The exposure was 1.3 seconds at f/14, ISO 100 on a Canon 5D mk III camera with 24-105mm lens and circular polarizing filter on a tripod.

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Taking its inspiration from the dramatic natural setting, the energy and ambitions of Rio, ArchTam’s winning masterplan and venue designs for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games are now complete.

This prestigious project is focused on approximately 120 hectares of land in the district of Barra da Tijuca, southwest of Rio de Janeiro. ArchTam won an international competition to design the Games masterplan, which included three stages: Games, transition and legacy.

During the Games, the Olympic Park is designed to prioritise the safety and free movement of more than 150,000 spectators expected on peak days. At the conclusion of the Games, the focus will switch to the transformation of the site into lush, green parkland, with ArchTam’s landscape design strategy transforming large spectator areas into a new linear park for the community. The overriding goal is to deliver sustainable Games in the very broadest sense, so the host city derives ongoing economic, social and environmental benefits.

This exposure was taken at 1/100th of a second at f 4.0 at ISO 2000 on a Canon 1Dx mk II camera with 24-70mm lens using a stabilizer from a helicopter.

Photo © Robb Williamson / ArchTam

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ArchTam’s landscape architects designed the one acre, $50 million park offering Highline-inspired raised views of the World Trade Center grounds, including the 9/11 memorial fountains. Made up of densely-planted plots, long angled benches, and a 336-foot-long “vertical garden,” it’s an elevated oasis from the area’s crowds. The park is a rooftop garden constructed on top of a security screening and staging facility for busses and trucks visiting the World Trade Center.

This exposure was taken at 1/100th of a second at f 8.0 at ISO 12500 on a Canon 1Dx mk II camera with 70-200mm lens handheld.

Photo © Robb Williamson / ArchTam

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ArchTam designed this 2,000-foot long over-the-water path that includes four scenic overlooks and fishing areas. The 15′ wide Schuylkill River Trail is easily one of the most-used parks in Center City Philadelphia with more than 19,000 users every week. The trail is popular with runners, walkers and bikers in both daytime and also after hours. The designers lined the entire path with solar-powered overhead lights to assist with good visibility at night. The boardwalk is another excellent addition to the park’s repertoire, connecting downtown to several universities and other outlying areas.

This exposure was taken at 1/30th of a second at f 5.6 at ISO 800 on a Canon 1Dx mk II camera with 70-200mm lens handheld.

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ArchTam’s in-house architects and interior designers completed plans for the new office comprising 5-floors in a high rise in the center of downtown. The office features an entry reception lobby with central staircase, break rooms, kitchens, open workspaces, conference rooms, an executive set of suites, and elevator lobbies.

This exposure was taken at 1 second at f 8.0 at ISO 200 on a Canon 1Dx mk II camera with 24mm tilt-shift lens with heliopan circular polarizing filter.

Photo © Robb Williamson / ArchTam

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ArchTam was selected by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to manage the comprehensive LAX implementation plan for modernizing the airport. The LAX master plan provides for the design and phased construction, while continuing to serve 65 million passengers a year. One set of Enhancements to the airport ArchTam designed and managed included 800-foot roadside canopies, new entry pavilions, new escalator and stair connections, new arrival plazas at terminals, and roadside lighting and signage.

This exposure was taken at 8 seconds at f 14.0 at ISO 100 on a Canon 1Dx mk II camera with 70-200mm lens.

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ArchTam was hired to re-engineer the structurally deficient bridge that could no longer fully open and also had a failing road structure. Being an historic structure required replacing the wood timber design with similar components. The new $14 million bridge design features a wooden superstructure, including the road surface, railings and sidewalks. Its substructure is comprised of concrete-filled steel pilings – the parts in contact with the water – and concrete pile caps that support the superstructure.

This exposure was taken at 1/100th of a second at f 8.0 at ISO 200 on a Canon 1Dx mk II camera with 70-200mm lens with a heliopan circular polarizing filter.

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ArchTam’s architects were retained by Massport to create an additional airside connector to provide a direct route for connecting flyers going from Terminals C and E. The work provided additional shops, seating, restrooms, and dining options.

This exposure was taken at 1/8th of a second at f 8.0 at ISO 400 on a Canon 1Dx mk II camera with 24mm tilt-shift lens with a heliopan circular polarizing filter on a tripod.

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ArchTam provided engineering and architectural services for the $51 million ground-up rebuild of the station. The work included providing offices, break and locker spaces, a rooftop rain / snow garden, rooftop solar panels, new platforms, ticket offices, and access to new connecting bus service platforms.

This exposure was taken at 1/200th of a second at f 8.0 at ISO 200 on a Canon 1Dx mk II camera with 24-70mm lens with a heliopan circular polarizing filter.

Photo © Robb Williamson / ArchTam

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ArchTam was selected to manage the construction of hundreds of residences at Cannon as part of the Military Family Housing Privatization Program. The program is a tool to help the military improve the quality of life for its service members by improving the condition of their housing and modernizing their spaces and amenities.

This exposure was taken at 1/160th of a second at f 8.0 at ISO 100 on a Canon 1Dx camera with 24-70mm lens with a heliopan circular polarizing filter.

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