Design Calendar: Feb. 4-24, 2012
Unbuilt D.C. exhibit, Indianapolis walking tour, disaster recovery talk and more
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If your weekend plans don't involve watching the Super Bowl, there are plenty of options out there for you to get off the couch and get inspired. Visit the National Building Museum and see how 18th-century designers imagined the D.C. architecture landscape. Or go on a self-guided walking tour of Indianapolis and learn about the history behind downtown venues like the Lucas Oil stadium. If you're looking for ways to be inspired or just enjoy getting out amid other design lovers, here are 5 picks of what to do and see now.
| EXHIBIT — Through May 28, 2012 Private Comment
Unbuilt Washington National Building Museum 401 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. The architectural landscape of Washington D.C. and the National Mall is familiar to many: the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and more. See what 18th-century architects and designers proposed for some of the most noteworthy architectural and urban design projects in the U.S. capital. The exhibit explores how the city might be different today if some of these projects had been built, and addresses the political, economic, cultural, or technical reasons these proposals were never executed. |
| EXHIBIT — Through October 16, 2012 Private Comment
Stanley Saitowitz: Judaica Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA Explore the latest work from San Francisco-based architect Stanley Saitowitz of Natoma Architects: a collection of 13 traditional objects used in Jewish worship rendered in a sleek, modern aesthetic. Saitowitz is known for designing private residences, institutions, public and commercial spaces across the globe, as well as distinguished Jewish spaces such the Holocaust Memorial on Boston’s Freedom Trail and the Temple Beth Shalom in San Francisco’s Richmond District. This exhibit showcases the same clean lines, rational proportions, and smooth, unembellished surfaces that define his architecture. Objects range from the menorah to more festival-specific objects, such as the etrog box (pictured), used during the harvest festival of Sukkoth to hold a lemon-like fruit. |
WALKING TOUR — February 4-5, 2012
Walk Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
If you're in Indianapolis and not lucky enough to have tickets to the Super Bowl (or simply not a football fan), lace up your sneakers and take a self-guided tour of some of the city's most prominent downtown architecture, including the stadium where the game takes place. Embark on the Downtown Tour that includes commentary on nine different venues, including the NCAA headquarters, Victory Field, and the popular 8-mile Cultural Trail. Or Monuments and Memorials that takes you through Hilbert Circle Theater, Artsgarden and more. You'll need a smart device; download the tour through iTunes here.
The tour is narrated by Indianapolis architects and takes less than an hour. It was developed by the American Institute of Architects Indianapolis and Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.
Private Comment
Walk Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
If you're in Indianapolis and not lucky enough to have tickets to the Super Bowl (or simply not a football fan), lace up your sneakers and take a self-guided tour of some of the city's most prominent downtown architecture, including the stadium where the game takes place. Embark on the Downtown Tour that includes commentary on nine different venues, including the NCAA headquarters, Victory Field, and the popular 8-mile Cultural Trail. Or Monuments and Memorials that takes you through Hilbert Circle Theater, Artsgarden and more. You'll need a smart device; download the tour through iTunes here.
The tour is narrated by Indianapolis architects and takes less than an hour. It was developed by the American Institute of Architects Indianapolis and Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.
PANEL — February 9, 2012, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
"Jane Jacobs, Undone," Featuring Timothy Mennel and Margaret Crawford; Isabel Bader Theatre, Victoria University, 93 Charles Street West, Toronto, ON Canada
Join American Planning Association editor Timothy Mennel and professor Margaret Crawford as they discuss the work of author and activist Jane Jacobs. Jacobs wrote The Death and Life of Great American Cities, and her ideas about what makes a healthy, vibrant, and successful city have influenced planning and urban design practices across the globe. As cities continue to grow and evolve, Mennel and Crawford will examine the influence and relevance of Jacobs’ work today.
The event is free, tickets are required. Register here.
Private Comment
"Jane Jacobs, Undone," Featuring Timothy Mennel and Margaret Crawford; Isabel Bader Theatre, Victoria University, 93 Charles Street West, Toronto, ON Canada
Join American Planning Association editor Timothy Mennel and professor Margaret Crawford as they discuss the work of author and activist Jane Jacobs. Jacobs wrote The Death and Life of Great American Cities, and her ideas about what makes a healthy, vibrant, and successful city have influenced planning and urban design practices across the globe. As cities continue to grow and evolve, Mennel and Crawford will examine the influence and relevance of Jacobs’ work today.
The event is free, tickets are required. Register here.
TALK — February 15, 2012, 7 p.m.
Beyond Shelter: Architecture and Human Dignity
Scholastic Auditorium, 557 Broadway, New York, NY
1.5 HSW AIA and New York State CEUs
Join professor and editor Marie J. Aquilino, MASS Design Group founding partner Michael Murphy, and senior technical advisor for UN-HABITAT Maggie Stephenson as they discuss the ways in how architects and engineers play an effective role in disaster recovery and mitigation. The participants will look at successes and failures in Haiti and other regions of the world.
Tickets are free for League members; $10 for non-members. Email rsvp@archleague.org. Non-members may purchase tickets here beginning February 8.
More 2012 design events: Jan. 20-Feb. 10, Jan. 27-Feb. 17, 2012
What's on your calendar? Let us know in the comments!
Private Comment
Beyond Shelter: Architecture and Human Dignity
Scholastic Auditorium, 557 Broadway, New York, NY
1.5 HSW AIA and New York State CEUs
Join professor and editor Marie J. Aquilino, MASS Design Group founding partner Michael Murphy, and senior technical advisor for UN-HABITAT Maggie Stephenson as they discuss the ways in how architects and engineers play an effective role in disaster recovery and mitigation. The participants will look at successes and failures in Haiti and other regions of the world.
Tickets are free for League members; $10 for non-members. Email rsvp@archleague.org. Non-members may purchase tickets here beginning February 8.
More 2012 design events: Jan. 20-Feb. 10, Jan. 27-Feb. 17, 2012
What's on your calendar? Let us know in the comments!
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