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Synthesis Design + Architecture[1] (also known as SDA), is an award-winning architecture and design firm based in Los Angeles, California led by Alvin Huang[2]. The firm is known for challenging convention through it's innovative use of emerging design technologies and experimental processes in contemporary architectural practice[3].

Notable projects include the 3D-printed Durotaxis Chair for Stratasys[4], the data-driven Data Moire installation for IBM Watson[5], the CNC-milled Chelsea Workspace[6], the experimental DRL10 Pavilion in London[7], the solar-powered Pure Tension Pavilion for Volvo Cars[8], and the Groove at CentralWorld in Bangkok[9].

The firm has been recognized with over 30 awards[10] at the international, national, and local levels including being honored with the Presidential Emerging Practice Award by the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Chapter in 2016[11], being selected as one of 50 global innovators under the age of 50 by Images Publishing in 2015 [12], receiving the R+D Award from Architect Magazine in 2015[13], and being featured as a Next Progressive by Architect Magazine in 2014[14].

References

  1. ^ "SDA | Synthesis Design". synthesis-dna.com. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  2. ^ "As Principal of a Small Firm, Founder of Synthesis Design + Architecture Alvin Huang Says You Always Have to be Hunting". Archinect. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  3. ^ "Grounded Research: Alvin Huang of Synthesis Design + Architecture on bringing computational design to life, on Archinect Sessions #82". Archinect. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  4. ^ "Synthesis Design + Architecture Utilizes Gradient 3-D Printing in "Durotaxis Chair"". ArchDaily. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  5. ^ "SDA designs moiré-patterned wall for IBM Watson Experience Center". Archpaper.com. 2017-08-22. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  6. ^ "Chelsea Workspace Synthesis Design". World-Architects. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  7. ^ "[C]space DRL10 Pavilion". Architizer. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  8. ^ "Volvo Pure Tension Pavilion that charges an electric car by Synthesis". Dezeen. 2013-11-14. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  9. ^ "Synthesis Design + Architecture | - Groove Centre EN | The Plan". www.theplan.it. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  10. ^ "Profile « SDA | Synthesis Design". synthesis-dna.com. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  11. ^ "Alvin Huang, AIA, the Presidential Honoree Interview". aialosangeles.worldsecuresystems.com. Retrieved 2019-01-24.
  12. ^ Ameen, Beverly Russell, Eva Maddox & Farooq; Group, The Images Publishing (2015-08-28). Fifty Under Fifty: Innovators of the 21st Century. Images Publishing. ISBN 9781864706000.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "https://www.architectmagazine.com/awards/r-d-awards/award-pure-tension-pavilion_o". www.architectmagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-01-24. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  14. ^ "https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/firm-profile/synthesis-dna-the-dna-of-digital-craft_o". www.architectmagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-01-24. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)