Francis Scott Key Hall, located on the campus of the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, was officially dedicated and renamed Bicentennial Hall in November of 2019. Photo by Anice Hoachlander.
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The Shape of the World (2017; Simon and Schuster) serves as the perfect introduction to Frank Lloyd Wright. The illustrated children’s story begins with the famous architect as a baby and carries through to his lasting legacy.
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In a move some found surprising, the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) came out in support of the removal of Confederate monuments from public spaces in a statement on June 19, 2020.
More »AIA Launches Sixth Annual Film Challenge
Design has the power to solve some of the biggest issues facing cities today. The sixth annual AIA Film Challenge, which launched on June 25, 2020, is a film contest that amplifies these stories — architects partnering with communities and civic leaders to design a healthy, sustainable, just world that improves lives. The challenge is open to anyone and the creator of the winning 60- to 90-second documentary could take home up to $7,000.
More »On the Shelf: Subtle Acts of Exclusion
While overt racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination are fairly easy to spot, you shouldn’t overlook the subtler, everyday actions that normalize exclusion at work.
More »May the 4th Be with You: Our Favorite Star Wars Architecture Posts
It’s that most sacred of annual celebrations: Star Wars Day. And, May the 4th Be with You.
Here’s a compendium of our favorite articles on the architecture and design of Star Wars and how they have influenced our world.
More »Book Review: Managing Design
Through reflective case studies and commentary, architect and author Michael Alan LeFevre, FAIA shares insights and best practices gleaned over a half century of boundary-breaking work as designer and design manager. Called a “self-help book” for those who design, Managing Design (June 5, 2019; Wiley) offers insightful, diverse perspectives, notions of empathy, inclusion, teamwork, technology, and new value propositions.
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