Cleveland Museum of Natural History Designed By Westlake Reed Leskosky

Sited amongst a concentration of international-caliber museums and institutions, this Museum of Natural History seeks to express a pronounced civic presence, publicly exhibit its expansive collections and critical research components, display virtues of sustainability and environmental stewardship, and create immersive didactic exhibit environments. The proposed design solution selectively demolishes portions of the 220,000 SF existing museum in order to create a grand entry portal, generous multi-level public spaces, a remediation courtyard, and expanded exhibit galleries for the dinosaur collections. 40,000 SF of new construction will include the new specimen lobby, new central plant, museum store, café and event space, and additional collection storage. The massing, articulation, cladding, systems, and shaping of public spaces are informed by structures, forms, of systems based in zoomorphic precedents or natural phenomena.....more

Superior Avenue Office Tower Designed By Westlake Reed Leskosky

Westlake Reed Leskosky's concept design for a speculative office building in downtown Cleveland projects a highly memorable image. Located at a key transition point between Public Square and the Warehouse District, the canted form has dynamic visibility as a terminus to Euclid and Superior Avenues. Designed for LEED Gold certification, the structure reduces heat gain by self-shading the south façade. Horizontal blades on heat-activated sensors shield the east and west façades, which are most susceptible to heat gain and energy consumption. The roof of the podium is envisioned as a habitable living roof, which responds to environmental concerns, provides a programmable space for respite, and assures desirable views for all staff. Common spaces, including dining and meeting rooms, are located on the 9th floor to take advantage of this amenity......more