Oct 19
My daughter attends The University of Chicago and while I love the individual buildings: the beautiful gothic revival is surrounded by 1960s brutalism, 90s neon-colored modernism and a giant, domed egg, there is no continuity – no connection between the old and the new.
As an architect, it can be a challenge to integrate your vision into existing spaces.
Every two years, I get to spend a long weekend talking architecture shop. It is one of my favorite events to attend: a conference where we gather some great architects, engaging speakings and spend hours looking at their work and all breathing in a passion for design. Despite my gripes about the world around me, the Monterey Design Conference is a fantastic reminder of the brilliant and innovative work being done and the people behind them. It’s heaven on earth for architects (though, I’m not sure how the contractors feel about it).
I have to note that I’m exceptionally excited to hear Jeanne Gang speak, who is not only a tour-de-force in a male-dominated profession, but also a MacArthur Fellow!
Oh and my enjoyment of this weekend isn’t hurt by the fact I’ll be signing my monograph too.
I invite you all to attend the opening of a show I have curated for the non-profit Creative Growth.
Featured work includes utopic skyscrapers by William Scott, abstract color studies from Erin Punzel, technical blueprints from Jacob Sockness, and ceramic and wood sculpture from emerging Creative Growth talent.
I’ve hoped to highlight the binaries in space, volume, and dimension as seen through the eyes of Creative Growth artists, that I consider the opposing forces that shape a composition.
I’ll also be signing copies of my monograph from 5-7pm. I hope to see you all there!
The event will be held at :
Creative Growth Art Center
Fougeron Architecture 