February 15Scholastic Auditorium, 557 Broadway, New York, NY The Architectural League NY is hosting a program that will explore the ways in which architects and engineers can play truly effective roles in disaster recovery and mitigation, introduced and led by Marie J. Aquilino. 1.5 HSW AIA and New York State CEUs. archleague.org/2012/02/beyond-shelter-architecture-and-human-dignity/
February 23The Metropolis Tour is coming to Los Angeles with three events. Metropolis editor in chief, Susan S. Szenasy will present the Metropolis Film, Brilliant Simplicity: 15 Designers Research Collaborate Innovate that traces the many ways innovation can happen. Hosted by Callison, Perkins+Will and NBBJ. Sponsored by Universal Fibers and Bentley Prince Street. CEUs available, AIA: 1.5LU/HSW, IDCEC: 0.1 CEU. This event is invite only. www.metropolismag.com/multimedia/
Through February 15Waterhouse & Dodd, 104 Greene Street, New York, NY
φ (Greek letter ‘Phi’), a retrospective of the French abstract artist Georges Folmer will be on exhibit in SoHo. Phi, the symbol of The Golden Ratio, lies at the heart of much of Folmer’s work from 1930 onwards. This ancient mathematical and geometrical theory signifies the philosophy of balance in all things, in life and art; and is the character used by Folmer to sign many of his works. www.waterhousedodd.com
February 15Scholastic Auditorium, 557 Broadway, New York, NY The Architectural League NY is hosting a program that will explore the ways in which architects and engineers can play truly effective roles in disaster recovery and mitigation, introduced and led by Marie J. Aquilino. 1.5 HSW AIA and New York State CEUs. archleague.org/2012/02/beyond-shelter-architecture-and-human-dignity/ Through April 15Wexner Center, Columbus, OH The American sculptor, strongly identified with the working class which led to his prominent use of geometric forms throughout his career; on display are 80 works, including steel sculptures as well as paintings, and photographs. www.wexarts.org/info/press/1112/davidsmith/
February 23The Metropolis Tour is coming to Los Angeles with three events. Metropolis editor in chief, Susan S. Szenasy will present the Metropolis Film, Brilliant Simplicity: 15 Designers Research Collaborate Innovate that traces the many ways innovation can happen. Hosted by Callison, Perkins+Will and NBBJ. Sponsored by Universal Fibers and Bentley Prince Street. CEUs available, AIA: 1.5LU/HSW, IDCEC: 0.1 CEU. This event is invite only. www.metropolismag.com/multimedia/
Through March 25Resnick Pavilion, Los Angeles County Museum Of Art This exhibition, the first major study of modern California design, will examine the state’s role in shaping the material culture of the entire country with more than 350 objects, comprising furniture, ceramics, metalwork, graphic and industrial design, film, textiles, and fashion. “Living in a Modern Way” is one of LACMA’s five exhibitions for Pacific Standard Time, an unprecedented collaboration of cultural institutions across Southern California coming together to celebrate the birth of the L.A. art scene. www.pacificstandardtime.org/exhibitions?id=california-design-1930-1965-living-in-a-modern-way
Through February 12De Overkant, Ketelstraat 2,
1021 JX Amsterdam
The Netherlands This inaugural event will take place at a former shipyard that has been renovated to house over 60 vintage furniture dealers from all over Europe. www.design-icons.com/
February 14—February 17Amsterdam, Netherlands Bringing together thinkers and workers in the fields of new media and urbanism, this international conference and workshop in Amsterdam will ask the question, “How can we use digital media technologies to make our cities more social, rather than just more hi-tech?” A preconference workshop, February 14 – 16, aims to create collaboration in real-world social design challenges. Application for the workshop closes December 30th. www.socialcitiesoftomorrow.nl/
Submission Deadline: February 17The call for entries for the 2012 ASLA Awards has been released. The professional and student award winners in eight categories will be honored at the ASLA Expo in Phoenix next September. Please note there two separate submission deadlines: Professional entries must be received by February 17th, Student entries are due on May 11th. www.asla.org/2012awards/rules_entries/
Submission Deadline: February 17Sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics), the 2012 Tile Competition is open to all North American architects and designers who have used Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial/hospitality projects completed between January 2007 and January 2012. www.tilecompetition.com/
OngoingWonderbrandsA strong visual identity is the key to presenting your brand successfully. Once again, Metropolis will gather design professionals to discuss the ever-evolving secrets to the language of branding. Is architecture is becoming the next Wonderbrand? Stay tuned for details…
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