In June, Archinect connected with many prolific professionals, saw several interesting milestones within the industry, and some novel collaborations. Let's check out some of June's 2019 highlights.

↑ How One Designer Taught Himself to Draw and Became an International Artist

Alan Manning is an LA-based designer and artist. He first decided he wanted to learn to draw back when he was an architecture school. Taking a trip abroad to Barcelona, the young designer vowed not to return home to the States until he could draw. Manning spent the first 6 months sketching all day everyday, building his skills quickly and solidifying his confidence in his ability. Archinect talked with the designer-artist about his world travels, his professional work, and his ambitions for the future.

↑ The Story of Horace King, Slave-Turned-Architect

Amid the historical injustices African Americans in the United States have faced, Horace King, a man born into slavery on a South Carolina plantation, rose to become a prolific architect, real estate developer, and Alabama state legislator. Educated and trained on the jobsite as an engineer and contractor, King built bridges, courthouses, and industrial facilities across the southern United States. Here, we look at the inspiring story of his life.

↑ A Conversation With Jennifer Bonner: Architecture's Playful Provocateur of Practice and Pedagogy

Archinect had a memorable discussion with Associate Professor of Architecture at the Harvard GSD, Jennifer Bonner this past June. Bonner shared her views on pedagogy in architectural education as well as her unique thoughts on professional practice. For a deep dive into Bonner's ideas and thinking, be sure to check out the full interview.

↑ The Art of Pushing Boundaries

Where does innovation come from? In this piece, we looked at the historical and theoretical examples of how breaking boundaries and revolutionizing the status quo always comes from building on the ideas of the past. It is a captivating exploration on the strength of precedent and influence in creative work. We look at jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius, Thomas Edison, Frank Gehry, Thomas Heatherwick, and the inventor of reinforced concrete, seeking to learn from the lessons of their lives.

↑ Would you wear these Bauhaus-inspired Nike shoes?

In June, Nike released their Nike Air Max 270 React with a lead colorway paying homage to the iconic Bauhaus school. A perfect wardrobe addition for the design-minded sneakerhead.

↑ Zaha Hadid's Al Wakrah 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium in Qatar inaugurated

The Zaha Hadid/Aecom-designed Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar hosted its inaugural soccer match with 40,000 fans and royal family members in attendance. It will act as one of the venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup for the 32 participating teams from November 21 through December 18, 2022.

↑ Stanley Tigerman has died

Back in June, architecture lost the influential architect, and godfather of Chicago's architecture community, Stanley Tigerman. The architect left behind a body of work sure to influence generations to come. In his late 20th-Century pursuits within the industry, Tigerman fused the technicality of modernism with the formal programmatic trends of later years, which can be seen in structures such as the Anti-Cruelty Society Building from 1981.