Cushing Terrell leads one of 12 Design for
Freedom Pilot Projects currently underway worldwide, solidifying
the firm's commitment to advancing the Design for Freedom mission
to end slave and forced labor in the building materials supply
chain.
BIGFORK,
Minn., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Multidisciplinary design firm, Cushing Terrell, is pleased to
announce their engagement in a Design for Freedom Pilot Project —
one of only 12 projects internationally — the ImagineIF Library in
Bigfork, Montana. In partnership
with Grace Farms Foundation, Design for Freedom Pilot Projects are
collaborative efforts to stand in opposition to the humanitarian
crisis of forced and slave labor in building material production
and specification. Collectively, pilot projects focus on:
- Enhancing material transparency and prioritizing ethical
procurement;
- The reuse of materials, focusing on circularity, to reduce the
risk of exploitation; and
- Engaging project teams to yield new research and partnerships
and uncover challenges and opportunities to build more
humanely.
Cushing Terrell announces involvement in
one of just 12 Design for Freedom Pilot Projects currently underway
worldwide.
"Since we first encountered Design for Freedom, we were moved to
action," said Jessica Murray,
interior designer at Cushing Terrell. "Their mission is so
important, and being able to apply this mission-driven framework to
our work with ImagineIF Bigfork is incredibly rewarding. We could
not have asked for a better partnership to fully realize this
pertinent research and the movement it's actively informing."
"Being a part of the Design for Freedom Pilot Project goes hand
in hand with what we are creating with ImagineIF Bigfork—a place to
explore the world through story and connection and challenge our
ideas of what is possible," said Sara
Busse, executive director of ImagineIF Library Foundation.
"This project will open the eyes of our community to new processes,
thoughtful design, and human dignity."
Launched in 2020, Design for Freedom reimagines architecture by
raising awareness and inspiring responses to disrupt forced labor
in the building materials supply chain. As an early participant in
the movement, Cushing Terrell is putting definitive action behind
the firm's commitment to holistic sustainable design through the
ongoing Pilot Project.
The library will be the result of a full interior and exterior
renovation of a 6,000 sq. ft. church hall. The vision for the
design acknowledges the many ways in which libraries are a bridge
within their communities — between people, generations, technology,
and learning.
Learn more about the project:
https://cushingterrell.com/portfolio/bigfork-imagineif-library/.
About Cushing Terrell
Cushing Terrell was founded in 1938 on the belief that
integrating architecture, engineering, and design opens the doors
for deepened relationships and enhanced creativity. This foundation
continues to define the firm and its multidisciplinary team today.
With 13 offices across the United
States and services spanning 30 disciplines, the team works
collaboratively to design systems and spaces that help people live
their best lives and enjoy healthy, sustainable built
environments.
About ImagineIF Libraries
Providing fair access to books and information in Flathead County since 1942, ImagineIF
Libraries are places of exploration and discovery. With hands-on
activities and experiences for all ages, we work to transform
vision, dreams, and desires into reality.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cushing-terrell-announces-design-for-freedom-pilot-project-302125047.html
SOURCE Cushing Terrell