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NEWS

2010 Design Build Competition
Call for Entries has been posted
Entry Deadline April 7, 2010
http://www.dreamhomeawards.com

Competition
DREAM HOME AWARDS
Entry and Registration Deadline April 7th
For further details see http://www.dreamhomeawards.com/


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Thursday, April 1 2010 - (9.00-10.00am)
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
Where: Enterprise Lighting, 20 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor, New York
“The Breakfast Club” meets at Enterprise Lighting 1-2 times each month. At each meeting, principal, national sales managers or regional sales managers from one of 45+ lighting manufacturers will give presentions. Breakfast will be served.
The Breakfast Club members consist of: Lighting Designers, Architects, Interior Designers, Electrical Engineers and Distributors (all represented by Steve Strauss from Enterprise Lighting). All are welcome.
On April 1, Presenter Ann Reo, General Manager for io Lighting, will present "Light for a Brighter Future: LED Luminaires." RSVP: sstrauss@enterels.com

Thursday April 1 2010 - (6 - 8pm)
Jonathan Prince Exhibition Opening
Jonathan Prince, sculptor of large architectural pieces in stone, opens his show at the Cynthia Reeves Gallery. All members are invited to attend
6pm – 8.00pm 535 West 24th Street 2nd Floor.
The show closes on May 8th.

Thursday, 1st April 2010
Cassina Launches Charlotte Perriand Collection
Charlotte Perriand’s role in the Cassina I Maestri Collection is now expanded with a more comprehensive look at this pioneer of Modernism
6.30-8.30 Cassina USA, 151 Wooster Street NY NY 10012 rsvp events@cassinausa.com

Friday, 2nd April 2010
Modulightor Open House
The Foundation’s next open house at Modulightor is April 2. Designed and built by Rudolph, this Manhattan townhouse on 58th Street is a private residence and home to the Foundation as well as a showroom for Modulightor, a lighting company created by Paul Rudolph and Ernst Wagner. The four-story steel structure building was one of the architect's last projects and demonstrates the spatial theories Rudolph was testing late in his career. Wine and cheese will be served.
Friday April 2, 6:00-8:00pm
Modulighter, 246 East 58th Street Reservations required
http://www.paulrudolph.org/news/2010_03/2010_03.html

Friday, 2nd April 2010
E xhibition of rarely seen architectural drawings by Andrea Palladio to go on view at the Morgan Library & Museum April 2. Collection from the Royal Institute of British Architects Trust never before shown in New York.
See the latest press release here for even details.

Thursday April 6th 2010 - (4pm -6.30pm)
Lecture on Adam Smith – “Moral Leadership and the Economic Imperative.”
The legacy of Adam Smith, arguably one of the most influential members of the Scottish Enlightenment of the mid to late 18th century, resonates as loudly as ever. His writing, some 250 years old, is the basis for many contemporaneous economic assumptions.
The financial crisis and subsequent global recession have resulted in a surge of interest in Adam Smith’s original works. In The Theory of Moral Sentiments he first introduces the term “invisible hand” and accentuates the value of human social interaction.
For Further Details contact The American-Scottish Foundation
ADAM SMITH BUSINESS FORUM
The University Club One West 54th Street, New York

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 2:00pm
The Greening of Southie
Given by: The Window Network 1804 Plaza Avenue Suite A New Hyde Park, NY 11040
516-746-2002
When you try to build the City of Tomorrow … Today
Film Presentation, Followed by Round-Table Discussion
AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: 2 LU HSW/SD
Note: This program will satisfy the new AIA requirement for Sustainable Design credit.
INTRODUCTION TO THE FILM:
This film is the saga of a LEED Gold apartment building, built in the seedy, working-class neighborhood of South Boston. The old-school construction workers had never heard of green building or “getting LEED points” ever before. Viola! You get to witness the education of an army of constriction workers who made the design professionals and development teams
dreams of a highly sophisticated, green building into a reality. And, oh yes, the road to LEED Gold was littered with major obstacles which had to be overcome, in order to successfully complete the building. A number of very poignant issues, related to the green building and constructability are addressed in this 80-minute film. Then attendees get to enjoy a “heated” round-table discussion made up of prominent figures in the bourgeoning Tri-State Green Building Community. If you wish to attend, please call Peter D’Amato at 516-746-2002
or email your request to him peter@thewindownetwork.com


Tuesday, April 6, 2010 - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The American-Scottish Foundation®
ADAM SMITH BUSINESS FORUM
Moderator: Chrystia Freeland US Managing Editor, Financial Times Chaired by Roddy Gow, OBE
CEO, Asia House, London
Adam Smith is one of the most influential members of the Scottish Enlightenment of the mid to late 18th century. His writings, some nearly 250 years old, are the basis for much of what is today’s marketplace economy.
Tartan Day: In 1998, The US Senate proclaimed, via Senate Resolution 155,
to recognize the valuable contribution made by the Scots to the character, prosperity and foundation of America. April 6 is officially recognized as Tartan Day.
For further information and to reserve tickets
please call 212 605 0338 or email asfevents@wwbcny.com

Tuesday, 6th April 2010
“THE BIGGEST NETWORKING EVENT OF THE YEAR”
Anyone interested in meeting and networking with top-notch professionals to expand their contacts and global connections. CEO's, Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, Executives, Inventors, Celebrities, Educators, Film Directors, Attorneys, Doctors, Managers
At Libation, 137 Ludlow Street. 6:00pm
Sponsored by IFLYBABY.COM "You were born to travel", U Oughtta Be On Chocolates www.yoboc.com
$10 Preregister (Paypal) or $20 at the door see www.mootymeevents.com
http://www.thebiggestnetworkingnightoftheyear.com

Wednesday April 7th 2010 - (6 - 8pm)
Book Signing & Talk: Governor’s Island: The Jewel of NY Harbor
Ann L. Buttenwieser is an urban planner, the preeminent authority on recreational waterfront land development in New York City, and an historian by avocation.
Her latest book is, Governors Island: The Jewel of New York Harbor, is a comprehensive look at one of the most historically significant, yet forgotten, landmarks in New York City. With an impressive collection of never-before-seen maps, photographs, and anecdotes dating from the early 18th century to the present day, Ms. Buttenwieser reinvigorates the memory of one of the city’s lost treasures
Center for Architecture, La Guardia Place, NY


Wednesday, 7th April 2010 - 6.00pm- 8.00pm
Please Join AF New York & Metropolis Magazine in Presenting
Alape’s Betty Blue, with Metropolis Editorial Director Paul Makovsky
and Alape Product Development Manager, Hans-Jorg Salzwedel.
AF New York 22 West 21st Street, 5th Floor NYC 10010
RSVP: www.metropolismag.com/rsvp/alape


Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Architecture League - Tour of the Palladio Show at the Morgan
Organized by the Architectural League of New York and the RIBA Trust

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 NEW DATE
Professional Women in Construction Awards Reception
"The Future in Progress"
When: 5:30pm to 8:00pm Where: Yale Club * 50 Vanderbilt Avenue (44th St), NYC
Open bar and buffet For Further Details see www.pwcusa.org

Wednesday and Thursday, 7th and 8th April 2010
2010 Global Construction Summit: Winning Business in World Markets
The McGraw-Hill Companies Corporate Headquarters Auditorium
1221 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue, between 48th and 49th Streets) 2nd Floor
New York, NY, USA
Country delegations from the major construction markets of Europe, Asia, North America, South America and the Middle East will explore solutions to global industry challenges and discuss business development opportunities, industry trends, innovations and best practices

Thursday, 8th April 2010
McGraw-Hill Construction 45th Annual Award of Excellence Black-tie Gala!
Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway – Times Square New York, NY, USA
ENR invites you to be part of this construction industry event. You will have the opportunity to network with over 1,000 construction leaders and make priceless connections, while honoring the Top Newsmakers and the Award of Excellence Winner.

Thursday, 8th April 2010
Construction Industry Event
McGraw Hill honor the top 25 newsmakers and the Award of Excellence Winner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel Times Square
Awards Luncheon at 12.30pm
Awards Reception & Black-Tie Gala at 5.00 pm
To register call 866 727 3820.

Saturday, April 10th 2010
New York's 12th Annual Tartan Day Parade - April 10th 2010
The 12th Annual Tartan Day Parade, on Saturday April 10th, will be led by the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alex Fergusson. Grand Marshal will be Alex Fergusson, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament
Thousands of marchers, bagpipers, dancers, clans, societies and dignitaries - with over a hundred little Scottie and Westie terriers - will be filling Sixth Avenue in a celebration of Scottish-Americans.
The parade begins at 2pm, and goes from 45th to 58th Street.
Tartan Week runs from April 3rd to 10th with the Parade concluding a week of events that will cover the city. From a 10k run in Central Park, to the sound of bagpipes and Scottish music in
Lower Manhattan; from the celebration of fashion innovation to the discussion of business opportunities; there are events for all during the week.
To learn more about the Parade and events taking place visit www.tartanweek.com

Tuesday April 13th 2010 - (6 – 8.30pm)
Film Screening: Earth Days
Where: Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, Auditorium, One Bowling Green,, NY 10004
Join Urban Green Council for an advance screening of Robert Stone's highly anticipated documentary history of the dawn and development of the modern environmental movement: Earth Days is a visually stunning and inspiring film that utilizes both personal testimony and rare archival footage to deliver the genesis tale of one of the most important and impactful political movements on modern history. It will make its national television premier on PBS on April 19th, 2010, but you can see it in in advance if you purchase limited availability tickets now. Following the film Robert F. Fox of Cook + Fox Architects will lead a discussion with Robert Stone about the film and the history of the environmental movement. They will take questions from the audience.View the trailer for this remarkable film here: http://www.earthdaysmovie.com/EarthDays.html
Sponsored by: PBS American Experience series
Organized by: Urban Green Council

Tuesday, April 13th 2010
Panel Discussion: “Restoring a House in the City”
Book signing and panel whose projects are illustrated in this new book by Ingrid Abramavitch
Astra Café 9.30am D&D Building 979 Third Avenue
http://www.ddbuilding.com/#/design-seminars/

Wednesday, April 14th 2010
AIA DESIGN AWARDS LUNCHEON
When: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 Where: Cipriani, 55 Wall Street
The Design Awards Luncheon is an annual event attended by over 600 industry professionals that honors the winners of the AIANY Design Awards Competition.
The annual Design Awards Luncheon is returning to Cipriani Wall Street this year to celebrate the winners of the AIANY Design Awards Competition. Over 600 architects and industry professionals will gather for a celebratory lunch with the opportunity to meet the winners of these prestigious awards, to network with other professionals and to show their commitment to design excellence.
Luncheon Chair Sherida Paulsen, FAIA will preside over the event.
RVSP by April 9th. Download reservation form WWW.AIANY.ORG

Friday, 16th April 2010 - 7 p.m.
FILM “The Perfect House: The Life and Work of Palladio”
Morgan Library, New York
This compelling documentary marked the 500th anniversary of arguably the world's most influential architect, Andrea Palladio (1508-1580). The villas, palaces, and public buildings he designed for the aristocrats of Vicenza and Venice, as well as his seminal Four Books of Architecture, defined an architectural style that became known as Palladianism. Its influence can be seen everywhere, from the stately homes of England to the White House. This screening coincides with the exhibition Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey. Film courtesy of BBC.Films are free with museum admission. Tickets are available at the Admission Desk on the day of the screening. Advance reservations for Morgan Members only. Please call (212) 685-0008 ext. 560

Monday, 19th April 2010: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The 21st Century Campus The University of California at Merced
Where: 19 Washington Square North
The 21st Century Campus Series
NYU Abu Dhabi joins a small number of complete universities developed in the 21st century. The series will highlight both campus design and the ideas about education these plans embody. We are interested in the communal ideals the campuses stand for, the challenges associated with community building in the 21st century, and the intercultural agenda universities are forging with their host cities and regions. The lectures will take place at 19 Washington Square North, the gateway to NYUAD in New York City.  This series is co-sponsored by the AIA New York Chapter. Lectures are free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

Tuesday, April 20th 2010
Panel Discussion: “Creating the Outdoor Living Room”
Astra Café 9.30am D&D Building 979 Third Avenue
http://www.ddbuilding.com/#/design-seminars/

Wednesday, 21st April 2010
Modernist Manifestos Lecture on the Dunes
Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center continues its “NYC Design” lecture and cocktail series with an evening at the Museum of the City of New York highlighting Cape Cod Modern. Peter McMahon, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Modern House Trust, will discuss the extensive collection of Modern houses on the Outer Cape and describe his organization’s efforts to protect them. Humble in budget, materials and environmental impact, these houses represent the physical remnants of a unique convergence of their designers’ philosophy and way of life.
Presented by Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center
Museum of the City of New York $75 per ticket Reservations: 845-424-3812 or online at http://www.russelwrightcenter.org/NYCDESIGNrsvp/invite002.html

Thursday, April 22 2010- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DOCOMOMO LECTURE: Preserving Colonial Modernism:
The Belgian Friendship Building by Henri van de Velde
Where: At The Center
Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund, DOCOMOMO US, DOCOMOMO New York/Tri-State, and the Consulate General of Belgium.
Preserving Colonial Modernism is organized as part of Modernism at Risk: Modern Solutions for Saving Our Modern Landmarks on view at the Center for Architecture through May 1.

Thursday, 22nd April 2010 - 7.00pm – 12.00 pm
THE ENGLISH BALL – “LONDON IN NEW YORK”
This year’s theme is ‘London in New York’ and will be held at the New York Public Library, Stephen A Schwartzman Building 5th Avenue & 42nd Street
This is the largest fundraiser for the St George’s Society and this year they will be honoring Mark C. Piggot OBE, Chairman and CEO oPACCAR Inc. Among his many accomplishments, Mr Pigott is being recognized for his contributions to the St Georges Society Scholarship Program founded in 2008. Tickets this year are very limited so it is best to book early.

Saturday, 24th April 2010- 2–4 p.m.
Play Date with Palladio: Fun with Arches and Columns
Morgan Library, New York
Join Center for Architecture Foundation Educator Jane Cowan (www.cfafoundation.org) for an afternoon exploring the work and legacy of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. During a tour of the exhibition Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey, families will learn about the architectural elements and principles that Palladio championed, with an emphasis on how these traits were borrowed and reinterpreted in American architectural landmarks such as the Capitol and the White House. Children will then be invited to build a model of their own Palladian dream house using light construction material. Appropriate for ages 6–12.
Tickets: Adults: $6 for Non-Members; $4 for Members; children: $2

Wednesday, 28th April 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LECTURE: Stories about Squares
Where: At The Center for Architecture
An Illustrated talk by Robert F Gatje, FAIA, based upon his new book Great Public Squares, An Architect's Selection.
Based upon six years of research, visits, and composition, Gatje has chosen 40 squares in western Europe and America for inclusion in his book. They range in size from Bernini’s gigantic space in front of St Peter’s, to a small market cross-roads on the island of Rhodes. One was developed from the outline of an early Roman circus, while another “western” plaza was completed only in 1988. They represent everything from cold-blooded merchandizing to hot-blooded revolution and include everyone’s favorite plaza in Venice along with another that most people don’t think of as a square.
In order to compare one to another and judge their relative success, squares must be defined. Bob will summarize the standards proposed by Camillo Sitte in 19th Century Austria and those by Paul Zucker at the New School.
The point is to stimulate fellow-architects who will be designing new squares in the future and fellow citizens who will need them.
Robert F. Gatje, FAIA, is an architect with 50 years experience in domestic and international practice. Formerly a partner of Marcel Breuer and of Richard Meier, Gatje served as President of the New York Chapter of the AIA from 1975 to 1976.
Organized by: Center for Architecture; W.W. Norton; Architectural League of New York
Great Public Squares is published by W.W. Norton and will be available in April 2010

Thursday, 29th APRIL 2010 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Fair Housing
Where: NYIT Manhattan campus 1855 Broadway New York, NY 10023-7692 (at Broadway)
This presentation will showcase lessons learned as a result of real world-experience regarding a fair housing expert for the plaintiff's attorneys in the largest case filed to date against a top five REIT for widespread national fair housing violations. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, among other federal accessibility laws, requires that newly constructed multifamily residential buildings be designed and constructed to provide access to people with disabilities. A violation of these federal laws perpetuates discriminatory housing practices.
Speaker: Peter A. Stratton Organized by: New York Institute on Technology


Friday, 30th April 2010 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LECTURE: Current Work: Sauerbruch Hutton
Where: The Great Hall, The Cooper Union, 7 East 7th Street
Louisa Hutton and Matthias Sauerbruch founded Sauerbruch Hutton in the late eighties in London; in 1993 an office was opened in Berlin, where the firm is currently based. Louisa Hutton will discuss the firm's sustainable approach to design in current and recent projects. Noted built work includes the Brandhorst Museum in Munich and the Federal Environmental Agency in Dessau.Sauerbruch Hutton describes its design approach as "the enjoyment of the sensuality of space and material, as well as the mastery of up-to-date technology--combined with the intelligent use of existing resources of every kind" and explores the "extent to which sustainable design can be fully embedded in urban and architectural concepts and be translated into sensual and stimulating spaces."
Sponsored by: Co-sponsored by The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture of The Cooper Union. AIA and New York State continuing education credits are available. This program is made possible, in part, by public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Organized by: The Architectural League of New York Speakers: Louisa Hutton

March 24–October 11 2010
MoMA Rising Currents Exhibition
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 West Fifty-third Street New York, New York 10019
MoMA and P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center joined forces to address one of the most urgent challenges facing the nation’s largest city: sea-level rise resulting from global climate change.


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Thursday, 15th April 2010 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
RIBA USA SF Chapter at the UK Consulate
Launch Party – Residence of British Consulate

Tickets are $30.00 per person – Make check payable to RIBA-USA and mail to:
RIBA-USA SF Chapter – 2058 Jefferson Street San Francisco, CA 94123
Valet parking is part for the ticket price. Book now space is limited.


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BOSTON
Wednesday, April 14th 2010
Residential Design & Construction
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA 02210 US
http://www.rdcboston.com
Now in its 6th year, Residential Design and Construction (RDC) is a premier convention and tradeshow dedicated to the residential design and construction industry. Developed by the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA), RDC offers workshops, special events, live demonstrations, panel discussions and networking opportunities designed specifically for professionals working on residential and other small-scale projects.

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OHIO
Friday April 09, 2010
Architecture week Cleveland AIA Ohio April 9 to 17
- Saturday April 17, 2010, 11:00PM
This will be a great event to celebrate Architecture in Cleveland OHIO as well as individual architects’ accomplishments, Come Join in and have fun, network and support your fellow architects. For Further information see: http://www.aiacleveland.com

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