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Modernism Week


MUSEUM

Edwards Harris Center to Provide Year-Round Showcase for Palm Springs Architecture

The first stand-alone mid-century Modernist architecture and design museum in the United States draws distinctions between Southern California Modernism’s past and future.

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WEB VIDEO

Architecture as Economic Development in a Modernist Mecca

The city of Palm Springs, Calif., has developed and celebrated its Modernist architecture heritage with a week-and-a-half-long festival. Next year, with the opening of Leo Marmol’s, FAIA, Edwards Harris Center for Architecture and Design, the Palm Springs Art Museum will take another step towards making Modernist design an integral part of the culture and economy of the region.

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RENOVATION

Mid-Century Modernist Sunnylands Estate Opens to the Public

A restoration and new addition tell the story of the “West Coast Camp David.”

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DIVERSITY

Paul Revere Williams: The AIA’s First African-American Member was an Architect to the Stars

AIA Memphis and the University of Memphis are working to bring the story of this barrier-shattering architect to new audiences.

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HONORS AND AWARDS

AIA Names Seven Honorary Members

Honorary membership is one of the highest honors that the AIA bestows on a person outside the profession of architecture.

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Business


WORK ON THE BOARDS

ABI Increases for Third Consecutive Month

Most regions and specializations are seeing increases in billings, but this growth is moderated by stagnant home values and fears of spreading debt.

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HOME DESIGN TRENDS SURVEY

Kitchen and Bathroom Design Activity Remains Resilient, Signaling Recovery

The most popular areas of the home also are gaining new functions as the housing market moves toward a turnaround.

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WEB EXTRA

BIG's 8 House

2012 recipient of an AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture.

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  JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
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  AROUND THE PROFESSION
NOMA Prepares for 40th Anniversary Conference in October
Architecture Students: Take the AIAS Financial Survey
Take the NCARB Practice Analysis Survey

LEED 2012 Third Public Comment Period Ends March 20


  MEDIA SCAN
ARCHITECT Magazine:
China’s Wang Shu Wins the 2012 Pritzker Prize
Washington Post:
Philip Freelon, architect of record of the Smithsonian’s African-American Museum
U.S. News and World Report:
Best Creative Service Jobs for 2012: Architect
MSN Real Estate:
How to talk to your architect
The Oklahoman:
Architects Submit Proposals to Convert Oklahoma City’s Stage Center to Children’s Museum

 
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