We hope you’ll join us tomorrow for the opening of The Common Citizenship of Forms and It All Comes Back, our summer art exhibits at S.R. Crown Hall.
ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, June 2, 2011
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Meet visual artist, Jeff Carter as well as members of Chicago Robotic Theater and join us for tours of IIT’s Idea Shop.
Full details here.
› Read moreA New Look at Spiritual Spaces—Michael A Ross from Ross Barney architects reviews two spiritual space projects by Ross Barney architects. He presents these projects as examples for considering themes of simplicity, modularity and flexibility. Issues related to LEED construction and client mission and philosophy are also discussed.
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The Save Prentice Coalition has started a petition to help save the old Prentice Women’s Hospital from pending demolition. The bold structure was designed by Chicago’s own Bertrand Goldberg and completed in 1974.
Goldberg studied with Mies at the Bauhaus and again at IIT. His mark on Chicago’s skyline is most notably recognized in the “corncob” towers of Marina City.
Read Blair Kamin’s recent article on the issue, and Lynn Becker’s recent blog post for more information about efforts (and the lack thereof) to save Goldberg’s building from demolition.
And for a lovely exploration on the value, importance, and dare we say beauty of Prentice, don’t miss Edward Lifson’s essay.
Photo courtesy of Mark 2400 via Flickr.
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We’re loving the Herman Miller POV series, an online visual treat serving up insights and images from working architects.
While you’re there, register for a chance to win Julius Shulman, Modernism Rediscovered, TASCHEN’s 3-volume homage to modern architecture’s champion photographer.
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