The Pickard Chilton Travel Fellowship, awarded to individuals demonstrating exceptional promise in architectural exploration and research, provided Owen Marhefka, Pickard Chilton associate, with a unique opportunity to delve into the evolving landscape of co-working environments. With a profound interest in the convergence of architecture and modern workplace trends, Owen set out to examine the intricacies of co-working spaces across prominent cities. Through meticulous observation and analysis, Owen's exploration aimed to uncover insights into the innovative architectural features and client-centric approaches that define these dynamic work environments.
Andrew Gorzkowski AIA, LEED GA, Fitwel AMB, recipient of the 2019 Pickard Chilton Traveling Fellowship, recently completed his travels to the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Associate Rachel Howlett AIA, WELL AP, recipient of the 2018 Pickard Chilton Traveling Fellowship, recently completed her travels to Sweden and Finland. In support of her thesis, she examined human-scaled spaces, functionality and details of 20th Century Nordic architecture and design as well as their potential applicability to her own daily work.
Rodney Nelson, recipient of the inaugural Pickard Chilton Traveling Fellowship, completed his travels through the Netherlands. He visited several cities to explore exemplar projects that use creative architectural strategies and elements to enhance the human experience through increased daylight.