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Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Corgan Studies Receive Certificate of Research Excellence from Environmental Design Research Association
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research from global architecture and design firm Corgan has been recognized by the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), an international, interdisciplinary organization. Corgan was recognized with two EDRA Certificates of Research Excellence (CORE) — one for the firm's mass timber research and another for its research into shifts in multifamily housing. CORE recognition honors innovative, practice-based environmental design research, and as part of the review process, the two submissions underwent a rigorous, double-blind review by a panel of experts. A third study on optimizing airport travelers' experience received the EDRA Great Places Award in the category of Place Research. The Great Places Award honors projects with an interdisciplinary approach that is enduring, human-centered and sustainable. Corgan was recognized with these awards during the EDRA56 Halifax conference from May 27-30. EDRA's highest recognition — CORE Certification with Merit Status — was awarded to Corgan's ' Residency Reshaped: The Future of Multifamily,' which addresses transformative shifts in the U.S. multifamily housing market. Developed by Corgan—Hugo, the firm's research and innovation group, in partnership with the firm's Multifamily practice, the study explores how renters' priorities are evolving in the wake of hybrid work trends, affordability challenges, and changing expectations for living spaces. The report combines primary and secondary research — including a survey of 1,480 renters across six key Sun Belt markets — to highlight critical gaps between industry perceptions and renters' lived experiences, providing developers and property managers with actionable insights to better align with renter needs and preferences. The thoughtfully designed study is structured so that it can be replicated and applied to different geographic markets. An Exploration of Mass Timber: Building Types & True Carbon Emissions CORE recognition was also awarded to 'Designing with Mass Timber: A Comparative Prototype Analysis of Structural Materials and Real CO 2 e Emissions Assessment,' research that consists of three studies. Developed by Corgan—Hugo and Corgan—Echo, the firm's sustainability group, two reports examine the differences between concrete and mass timber construction and a third report identifies biogenic carbon emissions that are often unaccounted for in life-cycle assessment studies for mass timber buildings. In response to the research findings, the firm developed the Corgan Mass Timber Carbon Calculator — a dynamic tool that helps architects and designers to estimate biogenic carbon emissions in mass timber projects and more accurately calculate a project's overall embodied carbon. Intended to educate and empower the industry, the free Corgan-developed tool allows designers to compare the impact of different tree species and consider lower carbon-intensive timber species at every project phase, leading to more sustainable project outcomes. Data-Driven Journey Mapping EDRA's Great Places Award recognizes research concerned with the experiential relationship between people and their environment, and this year's Place Research Award was awarded to 'Transforming Passenger Experiences: A Data-Driven Journey Map at Ontario International Airport.' Corgan conducted a data-driven experiential optimization study that mapped the passenger journey at Ontario International Airport (ONT), revealing challenges and opportunities. Data analysis identified both short-term and long-term strategies that would make substantial improvements in wayfinding and the overall passenger experience. ONT is implementing changes based on the findings. Given the replicable research methodology, the experiential optimization study can be conducted at other airports and building types. Recipients of EDRA Certificate of Research Excellence (CORE): 'Residency Reshaped: The Future of Multi-Family Development' — By Melissa Hoelting; Weijia Wang; Mahdi Afkhamiaghda, PhD; Stephen Lohr; Junling Zhuang. 'Designing with Mass Timber: A Comparative Prototype Analysis of Structural materials and Real CO 2 e Emissions Assessment' — By Mahdi Afkhamiaghda; Melissa Hoelting; Samantha Flores; Kevin Sloan; Joe Haver; Varun Kohli; Andrew Loke. Recipient of the Great Places Award: 'Transforming Passenger Experiences: A Data-Driven Journey Map at Ontario International Airport'— By Melissa Hoelting; Samantha Flores; Mahdi Afkhamiaghda, PhD; Kevin Sloan; Arezoo Zeinali Kalkhoran; Yashaswini Karagaiah; Weijia Wang. 'Research and data-driven insights are at the core of everything we do, allowing us to develop innovative design solutions for our clients,' said Samantha Flores, Director of Corgan—Hugo. 'Curiosity is foundational to our culture as a firm, and we see vast opportunities to leverage data to solve problems and achieve exceptional outcomes.' In 2024, the firm received CORE recognition for ' The Hybrid Report.' Developed by Corgan—Hugo in partnership with the firm's Workplace Strategies team, The Hybrid Report outlines decision-making drivers, key pain points and preferences, and design elements that shape the employee experience. ABOUT CORGAN Corgan is an employee-owned architecture and design firm with 19 locations and more than 1,200 team members globally. The firm, ranked as the No. 4 architecture firm by Building Design + Construction, works with clients in a variety of sectors including aviation & transportation, data centers, education, government, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace. Founded in 1938, Corgan has developed a strong reputation for agility in design by anticipating marketplace changes and leading clients to thoughtful, data-driven design solutions. Its research insights and design expertise empower the organization to foresee emerging changes and develop solutions that minimize risk, create flexibility, and maximize longevity. To learn more about Corgan, visit
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Corgan Studies Receive Certificate of Research Excellence from Environmental Design Research Association
EDRA recognizes Corgan research with Merit Status and Great Places Award DALLAS, June 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research from global architecture and design firm Corgan has been recognized by the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA), an international, interdisciplinary organization. Corgan was recognized with two EDRA Certificates of Research Excellence (CORE) — one for the firm's mass timber research and another for its research into shifts in multifamily housing. CORE recognition honors innovative, practice-based environmental design research, and as part of the review process, the two submissions underwent a rigorous, double-blind review by a panel of experts. A third study on optimizing airport travelers' experience received the EDRA Great Places Award in the category of Place Research. The Great Places Award honors projects with an interdisciplinary approach that is enduring, human-centered and sustainable. Corgan was recognized with these awards during the EDRA56 Halifax conference from May 27-30. An Evolving Multifamily Market EDRA's highest recognition — CORE Certification with Merit Status — was awarded to Corgan's "Residency Reshaped: The Future of Multifamily," which addresses transformative shifts in the U.S. multifamily housing market. Developed by Corgan—Hugo, the firm's research and innovation group, in partnership with the firm's Multifamily practice, the study explores how renters' priorities are evolving in the wake of hybrid work trends, affordability challenges, and changing expectations for living spaces. The report combines primary and secondary research — including a survey of 1,480 renters across six key Sun Belt markets — to highlight critical gaps between industry perceptions and renters' lived experiences, providing developers and property managers with actionable insights to better align with renter needs and preferences. The thoughtfully designed study is structured so that it can be replicated and applied to different geographic markets. An Exploration of Mass Timber: Building Types & True Carbon Emissions CORE recognition was also awarded to "Designing with Mass Timber: A Comparative Prototype Analysis of Structural Materials and Real CO2e Emissions Assessment," research that consists of three studies. Developed by Corgan—Hugo and Corgan—Echo, the firm's sustainability group, two reports examine the differences between concrete and mass timber construction and a third report identifies biogenic carbon emissions that are often unaccounted for in life-cycle assessment studies for mass timber buildings. In response to the research findings, the firm developed the Corgan Mass Timber Carbon Calculator — a dynamic tool that helps architects and designers to estimate biogenic carbon emissions in mass timber projects and more accurately calculate a project's overall embodied carbon. Intended to educate and empower the industry, the free Corgan-developed tool allows designers to compare the impact of different tree species and consider lower carbon-intensive timber species at every project phase, leading to more sustainable project outcomes. Data-Driven Journey Mapping EDRA's Great Places Award recognizes research concerned with the experiential relationship between people and their environment, and this year's Place Research Award was awarded to "Transforming Passenger Experiences: A Data-Driven Journey Map at Ontario International Airport." Corgan conducted a data-driven experiential optimization study that mapped the passenger journey at Ontario International Airport (ONT), revealing challenges and opportunities. Data analysis identified both short-term and long-term strategies that would make substantial improvements in wayfinding and the overall passenger experience. ONT is implementing changes based on the findings. Given the replicable research methodology, the experiential optimization study can be conducted at other airports and building types. Recipients of EDRA Certificate of Research Excellence (CORE): "Residency Reshaped: The Future of Multi-Family Development" — By Melissa Hoelting; Weijia Wang; Mahdi Afkhamiaghda, PhD; Stephen Lohr; Junling Zhuang. "Designing with Mass Timber: A Comparative Prototype Analysis of Structural materials and Real CO2e Emissions Assessment" — By Mahdi Afkhamiaghda; Melissa Hoelting; Samantha Flores; Kevin Sloan; Joe Haver; Varun Kohli; Andrew Loke. Recipient of the Great Places Award: "Transforming Passenger Experiences: A Data-Driven Journey Map at Ontario International Airport"— By Melissa Hoelting; Samantha Flores; Mahdi Afkhamiaghda, PhD; Kevin Sloan; Arezoo Zeinali Kalkhoran; Yashaswini Karagaiah; Weijia Wang. "Research and data-driven insights are at the core of everything we do, allowing us to develop innovative design solutions for our clients," said Samantha Flores, Director of Corgan—Hugo. "Curiosity is foundational to our culture as a firm, and we see vast opportunities to leverage data to solve problems and achieve exceptional outcomes." In 2024, the firm received CORE recognition for "The Hybrid Report." Developed by Corgan—Hugo in partnership with the firm's Workplace Strategies team, The Hybrid Report outlines decision-making drivers, key pain points and preferences, and design elements that shape the employee experience. ABOUT CORGAN Corgan is an employee-owned architecture and design firm with 19 locations and more than 1,200 team members globally. The firm, ranked as the No. 4 architecture firm by Building Design + Construction, works with clients in a variety of sectors including aviation & transportation, data centers, education, government, health, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and workplace. Founded in 1938, Corgan has developed a strong reputation for agility in design by anticipating marketplace changes and leading clients to thoughtful, data-driven design solutions. Its research insights and design expertise empower the organization to foresee emerging changes and develop solutions that minimize risk, create flexibility, and maximize longevity. To learn more about Corgan, visit View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Boston Globe
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Billy Corgan on playing Smashing Pumpkins songs solo, and Pope Leo XIV being a White Sox fan
'I think that's the great hubris of a creator,' Corgan said on a Zoom call from his home in Chicago. 'You feel these are your sculptures and your paintings, and you have the ability to once more reframe and re-illuminate why they're attractive to you.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up His 'A Return to Zero' solo tour begins this weekend in Baltimore, then heads to the Paradise Rock Club on Advertisement Altogether, Corgan will draw from a pool of over 100 songs for the tour, although he won't necessarily cull enough material for a grandiose three-hour performance, as he's done in the past with the Smashing Pumpkins. Advertisement 'I'm 58 now, so I do have to temper myself,' he said with a laugh. To Corgan, enmeshing the different eras in one setlist felt like 'coming home,' and 'more resonantly consistent' with the band's first era, before their — in his words — 'quote-unquote breakup' in 2000 and quasi-reformation around 2007. Following a rotation of lineup changes over the years, the band currently performs with three of the four founding members. Guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin are back in the saddle with Corgan, while original bassist D'Arcy Wretzky has not rejoined. From an outside perspective, Corgan's claim to the Smashing Pumpkins' two album anniversaries might look like a catalyst for another fallout within the band. But the frontman said he's been chatting with his bandmates 'for years' about how to honor anniversaries in a way that was personal, rather than an opportunistic cash grab. 'One thing we've done successfully, I think, in this decade of our knowing each other, is if there's not an even consensus, we don't persist,' he said. 'That was some of the problems in the '90s — not taking into account, let's call it, a balanced view of everybody's take.' So when the band had unspecified 'differing views' on the two upcoming anniversaries, Corgan took the reins with his new solo group, which includes the Smashing Pumpkins' touring guitarist, Kiki Wong. Advertisement 'The fact that these significant anniversaries were going to go by with no particular unified voice of how to present them, I said, 'Well, I'm just gonna do it myself,'' Corgan said. Add that to the list of sizable projects that Corgan has taken on in recent years. Directly prior to this interview, Corgan described himself as occupying a '12-year-old brain space' while working on his memoir. (Per his wife Chloé Mendel Corgan, he said, he's tried to write it on four separate occasions since they met, and 'as far as I'm concerned, this [time] is the last.') Corgan has also owned the National Wrestling League since 2017, and this year launched a podcast called 'The Magnificent Others,' in which he interviews fellow cultural bigwigs like Gene Simmons and Sharon Osbourne. Corgan's extracurriculars involve his local community, too. Alongside his wife, he runs a plant-based tea shop and cafe called With a daily routine that typically involves 12 to 14 hours of work across his various projects — fueled by an average of six hours of sleep — Corgan has continued to expand his identity as an artist and cultural figure. But that complexity sometimes gets muddled within the public's narrower perception of Corgan and his role in the Smashing Pumpkins. Advertisement 'One has to deal with the complication of, I'm so closely identified with the band that most people don't really understand who I am without the band,' he explained. 'The band's history after 2001 is rife with incredible external pressures on who the band needed to be in, let's call it, this second era: a greatest hits band, an artistic band, a mixture of both,' he added. 'Not that you'd want to, but you could find a voluminous treasure trove of material of people criticizing me for not being the band that people want me to be in. And me saying, over and over again, 'The band you think I was in, I was never in. So why would I be in that band now?'' To Corgan, the name under which he performs is 'sort of inconsequential.' But in this case, performing with the Machines of God — especially to revisit some of his older work within the Smashing Pumpkins — casts off many of those notions about how he and the band should operate. The freedom is the ultimate trade-off for any nitpicks the public might have about him striking out on his own. 'It's very attractive to me to present this material without dilution — meaning, I don't really care in this setting for that pressure,' he said. 'If you don't embrace the freedom, then you're kinda wasting, let's call it, 'the upside of the downside,'' he concluded. BILLY CORGAN AND THE MACHINES OF GOD With Return to Dust. At the Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, June 9, 7 p.m. Tickets available on the secondary market. Advertisement
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock Icon Says This 90s Band Is 'Bigger Than the Ramones'
When you think of punk, you think of the Ramones, right? The New York City quartet ushered in the sound we now know as punk in the 1970s. But to of The Smashing Pumpkins, one band has eclipsed the Ramones: Green Day. 'I think it had something to do with the fact that they just got their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,' Billy told Rolling Stone. 'I'm watching them get their star and…I had this moment where I was reminiscing and I was like, 'Wow, I've known these guys for over 30 years, and we just did this tour. Oh my God, they're bigger than the Ramones.'" The 58-year-old alternative icon explained his reasoning in putting his fellow '90s rockers ahead of the band many consider invented punk. 'In the world I grew up in, the Ramones were number one,' he said. 'In a way, they always will be number one because they were first.' "But then I realized, 'Oh my God, Green Day has actually done it. They are bigger than the Ramones. Their influence is greater, their reach is greater, and certainly their success is greater,'' said Corgan. Both Green Day and The Smashing Pumpkins formed in the late 1980s but experienced massive success in the early '90s. The Pumpkins became synonymous with alternative rock with Siamese Dream, released in 1993, and 1995's Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Green Day ushered in the punk explosion with 1994's Dookie. A decade later, they experienced a career renaissance with the release of American Idiot and remain one of the biggest rock bands on the planet. The Pumpkins toured with Green Day in 2024. 'It was awesome,' Billy told Rolling Stone. 'Green Day was so gracious. We couldn't have had a better summer. It was one of my favorite tours of all time.' 'They were so gracious in being hosts, not only to us, but to Rancid and the Linda Lindas,' said Corgan. 'It was just the spirit of what it's supposed to be when you put bands together. It was one of the best experiences we've ever had, and we're forever grateful to them.'
Time Out
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Bangkok welcomes back The Smashing Pumpkins this October
If you've ever paid attention to The Smashing Pumpkins – not just the sound but the mythology, the tantrums, the bald ambition of it all – you'll know Billy Corgan has long treated music less as a career and more as a divine crusade. He once described his art as a 'true narrative,' only to watch, in his words, 'people quite cleverly try to disassemble what I'd actually built.' Translation: he's never been one for subtlety. Or brevity. This year, the band returns to Bangkok for the first time in 29 years. Yes, twenty-nine. Their last appearance on Thai soil was at the Thai-Japanese Stadium in 1996, back when '1979' was still fresh enough to feel prophetic rather than nostalgic. This time, they'll take the stage at Union Hall on Friday, October 1 – part of a long-overdue Asian tour that also includes dates in Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. For the uninitiated, The Smashing Pumpkins are the goth-adjacent, guitar-heavy architects of alt-rock's most theatrical moments. They were moody before moody was a brand. Their 1995 double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness remains one of the most ambitious records of the decade – part concept album, part existential cry into the void. Tracks like 'Tonight, Tonight' and 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings' weren't just radio staples; they were angst anthems for anyone who felt dislocated by their own youth. Corgan, with his monk-like dome and Nietzschean one-liners, has remained an enduring (if polarising) figure in music – part provocateur, part poet, wholly convinced of his own genius. Yet for all the myth-making, the band's return to Thailand feels less like a legacy act cashing in on old glories and more like a strange kind of homecoming. The music never really left; it just became harder to categorise. Whether you're there for the nostalgia or the noise, it's difficult to deny the weight of their return. Three decades later, The Smashing Pumpkins are still wrestling with the void – and asking the rest of us to listen in.
