Last Thursday, September 25, was the Grand Opening of Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center in the Bronx. After a ribbon cutting with Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz, Jr., Director Madaha Kinsey-Lamb led a wonderful program of musical and African dance performances. Students showcased their talents with poetry readings and performed excerpts from various theatrical productions. Community turnout was great and the new African art collection really enlivens the space.
Be sure to check it out the next time you’re in the neighborhood!
On September 12, along with Belmont Freeman, FAIA, of Belmont Freeman Architects and Suzanne Stephens of Architectural Record, Karen juried for the 2015 Texas Society of Architects Studio Awards, which recognize excellence and innovation in design and encourage “real or theoretical projects that go beyond the boundaries of architecture by addressing current critical issues.”
Mind-Builders is almost ready! Karen and Scott joined Madaha Kinsey-Lamb, founder and executive director of Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center, to hang their African Art collection in anticipation of the upcoming grand opening!
After a year-long sabbatical, Karen is back at Barnard in her role of Department Chair and is teaching the Design III studio, Resources for an Urban World, set to travel to Istanbul this fall. Scott is also back at school, teaching Workflow: Designing Industry, a seminar at GSAPP to rethink the future of architectural practice.
Scott and Karen are on the road as Marble Fairbanks commences design work on the renovation of Colman Hall at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.