April 2004

New York
Three Examples of Modern Interiors
8th APRIL 2004, 9:00 am
Venue: Center for Architecture La Guardia Place, New York


Based on a forthcoming presentation to the RIBA-USA Beijing Symposium in China, mid May 2004, Jonathan Wimpenny AIA RIBA will discuss three recent interior projects in New York. This "preview" describes the "western viewpoint" of the architect's approach to interior design viz a viz the Chinese viewpoint of feng shui and furniture "placement". http://www.aiany.org/calendar/index.php?calmonth=4&calyear=2004


New York
Cool Britannia? The Reawakening of Design
12th APRIL 2004, 6:00 pm
Venue: NYDC 200 Lexington Avenue, New York


New York
THE ENGLISH BALL HONORS SIR HOWARD STRINGER
23rd APRIL 2004
Venue: The Pierre Hotel, New York


The St George's Society of New York are hosting The English Ball at the Pierre Hotel this year, where we will be honoring Sir Howard Stringer, CEO Sony Corporation of America. All RIBA members are urged to attend and support this carity, the oldest in the United States. All ticketing information should be sent to: info@stgeorgessociety.org and further information may be found at their website: http://www.stgeorgessociety.org


Newport, RI
Grand Tour of the National Museum of American Illustration
25rd APRIL 2004, 12:00 noon
Venue: Vernon Court, RI



Chairman and Co-Founder of the National Museum of American Illustration, Laurence S Cutler AIA, RIBA, has kindly invited RIBA members to take a Grand Tour of the Museum on April 25th at 12:00 noon.

The National Museum of American Illustration, where artworks from the ‘Golden Age of American Illustration’ are presented in the ‘Gilded Age’ architectural frame of Vernon Court (1898). Visitors can appreciate the American Imagist Collection as a medley of beautiful pictures, but also as an historical overview of our unique culture. These works are our visual history, indeed they are American civilization illustrated. The original drawings and paintings in the Collection were specifically created for reproduction in books, advertisements, art prints, and periodicals. In the process, illustrators created iconic images, a mythology of our history, and a virtual catalog of bygone styles and desires.

More details can be obtained at http://www.americanillustration.org

RIBA-USA will be charging a special reduced rate of $15 for members and $20 for non-members for the event. Spaces are limited so we need your confirmation as soon as possible. Please e-mail Stephen Stenson at . There will be other events arranged for the same day and the trip is eligible for LU's.


New York
Tradition and Modernity: Design in Britain 1945-1965
26th APRIL 2004, 6:00 pm
Venue: NYDC 200 Lexington Avenue, New York



London
London Launch for BMG Trust UK
29th APRIL 2004
Venue: House of Commons


The British Memorial Garden is launching the BMG Trust UK with a reception at the House of Commons. For Further Information on the BMG Trust UK contact:friends@britishmemorialgarden.org

Thursday, 04/08/2004, 8:30am
Examples of Modern Interiors
Location: Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place

Sponsored by: AIA/NY Chapter International Committee
Description: Based on a forthcoming presentation to the RIBA-USA Beijing Symposium in China, mid May 2004, (see www.riba-usa.org ) Jonathan Wimpenny AIA RIBA will discuss three recent interior projects in New York . This "preview" describes the "western viewpoint" of the architect's approach to interior design viz a viz the Chinese viewpoint of feng shui and furniture "placement".
Speakers: Jonathan Wimpenny, AIA RIBA
Registration Contact: N/A
Reg. Tel: N/A, Reg. Fax: N/A
Member Price: Free
Nonmember Price: Free
CES Lus: 1, CES HSW: N/A

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