Four Philadelphians Named AIA Fellows</h1> <article> <h1>Four Philadelphians Named AIA Fellows</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 16:48:07 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Recognized for advancing the standards of architectural education, training and practice, Dr. William W. Braham, FAIA, Edward B. Jakmauh, FAIA, Gilbert Rosenthal, FAIA, and Harris M. Steinberg, FAIA, have been named fellows of the American Institute of Architects. </p> <p>Nationally, the AIA elevated 82 architects to its College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made contributions of national significance; there are fewer than 2500 distinguished with this honor. The elevation to fellowship is selective and conferred on architects with at least 10 years of membership.</p> <p>Braham is associate professor and asscociate chair of the University of Pennsylvania's department of architecture. Through his teaching and writing, he has established a powerful approach to environmental technologies in architecture, combining technical analysis with historical and theoretical accounts. He received his PhD in Architecture and M. Arch. from University of Pennsylvania, as well as a B.S. in Engineering from Princeton. </p> <p>Jakmauh is vice president and principal at Ballinger, where he is responsible for oversight of all of the firm's health facilities programming, planning and design work. In his 30 years with the firm, he has completed large-scale projects that have acted as catalysts for urban rejuvenation. He received a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University School of Design and Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. </p> <p>Rosenthal is principal at Wallace Roberts & Todd (WRT) in Philadelphia. He has been instrumental in forging the firm's practice in community planning and design. Specializing in the revitalization of distressed public housing and the creation of new affordable and mixed-income communities, Rosenthal has had a broad impact on dozens of our nation's cities. Rosenthal received a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and Master of Architecture from Harvard University School of Design.</p> <p>Steinberg is founding director of Penn Praxis, established by the University of Pennsylvania as a vehicle to carry out practical and applied projects for external clients under the direction of Penn Design faculty, providing opportunities for student and faculty development in service to the greater community. Co-facilitator of the National Summit on School Design, he is also chair of the national AIA Committee for Leadership Education. Steinberg received a B.A. in History and M.Arch. from University of Pennsylvania.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Schuylkill Neighbors Receive Landmark Building Award</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:21:20 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects honors two significant eighteenth-century country houses along the banks of the Schuylkill river with the 2006 AIA Philadelphia Landmark Building Award: John Bartram's garden and house, and The Woodlands (home of William Hamilton). The Award recognizes the intrinsic value of an existing building, rather than a current preservation or restoration project, it is unique among existing award programs and annually draws attention to an overlooked, under-appreciated, or endangered building.</p> <p>Bartram's House and Garden<br /> Built in 1731 by John Bartram (1699-1777), who is frequently acknowledged to be America's first great botanist, naturalist, and plant explorer. His son John Jr. and granddaughter Ann are credited with creating the garden, then a flourishing commercial nursery at the family property along the Schuylkill River in West Philadelphia. The property became part of Philadelphia's public park system in 1891, and is now operated as a museum and public garden, in cooperation with the Fairmount Park Commission.</p> <p>In recent years, Bartram's Garden has undertaken significant restoration projects in both buildings and grounds. An adjacent industrial tract as been reclaimed and turned into a wildflower meadow; Bartram's original "fish pond" has been carefully excavated and reconstructed, and an interpretive wetland along the Schuylkill River has been created. Bartram's garden and house has retained its original relationship to the river - no railroad tracks or oil tanks bar the view, or path, from house to river. A walk through the gardens leads one past a restored "kitchen garden" and ancient Gingko trees to the old stone cider press on the riverbank. Today, the Garden sponsors a variety of public events, including its well-known holiday greens sale in December, and the native plant sale in May.</p> <p>The Woodlands<br /> William Hamilton's grand country house on the Schuylkill River, clearly fits the Landmark Building Award's criteria of "overlooked/ underappreciated." This National Historic Landmark has been in private ownership for many years, and only recently has begun to be more publicly accessible, so this lack is somewhat understandable. Yet the house and grounds surpass the historical significance of many better-known properties.</p> <p>William Hamilton (son of Philadelphia lawyer Andrew Hamilton) is credited with creating the current form of the house. Although there were earlier structures on the property, Hamilton greatly enlarged the house in 1788, after returning from England, where he saw and absorbed a new style of "Adamesque" Federal architecture. After passing through several Hamilton descendents, the Woodlands house and property were purchased in the 1830's and turned into a country cemetery, patterned after Laurel Hill. The property remains a cemetery today; the house, which served as the cemetery caretaker's residence for many years, has received a Save America's Treasures grant for what one hopes will be the first of many restoration projects.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>2006 ARE Study Courses</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:09:48 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AIA Philadelphia announces the 2006 schedule of Architect Registration Examination Study Courses</p> <p>Registration: <a href="https://secure.ga0.org/02/06ARE" title="https://secure.ga0.org/02/06ARE" rel="nofollow">https://secure.ga0.org/02/06ARE</a><br /> Please register in advance, on-site registration cannot be accepted. You may register for individual classes or the entire series. Fees are listed on the Registration Form. The week before the class, attendees will receive a reminder with building and room information. Please arrive promptly for all classes. Coffee and juice will be provided for Saturday morning sessions. There will be a lunch break at the Saturday sessions.</p> <p>Member Discount: AIA Associate Members receive a significant discount on the course in addition to other membership benefits. For membership information, call Gary at <a href="mailto:gary@aiaphila.org" rel="nofollow">gary@aiaphila.org</a> or call 215-569-3186 x101. </p> <p>Construction Documents<br /> May 18, 5:30 - 9:00 pm </p> <p>Building Planning/Technology<br /> June 17, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm</p> <p>Materials and Methods<br /> July 18 & 20, 5:30 - 9:00 pm</p> <p>Mechanical and Electrical Systems<br /> Sept. 16, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm </p> <p>General Structures and Lateral Forces<br /> Oct. 14, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm</p> <p>Pre-Design<br /> Nov. 14, 5:30 - 9:00 pm</p> <p>Site-Planning<br /> Dec. 12, 5:30 - 9:00 pm</p> <p>Location: Evening courses will be held at Kling, 2301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Saturday classes will be held at The Center for Business and Industry, Community College of Philadelphia, 18th and Callowhill Sts, Philadelphia.</p> <p>Materials: The AIA Bookstore & Design Center has a complete line of ARE study guides available for purchase. Visit the store at 17th & Sansom Streets, Philadelphia or order online at <a href="http://www.aiabookstore.com" title="www.aiabookstore.com" rel="nofollow">www.aiabookstore.com</a>.</p> <p>Additional resource information is available at NCARB’s website at <a href="http://www.ncarb.org" title="www.ncarb.org" rel="nofollow">www.ncarb.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Art by Architects</h1> <p>admin — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:05:07 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Featuring fine artwork by 20 architects affiliated with AIA Philadelphia member firms, area universities and public agencies, "Art by Architects" includes a variety of media: watercolor, oil on canvas, pastel, charcoal, pen and ink, photography, and signed Venturi posters.</p> <p>What: "Art by Architects" Exhibition<br /> Where: AIA Bookstore & Design Center, 17th and Sansom Streets, Philadelphia (Gallery, lower level)<br /> When: Thursday, June 22 through Friday, August 18, 2006. "Meet the Artists" Reception, Thursday, July 13, 5:30 p.m.<br /> Phone: 215.569.3188</p> <p>Participating Artists: Bill Becker; Andrew Blanda; Ed Bronstein; Joe Brin; Bob Cassway; Cecilia Denegre; Steven Gatsche; John Freeman Hayes; John Lawson; Cameron Mactavish; Don Matzkin; Walt Molski; Sam Olshin; John Pron; William Roberts; David Schaaf; Rachel Schade; Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi.</p> <p>Proceeds from the sale of artwork supports the Center for Architecture and its charitable program benefitting the Community Design Collaborative, Charter High School for Architecture + Design, and the Architecture in Education program. <a href="http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/cfa" title="www.aiaphiladelphia.org/cfa" rel="nofollow">www.aiaphiladelphia.org/cfa</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>SUBLIME AURAS: Window Display Competition</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:52:22 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>As part of the AIA Associate Committee’s initiative to support Emerging Professionals, and to give designers an opportunity to exhibit their talent, the Committee invites designers to participate in the seasonal Artemide Lighting Window Display Competition.</p> <p>Design the window display for Artemide’s showroom in Historic Old City Philadelphia. This installation will be fabricated as the spotlight of Artemide’s February 2007 seasonal party.</p> <p>The premise for this year’s competition is "SUBLIME AURAS." Through interpretation and definition, entrants are invited to present window installations that pursue this notion through light, form and display. Entries will be judged based on their overall integrity and success in merging quality of light and inventiveness in expressing this premise. Entrants should take into consideration constructability as well as the topic.</p> <p>DATES<br /> Registration Deadline: Noon, Monday, October 9, 2006<br /> Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm Friday, November 17, 2006<br /> The winner will be notified by Monday, December 4, 2006<br /> The display will be installed in January 2007, with an opening party on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 open to all entrants and the design community.</p> <p>REGISTRATION<br /> To register for the competition, or for more information, contact James Pfeiffer at <a href="mailto:jpfeiffer@ballinger-ae.com" rel="nofollow">jpfeiffer@ballinger-ae.com</a>. Entries must be delivered no later than 5:00 pm Friday, November 17, 2006. Send or Deliver entries to: Window Display Competition; AIA Philadelphia; 117 South 17th Street, Second Floor; Philadelphia, 19103<br /> Entry Fee: Complimentary</p> <p>PROGRAM: Design the window display for Artemide’s Philadelphia showroom window. Maximum size: ~12'-0" x 5'-0" x 10'-0", and must fit through 6'-0" x 8'-0" door. At least one Artemide lighting fixture must be incorporated in the design. </p> <p>PRIZES: The winning entry will be on display at Artemide and be the focus of their seasonal party; and receive prizes including a Tizio X30 task lamp ($520 value), $500 cash, and dinner-for-two gift certificate redeemable at a an Old City restaurant.</p> <p>LOCATION: Artemide, 232 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, 19106</p> <p>JURY: Joel Donlon, Assoc. AIA – Venturi Scott Brown Associates; Lisa Korhonen, Artemide; Todd Drake, AIA, Ballinger – AIA Philadelphia’s 2005 Young Architect; Craig Bernecker, Ph.D., FIESNA, LC, The Lighting Education Institute</p> <p>ELIGIBILITY: Participants must have earned a design degree within the last 10 years.</p> <p>REQUIREMENTS: Presentation and Drawings: (1) 24" x 36" board – drawings must clearly represent the design concept and method of construction. Orientation of the presentation board is at the designer’s discretion. Presentations may be digitally generated or completed using more traditionally techniques. A copy of the Registration Form must be in a sealed envelope on the back of the final board. The entry number must be visible across the seal of the envelope. No other identification is permitted to be on the board. </p> <p>BUDGET: It is the designer’s responsibility not to exceed $1,800 for materials and labor. Artemide reserves the right to accept any or all parts of a design that is over budget, or will prevent completion of construction on schedule.</p> <p>FABRICATION: The winner is required to assist during the fabrication process by providing details and sketches to Artemide’s construction team, P. Agnes. The winner must be available to answer questions from the fabrication team. No alterations to the existing structure will be permitted. No attachments to the interior flooring will be permitted. Attachments, supports, and/or anchorage to interior walls, ceiling will be permitted keeping in mind that they must be of a temporary nature, easily removed and repaired. The design must be self-supporting.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Kahn's Trenton Bath House Saved</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:20:23 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Actions by Friends of the Trenton Bath House and the recent diligent reporting in the media have forced a happy ending to the saga of the Trenton Bath House. </p> <p>Mercer County will use Green Acres funds to buy the property and put historic preservation and conservation easements in place. Ewing Township, which will own the main JCC building, will operate the Bath House and pool as a community recreation site. Four acres at the far back of the JCC property will be sold independently by the current owners.</p> <p>This is an ideal solution that reflects well on the efforts of many people. The architecture and preservation communities actively voiced their concerns. County officials deserve praise for diligently pursuing a complicated transaction and for having the vision to see that the Bath House will add to the historic and cultural resources of the county. The press played a critical role in making the public aware that the Bath House might have closed permanently on September 5 if there had not been a quick sale.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Spooktacular III Benefits Children's Crisis Treatment Center</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:28:32 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AIA Philadelphia's Associate Committee is seeking volunteers and contributors from Philadelphia's design community to participate in the Third Annual Halloween Spooktacular, an event in service of the Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CcTC). The two-part event was created to provide the children of CcTC and their families an opportunity to safely celebrate Halloween in an imaginative environment.</p> <p>Part 1 - Design Charrette, October 14<br /> The first component of the event challenges designers with the task of building theatrical façades that will create an imaginary streetscape for trick-or-treating called Spooky Hallow. This year, participants will partner with CHAD students for the charrette. Materials will be provided. Register your team of 4 to 6 or as an individual. Meals and give-aways will be provided.</p> <p>Part 2 - Spooktacular III, October 28<br /> During Part Boo!, volunteers give away candy as the Children of CcTC and their families trick-or-treat through Spooky Hallow. Other fun Halloween activities such as mask making will provide the children a positive and memorable experience. Children will vote for favorite façade and the winning team receives a special prize.</p> <p>Volunteers will earn IDP credits for Category D-16: Professional and Community Service. AIA CE LUs are also available. To register for either day, contact Pat (e-mail preferred) at <a href="mailto:pat@aiaphila.org" rel="nofollow">pat@aiaphila.org</a> or call 215-569-3186, ext. 105. For more information, contact Jeanna Ventura at: <a href="mailto:jventura@kling.us" rel="nofollow">jventura@kling.us</a></p> <p>Donate to the Spooktacular:<br /> <a href="https://secure.ga0.org/02/spooktacular06" title="https://secure.ga0.org/02/spooktacular06" rel="nofollow">https://secure.ga0.org/02/spooktacular06</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Window on Architects: Hooper Shiles</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:04:25 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Hooper Shiles Architects (HSA) takes an innovative approach to all our projects – commercial, educational, interiors and residential - and believes in the importance of balancing professionalism and fun in the design process. Whether practicing sustainable design for sound land use, incorporating a hidden staircase into a residential addition, adapting a turn-of-the-century power station for commercial occupancy, or creatively utilizing materials from a site for interior finishes, passion and process go hand-in-hand. </p> <p>Mitch Shiles, AIA, along with the late Philip Hooper, AIA, founded the firm over 18 years ago amid the rebuilding of St. Croix after the devastation of Hurricane Hugo. Shiles has seen his firm’s evolution into a highly diversified and award winning studio with services in architecture, planning, interior design and programming. However, regardless of this growth, HSA still provides principal involvement in all stages of the process and a team approach for a unique solution to even the toughest design challenge. Careful collaboration between HSA’s studio and the client not only yields a successful project, but is enjoyable for all involved, from start to finish. Today, Shiles and senior associates Janet Colesberry, AIA, and Matt Heckendorn, AIA make sure they are having as much fun as the client when it comes to architecture.</p> <p>Our commitments to client-first service and responsible community development have been first and foremost since our founding in 1989. With awards for adaptive re-use, commercial and institutional/educational projects, HSA enjoys building both client relationships and projects that reflect our philosophy of socially and environmentally appropriate architecture. Most recently, the studio received 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Design Bronze Award and McGraw Hill Mid-Atlantic Construction’s Best of 2005 Adaptive Re-Use Merit Award for the transformation of the old Inquirer printing facility at 440 North Broad Street for the School District of Philadelphia’s administration headquarters. HSA’s environmentally sustainable designs, such as the green-design techniques used in both Easttown and New Garden Townships’ municipal facilities and the rehabilitation of the Ambler Boiler House as part of a TOD development, exemplify our standards for active participation in our evolving surrounding communities. </p> <p>Contributions to the community do not only extend to our projects. The firm also has a long history of personal and professional commitments to community service and higher education. Shiles, Colesberry and Heckendorn all have served on their local township’s planning commissions and have been actively involved in not-for-profit organizations. Hooper’s legacy of service to his township and school district is still highly regarded. HSA’s partnership with higher education institutions has not only provided hands-on education and the promotion of architecture’s next generation, but has inspired the firm’s design practices. Four of the thirteen studio members are currently students of Drexel University’s architecture program, receiving practical experience and leadership on a wide variety of project types, sizes and budgets. Our horizontal hierarchy allows for all individuals to reach their fullest potential within the structure of the firm. Heckendorn is an example of HSA’s successful partnership with Drexel, beginning his career at the firm as a student and rising to become senior associate. In addition, Shiles, Heckendorn, and Colesberry also volunteer their time and experience to their alma maters through jury participation and mentorship.</p> <p>During the 18 years that HSA has created architectural solutions, the landscape of the profession, its programs and contextual environments have developed into more complex, more challenging possibilities. Our design solutions have evolved to create spirited architecture that reflects the defining circumstances of the time. We understand that appropriate architecture is responsive to the enjoyment of place, either man-made or natural, the sensitive qualities of materials, and the ability to give pleasure and comfort. At Hooper Shiles Architects, no project under our design is too small or too large for the same thoughtful, inventive process that has become synonymous with our firm. We strive to create value for the institutions and individuals that trust us with their projects, ensuring that it is never a dull day at the office.</p> <p>Photo: Taylor Residence. "The Beech House" in Berwyn, PA is a contemporary home set upon a wooded hillside which utilizes "pods" of space and linear stone walls to organize and separate the client’s social spaces and highlight their displayed pastimes.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>MainLine Magazine Seeks Project Submissions</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:51:18 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>MainLine, a new bi-monthly art, culture, and lifestyle magazine to debut in January 2007, is seeking project submissions from area architects and designers. </p> <p>Projects must be located along the Main Line and not recently published in another local magazine (national or trade is OK). Residential and commercial projects are accepted. Please send a brief description including scope of work, special features, completion date, location, and publication history to Home & Design Editor Amanda Weko at <a href="mailto:amanda.weko@verizon.net" rel="nofollow">amanda.weko@verizon.net</a>. Questions, call 856.607.9657.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Submit Your Project for Context, AIA's New Magazine</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:30:23 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>CONTEXT, AIA Philadelphia's new publication, is seeking projects for its Summer issue. Send us your best work. All project types and sizes welcome.</p> <p>Deadline: February 9 </p> <p>Offering news, interviews, profiles and opinion on a wide range of issues, CONTEXT demonstrates the signal relationship between design of the built environment and quality of life in Greater Philadelphia. The quarterly full-color publication covers architecture within a broad political, economic, cultural, historical, and aesthetic context.</p> <p>CONTEXT features architecture, landscape architecture, environmental graphics, interior, and other projects related to the built environment.<br /> • Built Projects: In-depth 1-4 page profiles. Projects should be occupied within the last year and located within Greater Philadelphia*<br /> • Unbuilt Projects – Featured in "On the Boards" section. May be located anywhere.</p> <p>*Greater Philadelphia<br /> Delaware: New Castle<br /> New Jersey: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Salem & Shore Communities<br /> Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton</p> <p>To submit, send to context@aiaphila.org:<br /> • Specify Built or Un-built<br /> • Brief abstract: scope of work; date of occupancy; location)<br /> • 1-3 LOW-resolution images</p> <p>Contact: Michael Ashworth, AIA Philadelphia<br /> 215-569-3186 x104; <a href="mailto:michaela@aiaphila.org" rel="nofollow">michaela@aiaphila.org</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Anthony Bracali AIA Honored Named 2006 Young Architect</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:38:07 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Choosing the 2 + 4 Option at Drexel University, Bracali knew that he wanted to work right away and not just sit in lecture halls. The program allows students to partake in an intense two years of study and then start full-time employment. Paul M. Hirshorn, AIA, Head of the Department of Architecture at Drexel University says, "It has been a pleasure indeed to watch Tony Bracali’s development closely since he came to Drexel just 13 years ago as a very talented student in Drexel’s selective accelerated 2 + 4 Option in Architecture. His career as a student, practitioner, teacher, and community activist has been meteoric, making him not only a poster child for Drexel’s accelerated approach to architecture education, but also one of the youngest architects to be nominated for this award. Bracali’s combination of skill, energy, and positive attitude is unbeatable, and his growth as a professional has been quick and impressive as a result." While at Drexel Bracali worked at The Architectural Studio, and Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates before graduating Cum Laude in 1999. From there he worked at Nalls Architecture and Ewing Cole Cherry Brott before finally deciding to open his own firm, Anthony Bracali Architecture or AB Arch. </p> <p>Bracali always felt a strong interest in the business aspect of architecture and he felt that his varied firm experience helped him understand how to sell the architecture he was designing. When asked about the future of AB Arch, Bracali says he hopes the firm will grow to around 40 people. He feels this is a manageable range and wants to keep a practice that has a "design focus and clients who want more than just a design solution."</p> <p>Since the beginning of AB Arch in 2002, Bracali has been working hard on many projects. Most notably is the Schuylkill River Skatepark (SRSP), which, when built, will be situated near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. "The design explores the relationship of skateboarding to public space and integrates it with the larger recreational fabric," says Bracali. Not only has this project has been recognized in Dwell magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The City Paper and the Philadelphia Business Journal, but also the skatepark received a Citation of Merit from AIA Pennsylvania. The jury of architects who chose the 2006 Design Award winners remarked that the Skatepark "accommodates many users and many activities and acknowledges skateboarding as a positive contributor and involved an exemplary process to create a new paradigm."</p> <p>Aside from the SRSP, Bracali is working on a pro-bono basis for the Tioga United Community group to help initiate redevelopment in their neighborhood by preparing a conceptual design for a four-acre urban park. AB Arch has also been involved with renovations and additions to the Philadelphia Montessori Charter School. Board Secretary for the Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Colleen L. Mele says, "Tony had proven to be a creative problem solver, sensitive to the needs of the client and is inspired to provide for us a special place for learning."</p> <p>Apart from juggling several other projects, Bracali has also done a lot to give back to the architecture community. He has served on the Board of Directors for AIA Philadelphia, The Charter High School for Architecture + Design (CHAD), the DOO-WOP Preservation League, and the Allen High Engineering Academy. Bracali has also taught as a adjunct professor at Drexel University, Community College of Philadelphia and Philadelphia University.</p> <p>It seems with the momentum Bracali has behind him, AB Arch will have much success in the near future and will certainly be able to reach their goal of "providing innovative design solutions which address client needs and respond to specific design opportunities developed for each project."</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Philadelphia/Boston Home & Garden Magazines Seek Submissions</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:01:08 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Philadelphia Home & Garden and Boston Home & Garden magazines </p> <p>The editor of Philadelphia Home & Garden, Jill Waldbieser, and the editor of its sister publication, Boston Home & Garden, Janine White, have contacted the AIA with requests for projects:</p> <p>1. Residential homes, gardens, pools, outdoor kitchens<br /> 2. Kitchens, new and renovations, for our annual Kitchen Contest<br /> 3. Meditation or yoga rooms<br /> 4. Locally owned collections </p> <p>Any projects in the tri-state area (Philadelphia, its suburbs, northern DE and southern NJ) or New England (Boston proper, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine) that have not yet been published will be considered. Feature stories are done only on projects whose owners are willing to be named. Privacy issues are fully respected.</p> <p>Please send photographs (non-professional digital images are fine), renderings, project descriptions (always include background information on the project, why it is unique and any design challenges encountered) and contact information (any professional involved in the remodel and the clients' names and contact information) to:</p> <p>Philadelphia area projects:<br /> Jill Waldbieser<br /> Senior Editor<br /> Philadelphia Home & Garden<br /> 1818 Market Street, 36th floor<br /> Philadelphia, PA 19103<br /> <a href="mailto:jill@phillymag.com" rel="nofollow">jill@phillymag.com</a><br /> 215-564-7700 ext. 2013</p> <p>Boston area projects:<br /> Janine White<br /> Senior Editor<br /> Boston Home & Garden<br /> 1818 Market Street, 36th floor<br /> Philadelphia, PA 19103<br /> <a href="mailto:jwhite@phillymag.com" rel="nofollow">jwhite@phillymag.com</a><br /> 215-564-7700 ext. 3525</p> <p>E-mail is the preferred format for most submissions.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Design on the Delaware Conference Grows by 50 Percent</h1> <p>admin — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:35:40 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>700 attendees and presenters participated in Design on the Delaware, November 9 and 10. AIA Philadelphia and its 21 collaborators produced a program that included 48 seminars and six tours. Keynote speakers Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley and conservation site planner Randall Arendt received outstanding reviews and session presenters were also highly rated by attendees.</p> <p>Thank you to our conference sponsors: Microsol Resources; Langan Engineering; Center City District; Haley & Aldrich; High Concrete Structures; Innovation Philadelphia; Install Liberty Bell Group; Lehigh White Cement; St. Paul Travelers; IMS Audio Visual; and Talisman Interactive.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Forgotten Bottom Explored at Design on the Delaware</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:44:24 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Architects, engineers and urban planners participated in a dynamic environmentally-oriented site visit and design charette organized by Wallace Roberts & Todd and the Delaware Valley Green Building Council at this year's conference. Participants learned how an inter-disciplinary design team can create preliminary ideas towards the realization of sustainable communities. </p> <p>"Optimizing Green Design through an Interdisciplinary Approach to Site Planning" explored an urban riverside community, Forgotten Bottom, located along the southeast bank of the Schuylkill River. Teams explored a myriad of issues, including environmental preservation, neighborhood integration, economics, transportation, and various ideas for creating a destination. In a future, issue, The Philadelphia Architect will report on results considered by the client, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Sublime Aura: Jury Selects Winner of Artemide Design Competition</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:49:13 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Jurors of the window design competition met November 30 to name the designer of a new display to be constructed in the Artemide showroom in Philadelphia. For the competition, designers were required to use at least one fixture from those offered by Artemide and were given the concept "sublime auras" as a starting point. </p> <p>Organized by AIA Philadelphia’s Associate Commttee as a part of its ongoing initiative to support the emerging professional, this is the second year the event will be held. The success of last year’s Artemide competition inspired not only another run this year, but the intention to move the event to a national level. </p> <p>The jury was presented with a wide array of ideas. Designs varied from quiet forms gently capturing the curiosity of a passer-by to interactive lightscapes inviting observers to become part of the display. Deliberation also included construction and budget, which were factors that entrants were required to consider. </p> <p>Ryan Drummond was declared the winner, chosen because it carries a strong underlying concept with relevant precedents, a creative use of light fixture, and an exceptional effect for the window of the showroom. Logistically, the project is highly constructible and involves a minimal budget. The jury was especially impressed with the varied use of light and the projects proportional and functional relationship to the window and the site. "The aperture of the window mediates between the passer-by at street level and the experience of display within, by manifesting light as sublime material and material as intangible light."</p> <p>AThe very close runner-up was a project by Mario Gentile and Joshua Otto. The project was admired for its aesthetics; a vision of filtered light spilling over the soft forms surrounding the light sources. "The veiled readings of the dimensional qualities of lighting set fourth by this design exude a sublimely dynamic perception of differing forms of light seen from varying distances.”<br /> An honorable mention goes out to Brian Leahy and Seth Trance, whom submitted a project intriguing for its adaptability and interactivity. The proposed display functioned to define spaces to view fixture and experience lighting effects while inside the showroom and the exhibit. The same pieces function as stage objects to create a display to be seen from the street. </p> <p>Ryan Drummond’s project will be constructed by Moore Construction and featured in the Artemide open house on February 7.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>AIA Philadelphia Elects 2007 Board of Directors</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 10:01:41 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>When President-elect Robert Keppel, AIA, AICP of Cope Linder Architects assumes the presidency next month, he will be joined by a new group of Chapter leaders. James Bogrette, AIA, Kimmel Bogrette Architecture + Site, was recently elevated to president-elect and Matthew Koenig, AIA, JK Roller Architects, was elected treasurer.</p> <p>Four new directors join the board: Danielle DiLeo, AIA, MGA Partners; Hy Myers, FAIA, VITETTA; Pam Zimmerman, AIA, Brawer & Hauptman, Architects, and William Becker, AIA, Becker Winston Architects. </p> <p>Daniel Jalboot, AIA, Dailey + Jalboot Architects, and A. Stevens Krug, AIA, PE, Buchart-Horn, Inc. / BASCO Associates, were re-elected AIA Pennsylvania directors.</p> <p>Casey Boss, Assoc. AIA, KieranTimberlake Associates, was elected Associate Director and Hilary Jay, Design Center at Philadelphia University, was re-elected Public Director.</p> <p>The Chapter thanks retiring board members for their service: Joel Donlon, Assoc. AIA, Venturi Scott Brown Associates; Brett Webber, AIA, Brett Webber Architects; Howard V. Lebold, AIA, McGillin Architecture; Katherine Dowdell, AIA, Blackney Hayes Architects; Anthony J. Bracali, AIA, Anthony Bracali ARCHitecture; and Daniel E. Bosin, AIA, Dan Bosin Associates.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Call for Entries: Enter Canstruction® 2007</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:30:34 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>IT STARTS WITH ONE CAN. To feed the hungry. To feed the spirit. Canstruction®, a charity committed to ending hunger is coming to Philadelphia. For the first time, local design teams will compete to build ceative, giant structures made entirely out of canned food. The creations will be exhibited at Liberty Place during DesignPhiladelphia, April 14-22, 2007 and the jury will award prizes at the Canstruction Reception honoring all teams. At the close of the exhibit, food will be donated to Philabundance, the premier hunger relief organization serving Greater Philadelphia. </p> <p>Think you have what it takes to design and build a structure made of nothing more than canned food, ingenuity, and luck? Organize a team. Partner with firm colleagues, consultants, suppliers or friends. Download the Call for Entries. <a href="http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/news/cansturction07.pdf" title="http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/news/cansturction07.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/news/cansturction07.pdf</a></p> <p>Get Creative. Help Stop Hunger. ONE CAN.<br /> This event is sponsored by AIA Philadelphia Associate Committee and Society for Design Administration. Contact: Angel Davis, Assoc. AIA; 215-665-7152; <a href="mailto:davis@granaryassoc.com" rel="nofollow">davis@granaryassoc.com</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Suburban Pro Con: Call for Programs</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:12:28 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AIA Philadelphia is accepting Continuing Education program proposals for the 2007 Suburban Pro Con. </p> <p>The one day professional confernce will take place Friday, March 16, 2007 at Associated Builders and Contractors Association in East Norriton, PA. </p> <p>Program Proposals will be accepted for consideration until February 2, 2007. Sixty (60) and ninety (90) minute programs will be considered. Proposals must cleary state a minimum of three (3) learning objectives related to architecture. These programs should be of interest to firm principals and senior staff. Presenters are not required to be an AIA/CES registered provider. </p> <p>For information contact Pat Gourley Schwartz at 215-569-3186 x 105 or <a href="mailto:pat@aiaphila.org" rel="nofollow">pat@aiaphila.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>APA Seeks to Energize Penn's Landing</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:54:38 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>On April 14-18, 2007, the American Planning Association will hold its Annual Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. One of the many public events the local chapter of APA has planned is a Student Design Competition, "Energize Penn's Landing," in which Philadelphia high school students will plan Penn’s Landing the way that they would like to see it. Interested in volunteering? The APA Host Committee needs 20 teams composed of a planner and architect.</p> <p>January: Visit a classroom and give a brief presentation to students explaining what planning is, what the competition is about, and what will be required to participate. </p> <p>February: Meet student(s) at Penn’s Landing to identify problems and solutions. </p> <p>Early March: Meet student(s) at their school to help them solidify ideas. They must submit a 30 by 30-inch foam core board by March 30. </p> <p>Entrees will be exhibited, and winners announced, during the APA convention. There will be cash prizes for the students who produce the three best plans. To volunteer, contact Rosemarie Fabien at <a href="mailto:rfabien@hillier.com" rel="nofollow">rfabien@hillier.com</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Design Kitchens? Enter Home & Garden's Dream Kitchen Contest</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:42:10 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Know of--or worked on--a great kitchen renovation or addition? Philadelphia magazine's Home & Garden is accepting entries for its Annual Dream Kitchen Contest.<br /> The winning kitchen will win the chance to be featured in an upcoming issue (or, like last year's winner, on the cover). Entries must be postmarked no later than January 19, 2007. They may be sent to: Philadelphia magazine's Home & Garden Dream Kitchen Contest; Attn: Lauren Keegan; Marketing Department; 1818 Market Street, 36th Floor; Philadelphia, PA 19130. Queries can be addressed to Jill Waldbieser at <a href="mailto:jill@phillymag.com" rel="nofollow">jill@phillymag.com</a>. Full submission guidelines can be found at <a href="http://www.phillymag.com/marketing2/Dream_kitchen_philly" title="http://www.phillymag.com/marketing2/Dream_kitchen_philly" rel="nofollow">http://www.phillymag.com/marketing2/Dream_kitchen_philly</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Florida Requires Continuing Education</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:16:48 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The State of Florida is requiring all registered architects to complete a 2-hour Advanced Florida Building Code course every two years. The upcoming deadline is February 28, 2007. </p> <p>If you are registered in Florida, you may fulfill this requirement by taking courses online or on DVD. AIA Florida is offering "Advanced Florida Building Code Accessibility Course" on its website: <a href="http://www.aiafla.org" title="www.aiafla.org" rel="nofollow">www.aiafla.org</a>. The AIA member price is extended to all AIA members in other states.</p> <p>Contact: Eileen Johnson, CMP; Director of Professional Development; Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects; phone: 850-222-7590; fax: 850-224-8048; email: <a href="mailto:ejohnson@aiafla.org" rel="nofollow">ejohnson@aiafla.org</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Tour Ancient and Modern Chinese Architecture</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:43:08 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>In October 2007, AIA Philadelphia will travel to China and we invite you to join us on an exciting exploration of the Middle Kingdom. The 11-day tour focuses on the expressive beauty of traditional Chinese architecture and the ebullient élan of her modern architecture in Beiging, Suzhou and Shanghai (optional extensions are available).</p> <p>AIA Philadelphia member Scott Killinger will provide an up-close and personal view of Beijing for Chapter members. Killinger's Kuang Xing Design is an architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and planning firm located in Beijing. Our understanding is enhanced by presentations by Chinese architecture experts on the principles of Chinese aesthetics and design.</p> <p>Download:<br /> <a href="http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/news/china07.pdf" rel="nofollow">China Trip Brochure</a></p> <p>Read Business Week's article:<br /> <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_08/b4022055.htm" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Rising</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Halloween was so Spooktacular</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:12:55 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The third annual Halloween Spooktacular proved to be a wonderful and rewarding occasion for local architects and designers, Charter High School for Architecture and Design (CHAD) students, and the children and staff of the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CcTC). </p> <p>Design Charrette<br /> The two-part event began with a design charrette hosted by CHAD. Professionals and students teamed up to design and build facades which would later be used in "Spooky Hallow" at CcTC. With a turnout of almost 90 volunteers, creative facades were built with materials donated from P. Agnes and J&F Commercial Products. Facades ranging from a "Spooky Zoo" to a "Ghost Train" ensured that Spooky Hallow would be eventful at every turn. Manna and Mediterranean Catering supplied delicious treats that kept stomachs full and the DJ from Magical Sight and Sound made certain everyone stayed upbeat.</p> <p>Part Boo! – Spooktacular<br /> Children and their families from the Therapeutic Nursery School participated in face painting, t-shirt coloring, and of course, trick-or-treating through Spooky Hallow. The children enjoyed goodie bags filled with toys (and decorated by the Philadelphia Cartoonist Society). A home cooked breakfast sponsored by Global Furniture, a fun lunch, water ice donated by Rita’s, and a magic show complete with bunny rabbits and doves rounded out the fun-filled afternoon. This event provided a positive experience for the CcTC kids and their families, and a memory to treasure for the children, families, staff and volunteers. </p> <p>The children voted for their favorite façade and chose "Mexican Day of the Dead" created by a team from KieranTimberlake Associates: Seth Trance, Alex Gauzza, Shawn Protz, Ruth Benjamin and Casey Boss; and assisted by the Keyla Rosado, a talented CHAD student. Congratulations to the team.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Thank You Spooktacular Sponsors</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:12:27 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The kindness and generosity from local firms, in-kind sponsors, and volunteers is so truly appreciated. The event was bigger and better than anyone could have imagined, and the outstanding fundraising efforts ensured the success of the Spooktacular. The Associate Committee also thanks the key sponsors. </p> <p>Zombie Sponsors ($1000+): The Designtex Group; Mediterranean Catering; Granary Associates; CUH2A</p> <p>Ghoul Sponsors ($500-$999): Service Point; Manna Catering; CH Briggs; Charrette; Keast and Hood; Premier Woodcraft; Wallace, Roberts and Todd; Kling; Kuang Xing, Beijing; Ballinger; Krasno, Krasno and Onwudinjo; Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates; EwingCole; P. Agnes</p> <p>Bewitched Cat Sponsors ($100-$499): Lily Pulitzer; Maharam; Forbo Flooring; Floss Barber, Inc.; Burt Hill Kosar Rittleman; Laura Raymond; Barton Partners; J. K Roller Architects; Michael Lemert; The Lighting Practice; J&F Commercial Plastics</p> <p>A special thanks to Courtnay Tyus and Peter Kountz at CHAD, Joe Martinelli and Michael Ashworth at AIA Philadelphia, and AIA Spooktacular Committee Members: Joel Donlon, Erin Sharp, Jessica Tidd, Jason Nguyen, Doug Olsen, Rob Pivovnick, Marisa Razi, Soha Shah, Mary Lou Bailey and Linda To.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Student Design Competition: Plan Penn's Landing</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:25:10 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Pennsylvania Planning Association local host committee and AIA Philadelphia are sponsoring a Student Design Competition to Energize Penn's Landing. Philadelphia high school students will work with architects and city planners to learn how to balance public areas, commercial space, parking and transit to come up with the best possible plan for the future of Penn's Landing. Entry forms are due Feb 7. For entry forms or sponsorship information, contact Rosemarie Fabien at <a href="mailto:rfabien@hillier.com" rel="nofollow">rfabien@hillier.com</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Call for Entries: Victorian Society Preservation Awards</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:19:58 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Victorian Society in America's board of directors has established the annual Preservation Awards Program to honor projects of outstanding merit in the preservation or restoration of significant artifacts of Victorian material culture.</p> <p>In addition to the prestige of the Society's respected award, winners receive a hand-illuminated certification presented at a dinner during the Society's annual meeting. The Society also publicizes its awards through a press release and on its website.</p> <p>The Preservation Committee, responsible for administering the program, has promulgated requirements for the award. See the VSA website for details:<br /> <a href="http://www.victoriansocity.org/presawards.html" title="www.victoriansocity.org/presawards.html" rel="nofollow">www.victoriansocity.org/presawards.html</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Call for Entries: Philadelphia Sustainability Awards</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:19:27 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Philadelphia Sustainability Awards honor our region’s progress towards becoming the greenest, most sustainable city in the nation. Sustainability in Philadelphia means embracing projects, practices and products that balance ecology, economy and community so that the progress we make today does not hinder the success of future generations. </p> <p>The program is managed by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and co-sponosred by AIA Philadelphia. Businesses, non-profits, community organizations, individuals, schools and government agencies demonstrating innovation and leadership in environment, economy and community are invited to submit nominations. Project submissions will be judged by a panel of jurors representing business, government, academia, as well as citizen and environmental organizations.</p> <p>Finalists will be featured on the Philadelphia Sustainability Awards web site and the winners will be announced at the sustainable event of the year–-a green carpet reception April 26. Submission deadline: February 23, 2007. Nomination forms are available at <a href="http://www.pecpa.org" title="www.pecpa.org" rel="nofollow">www.pecpa.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Don't Miss This Year's Kahn Memorial Lecture</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:51:47 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Tod Williams and Billie Tsien will present this year's Louis I. Kahn Memorial Lecture, "Building Thinking." The event, held at Penn Museum on Thursday, April 19, 2007, benefits the Center for Architecture.</p> <p>The design duo is responsible for the Folk Art Museum in New York City, and locally, Skirkanich Hall at the University of Pennsylvania. The firm Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects is a recipient of several AIA National Honor Awards. </p> <p>Purchase tickets at: <a href="http://ga0.org/Philaarchitects/events/kahn07/details.tcl" rel="nofollow">http://ga0.org/Philaarchitects/events/kahn07/details.tcl</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Last Call for Golfers: Golf Outing April 16</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:32:56 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AIA Philadelphia will return to the links at the <a href="http://www.philacricket.com" rel="nofollow">Philadelphia Cricket Club</a> on Monday, April 16, 2007. Golfers will play both courses. Only 100 players per course will tee off in this modified scramble format tournament. The day includes lunch, golf, cocktails, dinner, prizes and great networking. </p> <p>Sign up to golf with AIA Philadelphia at <a href="http://ga0.org/Philaarchitects/events/golf2007/details.tcl" rel="nofollow">http://ga0.org/Philaarchitects/events/golf2007/details.tcl</a>. Contact Pat Gourley Schwartz at <a href="mailto:pat@aiaphila.org" rel="nofollow">pat@aiaphila.org</a> or 215-569-3186 x105.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Art by Architects: Call for Artists</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:40:43 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The second annual exhibit of works of art by local architects is planned for June 7-10 2007 at Bartram’s Garden. Artwork will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Community Design Collaborative, CHAD, and the Architecture in Education program. After the show, work will be made available for sale online. A call for entries will be issued in March. For more information about participating or sponsoring this event, please contact co-chairs Ed Bronstein at <a href="mailto:edbronstein@comcast.net" rel="nofollow">edbronstein@comcast.net</a>, 215-732-8596, or Rachel Schade at <a href="mailto:rschade@schadeandbolender.com" rel="nofollow">rschade@schadeandbolender.com</a>, 215-731-0390.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>The Architect's Newspaper</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:08:25 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AIA Philadelphia members receive a free subscription to the newspaper covering New York architecture and design. Go to <a href="http://www.archpaper.com" rel="nofollow">archpaper.com</a><br /> Subscribe using the "Registered Architect" category; in place of the registration number enter "AIA-PHILADELPHIA."</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Induction Kicks Off AIA 150</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:40:36 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Robert Keppel, AIA, AICP became Chapter President at the Board Induction Ceremony January 18. To mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the AIA, the Chapter celebrated the contributions of Thomas U. Walter, a founder of the national Institute and the local Chapter. Attendees received a complimentary copy of "Thomas U. Walter: The Lectures on Architecture, 1843-1851". The Athenaeum of Philadelphia provided an ideal location for the event, as attendees enjoyed a lecture about Walter and the founding of the AIA, and Bruce Laverty, architectural curator at the Athenaeum, led a tour through the gallery exhibit, "Thomas U. Walter and the Design of the United States Captiol." The exhibition, which runs through March 16, includes 50 original drawings and contemporary photographs depicting the monumental project that would define his career and become a symbol of the nation. Susan Maxman, FAIA received the inaugural Thomas U. Walter Award for service to the profession.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Window on Architects: CLRdesign</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:35:20 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Since the firm's establishment in Philadelphia in 1984, CLRdesign has gained an international reputation as a leading zoo design firm. If you have ever ventured into any one of North America’s renowned zoos, from San Francisco to Toronto, you have most likely experienced one of our designs. We are proud and honored to have been an active participant in our clients’ efforts to promote public awareness and conservation of our natural environment. Our expertise provided by a highly trained team of architects and landscape architects enables us to provide quality and award winning design with an emphasis on sustainability. As a multidisciplinary, full service architectural design firm, our scope of work can range from master planning and exhibit design to education centers, and retail/restaurant facilities. Our work ranges from concept design through construction administration. The firm’s clients include zoological parks, conservation organizations, museums, and aquariums. CLRdesign invites you to visit our display in this month’s AIA window and explore the world of zoo architecture and design.</p> <p>Pictured: Denver Zoo Entrance/Administrative Offices, CLRdesign inc.<br /> Photo by Dave Parsons, Denver Zoo</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Chapter Leaders Bring AIA Agenda to Capitol Hill</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:40:07 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AIA Philadelphia and AIA PA leadership took to the Hill last week as part of AIA's Grassroots Leadership Conference. Our representatives met with Members of Congress, advocating for the AIA’s legislative agenda, including: government building energy efficiency, sustainable design and water quality, and the energy efficient commercial buildings tax deduction. </p> <p>The local contingent met with Rep. Allyson Schwartz (pictured), who has introduced H.R. 539, Buildings for the 21st Century Act, which both extends and enlarges the deduction. The AIA believes Congress should increase the size of the deduction as this will provide greater incentives to construct energy efficient buildings and install energy efficient systems. Current law allows for a deduction of $1.80 per square foot for meeting certain energy savings requirements. The AIA strongly urges Congress to increase the size of the deduction to at least $2.25 per square foot.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Attend the Annual Meeting March 21</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:41:50 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Learn more about your Chapter and meet AIA National President-Elect Marshall Purnell, FAIA. Mr. Purnell is our guest speaker, coming to Philadelphia to engage with you. Please join him and your colleagues for this year's annual meeting at the top of the Bell Atlantic Tower.</p> <p>Purnell is the first African-American elected to be president and lead the 80,000 members of the American Institute of Architects, a position he will assume in 2008. He is design principal of Devrouax + Purnell Architects and Planners in Washington, DC. Purnell will discuss the future of the profession and the Institute.</p> <p>To register, go to: <a href="http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/events/event.cfm?id=255" title="http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/events/event.cfm?id=255" rel="nofollow">http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/events/event.cfm?id=255</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Mayoral Forum April 9 Explores Design for Community and Quality of Life</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:58:04 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The candidates for mayor will discuss issues affecting the look and feel of our city and its neighborhoods. Sponsored by the Design Advocacy Group, AIA Philadelphia, the Community Design Collaborative, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Inquirer's Great Expectations: Citizen Voices on Philadelphia's Future project.</p> <p>April 9, 2007, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Brach, 1901 Vine Street.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Window on Architects: The Sheward Partnership</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:29:10 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Sheward Partnership is a growing, energetic firm founded by Richard Sheward in 1977. Our service-oriented firm has a highly qualified team of architects and planners who are involved in diverse architectural projects for transportation, education and healthcare as well as housing and commercial work. Our talented staff responds with innovative and environmentally conscious design solutions that appeal to client aesthetics, budget and schedule. The Sheward Partnership prides itself on 30 years of experience, serving clients who have complex projects and demanding schedules. As a multidisciplinary, full service architectural design firm dedicated to sustainable design practices, our scope of work ranges from full service architectural services to LEED consulting to urban planning. The firm invites you to visit our display in this month’s AIA window and explore the diverse range of architecture projects completed and currently in progress. </p> <p>Pictured: Harrisburg International Airport Terminal<br /> Photograph by Tom Crane Photography<br /> ">www.theshewardpartnership.com</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>APT Symposium on Use and Technology of Cast Stone and Concrete</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:15:00 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Association for Preservation Technology - Delaware Valley Chapter presents "Historic Cast Stone & Concrete: Preservation, Restoration & Replication Techniques." The day-long symposium March 31, 2007 in Philadelphia, looks at the use and technology of cast stone and cast concrete. The symposium will explore the historic uses of cast stone and concrete. Learn about the compositions and characteristics of cast stone, and how the respective traits can affect repair and restoration decisions. </p> <p>Hear case studies on how building material composition was determined, and how that information affected preservation treatment and repair options; and on various options for using cast stone and cast concrete as a replacement material. Learn how molds are created to replicate detailed historic cast stone and concrete.</p> <p>Sessions</p> <ul> <li>Early Cast Stone: Lori Aument </li><li>Cast Stone as a Replacement Material: Pamela Jerome </li><li>Matching & Replacement Techniques for Cast Stone/Concrete: Paul Gaudette </li><li>It Ain't Easy Bein' Green: Marianna Thomas </li><li>Use & Selection of Mortars for Cast Stone/Concrete: Lorraine Schnabel </li><li>Case Study- Parthenon Nashville: Ilene Tyler </li><li>Treatment & Coatings for Cast Stone/Concrete: Norman Weiss </li><li>Molding, Casting, Defects & Finishes: Richard Pieper</li></ul> <p>For more information, go to <a href="http://www.apt-dvc.org" title="www.apt-dvc.org" rel="nofollow">www.apt-dvc.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>AIA Educates Public on How Design Works</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:14:32 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Architects are among the most respected professionals in the country, according to surveys, yet what exactly they do is less understood. To help educate both the public and current and future clients, the AIA launched "How Design Works for You" last month, two interactive case histories on the Web. </p> <p>Thes stories take users through a residential and a school project, both with sustainability at their cores, via conversations between the clients and the architects. In a five step process, the user goes from origination to occupancy, hearing the thinking, seeing models and plans,and touring the outcomes. </p> <p>Members are encouraged to incorporate links to the sites on their own Web sites to help jumpstart conversations with prospective clients.<br /> <a href="http://howdesignworks.aia.org/casestudy-house.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://howdesignworks.aia.org/casestudy-house.cfm</a> and <a href="http://howdesignworks.aia.org/casestudy-school.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://howdesignworks.aia.org/casestudy-school.cfm</a></p> <p>Congratulations to member firm KSS Architects, featured in the charter school profile.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Design on the Delaware: Conference Call for Programs</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:12:35 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AIA Philadelphia is accepting program proposals for the 5th Annual Design on the Delaware. Program proposals are due April 30, 2007. To download the Call for Programs, go to ">www.designonthedelaware.com</a>.</p> <p>This two-day conference, to be held October 8-9, 2007, features a self-directed, facilitated learning environment with education sessions, product and technology exhibits, collegial networking opportunities, and tours. Education sessions focus on current issues, practices, and professional challenges facing architects, designers, landscape architects, builders, business leaders and affiliated professionals in the building industry. Last year, 800 design professionals, contractors, public leaders, product and service representatives attended Design on the Delaware.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>DesignPhiladelphia Returns April 12-22</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:29:58 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Inaugurated in Spring 2005, DesignPhiladelphia returns on April 12 through April 22, 2007 to celebrate its third year. This citywide cultural initiative recognizes this region’s distinguished design history and celebrates its contemporary significance as a center for the advancement in the design disciplines. For ten days, the city of Philadelphia will become an arena of design with over 50 events, including: exhibitions, lectures, gallery tours, book signings, studio tours, parties and workshops all taking place under the DesignPhiladelphia banner. </p> <p>This year, an unprecedented number of architecture firms are offering hard-hat and open studio tours. Visit open studios of Voith & MacTavish Architects, Qb3, Agoos/Lovera Architects, Brett Webber Architects, MA&D, and Hillier Architecture. Jon Wagner will lead a restaurant tour of Mexican Post and KieranTimberlake Associates will provide a hard hat tour of the Suzanne Roberts (Plays & Players) Theatre at Symphony House. </p> <p>On April 12, DesignPhiladelphia kicks-off with a symposium, "The Grid", inspired by Philadelphia’s iconic city grid. Whether it’s the rectilinear geometry of architecture and landscape architecture, the modernist page layout of graphic design, or the warp and weft of the loom in fashion, the grid is a dominant and controversial structuring principle across multiple design disciplines. In what ways does the grid constrict creativity, limit the imagination or allow it to flourish? Chris Satullo, Philadelphia Inquirer’s Editorial Page Editor will pose myriad questions to a multi-disciplinary panel. </p> <p>The 2007 Exhibition "Reinvention: circles, squares, and the city grid" unites seven Philadelphia college-level design schools to examine the differing ways these forms create the city, organize our daily life, shape our everyday objects, and enliven our field of vision. </p> <p>DesignPhiladelphia 2007 features more than 50 additional city wide exhibitions, lectures, lectures, and book signings at cultural and academic institutions, galleries and boutiques. </p> <p>Lead sponsors are The Design Center at Philadelphia University and the William Penn Foundation. DesignPhiladelphia is directed by AIA Philadelphia board member Hilary Jay (Director, The Design Center at Philadelphia University) and Jamer Hunt (Director, Graduate Program in Industrial Design, The University of the Arts).</p> <p>See <a href="http://www.designphiladelphia.org" title="www.designphiladelphia.org" rel="nofollow">www.designphiladelphia.org</a> for up-to-date event information. Photo: Open Studio at advertising agency Red Tettemer.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Marshall Purnell, FAIA, AIA National President-Elect, Visits CHAD</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:59:41 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Wednesday, March 21, 2007, the Charter High School for Architecture + Design hosted Marshall Purnell, FAIA, the first African-American elected to be president and lead the 80,000 members of AIA (2008). Purnell, design principal of Devrouax + Purnell Architects and Planners in Washington, D.C., was in Philadelphia to participate in the AIA Philadelphia Annual Meeting and speak about the state of the Institute. </p> <p>Peter Kountz, Head of School, said "Mr. Purnell honors both CHAD and the school's founders from AIA-Philadelphia. The gift of The Charter High School for Architecture + Design and its unique place in the Philadelphia design community comes from the generosity and support of AIA Philadelphia." </p> <p>Purnell visited with students engaged in a myriad of design-related instruction. "The CHAD community will benefit in un-told ways and we are so fortunate for Mr. Purnell's visit here. He is a demonstrated leader who is about to take on the challenge of leading the AIA's national organization. Mr. Purnell embodies all that we aspire for our students to achieve. He is their example," says Anthony Bracali, president of CHAD’s Board of Trustees and principal of Anthony Bracali Architecture.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Get Involved with the Building Enclosure Council</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:59:14 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Philadelphia BEC is an interdisciplinary forum, at the local level, with architects, engineers, consultants, manufacturers, contractors, educators, etc. interest in the enclosure (envelope) of buildings (all buildings) and the related building science.</p> <p>In order for this forum to be a viable resource for our community the Council is seeking individuals interested in being part of the leadership team (the leadership team is composed of a chair, vice-chair, secretary, and programs director).</p> <p>In order to initiate and promote cross-disciplinary and cross-responsibility dialogue, laterally among professions, and vertically among designers, consultants, educators, manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators, constructors, building operators, developers, etc., the Philadelphia BEC intends to provide the Philadelphia community with monthly programs related to the building enclosure. These programs will tentatively be held directly following the monthly 1/2 hour BEC meeting and last for approximately 1 hour.</p> <p>In order to provide this valuable resource to our community, we need a committed leadership core. </p> <p>If you have any suggestions for seminar topics or would like to volunteer with the Building Enclosure Council, please email Mark Magrino, AIA (<a href="mailto:mmagrino@tbsservices.com" rel="nofollow">mmagrino@tbsservices.com</a>) or Frank Russo, AIA (<a href="mailto:russo@spg3.com" rel="nofollow">russo@spg3.com</a>) and let us know!</p> <p>For more information on the Building Enclosure Council at a National level, visit them on the web: <a href="http://www.bec-national.org" title="www.bec-national.org" rel="nofollow">www.bec-national.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Introducing InfillPhiladelphia.org</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:52:43 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Community Design Collaborative is pleased to introduce <a href="http://www.infillphiladelphia.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.infillphiladelphia.org</a></p> <p>This new website will keep you informed about Infill Philadelphia, a five-year initiative created by the Community Design Collaborative to promote workable, innovative design solutions that respond to the challenges of older, urban neighborhoods.</p> <p>Learn more about Infill Philadelphia's partners and projects. View site photos and designs. Get information and RSVP for Infill Philadelphia events. Read what people are saying about Infill Philadelphia.</p> <p>Visit the site often--and share the link with others interested in how innovative infill development can renew neighborhoods.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>ARE Study Courses Begin May 5</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:57:36 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AIA Philadelphia is offering seven ARE Study Courses this year. Interns can register for individual sessions or the complete seven-course program.<br /> Building Planning/Technology Saturday, May 5<br /> Construction Documents Thursday, May 17<br /> Site Planning Thursday, June 7<br /> Pre-Design Thursday, September 6<br /> Mechanical & Electrical Saturday, September 29<br /> General Structure/Lateral Forces Saturday, October 20<br /> Materials & Methods Saturday, December 1</p> <p>All classes will be held at KlingStubbins, 2301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Take advantage of significant savings by joining AIA Philadelphia as an Associate AIA Member. Contact Gary Yetter at 215-569-3186 x101. </p> <p>Sign up for ARE courses at <a href="https://secure.ga0.org/02/07ARE" rel="nofollow">https://secure.ga0.org/02/07ARE</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Mayor Street Recognizes AIA's 150th Anniversary, Proclaims Architecture Week</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:31:09 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Photo: Janice Woodcock AIA, executive director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, presents the proclamation on behalf of Mayor Street to AIA National President-Elect Marshall Purnell FAIA (left) and AIA Philadelphia President Robert Keppel AIA (right) at AIA Philadelphia’s Annual Meeting. </p> <p>The City of Philadelphia Procalmation Reads:</p> <p>Through their work, American architects have expressed the richness of our nation’s heritage and the vitality of its spirit. They have combined advances in building technology with design innovation to enliven our cities and communities and improve our citizen’s quality of life.</p> <p>The architecture profession in Philadelphia, with the support of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has been especially vigilant in its stewardship of many of our great architectural and historic treasures.</p> <p>The 1,400 member architects and 300 member architecture firms in Greater Philadelphia are recognized for their contributions of building healthy, safe and sustainable communities in our city and throughout the world, enriching the lives of people in every walk of life.</p> <p>As the American Institute of Architects marks its 150th anniversary, our region salutes its 77,000members, as well as the 281,000 Americans who work in architecture firms, for their many solid contributions to our nation.</p> <p>THEREFORE…<br /> I, John F. Street, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, do hereby proclaim April 9-14, 2007, as ARCHITECTURE WEEK in our city, and I urge all citizens to recognize and herald the valuable contributions of our nation’s architects and the important role of the American Institute of Architects on its 150th anniversary.</p> <p>John F. Street, Mayor</p> <p>Given under my hand and the Seal of the Great City of Philadelphia this ninth day of April, two thousand and seven.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>Philadelphia Landmarks Among America's Favorite Architecture</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:40:43 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>Five Philadelphia icons made the list of America's Favorite Architecture, a public poll of the 150 most favorite works of American architecture. The poll was conducted by Harris Interactive and the AIA as part of the Institute's 150th anniversary. "This poll<br /> For a complete list of the survey rankings, or to contribute your own vote and join the discussion, go to <a href="http://favoritearchitecture.org/afa150.php" title="http://favoritearchitecture.org/afa150.php" rel="nofollow">http://favoritearchitecture.org/afa150.php</a></p> <p>#21 Philadelphia City Hall (1901; John McArthur Jr., FAIA)<br /> #24 Philadelphia Museum of Art (1928; Horrace Trumbauer, Zantzinger, Broie, and Medary)<br /> #32 Wanamaker's Department Store (1909; Daniel Burnham, FAIA)<br /> #54 Fisher Fine Arts Library, University of Pennsylvania (1888; Frank Furness FAIA)<br /> #137 30th Street Station (1934; Graham, Anderson, Probst & White)</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>New Book Celebrates City Planning in Philadelphia</h1> <p>admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:13:22 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>The Planning of Center City Philadelphia: From William Penn to the Present, by John Andrew Gallery, traces three centuries of planning history, from Penn's original concept to the design of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway--one of the significant monuments of the City Beautiful movement in the United States--to the mid-20th century urban renewal efforts that made Philadelphia a national leader in city planning and urban revitalization. </p> <p>Published by the Center for Architecture as Philadelphia greets 6,000 attendees of the American Planning Conference, the guide includes five walking tours of Center City, where the results of this planning history can be seen and experienced most easily.</p> <p>Richly illustrated with historic maps and photographs, the book also includes brief biographical sketches of nine Philadelphians who have contributed significantly to the practice of planning, including Paul Philippe Cret, Edmund Bacon, David Wallace and Denise Scott Brown. </p> <p>The publication is made possible by grants from the William Penn Foundation and the Center City District, with additional support from Citizens Bank. It is available at the AIA Bookstore and Design Center for $17.95 (AIA members receive an additional 20 percent discount).</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>A Special Request from CHAD</h1> <p>admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:41:45 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>CHAD has begun an effort to build an in-house Lending Library with an emphasis on Literature (fiction, poetry, drama and criticism); physical and biological science (general, biology, chemistry, physics and technology); social science (sociology, anthropology, history, economics and psychology); Mathematics; and Fine Arts. </p> <p>CHAD would also like to build a collection of children's books with the hope that CHAD students might want to read aloud to their younger siblings. The In-House Lending Library would operate very simply: anyone in the CHAD community could take a book off the shelf, read it, and either keep it or return it to the shelves for others to read. For the near future, we will not include the Bacon Library collection as part of the "Lending Library."<br /> All of us at CHAD would be very grateful if AIA-Philadelphia members would consider contributing books to the In-House Lending Library.</p> <p>Books could be dropped off at the school; picked up at people's office(s) by someone from CHAD; or, if the number of books to be donated is very large, the books could be picked up at a member's home.</p> <p>CHAD extends a special thank you to Denise Scott Brown for her encouragement with this important project.</p> <p>Peter Kountz, PhD<br /> Head of School<br /> The Charter High School for Architecture + Design</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> <article> <h1>New Center for Architecture Design Charrette</h1> <p>admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:34:15 +0000</p> <fieldset class="fieldgroup group-news"><legend>News</legend><div class="field field-type-text field-field-body"> <div class="field-label">Body: </div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>All AIA Philadelphia members are invited to participate in a design charrette to provide design concepts for the new Center for Architecture. The charrette will be held:<br /> Friday, May 11th, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Location: BLT Architects, 1216 Arch Street, 8th Floor<br /> Saturday, May 12th, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Location: KlingStubbins, 2301 Chestnut Street</p> <p>The Center for Architecture is poised to move forward with its new space that will include the AIA Bookstore and the offices of the Chapter and the Community Design Collaborative. The Center will also include a public space for exhibits and events. </p> <p>The property is an 7,500 sf commercial office condominium unit at 1218 Arch Street in the historic Young Smyth Field Building.</p> <p>Please email John Claypool at <a href="mailto:john@aiaphila.org" rel="nofollow">john@aiaphila.org</a> if you would like to participate and plan to be present for both days. Participation is limited to 50 individuals.</p> </div> </div> </div> </fieldset> </article> </main></body></html>