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TMH Mod Squad/Sponsor Party December 2012
About 100 people attended TMH's annual reception for Mod Squad member
and sponsors. Music provided by A Mad Affair.
The Crabill House, designed by
Vinny
Petrarca, in cake. Nowell's Architecture Movie Series Raleigh Grande, Raleigh December 2012
Fallingwater: Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Masterwork with Reflections of Edgar Kaufmann
Jr. (2011). Kenneth Love restored his documentary
Fallingwater: A Conversation with Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. to
create a new wide screen HD version of the acclaimed 1994 film.
Kaufmann died in 1989. Also included were Wright apprentices who
were present at the time of construction.
The Mobile Modernist House Tour November 2012
About 50 people visited inside
seven Modernist houses, from classics to remodels to new construction,
from Raleigh to Chapel Hill to Greensboro to Durham -- and back -- on
our catered, wifi-equipped, restroom-equipped touring bus. They
spent the day with fellow architecture fans rockin' to some of the best
architecture in the state.
The Ed Loewenstein House, Greensboro, designed by
Ed
Loewenstein
Cassilhaus, Chapel Hill, designed by
Ellen
Cassilly, built by Leon Meyers
The Shaw House, Chapel Hill, designed by
Jay
Fulkerson, built by Anchorage Building Company
The Litwinski House, Chapel Hill, designed and built by Ramon
Garcia.
The Nasir House, Raleigh, designed and built by
Studio
B/Buildsense. Photo
by Leilani Carter.
The 2012 Brame House, Durham, designed by
Phil
Szostak. Photo by Leilani Carter.
"A first class ticket to all things modern. Exceptional tour with
attention to detail executed at every turn, thanks to George, Eleanor,
and their assiduous team of volunteers. Bonus opportunity to
speak directly with the architects, builders, and owners. I found my
favorite home muse... until we visited the next dwelling.... Brimming
with inspiration, sugarplums and modern homes have been dancing in my
dreams ever since. Thanks to TMH for such terrific exposure to such
exquisite gems in the Triangle. So glad I found your wonderful
organization. Bravo!" -- Suzanne Kratzer
"Modapalooza was a hoot. Artie and I had a ball. I
can only begin to imagine what it must take to charm folks into
allowing a busload of visitors to interrupt their Saturday, schedule
bus travel seemingly to the minute, arrange for a van full of barbeque
to be waiting at just the right time on I-40, and keep a bunch of
curious folks on schedule with a smile on your faces. All done
with style and grace. Thanks for making it possible to have an
intimate look at seven fine houses. It was a great day." -- Dail
Dixon
"Thanks for the opportunity to go with you guys to Modapalooza last
weekend. We had a great time. You arranged for some great homes on the
tour. And as usual your hospitality was outstanding! Looking forward to
more events with the Mod Squad." -- Jennifer Gundersdorff
"Thank you for a great day. You are a tremendous organizer and
we both appreciated your care and leadership." -- Brigid Hogan
"What a nice one! Everything was so well
organized, the houses were beautiful, the hosts were charming, we saw a
lot of art, and we had a beautiful weather. What a day!
Congratulations for this hard work and thanks a lot" -- Michele
Bernoux
"We've been to many drive-yourself TMH tours, but this was
our first bus trip. The tour was as well-designed as the homes we saw.
What better way to see special homes than with nice fun interesting
people. Thanks!" -- Mark and Leslie Zimmerman
"Modapalooza was not an event to miss and looking forward to
Modapalooza 2. Being able to talk to the owners and architects
was a plus to seeing these incredible modern homes. Also, a plus
was the art work these owners collect .. thanks for everything." --
Dale and Kayla Briggs The 2012 TalkModern Lecture Series: AIA NC Center, Raleigh November 2012
Richard Neutra's son Dion spoke on "Architecture: The View from
Inside" to about 40 people. Nowell's Architecture Movie Series Galaxy Cinema, Cary November 2012
Modern Tide: Midcentury Architecture on Long Island (2012).
About 45 people attended at our last (sniff, sniff) showing at the
Galaxy Cinema, which closed in November 2012. October 2012
T4A was at Triangle Brick's new building designed by Pearce
Brinkley Cease + Lee. People got to create their own personal
brick carving/sculpture.
Featuring the "brick garden," a unique outdoor
showcase of brick types, sizes, and shapes.
Last three photos by Trey Thomas. TMH Five Year Celebration and Volunteer Awards October 2012 Tarantini's, Chapel Hill
The Burroughs Wellcome Headquarters Tour aka the Elion-Hitchings Building October 2012
This iconic building in Research Triangle Park has not
been open for public tour for decades. By special arrangement
with the building's new owners, TMH fans got inside one of architect
Paul
Rudolph’s most compelling achievements, a tiered building
completed in 1971. The building's futuristic interior, including
the executive offices on the top floor, was seen in the 1983 sci-fi
thriller “Brainstorm” starring Christopher Walken and
Natalie Wood.
The building originally was the original US headquarters for UK
pharmaceutical company Burroughs Wellcome. It was named
“Elion-Hitchings” after two of Burroughs-Wellcome's
innovative scientists – Gertrude Elion and George Hitchings,
shown above, won the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1988. That firm
was later acquired by Glaxo which was merged with SmithKline Beecham to
form GSK. GSK sold the buliding in June 2012 to United
Therapeutics who gave special permission for the tour prior to the
building's renovation. Over 300 people attended. October 2012 Nowell's Architecture Movie Series Galaxy Cinema, Cary
Coast Modern: Modern Architecture of the Pacific States
(2012). The 2012 TalkModern Lecture Series Raymond Richard Neutra on Preserving the VDL Studio/Residences in
Los Angeles October 2012
Over the last 35 years, Raymond Richard Neutra, Richard Neutra's
youngest son, travelled the world to connect with his father's
buildings, making profound connections to their owners and
occupants. He brings a unique perspective as a non-architect (an
epidemiologist, in fact), a son growing up with a famous father, and a
tireless preserver of Modernism all over the world.
Raymond raises awareness and funds for the restoration of the Richard
and Dion Neutra VDL Studio/Residences, an ongoing social and
technological experiment, left by his mother in 1990 to to Cal Poly
Pomona College of Environmental Design.
Raymond described the ongoing efforts to restore the VDL compound
including the philosophical issues encountered during the
project. Introducing Raymond was the former Dean of the Cal Poly
Pomona College of Environmental Design, NCSU College of Design Dean
Marvin Malecha.
Proceeds from this talk benefit the VDL Studio. A dinner
beforehand was sponsored by VMZINC.
Mayberry Modernism Carolina Country Club September 2012
George Smart spoke on Mayberry Modernism to an enthusiasic crowd of
35. Here's a photo of the old club designed by Matthew Nowicki
and Milton Small.
The Frank Lloyd Wright / Fallingwater Trip September 2012
28 architectural adventurers visited
Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, Fallingwater, had a
private reception on one of the terraces, visited Wright's Kentuck Knob
(group photo), toured the Ohiopyle area, visited a Neutra house in
Uniontown PA, and visited the Abrams House in Pittsburgh in a whirlwind
weekend!
"I thought it
was wonderful. I can now cross Fallingwater off my bucket list! It was
extremely well-organized, and everything went like clockwork. We got a
lot in and definitely got our money's worth. Thanks for
everything." -- Dianne Bertschfont
"Based on attending previous tours sponsored by Triangle Modernist
Houses, I had very high expectations for this trip to
Fallingwater. I am thrilled to say that all of my expectations
were exceeded. This trip was well-planned and had tons of
amazing architecture and sightseeing packed into two days.
Everyone commented how much we'd seen and done in a weekend! My
experience was truly outstanding." -- Wendy Covington
"Carl and I had a wonderful time (I would have enjoyed myself a bit
more had I been better prepared for the 3-hour class I had to teach on
Monday evening!). I can't think of any ways to improve the itinerary
(the Neutra house was a bonus--otherwise, I see that you're planning
pretty much the same itinerary for next year). There was the right
amount of time at each location--not too rushed, not too slow, with
sufficient time for the unexpected contingencies that must inevitably
happen on trips like these." -- Carolyn Miller
"I was very impressed by the seamless organization (the bus, the
lunches, the streamlined hotel check-in) and the extras that made it a
richer trip (the Wright DVD played en route, the chance to see an
unknown Neutra house). I had balked a bit at the price when I learned
that an extra place had become available, but now I know that I
couldn't have covered that much territory in twice the time, that I
would have been exhausted and stressed had I undertaken the trip on my
own, and that I simply would not have gotten as much out of the
experience. You may use any comments here to promote future
trips. Many thanks for an inspiring weekend." -- Julie Johnson
"Many thanks for hosting the Fallingwater
trip.It was wonderful and I cannot believe that we did so much in
such a short time! Of course, the highlight was Fallingwater,
which was even more magnificent than imagined! I had often seen
pictures of the house - but "being there" took my breath away. Mr.
Wright was truly a man of vision. Who else could have imagined a house
built over a waterfall! Kentuck Knob was charming. The interior
was warm and inviting, and enjoyed the pictures provided by the owners.
Many thanks to them for allowing us to visit in their home.
Not to be missed was the nearby mountain view which was
magnificent! The house tours were expected, but unexpected was
the lovely mountain drive, the stop near a cascading
stream, the Frank Lloyd Wright movies, and delicious box lunches -
who could ask for more! I was surprised by and delighted with
the city of Pittsburgh. I did not realize that it was so
large. Glad that you suggested the tram for a view of the
city. Also, very much enjoyed the Abrams house which was unique
and interesting! Thank you for being a wonderful tour guide and
gracious host. I look forward to additional trips." -- Ann
Shivers
"Thanks for organizing a great trip. I loved
the houses, loved the company and you made the trip so easy and fun. It
was altogether brilliant! I look forward to joining you on another trip
sometime soon." -- Debby Lubell
"George, I first became aware of FLW's work over spring break my
Junior year at Tulane University. Instead of going to a beach
somewhere to get drunk and sunburned, a group of students (and
chaperones -- it was the 60's after all!) from the Schools of Art and
Architecture took the train from New Orleans to Chicago. We spent
one day touring the Chicago Art Institute and another day touring the
FLW buildings in the nearby suburbs of Oak Park and River Forest.
I was hooked for life on his work! Over the years, my
desire grew to see as many of his buildings as possible. Of
course, Fallingwater topped the list. This trip was a dream come
true for me. However, I did experience one big surprise that I
never would have expected. While Fallingwater is truly a
legendary icon, I discovered that I could not visualize myself living
there (maybe in the guest house, but not the main house). On the
other hand, I could and did visualize myself living at Kentuck Knob.
I could easily imagine sitting in the living room at Kentuck Knob
with my dog, surrounded by my books, my music, and my modest art
collection. It is an image that I will enjoy for the rest of my
life. If Fallingwater is a Las Vegas showgirl (or a Chippendales's
guy), then Kentuck Knob is the girl (or guy) next door. Thank you
for including Kentuck Knob on the tour, and also for including some
"quality time" in Pittsburgh. This trip has changed my perception
of Pittsburgh 200% for the better! I would love to visit
Pittsburgh again sometime (just not in winter!). You've hit
another one out of the park, George. Can't wait for Auldbrass.
Thanks again." -- Linda DeShaw
"George you did it again! You are a
‘weekend trip taker’s’ dream. Wayne and I so
loved our transforming trip to Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob, and
inspirations beyond. So much joy, camaraderie, vision, and
creative stimulation in 36 hours! Thank you for your gift of
organization, maximizing time spent on quality sites, surprises,
planned ‘down time’, and ultimate focus on the very worthy
project of preserving, maintaining, and encouraging modernist
homes. Best wishes to you and yours for continued success!" --Shirley Drechsel
Preservation Durham and TMH Present September 2012
Over 500 people attended on a perfect afternoon!
Concert of Wills: Richard Meier and the Making of the Getty Center
(1997) September 2012 North Carolina Museum of Art
From the New York Times Review:
The Getty Trust commissioned Maysles Films to document the process
of bringing the billion-dollar project to fruition. And the filmmakers'
access permitted them to record the arduous, often contentious events
that led to the opening of the Getty Center. Meier, noted for his
spare white enameled modernist buildings, was, from the outset, up
against the local residents and a conditional use permit with more than
100 provisions, including one that insisted that the exteriors of the
center be constructed primarily of stone. Along the way, Meier
was also pitted against John Walsh, the director of the J. Paul Getty
Museum, and Walsh's traditionalist focus on an interior design that
would best display the center's collections. Toward the end, the Getty
Trust, with Harold M. Williams as its president and chief executive and
Stephen Rountree as its vice president, turned to Thierry W. Despont,
an architect who concerned himself with the interiors, and Robert
Irwin, an artist charged with landscaping the center's central gardens
-- a man who clearly vexed Mr. Meier, usually seen maintaining a rather
cheerful if long-suffering demeanor. Throughout, Meier struggles to
realize a conception that no end of meetings and drawings and scale
models seem ever to make visible in full subtlety and glory to anyone
but himself. Ever, that is, until the very end.
September 2012 North Carolina Museum of Art Sponsored by Hanbury Preservation Consulting
About 70 people attended. Photo by Leilani Carter. August 2012
McConnell Studios hosted over 140 people in
Raleigh with food, a great band, free etched glasses, and a chance to
view his amazing creations around the giant studio. Photo by
Leilani Carter.
Modernism at Risk Durham Engineer's Club Croasdaile Country Club August 2012
George Smart spoke on Mayberry Modernism.
THE 2012 GEORGE MATSUMOTO PRIZE
The Matsumoto Prize for North Carolina Modernist residential
architecture is a unique competition featuring $6,000 in honors, a
blue-ribbon jury of internationally-known architects, public voting,
and an optional video component. See more about the Prize and the
Jury here.
The Jury and People's Choice winners were announced August 2, 2012 at
the AIA North Carolina Center.
Mike Rantilla, Adam Sebastian, sponsor George Smart, emcee Erin
Sterling Lewis, John Reese, Will Alphin, Vinny Petrarca, jury chair
Frank Harmon. Scott Ogden could not make it.
People's Choice Prizes 1st place:
Adam
Sebastian, The Hole One House 2nd place:
Scott Ogden, The
Althea Way House 3rd place:
Will Alphin,
The Taylor House
MIKE RANTILLA
ART LIN
LINDSAY SMITH
JAY FULKERSON
ERIC GARTNER
VINNY PETRARCA
CHRIS LARSON
PHIL SZOSTAK
SCOTT OGDEN
ELIHU SIEGMAN and MICHAEL SILVERMAN
BILL WADDELL
ADAM SEBASTIAN
VINNY PETRARCA
HUNTER COFFEY
KENNETH HOBGOOD
KATHERINE HOGAN
WILL ALPHIN
ELLEN CASSILLY
JOHN REESE
Brian Shawcroft, AIA, Raleigh July 2012
About 75 people enjoyed great food from Mitch's Tavern at
architect Brian
Shawcroft's amazing Raleigh home/office in West Raleigh.
RATIO Architects, Raleigh June 2012 Many thanks to Louis Cherry FAIA for opening up his office for this
month's T4A. Party photos by Leilani Carter. Modernism at Risk Durham County Library, Durham June 2012
87 people attended George Smart's talk, Mayberry Modernism, at
this 1980 library designed by Hackney Knott and Sears.
Modernism at Risk: Modern Solutions for Saving
Modern Landmarks AIA North Carolina Center for Architecture and Design June 2012
Modernism at Risk is an international photographic
gallery that travelled the world including the Art Institute of Tampa,
the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, the AIA New York Center for
Architecture, Lund University in Sweden, the University of
Florida-Gainesville, the University of Montreal, and the University of
Michigan Taubman School of Architecture.
A project of the World Monuments Fund, Modernism at Risk consisted
of 27 large-scale photographs by noted photographer Andrew Moore of six
Modern landmarks. Central to the exhibit was engaging the public
to care about modern buildings and to demonstrate that these buildings
can continue to be economically and functionally viable.
The exhibit also included rare architectural models from the NCSU
College of Design and NCSU Special Collections. Some had not been
viewable to the public in 40 years! There was also a slideshow of
destroyed and endangered NC Modernist houses. Photos by Leilani
Carter and Lesley Glascock. About 350 people attended.
A project of the World Monuments Fund, Modernism
at Risk consists of 27 large-scale photographs by noted photographer
Andrew Moore representing five case studies exploring the role
designers play in preserving Modern landmarks. Central to the
exhibit is engaging a larger public to care about modern buildings and
to demonstrate that these buildings can continue to be economically and
functionally viable. Read more about it here.
Exclusively for this exhibit, North Carolina State University loaned
six architectural models rarely if ever seen by the public, including
the Douglas Fir House, above, by George Matsumoto (destroyed); the NC
Medical Society Building by Milton Small; the Kamphoefner House by
Milton Small and George Matsumoto; the Fadum House by James Fitzgibbon;
Harrelson Hall at NCSU by Terry Waugh (scheduled for demolition); and
Raleigh City Hall, designed by Milton Small (scheduled for
demolition). Many thanks to NCSU Special Collections / Todd
Kosmerick, and the NCSU College of Design / Dean Marvin Malecha.
There were also new Modernist house models on display by
architecture students from the studios by Professor David Hill.
TMH had a slideshow of North Carolina houses
either endangered or no longer standing, including the 1954 Catalano
House, above, designed by NCSU School of Design Professor
Eduardo
Catalano.
May 2012
Live music by Peter Lamb and the Wolves, cash bar, food for
purchase, plus giveaways from the TMH archives. About 110 people
attended. Party photos by Leilani Carter.
May 2012 Mayberry Modernism Lappas+Havener Landscape Architects Durham NC
Eight people from the firm attended George Smart's talk, Mayberry
Modernism, at their offices.
May 2012 Mayberry Modernism Chatham County Library, Pittsboro NC
About 30 people attended George Smart's talk, Mayberry Modernism, at
this new building designed by RATIO Architects (formerly Cherry
Huffman).
April 2012
This season’s first T4A Happy Hour featured CAM's recent
exhibition, Born Digital, great food and drink, entertainment from Eyes
Go Lightning, an all-architect and engineer rock and roll band, and a
wild game of musical Modernist chairs sponsored by Nowell's
Contemporary Furniture. Refreshments provided by
ModernHomeAuctions.com. About 120 people attended. Photos
by Leilani Carter.
The TMH Hope Valley Modernist House Tour April 2012
Over 400 people spent a gorgeous spring
Saturday afternoon in the beautiful Hope Valley neighborhood of Durham
-- touring four unique homes, one brand new, one four years old, and
two beautifully renovated mid-century moderns. This was TMH's
29th house tour. Photos by Leilani Carter.
The 2008 Monica Hunter House, designed by architect Bill
Waddell and built by Andrew Krichman.
The 2011 Patel House, designed by architect Sanjeev
Patel. Built by Rick Allen, Synergy Building.
The Coonrad/Chute Residence, a mid-century modern ranch
renovated and expanded by architect Ellen
Cassilly.
The Miriam and Henry Nicholson House, designed by architect
Robert
(Judge) Carr.
March 2012 Galaxy Cinema, Cary 2011-2012 Nowell's Architecture Movie Series
Johnson, the brilliant architect that he was, is
at his best in this movie. Entertaining, engaging and informative, the
film shows the human side of Johnson and how his extraordinary life
shaped his rich architectural legacy.
He was the first winner of the Pritzker Prize, the $100,000 award
established in 1979 by the Pritzker family of Chicago to honor an
architect of international stature. In 1978, he won the Gold Medal of
the American Institute of Architects, the highest award the American
profession bestows on any of its members. His private Modernist
compound in New Canaan CT, known as the Glass House, is now open to the
public. Visit TMH's extensive online
archive of his Modernist houses. About 100 people
attended.
March 2012 Appetite4Architecture 18 Seaboard, Raleigh
A4A dinner events are rare opportunities to enjoy easy, informal
discussions in an upscale dining environment. You will have
direct access to some of the area's best residential architects and
professionals. Explore architecture, homebuilding, the economy
for design, furnishings, real estate - or anything else on your
mind! There are no presentations or powerpoint slides --
just great conversations with award-winning cuisine. 20 people
attended.
"Thanks for providing a wonderful experience, the group
was active and engaging in a way I've not seen at even the most
intimate of affairs. Thoughtful questions and answers sprinkled
with the most insightful and humorous moments. All around great
time. Cheers to everyone who came out, your contributions were
all wonderful." -- Matt McConnell, McConnell Studios
"The salon-style setting made for some great conversation, and the very
delicious dinner didn't hurt a bit! Thanks for a great evening. I
enjoyed catching up with old friends and making new ones." -- Barbara
Wiedemann
"One of the best A4A dinners we've attended. The food and service was,
as always, excellent, but the chemistry in this group, on this
particular night, was exceptional. Thanks!" -- Jerry Nowell, Nowell's
Contemporary Furniture February 2012 Mayberry Modernism Pecha Kucha Night #10, Raleigh
About 150 people
attended at The Union Bar in downtown
Raleigh.
February 2012 Appetite4Architecture 18 Seaboard, Raleigh
A4Adinner events are rare opportunities to enjoy
easy, informal discussions in an upscale dining environment. You
will have direct access to some of the area's best residential
architects and professionals. Explore architecture, homebuilding,
the economy for design, furnishings, real estate - or anything else on
your mind! There are no presentations or powerpoint slides
-- just great conversations with award-winning cuisine. 20 people
attended.
Featuring architects Kenneth Hobgood, Erin Sterling Lewis, and Brian
Shawcroft Sponsored by Dona Aguayo and Toni Kemble of Go Realty
"A great chance to sit and talk and visit around a table of
good food! In addition to the movies and tours, this is another
wonderful way to meet new friends and see old ones who share our common
love modern architecture and find out what else we have in common.
Definitely another two-thumbs up experience with TMH." ~ Kate
Walker, Legacy Videography
"What a wonderful evening! My first intention in attending
the A4A dinners was to learn more about our local modernist architects,
but I always end up have so much fun it doesn't feel like learning!" --
Toni Kemble
"I think I've attended at least three of the
previous dinners, but last night was the most relaxed and
inclusive, probably due to Ken opening up, and your letting him
roll! Instead of just identifying who he was, and the dialogue
with Brian was priceless! It just seemed to set the tone in a
really good way! Thanks for orchestrating such a lovely evening!"
-- Leilani Carter
February 2012 2011-2012 Nowell's Architecture Movie Series Galaxy Cinema, Cary
Zak Godshall filmed this moving documentary that studies and
celebrates five solitary designer/builders from Arkansas, California,
Louisiana and Mississippi. He details how and why these five men, who
operate with neither funding nor blueprints, unknown to one another,
dedicate their lives to creating architectural worlds drawn from the
wilds of their imagination.
“I think I was initially attracted to these guys because they are
working without blueprints, without funding and really going off what
they felt was intuition or inspiration,” Godshall says,
“and to me that was an inspiring situation to be in.”
The young filmmaker says he learned a lot while working with these
self-taught builders. “These guys really do bare their hearts in
this movie. They’re very genuine, and I think it comes across,
and people feel that." About 60 people attended. February 2012 Mayberry Modernism Center for Design Innovation Winston-Salem NC February 2012 Mayberry Modernism Fearrington Friends of the Arts Fearrington Village, Chapel Hill
January 2012 Appetite4Architecture 18 Seaboard, Raleigh
A4A dinner events are rare opportunities to enjoy easy,
informal discussions in an upscale dining environment. You will
have direct access to some of the area's best residential architects
and professionals. Explore architecture, homebuilding, the
economy for design, furnishings, real estate - or anything else on your
mind! There are no presentations or powerpoint slides --
just great conversations with award-winning cuisine. 20 people
attended.
Featuring architects Ellen Cassilly, Randy Lanou, and
Frank Harmon Sponsored by Dona Aguayo and Toni Kemble of Go Realty
Thank you for keeping the vision, beauty and respect of
Modernist Homes alive." -- Dona Aguayo
"Last night was wonderful! It was great to be able to talk to
your featured architects in such an intimate setting...AND the food was
delicious! I really appreciated the opportunity! -- Toni
Kemble
"About last night, my feedback is nothing but stellar!! I
would say the following regarding the experience: the
conversation was stimulating. The food was delectable. The
energy was static. All in all, it was a fun and fascinating
night brimming with appreciation and excitement for modern
architecture." -- Lesley Alizieri
"I thoroughly enjoyed last night's dinner. The conversation
was scintillating and brought together the areas' best and brightest
minds who have a mutual love of modernist architecture. So much
brilliance in one place can change the world--and will. I felt as if I
was attending a cozy salon of like-minded individuals---passionate
about modern architecture. The inevitable cross-pollination of ideas at
the table was positive and reflected the diversity of the architects
and attendees as well. I can only guess how many ideas were
incubated and germinated last night. The landscape of our region will
be the better for it. Everyone there was warm, gracious and lovely. I
look forward to getting to know many of the attendees individually as
new friends and associates were made last night. I hope to attend other
events in the future and look to volunteer and assist the group in any
way possible. Your vision is inspiring, and your passion as a proponent
of modernist architecture is infectious." -- Lindy Shoaf
January 2012 Mayberry Modernism ENCORE Program, McKimmon Ctr, Raleigh
George Smart spoke to about 45 people. January 2012 How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?
Nowell's Architecture Movie Series Galaxy Cinema, Cary
This film traces the rise of one of the world’s
premier architects, Norman Foster, and his unending quest to improve
the quality of life through designing projects such as the largest
building in the world (Beijing Airport), the Reichstag, the Hearst
Building in New York and the bridge in Millau, France. He became
the 21st Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate in 1999 and was awarded
the Praemium Imperiale Award for Architecture in 2002. He has been
awarded the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal for
Architecture (1994), the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture (1983), and
the Gold Medal of the French Academy of Architecture (1991). In 1990 he
was granted a Knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, and in
1999 was honoured with a Life Peerage, becoming Lord Foster of Thames
Bank. About 90 people attended; 20 won door prizes!
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