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Norman Foster Foundation presents 'On Archives' masterclass series

2021-08-13T16:59:00-04:00

The Norman Foster Foundation has released a new series of 14 masterclasses, titled “On Archives,” a follow-up of the “On Cities” series released in the Spring.

This edition explores the fundamental aspects related to architectural archives and libraries around the world, with episodes featuring leading experts in the fields of archiving, architecture, art, design, and heritage management. The video series supports the Foundation's educational initiative that aims to promote cross-disciplinary and trans-geographic exchange.

Previously on Archinect: Norman Foster launches 'On Cities' masterclass series

“While archives have, for centuries, been the core of cultural, historic and artistic institutions, these online lessons also acknowledge the relevance of archives for the performance of other disciplines, such as architecture and design, and for the future of society,” reads the Foundation’s announcement.

"On Archives" Masterclass Series, extended trailer. Video: Norman Foster Founda...

Norman Foster launches 'On Cities' masterclass series

2021-04-22T14:25:00-04:00

Titled "On Cities," a new series of twenty masterclasses was released by the Norman Foster Foundation this week. Each half-hour video features a leading expert in the fields of architecture, urbanism, economics, and mobility, aiming to promote cross-disciplinary and trans-geographic exchange.

"While cities undoubtedly offer significant advantages in the realm of education, health care and social services, urbanization is widely regarded as one of the fundamental challenges for public health, social equity and environmental sustainability," states the Foundation's announcement.

'On Cities' Masterclass Series, extended trailer. Video via Norman Foster Foundation on YouTube.

"In many parts of the world, urbanization has made cities more spatially fragmented, less environmentally responsive and more socially divided. To meet these challenges, speakers will touch on key themes such as urban leadership, urban form and equity, urban informality, urban food systems, urban sustainability, ...

Archinect Employer Kelly Wearstler releases online MasterClass

2020-03-19T13:29:00-04:00

Job seekers and Archinectors can now learn from Kelly Wearstler, an active employer on Archinect, in her newly released MasterClass. Kelly is an award-winning interior designer who has designed spaces for clients such as Stacey Snider, Gwen Stefani, and Ben Stiller among many others. She has influenced design in hospitality, retail, residential, and commercial design through her "narrative-focused, experiential work."

In Kelly's Masterclass students will learn about:

Finding inspiration anywhere
Cultivating your style and creative voice as a designer
How to plan an interior design project
Working with the space you have and making spaces feel larger
Highlighting architectural features
Problem-solving through creative interior design
Choosing and mixing dynamic materials
Selecting color and building a color scheme
Incorporating texture and pattern
Working with natural light and using lighting to create a mood
Making the right furniture choices
Curating collections of art and objects
Kelly’s cre...

Guggenheim to host "Competing Intelligence" Digital Architecture Masterclass this Saturday

2015-03-04T20:40:00-05:00

Mark your calendars, The Guggenheim is hosting a free one-day "Competing Intelligence" Digital Architecture Masterclass this Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All current architecture students and recent graduates (from within the past five years) in the New York metro area are encouraged to join!

This experiment will bring together human and artificial intelligence in evaluating design, as an interactive way to test the limits of artificial intelligence in an architectural context, specifically in the architecture competition. To make things even more interesting, the Stage One entries of the popular Guggenheim Helsinki Design Competition will be used as the data set.

The one-day workshop will be led by Hugo Liu, principal scientist at eBay and a Ph.D. holder from the MIT Media Lab, and Troy Conrad Therrien, who is the curator of the Architecture and Digital Initiatives.

Results will be showcased in the forthcoming Guggenheim Helsinki Now exhibition at the Kunsthalle Helsinki a...