AWA+D Salon
January 13, 2015 7:00 pm
The home of Stephanie Reich
Los Angeles 90049
Topic: Is the Architecture Profession Out of Touch?
We will be focusing on the current positioning of the architecture profession and design schools and how that does not always match the interest of the public it serves. The article below “How to Rebuild Architecture” makes some interesting points in this regard.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/16/opinion/how-to-rebuild-architecture.html?emc=eta1&_r=0
Some of the questions we will grapple with:
What is the role(s) of the architect and architecture in society?
Is it important to have a system of “celebrity” architects (or “starchitects”) or is that damaging to the profession? Should the profession focus more on providing for needs of the public and the communities they serve? Can we have both?
Space is limited. RSVP by Noon on Monday, January 12th to Stephanie Reich; (Address to be provided with your RSVP.)
Refreshments provided- bring a beverage or healthy snack if you wish!