Praxis3

Profile of Praxis3

Business Name

Praxis3

Location

United States

Services

Architecture

Website

http://www.praxis3.com

Principal(s)

Stuart Romm (1951), Craig James (1960), Miguel Yelos San Martin (1958), David M. Hamilton (1957)

Philosophy

Founded in 1997, Praxis3 is an innovative, Atlanta-based architectural and design firm whose mission is to foster design excellence while providing client-driven solutions. Deploying the talents of multi-disciplinary studio teams, Praxis3 tackles each project as an exploration of ideas in the creative process, producing unique, site-specific designs for even the most challenging building sites and programs.

The firm specializes in mixed use, automotive and specialty retail, residential, and cultural-institutional project designs throughout the United States. Praxis3's comprehensive approach to designing and building projects includes extensive research, in which its designers engage in hands-on sessions, asking tough questions and listening carefully to client input. Ultimately, the Praxis3 process ensures that projects will meet client's creative and financial goals. With its experienced team of professionals in architecture, urban design and planning, as well as web design and graphics, Praxis3 is a leader in navigating the personal, technical, and political dynamics that designing, building and marketing complex urban projects demand.

Background

• Founded: 1997
• Offices: 3
• Design team: 24

Key projects

• Renaissance Walk at Sweet Auburn, Urban Mixed Use Development, Atlanta, Ga, USA, 2007
• City of the Future-Atlanta, History Channel Design Competition Winner with EDAW, BNIM and Metcalf and Eddy, 2008
• Georgia Tech Robotics and Intelligent Machines Research Facility, Research Facility, Atlanta, Ga, USA, 2008
• Capitol Gateway, Mixed-Income / Mixed-Use Development, Atlanta, Ga, USA, 2006, 2007
• Decatur Fire Station No. 2, LEED Certified Fire Station, Decatur, Ga., USA, 2009
• Nalley Lexus, Major Automotive Dealership, Atlanta, Ga., USA, 2004
• Ferrari of Atlanta, Automotive Dealership, Atlanta, Ga, USA, 2001
• BMW of Chattanooga, Automotive Dealership, Atlanta, Ga, USA, 2007
• 552 Hardendorf Ave., Private Residence, Atlanta, Ga, USA, 2004
• CNN Center Installation (Project), Major Media Installation for CNN Headquarters, Atlanta with Diller and Scofidio, Ga, USA, 1998

Key publications

• Architectural Record, Whose Vision of a Future City Will Prevail?, February 2008
• Architecture Magazine, And the Future Belongs To... City of the Future Competition Winners, April 2008
• New York Times, Renaissance Walk: Reviving the Birthplace of Civil Rights, June 3, 2007
• Atlanta Journal Constitution, Sunday Arts Feature: Renaissance Walk, Auburn Avenue - the Shape of Things to Come, June 3, 2007
• ULI Magazine: Urban Land, Renaissance Walk, January 2007
• Visual Merchandising and Store Design Magazine, 2004 Awards - Nalley Lexus, February 2005
• Display and Design Ideas (DDI) Magazine, Passionately Pursuing Perfection, Nalley Lexus, December 2004
• New Architecture 2, CNN Center, 1996
• Art Papers, CNN Center, 1996
• Art Papers, Unpacking the House, 1996

Key awards

• History Channel: City of the Future Competition, Atlanta Winner (with EDAW, BNIM and Metcalf and Eddy), Atlanta / New York, USA, 2008
• Institute of Store Planners (ISP) - Annual Awards, First Place - Automotive Retail: Nalley Lexus, New York, USA, 2005
• American Concrete Institute Award of Excellence, Nalley Lexus, Atlanta, Ga, USA, 2005
• AIGA Awards, Bronze Award - Flash Web Site, Modhouse Site, Atlanta, Ga, 2005
• Progressive Architecture, Affordable Housing Initiative, Honorable Mention, New York, USA, 1991