Alexander Isley (Redding, Conn.) recently designed the new Goodwill store in Westport, Conn. Goodwill was looking for a fresh new approach to the shopping experience, and asked the firm to create an engaging design that would also devote the bulk of floorspace to merchandise, integrate durable materials, and be low-cost. The new store is topping all single-store sales records in the region. The look will be applied to new and existing stores in Connecticut.

Arrowstreet (Somerville, Mass.) designed a new corporate headquarters for Rechler Equity that was recently featured in The New York Times. The article highlighted how the vision for the real estate company is reflected in the building’s iconic design, calling it “a sleek corporate calling card.” Arrowstreet transformed a former industrial building into a contemporary glass-and-steel structure marked by a torqued, rotating faceted form that serves as a two-story lobby.

Calori & Vanden-Eynden (New York) helped its client ArchNewsNow.com celebrate its 10-year anniversary. C&VE designed the event graphics, posters, and announcements for an AIANY-hosted anniversary party for ArchNewsNow. C&VE designed the original ANN logo in 2002 and updated the identity in 2012 to coincide with ANN's 10th anniversary.

Fiberoptic Lighting (Grants Pass, Ore.) was recently commissioned to create a sign for Radio Design Group Inc. The sign is unique because it was built into the siding, or skin, of the building, which posed some challenges. The paneling was not thick enough to use large fiberoptic strands and also caused issues with the building’s waterproof integrity.

Poulin + Morris (New York) was commissioned to design a comprehensive donor recognition program for the University of Kentucky’s new Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington.