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Legat Architects' blog explores issues relevant to the programming and design of today's facilities. More posts at: www.legat.com/blog

Hotel Facilities | July 28, 2017

Achieve hospitality architecture that impresses – Multigenerational appeal, local connections

Did guests get the experience that they paid for? This question has long haunted hotel...

Architects | May 16, 2017

Architecture that helps children fall in love with the environment

The coming decades present a major ecological challenge... so let’s encourage the next...

Transit Facilities | March 30, 2017

Train station architectural design fundamentals: Accessibility

If safety is the number one priority for train stations, then accessibility comes in at a...

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