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Leisure architect Claire Weisz wins AIA Medal of Honor for 'immense contributions to public space'
by Kim Megson | 03 Apr 2018
Leisure architect Claire Weisz, co-founder of WXY Architecture + Urban Design, has received the Medal of Honor from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Citing her “distinguished work and high professional standing”, the AIA’s New York Chapter has presented Weisz with its highest accolade, while WXY co-founder Mark Yoes has been named an AIA Fellow in recognition of his “exceptional work and lasting contributions to architecture and society.” The duo
Michelle Obama urges architecture industry to embrace diversity
by Kim Megson | 28 Apr 2017
The architecture industry must address its diversity, gender, and equity issues by embracing fresh voices from all walks of life, former US first lady Michelle Obama has said. Speaking in conversation with the president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Thomas Vonier at the organisation’s annual conference, Obama urged those working in the profession to communicate what their work is about "So many kids don't even know what an
Michelle Obama to deliver keynote speech at 2017 AIA convention
by Kim Megson | 04 Apr 2017
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced that former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama will deliver the keynote speech on the opening day of the 2017 AIA Conference on Architecture. Obama will address AIA members as part of the organisation’s annual Conference on Architecture, which will take place in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center from 27 to 29 April. Obama leads a host of
Astana Expo City architects win top AIA award for design innovation
by Kim Megson | 25 Oct 2016
A major leisure project has been honoured in the Stellar Design category at the American Institute of Architecture’s (AIA) annual celebration of innovation in architecture. The Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Innovation Awards honour designers and researchers who have created new practices and technologies to improve the construction and maintenance of buildings. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture won the design prize for their masterplan of Astana Expo City 2017,
Rem Koolhaas says architecture has 'serious communication problem'
by Kim Megson | 25 May 2016
Pritzker Prize winning architect and theorist Rem Koolhaas has called for more communication between architects; criticising those who are unwilling to listen to those from different cultures and with different value systems. According to US publication Fast Company, the OMA founder made the statement during a session held on the final day of the American Institute of Architects Convention in Philadelphia. "Architecture has a serious problem today in that people
Kevin Spacey to deliver keynote speech at architecture convention in Philadelphia
by Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2016
Kevin Spacey, the award-winning US producer and actor, is to give the keynote speech at the 2016 American Institute of Architects convention in Philadelphia. The star of hit Netflix series House of Cards will address the convention on 19 May about the importance of innovation and risk-taking. “What can architects learn from an award-winning producer and actor whose Netflix Original Series made appointment TV obsolete?” the AIA asked in a
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