by: Camila Schaulson Frenz
11.07.13: The Center for Architecture’s latest Breakthrough Space exhibition, “Dorothy Heller Paintings from the 1950s and 1960s,” features the abstract expressionist’s works, many of which represent themes of urban and untamed nature.
11.07.13: Joseph Grunig, AIA, and Suzanne Wertz, AIA, Partners at Grunig Wertz and Associates Architects, presented “Dorothy Heller Paintings from the 1950s and 1960s” at the Center for Architecture’s Breakthrough Space. Shown here with AIANY Executive Director Rick Bell, FAIA.
11.07.13: Former CUNY student Clifford Marvin, Assoc. AIA, of Conspectus Inc., and Lance Jay Brown, FAIA, Professor at the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at CCNY and AIANY 2014 President attended the “Dorothy Heller Paintings from the 1950s and 1960s” and “FAR ROC: For a Resilient Rockaway” openings at the Center for Architecture.
11.07.13: Crowds gathered in the Center for Architecture’s Margaret Helfand Gallery for the opening of the “FAR ROC: For a Resilient Rockaway” exhibition.
11.07.13: The “FAR ROC: For a Resilient Rockaway” exhibition includes proposals by winning team, White Arkitekter with Gensler and Arup, the three finalists, and honorable mentions for the sustainable and resilient development of a section of Far Rockaway.
11.07.13: Madeline Burke-Vigeland, AIA, and Jessica Sheridan, AIA, LEED AP, from Gensler represented the winning team at the exhibition opening for “FAR ROC: For a Resilient Rockaway”. (l-r): Judith Hunt; Walter Hunt, FAIA, Past President, AIANY and CFAF; Madeline Burke-Vigeland, AIA, Gensler; Jessica Sheridan, AIA, LEED AP, Gensler; Rick Bell, FAIA, AIANY Executive Director
11.07.13: Ennead Architects was recognized for “Leading Innovation in Resilient Waterfront Design” for the proposal “Fostering Resilient Ecological Development” (F.R.E.D.). At the opening, team leaders (l-r) Dalia Hamati, David Tepper, AIA, and Andrew Burdick, AIA, LEED AP, presented their design (not shown: Christina Ciardullo).
11.07.13: (l-r) Jorge Arias, Brian Masuda, AIA, Andrew Burdick, AIA, LEED AP, and Brad Groff, AIA, of Ennead Architects attended the “FAR ROC: For a Resilient Rockaway” opening at the Center for Architecture.
11.12.13: Anthony Schirripa, FAIA, IIDA, Chairman and CEO of Mancini•Duffy/TSC, was honored for his service to the city and the industry at the New York Building Congress 2013 Industry Recognition Dinner at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan.
11.12.13: Terrence E. O’Neal, AIA, Vice Chairman of the New York Building Congress (left), and AIANY 2013 President Jill N. Lerner, FAIA (right), congratulated Anthony P. Schirripa, FAIA, IIDA (center), Chairman and CEO of Mancini•Duffy/TSC, for his recognition at the New York Building Congress 2013 Industry Recognition Dinner.
11.13.13: Japanese plaster artist Syuhei Hasado (center) presented his works, inspired by traditional Japanese techniques but evoking contemporary sensibilities, to an audience at the Center for Architecture that included AIANY Treasurer Jane Smith, AIA, and AIA NYS Vice President for Public Advocacy Mary A. Burke, FAIA.
11.11.13: FXFOWLE’s recently completed renovation of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center was celebrated by firm members and friends. (l-r) FXFOWLE Senior Partner Sylvia Smith, FAIA, LEED; Gustavo Rodriguez, AIA, LEED, Senior Associate (Javits Center Design Team); and Brien McDaniel, Director of Communications and Associate.
11.11.13: Bruce Fowle, FAIA, Founding Principal of FXFOWLE, and AIANY 2014 President Lance Jay Brown, FAIA, celebrated the completion of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center’s renovation and expansion.
11.14.13: At “Gezi Park, Istanbul: Reconsiderations,” participants Anthony Vidler, Professor, Brown University; Sibel Bozdoğan, Lecturer, Architecture, Harvard University; Elizabeth Angell, Ph.D. Candidate, Anthropology, Columbia University; Edhem Eldem, Professor, History, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul; and Zeynep Çelik, Professor, Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology discussed how the city of Istanbul itself played a an active role in the expression of public opinion.
11.14.13: Sporting top hats, fake moustaches, and coattails, IIDA NY President Steven South, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, of Perkins + Will, and Color Invasion Committee Co-chair Brian Bates of Geiger kicked off IIDA NY’s Color Invasion 2013 “Witness the Spectacular.”
11.14.13: The IIDA NY Chapter’s 2013 Color Invasion committee donned circus-themed costumes in keeping with the “Witness the Spectacular” theme for the eleventh annual party, inspired by vintage French circuses.
11.14.13: Kristen Richards, Hon. AIA, Hon. ASLA, Editor-in-Chief of Oculus; Camila Schaulsohn, Editor-in-Chief of e-Oculus, and Zoe Seibel, AIANY/Center for Architecture Office Manager represented the AIA New York Chapter at IIDA NY’s Color Invasion 2013.
11.14.13: Artworks by National Academy School faculty and students were on display at “Projects in Contemporary Art & Architecture: Between Vision and Function,” on view through 01.15.14. (l-r) Martin Cox, AIA; Jane Stageberg, AIA; and Tim Bade, of Bade Stageberg Cox.
11.15.13: Laura Marlow, Director of Business Development and Strategic Partners at Reed Construction Data joined Cocktails and Conversations from Atlanta and introduced the speakers for the evening, William Pedersen, FAIA, of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, and Carol Willis of The Skyscraper Museum.
11.15.13: Abby Suckle, FAIA, AIANY Vice President for Outreach, and Lance Jay Brown, FAIA, AIANY 2014 President, attended November’s Cocktails and Conversations with Carol Willis, Founder and Director of The Skyscraper Museum, and William Pedersen, FAIA, Design Partner, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.
11.18.13: The Living Building Challenge was discussed by a panel organized by AIANY’s Committee on the Environment. (l-r) Casey Cullen, LEED AP BD+C, Co-Founder, Living Collaborative NYC+NJ; Michael Farewell, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal, Farewell Architects; Abel B’Hahn, Owner, Viridian Future; and Robert Politzer, LEED AP, President, Greenstreet Construction; and moderator Jennifer Preston, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Sustainable Design Director, BKSK Architects and Co-founder, Living Collaborative NYC+NJ.
11.19.13: The Municipal Arts Society organized “Rethinking Regulation: New Priorities for City Building” at the Talking Transition tent, a conversation between Jessica Yager, Policy Director, NYU Furman Center; Andy Wiley-Schwartz, Assistant Commissioner for Planning and Sustainability, NYC Department of Transportation; Rick Bell, FAIA, AIANY Executive Director; and moderator Raju Mann, Director of Planning, MAS.