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When asked for the elevator synopsis of what sets Hinge Studio apart from other architecture firms, I often reply: Well, that’s easy. We hinge space. Metaphorically like a door hinge, We anchor to the solid elements that already exist in…
Like everyone else – we at Hinge find the prospect of building with reused industrial relics so sexy and compelling. Shipping containers have become a popular building material for a variety of reasons. They're sturdy, efficient, and affordable. However, there…
With the beer industry in the United States skyrocketing in recent years, efficient brewery design is more relavent than ever. Craft beer has went from a hobby embraced by a few select home brewing dads to a regular fixture in…
This Napkin Sketch project made it all the way from the small town of Rock Falls Illinois. Sam KenKnight and Travis McClain have a small metal shop with big potential. The two recently went out on their own to start…
During Hinge's Virtual Napkin Sketch project they were contacted by EJ and Evan Silvers. A pair of local 2nd generation State Farm agents looking to design a building that would not only be a new home for their two offices…
The loss of restaurants and bars and other spaces where people gather has made us, as architects, realize what a vital role these places play in the collective human spirit. Beautiful engaging spaces filled with generous hospitality and the joy…
Designing from the eye of the pup: During my years in school, the combination of Neuroscience and Architecture really interested me. I was fascinated by the research in understanding how different spaces, lighting, and colors can affect one's emotions or…
As a young girl, I confused my mother. Instead of obsessing over kittens and pink ponies with wings, I had a fascination for the world’s forgotten things. A rusty piece of metal on the street, or an old sign with…