Mark Lee and Sharon Johnston: Creative Directors, 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennale, Make New History; Principals, JohnstonMarkLee Los Angeles

With UCLA A.UD Chicago Architecture Biennale participants: Erin Besler, Wonne Ickx,  Andrew Kovacs, Jimenez Lai, and Sylvia Lavin

The Artistic Directors have drawn out a series of topics that structure the shared interests and practices between the architects and artists on show at the Chicago Cultural Center. These topics are Image, Material, Building, and Civic Histories highlighting different modes of architectural production; from the book to the city. Whether they take the form of drawings, installations, environments, or performances, biennial projects reflect the ongoing significance of the past, and the myriad ways that history is invoked in the production of new forms of architectural thought.

“Given the generational disposition of this Biennial, buildings are not always the end result,” says Mark Lee. “We think that producing ideas through different mediums—perhaps before one achieves the chance to build buildings, or maybe in lieu of that work—is relevant to the changing state of the discipline today.”

This, Not That invites thought-provoking speakers to present arguments for their respective positions, or ideological stances, toward the design of the built environment. Their arguments will be supported by presentations of their creative efforts in research, pedagogy or professional practice.  This series stages an ongoing debate around the shifting perspectives that frame creative practice.

Perloff Hall is located on the UCLA Campus.


Perloff Hall, M-F, 9am – 5pm
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Lectures take place at 6:30pm in Perloff Hall Decafé (unless otherwise indicated) Parking is available in Lot 3 for $12
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