblocks, the future of apps like Clubhouse, dealing with deadlines and anxiety as well as me discussing my own experiences working in Architecture and the trials and tribulations of running a business.

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