Q Factor

January "Q Tip" of the Month

2012-01-10T08:29:00.000-08:00

At times when a new space is not an economical option, think of simple solutions to “refresh” your space without moving walls or adding other expensive costs. Changing flooring in areas or changing paint colors can make a huge impact on your client’s first impression or your company, as well as, improve company productivity. Quorum’s Interior Design team can assist with these solutions.

Quorum's "As Seen on TV" Christmas Party

2011-12-29T08:10:00.000-08:00

Every year Quorum hosts an annual Christmas party for its employees and their spouses (one spouse per employee, please!). This year Quorum’s Christmas party theme was “As Seen on TV”. Each couple was asked to bring a wrapped “As Seen on TV” gift. The gift exchange was done where all gifts were placed under the tree and each couple drew numbers to see who would open the first gift. Then the couple who drew #2 could either steal the gift or open a new one and so on. A gift could only be stolen three times before it was frozen and out of circulation! The trick was that as each gift was opened or stolen, a quick commercial was to be given by the couple.

Some of the gifts included the Perfect Meatloaf and Perfect Brownie pans, an Aluma Wallet, Eggies, an Easy Feet scrubber (or two), and a Justin Bieber singing toothbrush (not sure that’s an ASOTV item but it was a big hit with the couple who has teenage boys...can you say ‘revenge’?). Everyone was a little apprehensive about having to do the commercials, but after the first few gifts were opened the commercials started flowing. Especially when the Shake Weight for Men and the Mr. Steamy were opened! You can just imagine the laughter!

We had a great time and want to thank Quorum for always throwing great Christmas parties!

“Elder” Care in a Small Package

2011-12-09T13:31:00.000-08:00

I have recently attended a "Green House Project" workshop. Although there is much talk about smaller more homelike senior care facilities you really need to see these small facilities first hand to appreciate what they provide to the “Elders” as well as the staff. The traditional style skilled nursing facilities have been evolving to include more homelike features including fireplaces, carpeting, wood trims, etc... However the "Green House Project" takes the next step to establish a true home environment that provides all of the services required of a skilled nursing facility.

What I learned.

The "Green House" model is not just a small senior facility. This is a carefully balanced system that redefines the caregiver roles to provide the most comfortable setting that can be maintained with a minimum of cost. Even adding a few more beds than what is designed in the system can lead to staffing inefficiencies and less profitability.

The main question we need answered is can the small facilities be financially feasible. The answer appears to be Yes, but you have to modify the traditional operational models. Moving forward I anticipate seeing more demand for this type of senior home. And hopefully the positive culture change that these homes are building will find its way into the larger care facilities.

Visit http://www.thegreenhouseproject.org/ for more information.

By
Gregory Richardson

A Local Cup of Coffee

2011-11-23T07:10:00.000-08:00

Global warming has me worried. Did you know that the coffee bean is in danger, yes, maybe not right now but in the future? We must drink coffee now and that coffee should be the best we can find.

As members of Fort Worth South, Inc., our shared camaraderie has given us a chance to get to know our neighborhood and its resident businesses. We had the pleasure of meeting Garold LaRue and Jimmy Story last year at our annual Fort Worth South Breakfast meeting. They are the owners of AVOCA Coffee on Magnolia. When I say this I mean they are AVOCA. The talent and patience it takes to select, roast, grind and brew a cup of coffee is definitely evident in their Magnolia habitat.

Earlier this year we were disappointed to find out that our old friends at Aduro Coffee were closing their doors. With their help, we had gone as “green” as we could with our coffee - local, organic, Fair Trade and delicious. We were spoiled! While AVOCA had just been open for a short time, we felt it would be a good partnership. We approached them about becoming their first corporate customers – they welcomed us with open arms. On Monday mornings when a new supply of coffee arrives (in sparkling Mason jars), the sound of the lid coming off the jar draws people to the wafting aroma of freshly roasted, ground coffee. All day long, different people in the office make the coffee. I consider it a company benefit - “aroma therapy”.

Side note: My Chili Cook-Off entry contained; 2-bottles of Rahr Ugly Pug and a perfectly cold brewed cup and a half of Avoca’s Peru Dark. I didn’t win this year, but, I didn’t have any of my large pot of chili left either.

Salute to Veterans

2011-11-11T08:07:00.000-08:00

Quorum Architects, Inc. extends our gratitude and appreciation to all Military Veterans and their families. We thank all Veterans from all conflicts for your service, sacrifice and devotion to duty. We acknowledge that our country will be forever in your debt for your time spent defending this magnificent country and its citizens from all enemies, both foreign and domestic and making our freedoms possible.

Quorum Conversations

2011-11-04T07:34:00.000-07:00

Occasionally, we like to get the whole office together to talk about why we are here, and what we need to do to move forward. Here is a brief overview of our discussions yesterday.

We are seeing a sweeping transformation of the design industry – everything has changed and will continue to change. The first thing for us to do is to accept this reality. We always need to meet the needs of our clients in a proactive, not reactive way. We intend to remain a dynamic firm which embraces change.

Now is the time to focus on our vision, mission and values; direction with purpose. How do we continue to be a great firm that our clients need? We have the means and the responsibility to design our own future.

Who are we, what do we stand for, and how do we keep pace with change?

Vision

Our vision is to provide exceptional design within an environment based on honesty, integrity and sustainability, while pursuing the general enrichment and joy of architecture. Where “ordinary doesn’t interest us.”

Mission

Quorum Architects, Inc. strives to provide excellent design, advice and service for our clients. We will offer an atmosphere of openness, energy, opportunity and sustainability for the firm. We will constantly educate ourselves, our clients and the community on how architecture is the orchestration of art, nature and materials to create environments where people can celebrate life.

Values

We will practice our ideals of integrity and honesty, with a willingness to change and to adapt. We will continue to pursue superior design, stemming from constant communication, and the ability to listen. We believe that to provide excellence in design, we must operate in a constant atmosphere of truth and sincerity. Each project touches many lives and should be designed with the utmost care and respect for the individual, community and a sustainable environment. Architecture is to be an expression of an idea within its own time while being timeless.

Dynamic firms will embrace the changing times and will focus on leadership from everyone in the firm. So, what qualities do we look for in a leader (in no particular order)?

Passion
Energy and enthusiasm
Innovation
Professional competency
Clear vision
Integrity
Commitment
Collaborative

Respect for others
Initiative
Ability to learn, adapt and grow

Chili Cooking Time

2011-11-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

The cool weather is finally here and cooking chili is anofficial Quorum Fall tradition. Thisyear marked the 4th Annual Quorum Chili cook off and eight slow simmering potsfilled with delicious chili were plugged in and ready to go. The entrantswere ‘White Chili’, ‘Surprize’, ‘I Have To Think About It Chili’, ‘Buffalo ChickenChili’, ‘Chili Con Version’, ‘Borderline Chili’, ‘Just Chili’ and ‘Smoooth’. Our own Quorum chili stewards, Kelly Wredling and Dawn Shannon, addeddecorations (provided by the chili cooks) to the tables as well as took care ofstirring the pots to keep the identity of the cooks anonymous.

Each mouthwatering chili varied in texture and taste andranged in ingredients from pumpkin to alligator meat; from mild to spicy hot.This year we had a panel of 4 judges with criteria which included aroma, texture,taste, aftertaste and even presentation could score votes. The votes werecarefully tallied and the winners were announced.

Thewinner for Best Chili went to Mabelle Ponce with her "JustChili". This was her second time in the running and she really“brought it”. The Second Best Chili and Crowd Favorite wentto newcomer Greg Richardson with his "Borderline Chili". Thiswas his first year in the running but surely won’t be his last!

Thanksto all the Chili cooks for their hearty recipes and to everyone for a greattime. We look forward to next year’s Chili Cook Off!

Habitat for Humanity

2011-09-27T07:54:00.000-07:00

There’s a certain satisfaction to be taken from a good day’s labor. Especially when you can appreciate the fruit of your collaborative efforts as you see a project take form in a matter of hours.

Quorum Architects, Inc. partnered with Frank W. Neal & Assoc., Inc. on September 9th, 2011 for a build day with Habitat for Humanity. We helped build the future home for the Erives Family at the 3100 block of Royal Crest Drive, here in Fort Worth. In the morning upon arrival, the site consisted of a clean slab with nothing more than plumbing stub ups and anchor bolts.

By the end of our shift most of the exterior and interior walls had been framed. We had a couple of drawbacks that caused some delays but that didn’t stop us!. We were quite proud of our progress, which was substantial in comparison to other projects in the area. Of course, we had strength in numbers with a crew of some 24 volunteers in all, and a group of very experienced crew chiefs and a task oriented site manager. Everyone completed their tasks quickly and efficiently and moved on to the next task at hand, always eager to put hammer to nail, and attentive to the given directions.

Thank you Habitat for Humanity, and a special thanks once again to our patient superintendent and crew chiefs that provided instruction and put up with us “less-talented” individuals. Your gratitude at the end of our shift was heartfelt and sincere. Also thank you to Mr. Omar Erives and family for allowing us to work on your home. It was a pleasure to work side by side with Omar and to see his future home take shape. The Quorum family wishes your family many wonderful memories in your new home.

Skeet Happens

2011-09-12T07:31:00.000-07:00

The Quorum team, "Skeet Happens", helped to raise many thousands of dollars for the UTA Architecture school scholarship fund. We did not win the competition, but we had a "blast!" Special guests included wounded marines from the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam (http://www.combatmarineoutdoors.org/)

Senior Living

2011-08-31T08:58:00.000-07:00

Gregory Richardson has recently joined Quorum Architects, Inc. to assist in our pursuit of quality senior living facility design.

Early in his career, Greg adopted a whole-minded, design/build approach to senior facility design. His years of experience designing and producing senior living projects has allowed him to apply these lessons learned to create the next generation of thoughtful design for these communities.

Having developed complex projects of various sizes, Greg’s experience encompasses Senior Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer & Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Therapy Facilities and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

Greg is a team leader who works alongside all team members to provide a design anyone would be proud in which to live or work. His thoughtful designs help the resident feel safe and comfortable in their environment; while providing the owner with a fresh design in the most economical and pleasing fashion.

Our goal is to provide an outstanding facility that performs well for the owner as well as the residents.

Saks Fifth Avenue - NOW OPEN in OKC

2011-08-10T14:08:00.000-07:00

On August 5th, the newest Saks OFF 5th store opened in The Outlet Shoppes of Oklahoma City. The Center is fully leased with 83 stores, 40 of them new to Oklahoma City. The Center is expected to draw over six million visitors a year.

The store fits in brilliantly with its vibrant facade adjacent to tensile structure covered walkways with the center layed out in a racetrack fashion. Also within the Center, a large food court, childrens play area , a center court stage and fountains.

Along with Oklahoma City, Quorum was also involved in the new store at The Legends in Kansas City, Kansas and currently under construction, a 25,000 square foot location in Sugarland, Texas.

Hats off to Mast Commercial Construction, Inc., of Richardson, Texas for building this breathtaking new addition for Saks Fifth Avenue's impressive pantheon of stores.

Can't get there from here (with apologies to REM)

2011-06-17T14:12:00.000-07:00

Fort Worth's Cultural District is expanding in several directions now, and promises to make the entire district better than it already is. The addition to the Kimbell Art Museum, Louis Kahn's masterpiece, is now under construction (https://www.kimbellart.org/MuseumInfo/Architecture/Tour-Piano.aspx). The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (http://www.brit.org/visit/sustainable) has just opened their new campus on the northern edge of the Botanic Garden Center. These are very important additions to the best public spaces in Fort Worth. Living in Fort Worth, it is easy to take for granted what a great city this is. Fort Worth has so many places that make you want to "be." So, why do we insist on making people move around in their cars instead of through these wonderful spaces on foot?

Today, I set out on foot with the intention of walking between the Botanic Gardens and the west lawn of the Kimbell Art Museum. Starting out at the Botanic Garden Center, I intended to walk to the great lawn at the west side of the Kimbell Art Museum without going onto University. I made it part of the way...

Starting at the Botanic Garden Center, I proceeded through the new Botanic Research Institute of Texas landscape toward Harley Street. This was a great start and a wonderful extension to the Botanic Garden Center landscape. I was really drawn into and through this space and was feeling great despite the 95 degree day. So far so good.

The walk from BRIT to the west gate of the center gets very promising. There are paths wandering through the native landscape, lots of shade and color, and no crowds to distract you. Again, I felt drawn into and through this area. I was calm, but excited to get on with my journey to the Kimbell.

I was led to an inviting pedestrian gate at the northern edge of the property.

Then, bang! You can't get there from here.

Granted, the padlock is probably temporary to prevent you from wandering into the construction of Harley Street. We will hope for the best.

This is where my walking journey fell apart. No matter how the pedestrian transition across Harley is handled, you will always run into a permanent roadblock which is the Will Rogers Center. No way to go through, and all you can do is walk about a half mile west to the main parking area. The rest of the trip to the Kimbell becomes a little more arduous and a lot less interesting. Granted, you do get to visit the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. But, you have left the shelter of the landscape and have entered into the realm of cars.

In order for a good place to turn into a great space, there must be a fabric which moves you into and out of that place. You have to engage and invite people, or all of your efforts are wasted. This fabric is now in place in both the Botanic Gardens and (soon) the west lawn of the Kimbell, but there is a huge barrier between them. The cultural district belongs to the citizens of Fort Worth and we deserve to pass safely through it to other parts of the district. We, as the architects and planners in Fort Worth, along the Planning Department must do better. In my opinion, this is one of the most critical connections needed in Fort Worth. We are almost there! Stay tuned and let's see what happens next.

Lewisville Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is Under Construction

2011-06-09T11:11:00.000-07:00

The Lewisville Animal Shelter and Adoption Center broke ground on June 8, 2011. Over the next 10 months, the contractors will be constructing the new modern animal shelter designed by Quorum Architects. The design focused on adopting pets, reducing the stress and improving health living conditions of the animals, and providing an efficient flow of spaces for the employees. The Lewisville Animal Shelter will be a state of the art facility for the animals, visitors and employees.

The animals have been separated from the public for a more retail like viewing to reduce the stress on the animals, as well as lower the noise levels and increase comfort for the public. The public will be able to 'Get To Know' the animals in one of the three areas; an interior room, an exterior get to know courtyard in which a dog can run the length of an average backyard, and an intimate interior get to know courtyard. Both courtyards will be finished out with an artificial turf for the ease of cleaning and disinfecting. Quorum Architects has brought natural day lighting into every room that houses animals, so that they can sense the time change from day to night. The facility will also have a training and meeting room for education.

IIDA CRE8 Fashion Show 2011 – Part II

2011-04-20T06:41:00.000-07:00

Ok, so we didn’t win this year, but we would say we “held our own” against the competition, especially since this was the first year to participate in this event or attend the show. All the teams did a great job at showing the connection between architecture/interior design and fashion, and we want to congratulate the winners. Our team worked extremely hard over the 8-day challenge to come up with our concept and to create it, and we are so proud of the outcome.

The event, which benefitted “Dress for Success” was a huge success with over 600 in attendance, which exceeded the committee’s goal of 500. A special thanks goes to Quorum (principals and fellow co-workers) for their support in all of this. We are excited about the possibilities of next year’s competition and hope more firms will join us in representing the talent of Fort Worth.

CRE8 Fashion Show – Quorum Architects vs. Dallas

2011-04-13T13:38:00.000-07:00

IIDA (International Interior Design Association) is hosting the first annual IIDA DFW 8 Day Challenge and Fashion Show this Friday night, and we have decided to accept the challenge! What is CRE8? Well, each architect/design firm that signed up was given architectural materials (one soft good and one hard good) in a specific color last Thursday evening. Within one hour of receiving our materials, the design team which is comprised of five Quorum employees , as well as, the manufacturers reps that provided the materials, came up with a concept sketch of the garment we would make. Our color is indigo blue, and our materials are faux leather and vinyl sheet flooring. The Quorum team this year (the only team from Fort Worth) includes: Amy Grafa, Kim Dowdy, Mabelle Ponce, Dawn Shannon, and Doug Moon, and we are so excited to be a part of this! We are making this garment completely from scratch, and part of the requirements are that all sewing and other work for the garment must be done by our team members (no outside help allowed). Amy has graciously accepted the challenge of being our team’s model for the fashion show. Oh, and did we mention Jenna from Kiss FM’s Kidd Kraddick in the Morning Show will be the MC for the Fashion Show? Hopefully we will do an awesome job of representing the talent of the Fort Worth architects and designers. Stay tuned after Friday for pictures of the final outcome.

Before and After

2011-04-11T14:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a little video showing the before and after here at 707 W. Vickery.

Rising from the Ashes

2011-04-04T13:50:00.000-07:00

On a recent business trip to New York City, a young associate and I jumped on the Green Number Four subway at Grand Central Station and headed downtown to ground zero. I was astonished at the progress and the shear scope of construction at the World Trade Center Site. One World Trade Center will contain 2.6 million square feet of office space, an observation deck and a skyline restaurant on 69 floors, soaring to a symbolic 1,776 feet. Congratulations to the Port Authority and the people of New York and New Jersey. We will never forget.

Economics vs. Guiltonomics

2011-03-25T11:48:00.000-07:00

We have budgets at work and home; budgets on our time and budgets on our money.

I found that “guilt” about money was a big thing for me. I thought of money, or the lack thereof, as a limitation. When I started looking at money as a “tool”, everything changed.

These days we have to stretch each dollar. Setting time and financial goals are the same. You have a limited amount to work with and that’s that. I have yet to find a credit card that you can borrow time against. Interest on this card would be in the form of “stress” and a reduced immune system. Lifelong adages such as, “living on borrowed time”, “not enough hours in a day”, and “time is money” are all are true – you have to turn time to your advantage. Set goals daily and peace of mind will follow.

I will be the first person to say, I am spoiled. I love my coffee, sweet treats, lunch out and manicures - all are budget busters. I have a “dinky” personal bank account that gets regular “dinky” deposits each payroll. That way I can continue to spoil myself without the guilt. This idea sprang up when Quorum offered Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” course in our office. It is an interactive course on every aspect of finances that gets to a personal level, without causing embarrassment. I believe that for those of us who participated, it has paid off. It is a lesson in basic, reality based personal money management. Not only did the participants take home excellent financial information, but Quorum has also applied this to our daily business process in the accounting department. What a difference it has made! It makes you look at money in a different manner. As soon as we learned to set aside our egos and old habits, we found it was just a tool. It can grow, shrink, be wasted and be utilized. It’s not how much you have, it’s how you use it!

Budgeting for the fun things in life that are not considered essential gives you a sense of security and peace you’ve never known. Everything in moderation, means you can have it all! KT

One Man's Art

2011-01-11T09:42:00.000-08:00

Boy, talk about Reuse, Reduce, Recycle! I may have stumbled across the quintessential example of that philosophy, tucked away in Florida’s swampy mid section. You have to see this place to believe it.
Solomon’s Castle is a lifelong labor of love for Howard Solomon. Contained within the shimmering, reused printing plate walls of this curiously clad Camelot are art galleries with his recycled sculptures, living quarters and an adjacent restaurant, the Boat in the Moat. Even a scale replica of the Alamo exists on the property near Howard’s active workshop.

This definitely offers up a quiet, alternative venue from the hectic, Florida theme park experience.

http://www.solomonscastle.org/

Out with the New, In with the Old

2010-09-20T09:16:00.000-07:00

Although we knew better, my wife and I bought an inexpensive, prefabricated steel and canvas gazebo for our back patio area. It worked well initially but only lasted 4 years and out it went to the curb. Transforming from Architect to Contractor, and working with some talented artisans, I built a permanent structure where we could use materials that were old, salvaged, renewable and contained recycled content.
Tube Steel columns and angle iron to support the structure are about 95% recycled content. The decorative concrete columns were locally made, abandoned under some old hackberry trees, and rescued for use. All the cedar timbers/decking, although not locally grown forest products, are a renewable resource, and, the clay tile roof is made up of 70 year old, discontinued Ludowici flat and barrel tiles, salvaged from a local demolition project and donated by City Roofing of Fort Worth.

Scott Wilson AIA, LEED AP

Another Bright Light at Quorum

2010-09-03T08:33:00.000-07:00

Quorum adds a new entry sign to their space that welcomes guests into their office with glowing light and reclaimed materials. To make the necessary impact for the entry signage, fully lit LED panels were made to fit our reclaimed 3-Form/metal panels. This allows for an even glow behind and around the panels. The new signage is energy efficient, makes a bold statement, and utilizes materials that might otherwise have ended up in a landfill. Signs Etc. (locally in Fort Worth) fabricated the sign based on Quorum’s design.

http://www.3-form.com/order-reclaim.php

Bosses Appreciation Day

2010-07-28T12:02:00.000-07:00

In appreciation of Quorum's support of our own Architect and Navy Reservist Seabee, Chief Warrant Officer A. Gayland Leddy, the Texas Committee for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) hosted a wonderful day at the Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base here in Fort Worth, Texas.

Captain John J. Reape, Jr. and a host of dedicated support staff and reservists allowed our group of 20+ civilians to operate a C-130 simulator, fire M-16 rifles(with laser rounds!) and learn about the equipment used and jobs performed by the U.S. Navy. We were glad to be honored realizing our support for our men and women serving in the armed forces is appreciated and vital to the freedom we enjoy every day.

Ask Sherwin Williams

2010-06-08T12:43:00.000-07:00

Quorum and Sherwin Williams go SILVER.

Sherwin Williams in Sachse, Texas (designed by Quorum Architects, Inc.) has obtained a prestigious LEED Silver Certification.
So what is so special about this building?

1) It was built on a Brownfield Site – meaning (in this case) a contaminated site which was previously occupied by a gas station which left hazardous oil-based products behind after demolition.
2) Alternative Transportation Parking (like alternative fueled vehicles and car pool vehicles) receive special, reserved parking.
3) Heat Island Effect – Roof/Paving: A light colored roof and paving were selected to reflect the heat.
4) Light Pollution Reduction – the parking lighting was designed by Quorum to shine where it is needed and not on the neighbors.
5) Water Efficient Landscaping – plants are hardy and locally naturalized; water irrigation is used to deliver water to those plants instead of evaporating into the sky.
6) Water Use Reduction – the plumbing fixtures in this building are low-flow and designed to reduce water consumption by 30 percent.
7) Optimize Energy Performance – the building was designed to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent. The lighting includes energy efficient fixtures and skylights, and the light switches in the restrooms turn themselves off automatically.
8) Green Power – the electricity for this building is supplied by a company that uses power generated from wind turbines.
9) Construction Waste Management – by sorting out the scrap concrete, sheetrock, metal, plastics, paper and even the old metal underground gasoline storage tanks, the contractor, HCI Construction, was able to reduce the amount of landfill waste by 89 percent!
10) Recycled Content – at least 25 percent of the building is constructed of recycled materials.
11) Regional Materials – 66 percent of the materials in this building were manufactured and traveled no more than 500 miles from the site.

Let's take a walk

2010-04-12T10:25:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday, Quorum showed their support for Victory Over Violence benefitting the Women’s Center by participating in the 14th annual 5k walk/run. Everyone from Quorum that participated had a great time, and those who were timed in the event did really well. (Way to go guys!!) After the event, many vendors showed their support by donating snacks and drinks for the participants to refuel. Thanks again for your support! Join us next year.

Join Us for a Walk

2010-03-15T09:17:00.001-07:00

It’s almost time for the 14th Annual Victory Over Violence 1k & 5k run/walk benefitting the Anti-Violence Programs of The Women’s Center. This year Quorum has a team of 10 to participate in the 5k event to show our support. If you would like to donate to this cause and support Quorum, please give us a call. Also, please visit www.womenscentertc.org to learn more about their services and the reason for this event.

Best Picture of the Year

2010-02-08T14:36:00.000-08:00

“And the Academy Award for best picture goes to”, sorry we won’t find that out until March 7th. So, you are out trying to catch up on the nominees for best picture, then you may see a familiar name on the big screen. Quorum Architects has made it in the movies, well not exactly, we now share the silver screen at the new West 7th Street Movie Tavern in Fort Worth. So, next time you’re watching your favorite movie at the Movie Tavern check out the ads rolling by before the movie starts, you never know who you might see on the big screen.

Here Comes the Sun

2010-02-01T08:12:00.000-08:00

Growing up in Michigan, our weather created wonderful summers, incandescent autumns, and long crystalline winters merging into a magnificent spring. The one element pervasive to all seasons was numerous gray, cloudy days.
Moving to Texas turned my world upside down with hot sunny days nearly year around. This opened up the possibility to fulfill a long time dream of adding a solar power system to my home. With the help of a utility rebate and the Federal Tax Credit for renewable energy, the dream has become reality.
Partnering with Meridian Solar, http://www.meridiansolar.com/ , my 3.85 kW array is churning out power and feeding the excess electricity back into the grid. It was neat watching the meter STOP spinning for once. Even on cloudy days my array provides a few kilowatt hours of power for my home. On sunny January days, the system really comes alive providing nearly 15 kWh per day. I can’t wait to see what happens this spring and summer.

Small Business of the Year Finalist

2010-01-08T06:31:00.000-08:00

Quorum Architects, Inc. has been named as a finalist by The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce for its annual Small Business of the Year Awards. Finalists were chosen from 83 nominees and 32 applicants in four categories based on number of employees. They are judged on business growth and performance, sound business strategies and practices, customer service strategies, business challenges, unique and innovative approaches, and community involvement, according to chamber officials. Quorum has been selected as one of three finalist in the companies with 11-50 employee category.

The business owners and representatives will be honored at a Chamber Business After Hours event Jan. 14 at the Sheraton Hotel & Spa downtown. The awards will be presented by Mayor Mike Moncrief at a reception prior to the Mayor’s State of the City address on Feb. 25.
The awards are presented by American National Bank of Texas. Additional sponsors are Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business Entrepreneurship Center, Raymond James & Associates Inc. and the Fort Worth Business Press.

Quorum Gives

2009-12-18T08:55:00.000-08:00

This year, Quorum decided to give back to its Fort Worth South community. We teamed up with JCPenney and The Salvation Army on-line and selected five (5) Angels. All of our Angels were within 30 miles of our office zip code. Two of our Angels were 5 and 6 year old girls. We also had three boys ages 5, 9 and 12. Quorum asked its employees to donate what they could for these Angels and also pledged to match all donations dollar for dollar. After all was said and done, we raised $800 to fulfill every wish these Angels had on their list. All of the kids got a pair of jeans, several shirts, a pair of shoes along with socks and underwear – those were the necessities. For fun, the kids wanted hand held games, MP3 players, WWF toys and a bike. We feel blessed we were able to raise enough money to fulfill all of these kids Christmas wishes. Thank you to Quorum and their employees for helping to grant these wishes! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Screen Wall

2009-12-17T09:22:00.001-08:00

After much effort and exceptional design thought, Quorum has a new addition! This new screen wall was designed and built by Quorum as a way to conceal yet reveal. It’s style is cohesive with the design of the office. The steel mixed with 3-Form panels and recycled perforated metal gives viewers a glimpse of Quorum’s unique sense of material use and design style. A special thanks to Doug, Matthew, and Amy for creating this wonderful new addition! If you’d like something similar for your office, we’re ready to get started!

I'll Have a Green Christmas

2009-12-14T12:10:00.000-08:00

This December 12th we held our annual Christmas Party at our well decorated office. Every year our office is transformed in to a winter wonderland. Christmas lights are hung by the trusses with care in hopes that our Christmas party will soon be near. This year’s party was a “Green” Christmas party, therefore it included a special menu prepared by a local catering company Path to Deliciousness.Quorum’s main goal this year was to use local vendors who could provide an organic menu. We interviewed several local catering companies but when we first contacted Path to Deliciousness, they were the only ones who said..."we can do whatever you want" and they did. With their help, we designed our own menu to suit our needs. They prepared a variety of beautiful and savory dishes, it was easy to meet our organic goals and even stay under budget.
The organic menu included the following:
Two Fresh Herb Roasted Turkeys
Turkey Sage Pan Gravy
Cranberry Relish
Two Loins of Roasted Beef
Brown Gravy
Green Peppercorn Sauce
Horseradish Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Fire Roasted Corn on the Cob Minis
Fresh Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Mixed Field Green Salad
Freshly Baked Dinner Rolls

This gourmet cornucopia of holiday food was delightful and left our taste buds tingling with flavor. The house salad dressing was so wonderful, we wish it were bottled so we could experience it at home. This was a twist on the typical holiday meal with unique flavors. We plan to use Path to Deliciousness in the future for office lunches and other special occasions.

Our further steps to a “Green” party included purchasing permanent flatware and linens for reuse; recycled Christmas tree ornaments; and recycled or locally purchased gifts for our gift exchange. Our intent is to become more “Green” with each coming year by adding to our complement of reusable and local wares.
Our "Green Christmas Party" was a success!

Saks OFF 5th flagship sets sail

2009-11-19T07:44:00.000-08:00

The recent opening of the new Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th store at the beautiful, new Park Lane, mixed use center in north Dallas, sets the bar for the affordable, quality retail experience. Clocking in at over 29,000 square feet, this flagship location offers the quality merchandise synonymous with the Saks brand, displayed in a unique, well lit urban environment. A concrete pan joist ceiling deck, painted white to diffuse and reflect light, offers a dynamic contrast to the typical lay-in ceiling look. Illuminated feature walls throughout the space draw the guest to various departments, for a pleasent shopping experience. The look is modern but not cold, accented by swatches of colorful graphic elements and furniture throughout in tandem with the abundant fine clothing and accessories.

Interior Design at Quorum

2009-11-19T07:06:00.000-08:00

What is interior design all about at Quorum Architects? In this video, Amy Grafa, who is in charge of Interior Design at Quorum, describes some of the processes of design. This video also showcases some of the inspirational and timeless corporate interior design Quorum has had the opportunity to develop with our Clients.

A Chili Day at Quorum

2009-11-13T11:42:00.001-08:00

Fall is here and with it brings out the much needed cooler weather. November means cool crisp air, leaves blowing in the wind and crock pots filled with chili. November 13th marks the 2nd annual Quorum Chili Cook off. The challenge was sent out to our office and six bold chili warriors decided to answer the call.

The chili contenders anonymously placed their chili creations on the serving table and were ready to throw down the gauntlet. The bubbling containers filled with unique combinations of spices started to emit an intoxicating aroma throughout the halls of our building. This year features bold names such as Roasted Porter Chili, Chili Con Carnage, and Chunky Santa Fe Chili and the not so bold “Gobble-Gobble, In Progress Chili, and No Name Chili”. These names alone would strike fear in the stomach of anyone that wasn’t in arms reach of an antacid.

What’s at stake is the coveted Quorum Red Chili Cook Off Trophy. Just like many contests, conspiracy rumors of judges being bribed and others sabotaging chili have been floating around all week. This will all be over once the judges have made their final decision.

After careful consideration and many bowls of chili the judges cast their votes. In a very professional manner the judges gave their review of each chili. The tension mounted as this year’s winners were announced.

This year’s winner for best Chili goes to:

Doug for his No Name Chili. Who needs a name when there’s three kinds of beer in the chili?!

Second place and crowd favorite goes to Kathryn for her Chili con Carnage (beefy)!

We all look forward to next year’s Chili Cook Off and for the return of our veteran cook, Chief Warrant Officer II, Gayland Leddy.

Flickr

2009-11-04T13:50:00.000-08:00

Here's a few pictures of the ACME Brick Showroom

Check back for more project photos on Flickr.

Exploring Architecture

2009-11-03T07:27:00.000-08:00

On November 2nd, for the second year in a row, Quorum hosted a group of High School students from around Fort Worth as part of the AIA’s Associate mentoring program “Exploring Architecture”.

Exploring Architecture is a mentoring program started by AIA Associate members to provide high school students interested in Architecture the opportunity to experience the profession through a dynamic, open and informal environment supported by people in the community.
The program consists of eight weekly engagements, each highlighting the different disciplines that evolve around architecture.

Quorum was the third stop, or module, for this year’s program. Our focus was to explain the process of construction documents and the more recent implementation of Building Information Modeling (or BIM) along with 3D renderings. We were able to show examples of recent projects that were developed from a sketch to a finished project.

This program offers an opportunity to show the students the effects of good design, allows them to discover a new found awareness of the built environment and the impact it makes in not only their lives but their communities. We are excited to be part of a group of energetic students and future leaders who are showing an interest in architecture.

One Home at a Time

2009-10-05T07:14:00.000-07:00

Cowtown Brushup went into full swing this past Saturday, with volunteer teams painting over 140 homes here in Fort Worth, Texas. Caulking, scraping, painting and clean-up were involved. The team assembled by Quorum Architects, knocked out our house in four hours before rain storms rolled into the region. It was a great feeling of accomplishment for the team and put a smile on the face of a happy home owner.

20 Years and Building

2009-09-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

One of our young Architects here at Quorum, James G Lawrence, AIA, LEEDap,spearheaded the construction of the Habitat Display structure for the recent home buildout in Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, celebrating Habitat for Humanity's presence in Tarrant county over the past 20 years. The volunteers enjoyed driving nails, sawing metal and painting. Reclaimed window frames were utilized to display childrens artwork and photographs of past events. Many of the materials were donated for the Display structure. Way to go team!

Gallery Night - Cross Section 2009

2009-09-14T11:04:00.001-07:00

Many came out on Saturday night to enjoy Fort Worth’s Fall Gallery night. The continual downpour didn’t turn many away as groups huddled under umbrellas from gallery to gallery. This night marked the first exhibition at the new Center for Architecture located on West 7th street. The exhibit was “Cross Section 2009- What Architects Do”. A combination of models and display boards from local firms showcased the wide array of projects and unique visions. A flyer handed out that evening stated, “This exhibition is evidence of how architects offer a version of the world where we all can flourish. Each architect is different but the exhibition reveals common themes in architectural practice”. Quorum is excited about the new opportunities that The Center will provide to the community and is a proud Platinum Member sponsor. Stop by to see the new Center for Architecture at 3425 West 7th Street. - AC

Architect on a Cool White Roof

2009-09-03T09:48:00.001-07:00

“Green” Beans and Quorum Unite

2009-08-20T12:33:00.000-07:00

I take exception to Kermit the Frog’s statement, “It’s not easy being green”.

Recently Quorum began a search for a better cup of coffee. Our “mission impossible” wish list? Fair-trade, organic, local, and budget friendly coffee.

After homework, time consuming coffee tastings and internal surveys, reality in check, I almost gave up. Then James, one of our coffee drinking Architects, told me about Aduro Bean Micro-Roasters (http://www.adurobean.com/).

Nancy and Rupert Crabb of Aduro Bean are serious about the coffee, they verify the origin of their coffee through TransFair. The coffee bean’s origin, the roast, blend, grind and best of all, like us, the world we live in are their priority. Aduro’s specialty coffee is freshly roasted and ground in their Fort Worth shop and then delivered to our office.

Since switching to Aduro, we have been able to afford such luxuries as iced tea, raw sugar and even Splenda®!!

It IS easy being “green”.

Kathryn T.
Accounting

Tri-City Ribbon Cutting

2009-08-17T14:59:00.000-07:00

The new Tri-City Animal Shelter enjoyed a ceremonial ribbon cutting event on Saturday, August 15, 2009. Mayors from Duncanville, DeSoto and Cedar Hill cut the ribbon as Council members, citizens, and visitors watched.

The grand facility, designed by Quorum Architects, Inc., provides spaces for 157 dogs and cats including 57 adoptable dogs and 30 cats which can be viewed from a clean, quiet corridor or from the spacious, well-lit lobby. There are also spaces for impounded, stray, quarantined and isolated animals. The facility includes a Get-to-Know room and an outside courtyard area in which citizens wishing to adopt an animal can interact with them to find the right match. There are also outdoor runs to ensure the animals have time outside to run and play. The kennel areas are filled with natural light by the use of a tubular daylight system.

A Night at The Museum

2009-07-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

Last night I had the opportunity to tour the new Fort Worth Science and History museum designed by Legorreta + Legorreta. This tour was organized by the Fort Worth AIA. Once completed, this museum will be the largest Legorreta building in the Southwest at 166,000 square feet for the entire campus. http://www.lightthelantern.org/

http://www.legorretalegorreta.com/lego_new/index.php

We were able to see most of the museum during our hard hat tour and most of the spaces were at various stages of completion. The main focus of the exterior is a glowing brick and glass tower referred to as “The Lantern”. From the pictures you can see the dramatic space drawing your eyes up to the bright yellow painted structure and the pouring of natural light into this area. At night this tower will be lit with glowing LED lights which will change color intermittently. This new “lantern” will be a focal point for miles around. The use of vibrant colors throughout the space will distinguish this as a signature Legorreta building. Purple, yellow and even pink will highlight the different spaces.
Legorreta + Legorreta has designed noteworthy buildings around the world. Among its many projects, the firm is highly regarded for designing new museum facilities, such as El Papalote Children’s Museum and the National Center for the Arts , both in Mexico City; Zandra Rhodes Museum in London; and the Tech Museum of Innovation and Children’s Discovery Museum, both in San Jose, California. The Legorreta name will be added to the list of prominent architects whose landmark buildings have elevated the stature of Fort Worth’s Cultural District.
“I am convinced that what we architects need to do is to try to make better cities, not just make better buildings in themselves,” said Legorreta.

Opening this November the new museum will add another jewel to the cultural district making Fort Worth a destination for museum goers across the world. Submitted by AC

DARTS ANYONE?

2009-07-22T14:22:00.000-07:00

Last week I got the call to do a field survey at Buckley AFB, just east of Denver in Aurora, Colorado. Since I have family in the area (son Jeff), the Mrs. & I jumped at the chance to make a long weekend of it, visit, sightsee, enjoy some cool mountain stuff, - along with the rest of TEXAS in hot July….and of course take care of Company business!
Buckley is on the hot dry plains SE side of Denver and the survey there was exhaustive. Jeff lives about 35 miles northwest from there in Lafayette, a small township 8 miles east of Boulder in the Flatiron foothills. We had a good visit, ate dinner on Pearl St. in Boulder, did some geocaching, and drove up Canyon Rd. into the mountains.
While sightseeing in Lafayette, we found a newly opened Town Square Plaza and Park with some nicely done landscape concepts, a water play feature, a tented pavilion, outdoor art, sculptures , and a great old newly decorated cistern.

– All very Green oriented – as much of Colorado is tending towards. I especially enjoyed the idea and "go green" theme detail on the storm drain manhole cover.

AND in keeping with previous finds of "World's Largest" and other sightseeing features, the same plaza has what is described as "probably the world's largest LAWN DART. -

If you're in the area of Denver, Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, be sure to stop by and check it out. By Bruce King

707 Building LEED Registered

2009-07-10T06:47:00.000-07:00

Our office building at 707 West Vickery here in Fort Worth, Texas, has been registered under the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance category. Originally purchased nearly 10 years ago, this former Southwestern Bell Maintenance Building, built in 1937, has served us beautifully. Now we are moving to improve the buildings energy performance through different strategies in how we operate and maintain the facility.

Last year we changed from incandescent to flourescent and LED lighting, screened our large skylights to cut heat gain, and set up our common area with Green Mountain Energy, offering energy generated from 100% renewable sources.

We have recently hired City Roofing of Fort Worth to apply a highly reflective product from US Ply Inc., to further cool the roof during the hot, Texas summers. Through continued care and maintenance our roof should last for many more years.

Recentering Your Mind

2009-06-23T11:50:00.000-07:00

In our travels about, whether out on a survey, design meeting, or job close-out, we seldom have the luxury of spare time to stop and see the sights, or to just take a momentary breather.

Last week I had the chance to drive for 3 ½ hours across the great state of North Dakota while in transit between job meetings in Grand Forks and Minot (there's not a single direct flight between the two locations, so you fly into one, drive one-way, and fly out of the other). Along the way, we (my co - traveler Mike and I) found the town of Rugby, ND, and much to my surprise, a "national geographic discovery" (or really an international geographic discovery) was made.

While it's not "The World's Largest Ball of Twine" or Largest No Stick Skillet – I thought it was pretty interesting, and well worth the time to stop and resync with the rest of the universe – or at least the rest of North America. Stop along the way when you can – you never know when you'll be this way again or have the moment to find something cool. By BK

Ancient Art of Glass Blowing

2009-06-23T08:47:00.000-07:00

Check out the link below for an article from the Star Telegram about our own David Gappa.

http://www.star-telegram.com/living/story/1443676.html?storylink=pd

My Kind of Town: NeoCon 2009

2009-06-18T12:36:00.000-07:00

Each year, the second week of June holds a special place in many designers’, architects, and furniture and finishes manufacturer’s hearts. It’s the time of year when we come from all over the world to meet in Chicago, anxiously awaiting the new products and innovations for the upcoming year. Although attendance was down this year, the manufacturers made sure to “wow” us with their ideas. It’s exciting to see how much more focus they are putting on the environment and the end users when designing their products. Take a look at just a few of the exciting items shown. I’m looking forward to next year! By AG

One last barbeque for the year

2009-06-05T06:43:00.000-07:00

We have mixed emotions at Quorum today...

Chief Warrant Officer Leddy has just deployed for active duty with the Seabees in the Middle East. As of today, he will be serving our country in the war on terror for approximately the next 12 months.

Gayland has been with Quorum for over 10 years and has served us well as a registered architect working on (guess what?) contracts with the military throughout the United States and Japan. He is a proud member of the Navy Seabees ("we build, we fight") and will use all of his professional skills throughout his deployment.

Our thoughts and our prayers are with Gayland every day and we anxiously await his return. We are very proud of his sacrifice, enthusiasm and dedication to his country.

Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center

2009-05-09T07:52:00.000-07:00

Quorum Architects joined Farmers Branch pet owners and animal advocates along with the Mayor and City Council for the Grand Opening festivities of the all-new Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center, Thursday, May 7 at 3727 Valley View Lane, just east of the Farmers Branch Justice Center, near the entrance to Brookhaven College.

In addition to a formal presentation, there was a dedication of a sculpture donated by 2008 Summer Funshine kids, there was also a ribbon-cutting and a ceremonial walking-in of the first dog and cat to be housed in the state-of-the-art facility. The 5,800 square-foot facility features capacity for up to 37 dogs and 31 cats as well as a “Get to Know” room and "Get to Know" courtyard where visitors can mingle with prospective pets. The front of the building is designed with large display windows for the animals to allow both pedestrian and vehicular traffic views into the facility as well as provide natural light deep into the facility including into the adoptable kennel areas.

New Arrival

2009-05-08T08:40:00.000-07:00

Quorum Architects is proud to announce the arrival of another Registered Architect! The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners has authorized Matthew Farrington to practice Architecture in the State of Texas. Matthew has been designing at Quorum for over a year helping out with various Commercial and Government projects.
Congratulations Matthew!

Quorum hosts Near Southside breakfast

2009-05-07T09:02:00.000-07:00

The Near Southside gathers it's members monthly for breakfast, networking and an update on the state of the southside in Fort Worth. Quorum hosted the breakfast this month in honor of our 17th anniversary. The gathering, attended by over 75 people from throughout the south side of the city, was a great chance to meet our neighbors and discuss ideas relevant to our district.

Energy was the hot topic of the day and Quorum showed the group how to think big by starting small. Little things add up. Shading skylights, replacing lights and changing our temperature have saved us over 40% of our energy usage so far. Treat your office and your house like a laboratory, keep what you like and get rid of what you don't. Pretty soon it all adds up.

The Near Southside is a vibrant and exciting part of our city and we are proud to be a member. If you have not visited this area, plan to do so soon. See this great area at http://www.fortworthsouth.com/

Trains, Scooters, Buses and Bikes

2009-05-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

Commuting to work often involves one person operating one vehicle, 17 miles every work day, on average, in the United States. When multiplied by the millions of commuters in this country, the fuel consumption, wear and tear on our roadway infrastructure and air quality impact to our environment, is enormous. Some of our employees here at Quorum Architects have adapted and now utilize other transportation modes, partly due to recent high fuel prices, primarily due to making a small difference in how we commute here in Texas.
One way to leave the car at home a couple days a week is to ride the bus. James Lawrence is an Architect here at Quorum, when not tending to his gardens, goats and llama. (The llama, by the way, protects the goats from coyotes.) His miniature farm is located near a Fort Worth Transportation Authority bus stop, on a route linked to a stop eighty feet from Quorum’s front door. It takes James a little more time to commute back and forth on The T, but the ride allows him to sit back and relax on his way in to the office, all for $3.00 per day. The T buses run on compressed natural gas, a clean burning and locally abundant fuel. On days when James needs his car, he pilots a bright blue, late model VW Bug, the stylish replacement for his gas hungry F-150 pick-up truck.
Dawn Shannon, our Office Manager, and the person that keeps the cogs well oiled here at Quorum, drives a fuel efficient small car to work, but has opted to take the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) train on occasion. The TRE ties Fort Worth and Dallas together, along with numerous stops throughout the metropolitan area. Dawn can access the train system at the Richland Hills station near her home, and after a brief 20 minute ride, the TRE drops her off at the historic Texas and Pacific Terminal building in downtown Fort Worth, one and a half blocks from the Quorum office. Using the TRE offers Dawn a pleasant variation to her commuting on days when she is not pressed by errands or her young son’s numerous sports activities. Also, the brisk walk up the hill to the office is good for the heart!
One of our young interns, and award winning artist, Calvin Abucejo, has opted for two different alternatives in his daily commute. The weather has to cooperate, but by driving his Honda scooter or Schwinn ten speed, Calvin has added back some fun in his 9 mile round trip commute to the office. The scooter can achieve about 100 miles to the gallon of regular gasoline, substantially better mileage than his four wheeled vehicle. When the skies are bright and blue, Calvin hops on his vintage Schwinn, burning up his breakfast instead of gasoline. The commute is easy on our City streets and the air we breathe.
Watch the following Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition sponsored, Grand Prize winning video, “Traffic Trouble”, produced by three young Architectural Interns here at Quorum, illustrating other possible ways to get around town.

This is a Dental Office?

2009-04-23T12:27:00.000-07:00

Quorum Architects recently completed design of this new pediatric dental office in Mansfield, Texas. This film is the first of a series of videos to be released this year which will highlight some of our favorite clients and their projects. Have a cup of your favorite beverage while you watch this, and don't forget to see your dentist!

The Falls 1920x1080 from Quorum on Vimeo.

Kids Cool Quorum

2009-04-20T12:23:00.000-07:00

Last year, my nine year old Son’s robotics team, The Robo Sharks, while studying renewable energy for an upcoming international competition, performed an Energy Audit for Quorum Architects at our 1930’s era studio space. Suggestions ranged from adding storm windows to planting a green roof. The suggestion to simply change the light bulbs from our high wattage incandescent lamps to lower wattage, cooler burning, and longer lasting fluorescent lamps caught our attention.
Quorum had designed the first green Post Office in the United States. Numerous projects based on sustainable, energy efficient principles were built or are on the boards currently, and here, in our own studio, we were spinning the electric meter like a video poker display. We decided to implement the Teams lighting retrofit suggestion. Baby steps perhaps, but an achievable step in the right direction.
After some searching, we decided to go with warm temperature, 2700k fluorescent lamps, ranging from 9 to 65 watts. This reduced our lighting load from a robust 14,750 watts to a modest, cooler burning 2,214 watts. This equated to substantial savings over the last 6 months of 2008, compared to the same time period in 2007, even with higher 2008 electric rates and warmer average temperatures than a year ago. Also, the new light bulbs require less frequent replacement adding further potential savings.
We also installed shade cloth to our two large, peaked skylights, reducing glare and heat build-up. This along with the cooler burning fluorescent fixtures has undoubtedly helped reduce our air conditioning electrical costs and further savings. In very rough terms we have estimated saving three and a half tons of air conditioning, enough to condition a modest home.
Imagine the millions of homes and businesses across the country adopting similar, simple measures to increase efficiency, the first step to energy independence. Paired with renewable energy sources like wind, geothermal and solar here in the United States, think what that would mean for our energy future.
What's next? We are looking at the possibility of installing photo voltaic panels on our building. Thanks kids!

Municipal Design

2009-04-20T11:03:00.000-07:00

Five years ago The City of Allen hired Quorum Architects, Inc. to develop a master plan for a new Service Center. The Facility was to include an Administration building, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Wash, Fuel Island, Covered Storage and Shop Buildings, along with a Public Safety Training building and driving course, located on twenty eight acres.
In late 2008, Quorum was awarded the project and we have been very busy working out the Programming and Design requirements for housing up to nine of the City departments.

Site Rendering from Quorum on Vimeo.