Arthur Huang (MArch '04) of Miniwiz Named NYC Venture Fellow
Feb 22, 2012
Arthur Huang (MArch '04), co-founder of Miniwiz SED, has been selected as the first Taiwanese entrepreneur for the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s Venture Fellows program.
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Viking publishes children's book by Deborah Freedman (MArch '86)
Feb 21, 2012
Deborah Freedman (MArch '86) has left the practice of architecture to build worlds in children's picture books. Blue Chicken was released by Viking in 2011 to three starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and School Library Journal, and was on Kirkus's list of "Best Children's Books of 2011".
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Jill Desimini and Jane Hutton speak at University College London
Feb 16, 2012
Ben Ledbetter (MArch '84) wins Construction Award for 2011
Feb 15, 2012
A recently completed project by Ben Ledbetter (MArch '84) has won first place in the Connecticut Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Awards for 2011.
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Spedstudio to design Aalst Masterplan
Feb 15, 2012
Venice-based Spedstudio, founded by Saverio Panata (MArch '08), has won the competiton for the Aalst masterplan in Belgium. The integrated schematic design for 40 hectares will include 800 dwellings.
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Steven Landau (MArch '86) develops Talking Tactile Campus Model
Feb 15, 2012
Steven Landau (MArch '86) of Touch Graphics, Inc. developed the Talking Tactile Campus Model at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA.
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GSD Faculty and Alumni speak at Yale SOA drawing conference
Feb 15, 2012
Over the weekend of February 9, Yale School of Architecture hosted the symposium "Is Drawing Dead?" to question the historic role of drawing in an architectural practice now focused on parametric modeling, computational design, digital design and fabrication, and Building Information Management (BIM).
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Christopher Lee designs BMW Olympic Pavilion
Feb 15, 2012
BMW recently revealed plans for the 2012 Olympic Pavilion in London, designed by Serie co-founder and GSD Design Critic in Architecture, Christopher Lee.
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Eric Randolph (MArch '86) designing soccer stadium in Sao Paulo
Feb 15, 2012
Eric Randolph (MArch '86) is designing a new soccer stadium in Sao Paulo, Brasil, for the Corinthians F.C. Randolph is a Sports practice project manager at the Gensler–Los Angeles office.
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Timothy Twomey (MArch '78) elevated to AIA College of Fellows
Feb 15, 2012
The 2012 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated RTKL’s Timothy Twomey, MArch '78, to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession.
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