Author Archives: Kent Bloomer Studio

New York Avenue Bridge Gateway

Fabrication continues for the New York Avenue Bridge Gateway in Washington D.C. Here, a quick break with nearly the entire crew.

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Architects and Mimetic Rivalry

‘Architects and Mimetic Rivalry,’ by Rene Girard, Leon Krier, Samir Younes and Kent Bloomer is now available. The book is a collection of essays which discuss competition and quarrel among architects. Kent Bloomer discusses how rivalries among modern architects pushed … Continue reading

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Hill Central School Opens

The Hill Central School in New Haven opened its doors this fall. The school’s main, double-height corridor boasts glistening truss ornament, curving balconies and wall trellises by BloomerStudio.  

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360 State Featured in Design Bureau Magazine

The Studio’s contributions to the 360 State Street Garage were featured in the May/June issue of Design Bureau. This project was a collaboration with local Architect and Developer Becker + Becker. BloomerStudio provided ornamental metal railings and trellises for a … Continue reading

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HBRA’s Federal Building and Courthouse wins Palladio Award

BloomerStudio provided the metal roof ornament for this 127,000sf classical building project in Tuscaloosa Alabama which was completed in 2011. Cast Aluminum antefix line the roof edges while large akroterions adorn the pediments. The Studio also provided metal gutter straps … Continue reading

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Installation begins at Hill Central School

BloomerStudio collaborated with architect Ken Boroson to provide ornament for New Haven’s new Hill Central School. The Studio provided delicate balcony railings, rolled aluminum truss inserts and curving trellis work for the main, double-height corridor of the school.

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