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Former AIA Gold Medalist Antoine Predock passes away aged 87

2024-03-05T12:00:00-05:00

The Albuquerque Journal is reporting Antoine Predock to have passed away on March 2nd at the age of 87.

The architect and long-tenured University of New Mexico faculty member left a mark on the state he called his “spiritual home” over a four-decade career that culminated in the 2006 AIA Gold Medal and a Lifetime Achievement honor from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards the following year.

Predock is best known for creating the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg and a definitive portfolio of public, institutional, and residential designs in New Mexico and the Southwest Region, which was a constant source of inspiration. His work outside of the state eventually garnered the most recognition, notably his design for Austin, Texas’s City Hall, the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College, and the well-admired Petco Park in San Diego.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg. Image: Ken Lund/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Predock also operated an office in Taiwan ...

Albuquerque mayor declares June 24th Antoine Predock Day

2021-06-28T15:50:00-04:00

In a surprise announcement, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller declared June 24, 2021 “Antoine Predock Day” – honoring the work of internationally acclaimed architect, Antoine Predock. The declaration came during an event held by the UNM School of Architecture and Planning celebrating Predock’s 85th birthday.

While originally from Lebanon, Missouri, Predock has stated that he considers himself an Alburquerque native. He studied engineering and architecture at the University of New Mexico (UNM), and he eventually established his first studio, Antoine Predock Architect PC, in Albuquerque in 1967.

The AIA Gold Medal-winning architect is a prominent supporter of the University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P). He’s designed several projects on the UNM campus, including the Cornell parking structure, the original UNM School of Law building, and George Pearl Hall, which houses SA+P. Predock’s also carried out an array of projects across New Mexico, including the La Luz community, Albuquerque Museum, Rio Grande Nature Center, and Spencer Theater.

Previously on Archinect: Antoine Predock donates property and archives to University of New Mexico

In 2017, SA+P announced the creation of the Predock Center for Design and Research in Predock’s former residence and workspace...

Canadian $10 bank note features Antoine Predock's Canadian Museum for Human Rights building

2018-04-10T14:51:00-04:00

In March, the Bank of Canada unveiled a new $10 bank note [...] The laurel leaf signifies justice, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights building, designed by New Mexico architect Antoine Predock, is featured prominently. To contrast its striking modernism, the Library of Parliament’s vaulted ceiling is reproduced with a metallic sheen, as is the Arms of Canada insignia.

Canada's new $10 note depicting Antoine Predock's Canadian Museum for Human Rights building on the back of the bill, along with an eagle feather and the laurel leaf.

Canadian Museum for Human designed by Antoine Predock, located in Winnipeg, CA. RightsImage: Bob Linsdell/Wiki Commons.

The front of the new note depicts Nova Scotia civil rights icon Viola Desmond, the first Canadian woman to be honored on money (besides the Queen).

The Viola Desmond bill will enter into circulation by late 2018.

Antoine Predock donates property and archives to University of New Mexico

2017-12-06T15:17:00-05:00

A renowned architect and longtime Albuquerque dweller, Predock recently donated the Downtown property where he once lived and practiced to UNM – the school that helped turn the once-budding engineer into an artist. In the more than 60 years since he matriculated at UNM, Predock has designed projects all over the world [...]. But he has maintained ties to UNM, even designing the building that houses its School of Architecture and Planning.

Antoine Predock’s Classroom Laboratory Administration complex likely to be demolished

2010-10-04T12:20:00-04:00

University officials at Cal Poly Pomona, say the triangular structure, known on campus as the “pointy building,” needs extensive repairs and seismic upgrades. Therefore, it makes more fiscal sense to replace the building with a brand-new facility in a different location.

University officials at Cal Poly Pomona, say the triangular structure, known on campus as the “pointy building,” needs extensive repairs and seismic upgrades. Therefore, it makes more fiscal sense to replace the building with a brand-new facility in a different location. Architectural Record

Moore Ruble Yudell, Antoine Predock Win AIA Honors

2005-12-08T14:56:00-05:00

Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners receives The 2006 Architecture Firm Award From The American Institute of Architects. Read. Antoine Predock, FAIA, Selected to Receive The 2006 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal. Read

Antoine Predock wins NPM design contest

2004-11-26T03:33:00-05:00

The National Palace Museum (Taiwan) announced yesterday that an architectural design by Antoine Predock was chosen for the construction of its southern branch in Taipao, Chiayi County. From etaiwannews.com
The other five semi-finalist were MVRDV of the Netherlands, Kengo Kuma & Associates of Japan, Artech Architects of Taiwan, Valerio Olgiati of Switzerland, and Studio Daniel Libeskind of the U.S.

The international panel of judges was chaired by NPM Director Shih, and included Aaron Betsky, Director of the Netherlands Architecture Institute, Dr. Gary Hack, Chair of the University of Pennsylvania School of Architecture, Dr. Robert Anderson, Former Director of the British Museum, Mohsen Mostafavi, Chair of the Cornell University College of Architecture, and Lin Sheng-fong (Ã¨Â¼Â¿Ã¥â€˜ÂÃ¥â€šâ€), Minister without portfolio in the Executive Yuan.

Mohsen said the judges sought a design that would become a visual symbol for both the museum and the local culture, and Predock's design ac...