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Van Alen Institute Announces a Call for Design Ideas
ENTRIES DUE MAY 21ST
Washington DC Visit for ANGELA BRADY RIBA President Elect
Angela will be visiting the RIBA-USA Washington Chapter in the second week of October 2011 – more details to follow on the calendar updates
March 2011 – Alan Powers lecture in New York
There was a superb, New York turnout for Alan Powers who gave a lecture on March 2nd entitled: “Brave New World: Preserving Post-War Britain.”
Alan Powers is the author of Britain: Modern Architectures in History (Reaktion, 2007); Modern: The Modern Movement in Britain (Merrell, 2005); The Twentieth Century House in Britain: From the Archives of Country Life (Aurum, 2004); and numerous other titles on twentieth century architecture, art, and design. He recently edited Robin Hood Gardens: Re-Visions (Holberton, 2010), on the controversial New Brutalist housing estate designed by the Smithsons. Powers serves as chairman of the Twentieth Century Society, the leading non-profit conservation organization to protect Britain's architectural heritage after 1914, and he is co-editor of the society's journal, Twentieth Century Architecture.
ACADIA 2011 Conference Call for Papers and Projects
ACADIA 2011 Conference Call for Papers and Projects
ACADIA 2011 is looking for both project and paper submissions to the conference described below.
ACADIA 2011 Annual Conference www.acadia.org/acadia2011/
October 13 – 16, 2011
The Banff Centre, Banff, Canada
INTEGRATION THROUGH COMPUTATION
See the competitions page for more information
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Wednesday, 6th April 2011
Pier 60, Chelsea Piers -
23rd Street on the Hudson River New York
Whisky Live New York returns to the spectacular Pier Sixty creating a magnificent evening of great whisky tasting, fine food and wonderful entertainment in the heart of New York. Come Taste the finest Scotches, Bourbons and Whiskies from around the World. Whether a seasoned whisky lover or novice, this is your chance to become closer to the industry, taste rare and sought-after whiskies, increase your knowledge and meet the whisky experts!
Specially Priced Tickets for Friends of the Tartan Day Parade.
Whisky Live is offering a special 20% special discount for VIP and Evening Tickets booking here. http://www.tartanweek.com/pages/tickets2.php
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
"Alexander Hamilton: Lineage and Legacy" Panel Discussion, Exhibit Viewing and Reception
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FINANCE
48 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 Tel: 212.908.4110
Alexander Hamilton dedicated his life to the achievement of three principal goals. The first was gaining America’s independence from Great Britain. The second was changing the form of America’s national government from the weak and ineffective one under the Articles of Confederation to a potentially stronger and more effective federal government as authorized by the Constitution. The third goal was that of establishing the new federal government’s credit to give it the revenues and borrowing capacity to become a strong and effective government, while at the same time putting in place a modern, articulated financial system that would underwrite the growth of the American economy. Hamilton achieved all three of his goals, which is why he is widely regarded as one of the great statesmen of modern history.
For tickets See: http://www.moaf.org/events/general/evt_20110407
Thursday, 7th April 2011 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saving the Bay: PBS preview
Where: At The Center for Architecture
Join Producer Ron Blatman for Q&A and discussion following a one hour preview of Saving the Bay, a four part award winning PBS series on the San Francisco Bay which will air starting April 20th during Earth Week. The discussion will also touch on waterfront issues locally in New York City.
Saturday, 9th April 2011
National Tartan Day Parade
For further information and tickets see: www.americanscottishfoundation.org
Monday 11th April 2011 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oculus Book Talk: Wittold Rybczynski
Where: At The Center for Architecture
A striking new work about the evolution of urban planning in America—from acclaimed author Witold Rybczynski, “architecture’s voice in the world of letters” (The Weekly Standard).
In this new work, prize-winning author, professor, and Slate architecture critic Witold Rybczynski returns to the territory he knows best: writing about the way people live, just as he did in the acclaimed bestsellers Home and A Clearing in the Distance. In Makeshift Metropolis, Rybczynski has drawn upon a lifetime of observing cities to craft a concise and insightful book that is at once an intellectual history and a masterful critique.
TUESDAY, 12th April 2011 - 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Book Signing: Newtown Creek Photographic Survey of New York’s Industrial Waterway by Anthony Hamboussi
The Skyscraper Museum 39 Battery Place New York, NY 10280
A tributary of New York's East River that forms part of the border between Brooklyn and Queens, Newtown Creek has long been at the heart of the city's "industrial backyard," serving as home to numerous industries and as a dumping ground for unwanted byproducts and toxic waste. Photographer Anthony Hamboussi followed the creek through the neighborhoods of Hunter's Point, Greenpoint, and Bushwick, shooting over fences and gates where he could not gain access, to record the bare industrial landscape. From the ruins of Morgan Oil and the Newtown Metal Corporation, to the construction of the new water treatment facility, to the footprints of the former Maspeth gas holders, Hamboussi captures these sites in the process of change, providing a glimpse into the history of industrial New York.
Newtown Creek: A Photographic Survey of New York's Industrial Waterfront is an extensive documentation of this forgotten landscape that shows the evolution of the built environment over five years in more than 230 images. An essay by Paul Parkhill puts Hamboussi's work into context.
Anthony Hamboussi is a photographer who lives in Brooklyn, New York. He is a recipient of numerous fellowships and has exhibited internationally.
Sponsored and organized by: The Skyscraper Museum
Event website: http://skyscraper.org/PROGRAMS/upcoming_programs.htm#Hamboussi
Avar Aallto: Lecture
Friday 15th April 2011 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: At The Center for Architecture
The Lecture by Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen will give insight into houses designed by Alvar Aalto: How Aalto used to accommodate his designs into surrounding atmospheres, personalities of the future inhabitants and the ideals of each decade.
Organized by the Center for Architecture and the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York.
Sponsored by the Finnish Consulate and Princeton Press.
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22nd Annual Bungalow Heaven Home Tour
April 10, 2011
Pasadena, CA
Eight Craftsman-era homes will be in the tour, including a Living History home. Docents will be available to answer visitors' questions. Demonstrations of restoration techniques and a garden workshop will also be featured.
http://www.bungalowheaven.org
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Wednesday 27th April 2011
BritWeek Exhibition and Reception
The RIBA-USA San Francisco Chapter is supporting BritWeek with a special exhibition of any work from our members. The Exhibition and evening reception will be held at the Academy of Art University 625 Gallery, located at 625 Sutter Street on Wednesday 27th April 2011.
We are inviting you to submit entries. The subject matter can be any art or architectural project undertaken in the USA by members either individually or with a company in the USA. There is no age limit for projects – or for entrants either!
Julian Evans, the British Consul General, who members will remember entertained us at his residence for our launch last year, will speak at the reception. (Invitations to the reception will be sent out separately.)
Details for Exhibition Entries:
1. The entry fee is $75 for the first board, $50 for any subsequent boards (No limit.) Entry fees should be paid on line at RIBA-USA website Use the ‘donate’ button and fill in the correct amount. (Entry fee also includes a ticket for the reception which will be held on the evening of the event.)
2. Drawings, photographs, pictures or text must be presented on 2’ x 2’x ¼” black gator board.
3. Exhibits should be delivered between 2pm and 6pm on Tuesday April 26th.
4. Entries can be submitted by anyone who is a current member of the RIBA USA SF Chapter.
5. You may join before April 11th to qualify for the event if you are not a member.
6. Photographs will be taken of each board for inclusion in a digital catalogue of the exhibition.
7. If you already have pictures of your entries, please supply them on a CD when delivering the boards.
8. Please confirm your intention to submit an entry by email by April 11th to Paul Davidson, Event Exhibition Planner cpdavison@hotmail.com
9. Additional Britweek information may be found @ www.britweek.org
We are looking forward to a great show, see you all there!
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CONNECTICUT
Saturday April 9
Kevin Roche: Architecture as Environment
Gallery Tour with curator Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen
Kevin Roche, 1967. Photo: courtesy KRJD archives
Join us in New Haven for an afternoon highlighting the work of Pritzker Prize winning architect Kevin Roche of Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. Roche’s career parallels the rise of Modern architecture in the U.S., starting in 1948 with study at IIT under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, followed by landmark projects during his tenure with Saarinen and Associates, and since 1966, continuing in the work of his own firm. The tour begins at the Yale School of Architecture Gallery at 11:30am for a viewing of the exhibition “Kevin Roche: Architecture as Environment” with curator Eeva-Liisa Pelkonen. (Start time coordinates with the Metro North New Haven train departing Grand Central at 9:07am). NOTE! We are working on access for site visits to several nearby Roche buildings for an after lunch bonus.!
http://www.docomomo-us.org/chapters/new_york_tri_state
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April 11-12 2011
Who's Got Performance - Blue, Green and White Roofs? Join Us for an Expert Panel Discussion on Roofs and Climate Change
Learn from experts about the benefits delivered by different sustainable roofing technologies at the Closing Plenary Panel of the Living Architecture Regional Symposium in Washington DC,. Visit http://wdc.greenroofs.org for the full agenda
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