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Pingshan Performing Arts Center by OPEN Architecture

December 21, 2020

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The Beijing-based firm designs a new cultural hub in Shenzhen, China.

Kengo Kuma Pavilion Opens at National Gallery of Victoria Triennial

Kara Mavros

December 17, 2020

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Opening December 19, the temporary installation, titled Botanical Pavilion 2020, will be on display in Melbourne through April 28, 2021.

Billings Remain Nearly Flat in November 2020

Kara Mavros

December 16, 2020

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Architecture firm billing activity is contracting once again after two months of a slowing decline.

Facebook to Invest in San Francisco’s Affordable Housing

Kara Mavros

December 11, 2020

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The social network will build 2,000 homes in the tech capital.

AIA Changes Ethics Rules to Bar Design of Chambers for Execution, Torture, and Solitary Confinement

Cathleen McGuigan

December 11, 2020

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Jane Frederick, the organization’s 2020 president, announced today that the group will bar its architect members from undertaking such work. Read the full release.

AIA Names 2021 Winners of Gold Medal and Firm Award

Kara Mavros

December 8, 2020

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The organization has recognized Edward Mazria for his efforts in combatting the climate crisis and Moody Nolan for its history of creating distinguished architecture.

MoMA and Harvard GSD Respond to Activists’ Call to Remove Philip Johnson’s Name

Fred A. Bernstein

December 4, 2020

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Architects, designers, and scholars have demanded that MoMA remove Philip Johnson’s name from the New York City institution in response to the late architect’s “white supremacist views and activities.”

This past September, the Island Fox tugboat helped the Point Counterpoint II music barge maneuver out of Florida.

Louis Kahn's Music Barge Finds New Home

Gina Pollara

December 3, 2020

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After decades traversing the globe, it seemed like the next stop for Kahn’s enchanting concert boat was the scrap heap. It’s now been saved and is on its way to a makeover and a new home in Philadelphia.

Interview with Incoming NOMA President Jason Pugh

Miriam Sitz

November 30, 2020

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The architect and planner spoke with RECORD about his 2021-2022 goals for the National Organization of Minority Architects.

Billings Remain Stalled in October 2020 While Inquiries and Contracts Grow

Miriam Sitz

November 19, 2020

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Although October billings showed a similar pace of decline to September's, design inquiries and contracts rose.

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November 25, 2020

Chicago Architecture Center Winter Programs

At the Chicago Architecture Center, our programs and events help you think differently about the places we live, work and play. Get behind-the-scenes access to the city's architectural treasures.

January 27, 2021

Fire-Rated Expansion Joints: Employing Best Practices + Avoiding Field Problems

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

There is more to an expansion joint system than just the frame and covers. This AIA CES program deals with the life safety specifics of fire barriers, industry standards and testing. In addition, it covers installation concerns, proper detailing of fire barriers, and the current state of joint system verification.

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