TOP 10 FORUM

ARTICLES FROM 2020

FEATURING: SURFACING SOLUTION, ARCHITECTS FOUNDATION, STAHL, FLUXWERX, AND MORE

December 17, 2020

THESE ARE THE FORUM'S TOP 10 ARTICLES OF 2020

From our first video series (everybody really does love you, Christine) to our coverage of Novità Communication's diversity in design panel to our Q&A with some of the industry's favorite architectural photographers — these are The Forum's most-read articles in 2020.

EVERYBODY LOVES CHRISTINE

EVERYBODY LOVES CHRISTINE

It's true, everybody does. Meet the woman behind some of the most beloved commercial design projects in the upper Midwest and on Mortarr — Christine Frisk, Founder of InUnison Design.

CONVENTION TURNED INSIDE OUT: A FIRST LOOK 'THROUGH' PORTAL

CONVENTION TURNED INSIDE OUT: A FIRST LOOK 'THROUGH' PORTAL

The latest addition to Fluxwerx’s industry leading product lineup, Portal is reimagining directional and general area illumination in a single fixture family. Explore the full Portal product line in The Forum.

A BEAUTIFUL OFFERING

A BEAUTIFUL OFFERING

Looking to add natural wood to your next commercial project, but wanting to avoid the more traditional wall paneling approach? Allow us to introduce Surfacing Solution’s new line of hand-assembled, thermally-modified mosaic wood tiles, Forest Elements.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

The Architects Foundation’s The Octagon comes to Mortarr in all its federal glory, highlighting the American Institute of Architects social and civic contributions to the world.

THE TIME FOR CHANGE IS NOW

THE TIME FOR CHANGE IS NOW

The second part of Novità Communication’s Diversity in Design: The Time for Change is NOW Panel was held Friday, June 19. The townhall style format of the second panel allowed panelists to respond to the myriad of questions received during the first panel discussion held June 5 and since then.

MORTARR AWARRDS MMXX

MORTARR AWARRDS MMXX

The Mortarr Awarrds MMXX celebrate the most inspiring pros and brands in the commercial construction and design industry in 2019. Mortarr Awarrds honor subscribers making waves within the industry, and across the globe through their extraordinary work changing the skyline of the built environment and the digital landscape.

DEPTH OF FIELD

Their work helps clients win awards, garner attention, and bids on future projects —architectural photographers. We asked some of our favorites showcasing on Mortarr to share more about their approach to their photography work, what they consider to be the most important element of a photo, and what inspires them to continue honing their craft.

TOP BATHROOMS

There's no place like ... your home bathroom. And designers are taking note when it comes to commercial bathroom design. Luxurious materials, technological advancements, unique features, and high-touch elements most typically found in residential settings are finding their way to bathrooms in hospitality, healthcare, education and office settings, and more.

THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN OFFICE DESIGN

THE HOTTEST TRENDS IN OFFICE DESIGN

From flexible seating arrangements and touchdown spaces, to the marriage of historic preservation and modern technologies, to home-like details and amenities, office design in the new decade is simply, or not so simply, based on good design. Take a break with these spaces from Mortarr's Inspiration Feed.

BUILDING RESILIENCY

BUILDING RESILIENCY

The Forum’s Editor, Jen Levisen, sits down with Jessie Houlihan, President of Stahl, to have a conversation about what drives her work, inspires Stahl’s approach to sustainable practices, and Stahl’s continuous improvement initiatives.

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