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2002 National Convention and Exposition
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Members'
Voices at the AIA Convention in Charlotte, May 9
AIArchitect
asks, "What have you learned at Expo2002? What have you found
most interesting?" Full
Story
Tom
Peters Awed by the Potential Power of Design
Keynote speaker on
talent: "Women Rule!" On clients, "Women Roar!"
The renowned management expert offered The Five Changes that should
shape the way architects do business. Full
Story
AIA
Convention Captures Media Coverage
On its first official day (May 9), the AIA National Convention
in Charlotte already is attracting a lot of local media coverage.
On the television front, FOX affiliate WCCB, Channel 18, is planning
to run interviews with New York City's Barbara Nadel, FAIA, and
Architectural Record
Editor in Chief Robert A. Ivy, FAIA, on the subject of building
security and design at 6:30 this evening. Other stations, including
NBC, currently are taping security programs for possible national
coverage. Full
Story
Book
'em, Jim!
Jim Leggitt, AIA, a senior associate with RNL Design, Denver,
talks with his publisher Margaret Cummins of John Wiley & Sons,
New York City, during a Thursday, May 9, afternoon book signing
in the AIA Bookstore on the expo floor. Full
Story
THIS
JUST IN FROM THE AIA EXPO FLOOR
Host Chapter Gift Store
Offers Southern Hospitality, Regional Wares
As you can see, AIA convention goers have great luck at the Host
Chapter Gift Store finding special mementos to remember their trip
to Charlotte. Located on the main Expo floor, the gift store offers
a variety of regional wares, including beautiful pottery, sweetgrass
baskets, handmade jewelry, and tasty Southern treats. Guests can
also pick up 2002 convention hats and T-shirts. Full
Story
Tadao
Ando Celebrates the Power of Architecture
Architects have an obligation to protect and enhance the
environment for this and future generations, the AIA's most recent
Gold Medal recipient told a morning gathering May 10 at the AIA
national convention in Charlotte. Full
Story
Balancing
Nature and Architecture Underscores
Ando's Soulful Architecture
"His buildings embody the timelessness of all great
architecturecombining the art of building and the art of living,"
said AIA President Gordon H. Chong, FAIA, who had the privilege
of introducing the May 10 plenary of the AIA national convention
and its guest of honor, 2002 AIA Gold Medalist Tadao Ando, Hon.
FAIA. Full
Story
Listen
to the Client, McColl Advises
Friday's keynote speakerHugh L. McColl Jr., former
chair and CEO of Bank of America Corporation, one of the largest,
fastest growing financial institutions in the countrypresented
another side of the successful architecture: the informed and responsive
client. Full
Story
Museum
of Life Harbinger of Green Industrial Revolution
"Architects are no longer able to say destruction of
the environment is not a part of our plans. Rather, history reveals
it is our de facto plan," according to the founding principal
of William McDonough + Partners, Architecture and Community Design,
Charlottesville, Va., an internationally recognized design firm
practicing ecologically, socially, and economically intelligent
architecture and planning in the U.S. and abroad. Full
Story
The
2002 Class of Fellows
In a ceremony marking its 50th anniversary, the College of
Fellows elevated 6 honorary fellows and 68 fellows into its elite
ranks on May 10 during the AIA national convention. Full
Story
AIA,
Interior Design Organizations Explore Connections
Calling it a "historic opportunity" AIA President
Gordon Chong, FAIA; International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
President Cary Johnson, FIIDA; and American Society of Interior
Designers (ASID) President Barbara Nugent, FASID, welcomed attendees
from all three organizations to the Interior Design Panel Discussion
May 10. The three presidents discussed the importance of collaboration
between their respective memberships. In fact, Chong told the audience,
despite his strict and overstuffed schedule, he broke it to attend
this one convention seminar. Full
Story
A
Party Across Two States Under One Roof
Ericsson Stadium was alive with the Carolinas Host Chapter
Party Friday night, May 10. The "Carolinas Expedition"
mapped party attendees across two culturally rich and diverse states,
all under one roof. Party rooms were developed with themes from
the different region of the states, each complete with regional
food, music, décor, and entertainment. Full
Story
Medals
and Medalists Adorn Convention's Final Theme Session
On the final day of AIA Convention 2002, Saturday's general
session feted AIA award winners and prompted discussion among three
of the profession's most revered architects. AIA national leadership
also revealed the theme for next year's convention in San Diego:
"Design Matters." Full
Story
Fun
Run Supports Habitat for Humanity
More than 140 runners took their mark early Saturday morning,
May 11, to participate in the annual AIA national convention 5k
Fun Run. Full
Story
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