lectures

In September, Karen was one of four keynote speakers at the 2022 AIA Iowa National Convention Des Moines. The very generous hosts showed off the stellar modern architecture in the city – one highlight was the 1968 addition to the Des Moines Art Center by I. M. Pei.   

Karen recently spoke at the College of Architecture + Design, Lawrence Technological University, as part of a three-part lecture series titled “The Future of University Libraries.” Karen’s talk, “Re-envisioning Libraries,” addressed the evolution of both public and academic libraries and their roles as critical social infrastructure. As a bonus, she got to stay in LTU’s Frank Lloyd Wright house – the Affleck House in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, built in 1941 and recently restored.

The series continues through April, offering students the opportunity to reflect on important questions around the future of library design and consider how spaces will be designed to accommodate the growing and changing needs of society.

To learn more about the lecture series and to watch Karen’s lecture visit the event page linked here.

Earlier today, our team participated in the Center For Architecture’s Discover Architecture Program for the fourth year in a row. This year, Director Tanya Gershon and Junior Architectural Designer Kristy Cho delved into their personal stories and recalled the distinct paths that led them to a career in architecture. This set the foundation for a discussion with students on how they can transform their interests and passions into a rewarding career. Tanya and Kristy shared advice on how to explore personal interests at the high school level, tips for architecture school, and ways to build experience that can help set the stage for a fulfilling career. We continue to be inspired by the energy and excitement of high school students who are curious about architecture and passionate about their futures. Thank you, CFA, and all the students who participated!

Read more about the program.

Join Scott on June 19th in Atlanta for a presentation at ARCHITECT magazine‘s Breakthrough Series. Scott and his colleague, Dennis Shelden, will be discussing new initiatives at Georgia Tech School of Architecture to research the spectrum of possibilities for the future of practice; to prepare emerging architects for the next generation of careers; and to engage the local and regional professional, technology, and entrepreneurship communities to establish Atlanta and beyond as an innovation hub of design practice.

Get tickets here.