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The Inaugural Open House Miami Celebrates Success

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Inaugural Open House Miami Celebrates Success   The two-day festival welcomed over 3000 residents and visitors to explore the city’s most remarkable and admired architectural marvels.   Image Credit: The Miami Center for Architecture and Design…

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Preservation Society of Newport County to Launch “Gilded Age Newport in Color” Exhibition

PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEWPORT COUNTY TO LAUNCH “GILDED AGE NEWPORT IN COLOR” EXHIBITION Newport, Rhode Island, March 12, 2024 — The Preservation Society of Newport County, in partnership with the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, will launch the exhibition “Gilded…

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Inaugural Open House Miami Festival Kicks Off This Week, Bringing Two Full Days of Exploration, Connection and Celebration of this Vibrant City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inaugural Open House Miami Festival Kicks Off This Week, Bringing Two Full Days of Exploration, Connection and Celebration of this Vibrant City Photos: Courtesy of The Miami Center for Architecture and Design Miami, FL (February 26, 2024)…

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Registration Now Open for Exclusive Events at Inaugural Open House Miami 2024, March 1 & 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration Now Open for Exclusive Events at Inaugural Open House Miami 2024, March 1 & 2 The free festival allows the public to explore more than 50 culturally, historically and architecturally significant sites around the city Photos:…

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March 7th | Estúdio Campana Presents: “On the Road” at Friedman Benda

“We learn from the materials; they tell us what forms they should take.”  – Estúdio Campana  Opening Reception: March 7, 6-8pm   New York (January 24th, 2024) – Friedman Benda is pleased to announce  On the Road, a new exhibition by…

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Beyer Blinder Belle Announces Completion Of Gallery 64 In Washington, D.C.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beyer Blinder Belle Announces Completion of Gallery 64 in Washington, D.C. Photos: Joseph Romeo WASHINGTON, DC (January 24, 2024) – Beyer Blinder Belle has announced the completion of Gallery 64, a LEED Platinum-certified, 12-story residential building that…

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Blue Medium Newsletter: Winter/Spring 2024

01/ OPENING REFLECTIONS “Let’s catch up in the New Year” Welcome to 2024 and the new Blue Medium newsletter. It’s winter in New York. Post-holidays, the City’s draw wanes for some. Wind picks up, blowing us along avenues like cotton…

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RISD MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NANCY ELIZABETH PROPHET: I WILL NOT BEND AN INCH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       Left to right: Discontent, 1920s. Gift of Miss Eleanor Green and Miss Ellen D. Sharpe. RISD Museum, Providence, RI.; Nancy Elizabeth Prophet Collection, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College; Walk Among the Lilies, ca. 1931-1932. Helen M….

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Friedman Benda Opening Reception: The New Transcendence Curated By Glenn Adamson | Jan 11, 6-8 PM

New York – The New Transcendence, the last in a series of three pace-setting exhibitions curated by Glenn Adamson for Friedman Benda, will explore  the place of the spiritual in contemporary design today. The works on view are infused with profound significance,…

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Miami, Unlocked: The City Gets Ready to Host Open House Worldwide for the First Time in March 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, Unlocked: The City Gets Ready to Host Open House Worldwide for the First Time in March 2024 The inaugural edition of OHMIA to delve into themes like Sacred Spaces, Culture, Resilience, Building Miami, Sports, Glamour & Grandeur,…

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Beyer Blinder Belle Expands in Florida with New Miami Office Location

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEYER BLINDER BELLE EXPANDS IN FLORIDA WITH NEW MIAMI OFFICE LOCATION Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami, FL MIAMI, FL – December 18, 2023 – Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners (BBB), an internationally acclaimed architecture, planning, and design firm, is excited to announce its…

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Friedman Benda Presents: The New Transcendence Curated By Glenn Adamson Jan 11-Feb 24

Samuel Ross, Optimistic uncertainties solicit integration (Material Articulation), 2021   New York (December 11, 2023) – The New Transcendence, the last in a series of three pace-setting exhibitions curated by Glenn Adamson for Friedman Benda, will explore  the place of the…

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WholeTrees Structures and KPFF Wins NCSEA “Outstanding Structure of the Year”

Engineering Firm KPFF, in Partnership with WholeTrees Structures, wins NCSEA “Outstanding Structure of the Year” Structural Engineering Excellence Award for innovative 2-story Children’s Museum of Eau Claire The award recognizes innovation, creativity, and engineering achievement in the structural engineering profession…

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Wendover Housing Partners And Beyer Blinder Belle Release First Look At Catchlight Crossings

      Wendover Housing Partners and Beyer Blinder Belle Release First Look at Catchlight Crossings Master planner and design architect Beyer Blinder Belle’s design for the 1,000-unit affordable housing community will focus on refined living environments, amenities and neighborhood…

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DESIGN MIAMI | Ukrainian Designer Victoria Yakusha Introduces “The Land of Light”

DESIGN MIAMI | DECEMBER 6-10, 2023 CURIO PRESENTATION “THE LAND OF LIGHT” PANEL DISCUSSION: “HEALING THROUGH DESIGN” | DECEMBER 8, 2-3 PM   Kyiv, Ukraine/ Antwerp, Belgium (November 14, 2023) — Ukrainian architect and designer and winner of the Best Curio Booth at…

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Friedman Benda at Design Miami 2023

NEW YORK, NY (November 8, 2023) – For Design Miami/ 2023, Friedman Benda will bring a group presentation of works by Ini Archibong, Andrea Branzi, Wendell Castle, Byung Hoon Choi, Najla El Zein, Frida Escobedo, Misha Kahn, Joris Laarman, Raphael Navot,…

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FRIEDMAN BENDA DESIGN/MIAMI PARIS RECAP + INSTALLATION PHOTOS

New York (October 24, 2023) – Following the successful inaugural edition of Design Miami/ Paris, Friedman Benda has released a selection of installation photos from the show, featuring its presentation of selected works celebrating acclaimed European designers and new key voices from the United States….

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Beyer Blinder Belle Expands Boston Office to Support Growing Presence in New England

Beyer Blinder Belle Expands Boston Office to Support Growing Presence in New England BOSTON, MA (October 23, 2023) – The Boston office of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners (BBB) recently moved into their newly designed home at 280 Summer…

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Alligator Alert! Union Square Unveils NYC Legend Art Installation

Alligator Alert! Union Square Unveils NYC Legend Art Installation  Public art piece by Swedish artist Alexander Klingspor pays tribute to New York City by portraying one of its most popular urban legends  NEW YORK (October 17, 2023) — An urban myth came…

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ETTORE SOTTSASS 1947-1974 | OPENING AT FRIEDMAN BENDA | NOVEMBER 2

New York, NY (October 16, 2023) – On November 2nd, Friedman Benda presents Ettore Sottsass 1947-1974, the ninth solo show in an ongoing series dedicated to the expansive oeuvre of the groundbreaking Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). As part of the gallery’s continuing commitment to survey Sottsass’ pioneering…

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Rhode Island School of Design Joins the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Terra Carta Design Lab to Find Student-Led, High-Impact Solutions to the Climate Crisis

The Terra Carta Design Lab invites students to design high-impact solutions to the climate crisis. RISD has joined the challenge, alongside Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (UAE), National Institute of Design Ahmedabad (India) and the Royal College of Art…

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DESIGN MIAMI/PARIS ROOM #7 OCT 17 – 22 2023

New York (October 2, 2023) – For the inaugural edition of Design Miami/ Paris, Friedman Benda is proud to present a selection of works, celebrating acclaimed European designers and introducing key voices from the United States. This ensemble of forward-thinking design will be unveiled…

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Friedman Benda Announces New Paris Gallery – New location is scheduled to open in early 2024

New York (September 28, 2023) – For the inaugural edition of Design Miami/ Paris, Friedman Benda is proud to present a selection of works, celebrating acclaimed European designers and introducing key voices from the United States. This ensemble of forward-thinking design will be unveiled…

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ETTORE SOTTSASS 1947 – 1974 OCT 26 – DEC 16 2023

New York, NY (September 11, 2023) – On October 26, Friedman Benda presents Ettore Sottsass 1947-1974, the ninth solo show in an ongoing series dedicated to the expansive oeuvre of the groundbreaking Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). As part of the gallery’s continuing commitment…

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Rhode Island School of Design’s Board of Trustees Elects New Members

PROVIDENCE, RI – August 16, 2023 – The Board of Trustees at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is proud to announce the election of Ryan Cunningham (BFA 02 Film/Animation/Video) and Geetanjali Kirloskar as its newest term trustees. They will…

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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 85 Percent, WholeTrees Structures Ranks Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

NEW YORK, August 15, 2023 – Today, Inc. announced that Madison, WI-based WholeTrees Structures is ranked 4031 (8 in Madison, and 98 in manufacturing) for the first time on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the…

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Blue Medium Fall 2023 Newsletter

VISUAL ARTS ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM (TEMPE, AZ) Luis Rivera Jimenez: A Brief Proposal on Race and Cultural Cosplay, August 19, 2023 – December 31, 2023 In A Brief Proposal on Race and Cultural Cosplay, Luis Rivera Jimenez uses the intricacies of language,…

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Friedman Benda Presents “Ghosts of Our Towns” Exhibition by Fernando Laposse

  New York (July 25, 2023) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present Ghosts of Our Towns, Fernando Laposse’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. Known for questioning the ethics of agriculture and production via its waste products, Laposse focuses…

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RISD MUSEUM NAMES TSUGUMI MAKI DIRECTOR

  PROVIDENCE, RI, July 25, 2023 – The RISD Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Tsugumi Maki as its director effective October 10. Maki, who brings 25 years of experience in the museum field, is currently the chief…

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SWA Group’s New “Climate Infrastructure Framework” Identifies 19 Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

San Francisco, CA (July 6, 2023)—SWA Group has published a comprehensive “Climate Infrastructure Framework” focusing on applied landscape-based strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation. The framework is designed to open up possibilities for climate action at the earliest stages of…

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RISD x Hyundai Motor Group Partnership Continues to Produce Compelling Research

PROVIDENCE, RI, June 27, 2023 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) today announced the latest phase of work in the RISD x Hyundai Motor Group Research Collaborative, a multiyear partnership exploring the relationship between…

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SWA Group Wins International Design Competition for Ecological Science and Technology City Along Guangzhou’s Pearl River

San Francisco (June 26, 2023)—SWA Group announces its recent win of an international competition to re-envision a section of the Pearl River as a new city centered around ecological and social vibrancy. Recognized by the Panyu District Branch of the Guangzhou City…

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Celebrating Community at RISD Commencement 2023

    PROVIDENCE, RI – June 7, 2023 – Spirits were high as the RISD community celebrated Commencement Weekend 2023, the 140th such celebration in the institution’s history. From the opening remarks by alumna and Helen Adelia Rowe Metcalf Visionary Award Winner Julia…

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RISD’s Graduate Class of 2023 Presents Thesis Work in Wide-Ranging Exhibition

  Providence, RI – June 1, 2023 – RISD grad students earning degrees in everything from Architecture to Painting to Graphic Design are currently showing their thesis work in Grad Show 2023 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. On view through June 3, the colorful…

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A Park with a Purpose: Designed by SWA Group, Southern Gateway Public Green in Dallas Further Advances Community-Forward Cap Parks

Dallas, TX– June 1, 2023 – New green public space poised to become the heartbeat of Dallas, forging equity by “capping” a highway and reconnecting a community. SWA Group announces Phase 1 of Southern Gateway Public Green,  a new five-acre park spanning Interstate 35E in…

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On View During NYCxDESIGN: Samuel Ross | COARSE

New York, NY– May 15, 2023 – Friedman Benda presents COARSE, the gallery’s second solo presentation of acclaimed British polymath designer Samuel Ross, during NYCxDESIGN. The COARSE exhibition showcases a new series of works that examine the relationships between materials,…

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Rhode Island School of Design Appoints David T. Carreon Bradley Vice President for Social Equity and Inclusion

Rhode Island School of Design Appoints David T. Carreon Bradley Vice President for Social Equity and Inclusion Currently vice president for equity and justice and senior diversity officer at Occidental College, Carreon Bradley will further RISD’s action-oriented commitment to diversity,…

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Rhode Island School of Design Names Touba Ghadessi Provost

  Rhode Island School of Design Names Touba Ghadessi Provost Currently serving as Wheaton College’s provost and a professor of the history of art, Ghadessi believes that knowledge, in all its forms, is what constructs a just and innovative society. PROVIDENCE,…

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RISD Introduces New Sustainability Design Lab

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RISD Introduces New Sustainability Design Lab Photos courtesy of RISD PROVIDENCE, RI – April 21, 2023 – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is pleased to announce the launch of its Sustainability Design Lab, an interdisciplinary space intended…

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SWA Group Unveils Master Plan for Irvine Great Park Project in California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   SWA Group Unveils Master Plan for Irvine Great Park Project in California Design implementation now underway for 1,200-acre Great Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the world. Laguna Beach, CA (April 19, 2023) – SWA…

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Construction Begins at Ālia, Designed by WRNS Studio

Construction Begins at Ālia, Designed by WRNS Studio Ambitious development in Honolulu is designed to attract local residents and model resource conservation in a state facing housing shortages and rising energy costs. Rendering courtesy of WRNS Studio Honolulu, HI — April…

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Rhode Island School Of Design Announces Commencement 2023 Honorary Degree Recipients And Speakers

Commencement 2023 Honorary Degree Recipients and Speakers Architect Francis Kéré to Deliver Keynote Address Providence, R.I. — April 10, 2023 — RISD will present three honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees to visionaries in contemporary culture. Architect Francis Kéré will accept…

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APRIL 18-23 | “BREAK TO MAKE” IN MILAN | DANIEL ARSHAM X NENDO

BREAK TO MAKE DANIEL ARSHAM X NENDO APR 18 – 23 2023 April 18 – 23, 10:00 – 19:00 nendo Milan | Via Pinamonte da Vimercate 4, Milan, Italy Event Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/break-to-make-tickets-603019005077 “I’ve always been a fan of nendo’s creative…

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Beyer Blinder Belle’s J Coopers Row Project Tops Out in Southwest Washington, DC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beyer Blinder Belle’s J Coopers Row Project Tops Out in Southwest Washington, DC 368,000 sq ft residential building at 1319 South Capitol Street adds market-rate and affordable housing to neighborhood while preserving the human scale of the…

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Blue Medium 2023 Spring Newsletter

Tim Rollins and K.O.S., in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (After Harriet Jacobs),” 1997. Satin ribbons and book pages on linen. 64 x 52 inches. Collection of the artists….

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Beyer Blinder Belle Architects Complete Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects Complete Carnegie Endowment for International Peace  A contemporary redesign for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s global headquarters fills the building with natural light and state-of-the-art amenities and technologies, reinvigorating the interiors for world-class research and…

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Rhode Island School of Design Launches Say Your Pain Translation Tool for ER Patients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rhode Island School of Design Launches Say Your Pain Translation Tool for ER Patients Through collaboration with WongDoody, RISD’s Center for Complexity is addressing issues of healthcare equity  PROVIDENCE, RI (March 16, 2023) – The Center for Complexity (CfC) at Rhode…

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SWA Wins Commission to Design New Urban Park in the Heart of Jersey City, NJ

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   SWA Wins Commission to Design New Urban Park in the Heart of Jersey City, NJ The three-acre park represents an ambitious plan to preserve open space in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.  …

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Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners Acquires NYC-based Environmental Graphics Studio LVCK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners Acquires NYC-based Environmental Graphics Studio LVCK NEW YORK (February 28, 2023) – Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects and Planners, LLP (BBB), an award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm with offices in New York…

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SWA/Balsley Designs Two-Acre Network of Parks and Public Spaces for Innovation QNS: a “15-Minute City” in Astoria, Queens

SWA/Balsley Designs Two-Acre Network of Parks and Public Spaces for Innovation QNS: a “15-Minute City” in Astoria, QueensAs part of the recently approved master plan, public open spaces will provide Astoria residents with a range of community amenities, forming an…

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Rhode Island School Of Design Withdraws From U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Rankings

Rhode Island School of Design Withdraws from U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Rankings School cites inability of rankings to accurately assess art and design education, while also running counter to principles of social equity and inclusion PROVIDENCE, RI – February…

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Beyer Blinder Belle Restores The Original Home Of La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

BEYER BLINDER BELLE RESTORES THE ORIGINAL HOME OF LA MAMA EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE CLUB AT 74 EAST 4TH STREET       Photo credit: John Bartelstone Photography New York, NY (February 13, 2023) – Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners has renovated…

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March 9 | Friedman Benda At TEFAF Maastricht Booth 700

TEFAF MAASTRICHT BOOTH 700 MAR 11 – 19 2023   Andrea Branzi, Ettore Sottsass, Faye Toogood New York – (January 31, 2023) Friedman Benda will bring a group presentation of works by artists including Michael Anastassiades, Daniel Arsham, Andrea Branzi,…

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Rhode Island School of Design’s Board of Trustees Elects New Co-Chairs

Rhode Island School of Design’s Board of Trustees Elects New Co-Chairs Hillary Blumberg and Ilene Chaiken to co-lead board, succeeding outgoing chair Michael Spalter PROVIDENCE, RI –– January 23, 2023 – The Board of Trustees at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)…

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Jan. 12 | “Everything Here is Volcanic” at Friedman Benda

FRIEDMAN BENDA OPENING ON JANUARY 12, 2023 Tezontle, “Vernacular Kitchen”, 2022 EVERYTHING HERE IS VOLCANIC CURATED BY MARIO BALLESTEROS January 12 – February 18, 2023 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 12th, 6-8pm”Alles hier ist vulkanisch.” — Hannes Meyer Friedman Benda presents…

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SWA Selected to Lead the Los Angeles-San Pedro Waterfront Connectivity Plan

SWA SELECTED TO LEAD THE LOS ANGELES-SAN PEDRO WATERFRONT CONNECTIVITY PLAN The internationally renowned, Los Angeles-based landscape architecture firm will provide a conceptual framework plan to guide future public realm improvements and private development sites, forming a network of well-connected, pedestrian-oriented multi-use spaces….

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Mar. 18 | “Mirror Mirror: Reflections On Design At Chatsworth”

  ‘Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth’ A NEW EXHIBITION PRESENTED IN THE HOUSE AND GARDEN AT CHATSWORTH 18 March – 1 October 2023   Fernando Laposse, Agave Cabinet, 2021, courtesy of Friedman Benda and Fernando Laposse; Chatsworth © Chatsowrth…

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Jan 12 | “Everything Here Is Volcanic” Curated By Mario Ballesteros

New York, NY – Friedman Benda presents its ninth annual guest-curated exhibition, the first dedicated to contemporary Mexico, entitled Everything Here Is Volcanic. Curated by Mario Ballesteros, the exhibition sparks from a statement by the radical Swiss architect Hannes Meyer, who lived…

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RISD Limited Edition Sale

RISD Limited Editions Returns with a Second Sale to Benefit RISD Students Huma Bhabha 85 PR and Shahzia Sikander MFA 95 PT/PR are the latest alumni to donate exclusive limited-run prints of their work in support of the Student Opportunity…

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Jan 6 | Lebbeus Woods “Ecologies, 1984 – 1990” At Friedman Benda LA

LEBBEUS WOODS ECOLOGIES, 1984 – 1990 JAN 6 – FEB 4 2023      Left to right: Aliens III, Epicyclarium, Solohouse Los Angeles – Friedman Benda is pleased to present Lebbeus Woods, Ecologies, 1984-1990. Curated by Jennifer Olshin, the exhibition brings…

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Nov 29 | Friedman Benda At Design Miami Booth G31

DESIGN MIAMI / BOOTH G31 NOV 29 – DEC 4  2022 New York – For Design Miami / 2022, Friedman Benda will bring a group presentation of works by artists including Daniel Arsham, Wendell Castle, Carmen D’Apollonio, Najla El Zein, Misha…

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Jan. 6 | Carmen D’Apollonio “I’m Not A Shrimp” On View At Friedman Benda LA

Los Angeles – Friedman Benda is pleased to announce I’m Not a Shrimp, Carmen D’Apollonio’s first solo gallery exhibition in Los Angeles opening on January 6th. Highlighting the intuitive, self-taught approach and the tongue-in-cheek sensibility that defines her practice, I’m Not a Shrimp represents…

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Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Designed by SWA Group Opens to Public

San Francisco, CA — International landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm SWA Group announce the opening of their design, The Clearing, which was selected unanimously by the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission among 189 international design submissions and with overwhelming support from the families…

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Nov. 19 | Ini Archibong “Narthex” Opens At Friedman Benda Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – Friedman Benda is pleased to present Ini Archibong’s second solo exhibition with the gallery and the first time a comprehensive body of work will be on public view in his hometown of Los Angeles. Referring to his…

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Raphael Navot’s “On the Same Subject” on view at Friedman Benda  

Raphael Navot’s On the Same Subject on view at Friedman Benda “On the Same Subject” Installation Image by Daniel Kukla Raphael Navot’s On the Same Subject, his first solo gallery exhibition, is currently on view at Friedman Benda. On the Same…

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Beyer Blinder Belle Architects Complete Rubell Museum DC

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects Complete Rubell Museum DC The adaptive reuse of a historic school preserves a beloved community landmark and brings it back to life as a public resource. Rubell Museum DC facade. Photo by Chi Lam. Washington, DC —…

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Ini Archibong “Narthex” Opens At Friedman Benda Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA (November 7, 2022) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present Ini Archibong’s second solo exhibition with the gallery and the first time a comprehensive body of work will be on public view in his hometown of Los Angeles….

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RISD MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF A BENIN BRONZE TO NIGERIAN NATIONAL COLLECTIONS

RISD MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF A BENIN BRONZE TO NIGERIAN NATIONAL COLLECTIONS Edo (African culture), Head of a King (Oba), probably 1700s. Deaccessioned by the RISD Museum Fine Arts Committee and Board of Governors, Fall 2020. Ex Gift of Miss Lucy…

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BEYOND TERRITORIES: MADE. MAKE. MAKING Exhibition Wraps Up in New York Before Concluding in Hong Kong

BEYOND TERRITORIES: MADE. MAKE. MAKING Exhibition Wraps Up in New York Before Concluding in Hong Kong Photo: Lucas Lind NEW YORK, NY (November 9, 2022) — Traveling exhibition Beyond Territories- Made. Make. Making, presented by the Hong Kong Institute of…

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Save-the-Date October 10-25 | HKIA Beyond Territories: Made. Make. Making

Save-the-Date October 10-25: Hong Kong Institute of Architects presents Beyond Territories: Made. Make. Making in NYC during Archtober To celebrate Hong Kong’s achievements in urbanization and sustainable development during the last 25 years, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects presents…

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Oct. 7- Nov. 12 | Faye Toogood Assemblage 7: Lost And Found Opens At Friedman Benda LA

Los Angeles, CA (August 29, 2022) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present Faye Toogood’s Assemblage 7: Lost and Found, the groundbreaking designer’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. Burrowing into Britain’s material history and its important role in defining national…

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Fall Preview – Save the Date!

VISUAL ARTS Media Contacts: Lourdes Miller and Ben Demars     THE NEW YORK CITY AIDS MEMORIAL The New York City AIDS Memorial  honors the lives lost to the AIDS epidemic through its educational and cultural programming. Stevan Evans’s Songs for a Memorial is on view until…

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NENDO SEES KYOTO AT FRIEDMAN BENDA SEPT 9 – OCT 15 2022

NENDO SEES KYOTO AT FRIEDMAN BENDA SEPT 9- OCT 15 2022 New York – Friedman Benda and nendo are pleased to present ‘nendo sees Kyoto’. Initially presented across historic, World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto, Japan [13 Jan. 2022 –13…

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Friedman Benda | CANDICE & DARREN ROMANELLI WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Los Angeles, CA (July 12, 2022) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present, Wedding Anniversary, the gallery’s first solo exhibition with ceramicist Candice Romanelli and multidisciplinary creative director Darren Romanelli. The show examines the Los Angeles-based husband and wife’s individual practices…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE ANNOUNCES DESIGN AND COMPLETION OF DARTMOUTH STRATEGIC CAMPUS FRAMEWORK

BEYER BLINDER BELLE ANNOUNCES DESIGN AND COMPLETION OF  DARTMOUTH STRATEGIC CAMPUS FRAMEWORK The plan creates a long-term vision for the Dartmouth campus and land holdings. New York, NY (July 12, 2022) – Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners LLP (BBB)…

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Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Reveal 2022 Collaboration Project ‘Sustainable Futures’

Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Reveal 2022 Collaboration Project ‘Sustainable Futures’ SEOUL/PROVIDENCE, RI (July 5, 2022) – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) revealed the latest phase of the RISD…

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SWA Group’s Sanshan Hillside Park Offers New Urban Landscape Experiences to the Region

SWA Group’s Sanshan Hillside Park Offers New Urban Landscape Experiences to the Region The park exemplifies how a sensitive and adaptive approach to a site’s existing assets can offer diverse and sustainable experiences at the edge of an increasingly urbanized…

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Strip-malls to Housing: SWA Group Puts Forward A Possible Solution to the National Housing Crisis

Strip-malls to Housing: SWA Group Puts Forward A Possible Solution to the National Housing Crisis Converting underutilized retail centers into mixed-use housing developments will require change in city land-use policies Laguna Beach, CA  — Repurposing existing commercial properties to help…

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WRNS Studio Reimagines Ameswell Mountain View Complex

The new development manifests ideals of returning to nature and providing a better future for the City’s inhabitants with integrated landscape and campus-planning strategies. San Francisco, CA (June, 2022) – WRNS Studio announces the completion of Ameswell Mountain View, a…

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CANDICE & DARREN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AUG 11 – 27 2022

Los Angeles, CA (June 21, 2022) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present, Wedding Anniversary, the gallery’s first solo exhibition with ceramicist Candice Romanelli and multidisciplinary creative director Darren Romanelli. The show examines the Los Angeles-based husband and wife’s individual practices…

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MATTIAS SELLDEN l THADDEUS WOLFE JOINT SOLO EXHIBITION JUL 14 – AUG 12 2022

MATTIAS SELLDEN | THADDEUS WOLFE JOINT SOLO EXHIBITION JUL 14 – AUG 12 2022 New York – Friedman Benda is pleased to present a joint solo exhibition of work from Mattias Sellden and Thaddeus Wolfe, two artists whose practices converge at the intersection…

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Beyer Blinder Belle Leads Architecture of New Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity in Orlando

Beyer Blinder Belle Leads Architecture of New Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity in Orlando The 43,000 square foot museum—designed to symbolize a beacon for humanity when illuminated—is the first built around the stories of survivors ORLANDO, Fla. (May, 2022) –…

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Hollingsworth Funds Announces Beyer Blinder Belle-led Vision for Verdae

Hollingsworth Funds Announces Beyer Blinder Belle-led Vision for Verdae The firm recently joined Hollingsworth Funds to announce a new vision for Verdae, a master planned community in Greenville, South Carolina, as the city’s next generation destination – a vibrant and…

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Friedman Benda / Misha Kahn Style Without Substance I JUNE 2-JULY 1

New York, NY (May 12, 2022) – In his fourth solo-show at Friedman Benda, Style Without Substance, Misha Kahn sets out to “look into the essence of a material and help to style its ‘thingness’ to be apparent to humans.” Rather than…

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Rhode Island School of Design Facilitates New Thinking on Opioids, Equity and Systemic Change

Rhode Island School of Design Facilitates New Thinking on Opioids, Equity and Systemic Change Through ongoing collaboration with local stakeholders, RISD’s Center for Complexity taps into the studio process to envision design systems for the state’s first harm reduction centers…

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SWA’s “Edge of Paradise” Named Winner in Urban Design Category of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards

SWA’s “Edge of Paradise” Named Winner in Urban Design Category of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards From a 3D printed vaccine patch to an electric truck, a seawater-powered lamp, and countless other bold innovations, the sixth annual awards…

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Rhode Island School of Design’s Furniture Design Department Presents Embodied & Imbued at WantedDesign Fair 2022

  Rhode Island School of Design’s Furniture Design Department Presents Embodied & Imbued at WantedDesign Fair 2022 SCHOOLS EXHIBIT – BOOTH 477 Providence, RI (May 4, 2022) – Rhode Island School of Design’s (RISD) Furniture Design department is pleased to present Embodied & Imbued at WantedDesign Fair 2022,…

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Support by Design: Initiative to Hire Ukrainian Landscape Architects Displaced by War

Support by Design: Initiative to Hire Ukrainian Landscape Architects Displaced by War Houston, TX (April 12, 2022) – Landscape Architecture firms in the United States are leading an evolving initiative to engage their Ukrainian counterparts displaced by the war. The idea…

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Rhode Island School of Design 2022 Commencement / Announcing Honorees and Speakers

Cheryl D. Miller, Graphic Designer and Educator, to Deliver Keynote Address at Rhode Island School of Design 2022 Commencement Miller and artist Nick Cave will receive honorary degrees PROVIDENCE, RI (April 5, 2022) – On Saturday, June 4, Rhode Island School of Design…

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HS2 Architecture Announces Completion of New James Cohan Gallery Tribeca Location

  Image courtesy of HS2 Architecture New York, NY (March 30, 2022) — HS2 Architecture (HS2) announces the completion of 52 Walker Street, a new 5,000sf gallery space for James Cohan. With the Tribeca art scene continuing to grow, the gallery, whose art space…

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Friedman Benda at TEFAF New York / May 6 – May 10

    New York (March 29, 2022) – For TEFAF New York 2022, Friedman Benda will present a setting focused on materiality and excellence in making. Comprised of select works from seminal historic voices placed in dialogue with key contemporary practices,…

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Adam Silverman / Marks and Markers / Apr 28-May 21

New York, NY (March 24, 2022) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present Los Angeles-based artist Adam Silverman’s third solo show with the gallery entitled Marks and Markers. The title of the show refers to not only the marks from Silverman’s process (the artist’s hands, the fire, the glaze and…

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WRNS Studio Founding Partner Sam Nunes Elevated To AIA College Of Fellows In 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WRNS Studio Founding Partner Sam Nunes Elevated to AIA College of Fellows in 2022 Nunes’ career centers on a management model that empowers a plurality of voices to enhance architectural practice Sam Nunes. Photo: Wesley Wong San…

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Blue Medium Spring 2022 News

Media Contact: Andrea Bruce ACQUAVELLA GALLERIES Acquavella Galleries presents James Rosenquist: Painting Below Zero and Unnatural Nature: Post-Pop Landscapes. On view through April 11, James Rosenquist: Painting Below Zero is the late artist’s first show in Palm Beach and features a selection of works spanning over 40…

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Construction Commences on Uptown ATX, A 66-Acre Mixed-Use Community in Austin, with Public Space Design by SWA/Balsley with Coleman & Associates

 Rendering Courtesy of Brandywine Realty Trust Austin, TX (March 15, 2022) – Construction is officially underway on the $3 billion, 66-acre master-planned Uptown ATX neighborhood, whose public realm is designed by SWA/Balsley with Coleman & Associates. The new project will introduce…

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RISD’s First Black Biennial Now on View

A month-long, student-curated exhibition brings together artists and designers of color from RISD and beyond to illuminate the diversity of the Black experience. Photo by Jo Sittenfeld Providence, RI (March 15, 2022) – RISD’s first-ever Black Biennial kicked off on Friday evening with a…

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Friedman Benda / “The New Figuration” Curated by Glenn Adamson, March 28-April 19, 2022

New York, NY (March 9, 2022) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present The New Figuration, curated by Glenn Adamson. Including works by seven contemporary practitioners, the exhibition considers the current propulsion towards figurative representation in design, and more broadly, probes the…

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Adaptive Re-use of 1980’s Corporate Campus in Silicon Valley by WRNS Studio and SWA Group Injects Urban Energy into Heart of Suburbia

Image courtesy of SWA Group Mountain View, CA (March 2, 2022) – Located on a seventeen-acre campus one mile from the City of Mountain View’s downtown core and one mile from public transit, Evelyn Avenue Workplace needed not only a facelift,…

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WRNS Studio to Design University Health Services Building at Princeton University

New York City, NY (February 8, 2022) – WRNS Studio has been selected to design the new University Health Services (UHS) Building at Princeton University. The project is slated to transform not only service delivery but to also enhance the overall experience…

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FRIEDMAN BENDA LOS ANGELES I THE ENDLESS SUMMER FEB 20 – MAR 26

Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Carmen D’Apollonio Photography by Marten Elder  Courtesy of Friedman Benda and gt2P  Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Faye Toogood Photography by Angus Mill  Los Angeles (January 18, 2022) — Albertz Benda and Friedman Benda are pleased…

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Friedman Benda / ORTAMIKLOS RELATIONS

  New York (January 5, 2022) — Friedman Benda is pleased to present, Relations, an in-depth look into the creative duo OrtaMiklos and the designers Leo Orta and Victor Miklos Anderson. The exhibition offers insight into Orta and Miklos, who decided to separate…

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Crystal Williams Named 18th President of Rhode Island School of Design

Crystal Williams Named 18th President of Rhode Island School of Design A teacher, leader, advocate, poet, and Boston University’s current vice president and associate provost for community & inclusion, Williams believes that education, art and design, and commitments to equity and justice…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE REINTRODUCES COLONY SQUARE, A SIX-ACRE DEVELOPMENT REVITALIZING MIDTOWN ATLANTA

BEYER BLINDER BELLE REINTRODUCES COLONY SQUARE, A SIX-ACRE DEVELOPMENT REVITALIZING MIDTOWN ATLANTA Renowned for its work reviving America’s urban cores, Beyer Blinder Belle reinvents a mid-century mixed-use complex with an enclosed mall into an open-air destination. December 16, 2021 (New York,…

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FRIEDMAN BENDA I Accidents Will Happen / Creative Salvage

New York, NY (December 6, 2021) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present its eighth annual guest-curated exhibition, Accidents Will Happen: Creative Salvage, 1981–1991. Curated by Gareth Williams, who co-authored Cut & Shut: The History of Creative Salvage with Nick Wright, the exhibition…

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SWA GROUP COMPLETES BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN IN JERSEY CITY, CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION

SWA GROUP COMPLETES BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN IN JERSEY CITY, CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION The project represents a paradigm shift towards more sustainable, resilient, and equitable local development. New York, NY (November 16, 2021) — Occupying a formerly contaminated…

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SWA GROUP RECOGNIZED WITH ELEVEN ASLA 2021 DESIGN AWARDS

SWA GROUP RECOGNIZED WITH ELEVEN ASLA 2021 DESIGN AWARDS These newly-awarded parks unite communities with thoughtful common ground.  San Francisco, CA (November 11, 2021) –  Eleven award-winning projects from SWA Group show how landscape and the creation of a thoughtful “common ground” can…

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ALBERTZ BENDA + LOS ANGELES OPENING

Los Angeles, CA – (October 26, 2021) – Friedman Benda and albertz benda are pleased to announce the opening of a new permanent space on November 20, 2021. Situated on Marmont Lane in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, this marks both galleries’ expansion…

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Beyer Blinder Belle Completes Renovation and Expansion of D.C. Modern Gothic Landmark, the National Presbyterian Church

The renovation honors the iconic building while providing modern upgrades, improving accessibility, and revitalizing the surrounding public space October 19, 2021 (Washington, DC) —  Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) announces the completion of the renovation and expansion of the National Presbyterian Church in…

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FRIEDMAN BENDA PRESENTS: MICHAEL ANASTASSIADES UPBEAT

New York, NY (October 14, 2021) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present Upbeat, Michael Anastassiades’ debut solo-exhibition with the gallery and first solo show in the United States. A seminal figure in contemporary design, Anastassiades is internationally renowned for his precisely considered forms that delicately balance…

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Alumni Artists Launch RISD Limited Editions Sale to Benefit RISD Students

PROVIDENCE, RI (September 28, 2021) – Rhode Island School of Design’s (RISD) new RISD Limited Editions biannual sale is an exciting, alumni-led chapter in the college’s tradition of supporting artists and designers. Developed to support RISD students with high financial…

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Donors Invest $25 Million in RISD’s Future

PROVIDENCE, RI (September 21, 2021) – The Division of Institutional Advancement is pleased to announce that RISD alumni, families and friends have invested more than $25 million in gifts and pledges to RISD during fiscal year 2021, making this the…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE ANNOUNCE GROUNDBREAKING OF GALLERY 64, MIXED USE MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE HOME OF RUBELL MUSEUM ON HISTORIC SITE

September 15, 2021 (Washington, DC)—  Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners (BBB) announce the design and groundbreaking of Gallery 64, a new 12-story residential building providing 492 units of housing. Gallery 64 will anchor the renovation and redevelopment of the historic 2.7-acre…

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SWA/BALSLEY’S NELSON MANDELA PARK MASTER PLAN ASLA-NY 2021 DESIGN AWARD

(New York, NY) September 21, 2021 – SWA/Balsley’s Nelson Mandela Park Master Plan in Rotterdam, Netherlands, was named a winner of 2021 Design Awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, New York City Chapter. The annual program recognizes excellence in…

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DESIGN MIAMI/ BASEL II A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT SEPT 20 – 26 2021

New York, NY – (September 16, 2021) For Friedman Benda’s participation at Design Miami/ Basel (September 20-26, 2021), the gallery will present a setting inspired by A Midsummer’s Night. In a group exhibition layered with intrigue and inuendo, each work…

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SALON ART + DESIGN BOOTH B1 / NOV 11 – NOV 15, 2021

New York, NY (September 28, 2021) – Inspired by a theme of renewal, Friedman Benda’s presentation in the 10th anniversary of Salon Art + Design will focus on new explorations from established and emerging voices at the forefront of design who reassess the classical boundaries…

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RISD Completes Quad Block Enhancement Project with Reopening of Homer and South Hall Residences

PROVIDENCE, RI (September 7, 2021) – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) has completed renovations to its Homer and South Hall residences, marking the end of phase three of the multiyear Quad block enhancement project, which includes multiple housing structures and a…

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RISD Welcomes New Hires Focused on Race and Decolonization

PROVIDENCE, RI (September 15, 2021) – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) – As part of RISD’s continuing social equity and inclusion efforts, a cohort of new full-time faculty members focused on race, colonization, decolonization, post-coloniality, cultural representation and material practices of resistance…

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NOW OPEN AT FRIEDMAN BENDA : Daniel Arsham’s Objects for Living II

Daniel Arsham’s Objects for Living II opened last Thursday, September 9 and will be on view through September 25. While spending extensive time this past year at home in lockdown and in the face of a new work from home…

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FRIEDMAN BENDA PRESENTS INI ARCHIBONG: HIEROPHANY

Friedman Benda is pleased to present Hierophany, designer Ini Archibong’s first solo gallery exhibition. Hierophany marks the culmination of an ongoing four-year collaboration with the gallery and the first time this comprehensive body of work by Archibong will be on public view. Combining…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW HASTINGS HALL, PART OF THE RENEWAL PLAN FOR UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY’s 100-YEAR-OLD CAMPUS

 Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) announces the opening of Hastings Hall, fully renovated graduate housing for the Union Theological Seminary (UTS) campus in New York City. The renovation is one of the first projects undertaken by the institution following BBB’s comprehensive UTS Campus…

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RISD Interior Architecture students propose innovative designs for adding pedestrian and cycling lanes to iconic Pell Bridge

  PROVIDENCE, RI (August 2, 2021) – Rhode Island School of Design’s Interior Architecture students have created innovative design proposals to add pedestrian and cycling lanes to Pell Bridge, an iconic suspension bridge connecting Newport and Jamestown, RI. When the state of Rhode Island completed the iconic Newport Bridge in…

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LIVE PERFORMANCE: ‘TALES OF IMMENSITY’

LIVE PERFORMANCE: ‘TALES OF IMMENSITY’ Curated by Dan Handel and Tal Erez: Featuring design objects by Misha Kahn, virtual environments by artist Shawn Maximo, and dance by choreographer Renana Raz Tuesday, July 27th, 12PM EDT Friedman Benda and Manifest Institute are pleased…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE ANNOUNCES KEVIN STORM AS PARTNER OF FIRM

    Beyer Blinder Belle announces Kevin Storm, AIA, AICP, LEED AP, as a Partner of the firm. Since first joining Beyer Blinder Belle in 2000, Storm has pursued creative solutions grounded in open-minded collaboration, empathetic engagement, historic awareness, and civic responsibility. He…

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DANIEL ARSHAM – OBJECTS FOR LIVING: COLLECTION II

Friedman Benda is pleased to present Objects forLiving: Collection II, Daniel Arsham’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. Arsham, whose approach has included art, architecture, performance, fashion, and film, poetically blends multiple universes into his ambitious design practice. Through this exhibition,…

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SWA GROUP ANNOUNCE APPROVAL OF WINNING DESIGN FOR THE SANDY HOOK PERMANENT MEMORIAL

International landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm SWA Group announce the approval of their design, “The Clearing,” which after a five-year process of site selection and development of memorial criteria, was selected unanimously by the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial…

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SWA Group Announces Collaboration with SouthEast Development Group on Riverfront Jacksonville, a comprehensive mixed-use development

International landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm SWA Group announce their design of the public outdoor spaces for Riverfront Jacksonville, a $1.1 billion, mixed-use master plan created by SouthEast Development Group along the St. Johns River in Florida. The…

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ARCHITECTS MECANOO AND BEYER BLINDER BELLE REVITALIZE NEW YORK’S LARGEST CIRCULATING BRANCH, THE STRAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is New York’s new central circulating library, designed by Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo in collaboration with Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners. Built within the 1914 shell and steel frame of the Mid-Manhattan Library…

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SWA GROUP REVEALS FINAL DESIGN FOR ‘MEMORIAL AT HARVEY MILK PLAZA’ IN ADVANCE OF SAN FRANCISCO’S PRIDE WEEKEND

In alignment with San Francisco’s Pride Month celebrations, SWA Group has revealed the final design for The Memorial at Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco, CA, in honor of the legacy of visionary civil and human rights leader Harvey Milk….

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CARMEN D’APOLLONIO: DON’T WAKE THE SNAKE JULY 15 – AUGUST 3

Friedman Benda is pleased to announce Don’t Wake the Snake, Los Angeles-based Swiss artist Carmen D’Apollonio’s first solo exhibition. Self-taught in the ceramics discipline, D’Apollonio’s Don’t Wake the Snake is a culmination of the 7-year development of her studio practice….

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Virgil Abloh to Deliver Keynote Address at Rhode Island School of Design 2021 Commencement

PROVIDENCE, RI – On Saturday, June 5, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) will award degrees to 403 undergraduate and 212 graduate students, celebrating the achievements and perseverance of the Class of 2021. The day will begin with a fully…

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NASA FUNDS RISD SPACE DESIGN: PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN SOLUTIONS IN OUTER SPACE

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 8, 2021) – Rhode Island School of Design’s (RISD) recently launched Space Design club announces three proposed solutions to outer space design challenges that have been accepted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Two projects have already received funding from the…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE-DESIGNED RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS CONTRIBUTE TO GROWING WESTCHESTER APPEAL

Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) announces three mixed-use, residential developments located in Westchester County, New York – 14 LeCount Place, New Rochelle; 25 Maple Avenue, New Rochelle; and Kirby Commons, Mount Kisco. All three developments incorporate contemporary style and amenities, provide an…

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RISD Announces First-Generation to College Pre-Orientation Program

This summer, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) will pilot a new, multifaceted, two-week on-campus experience designed to support undergraduate students whose parents did not attend or complete college. Supported through gifts to the Presidential Initiatives Fund, the RISD First-Generation…

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THE BEYER BLINDER BELLE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2021 FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT

The Beyer Blinder Belle Foundation is pleased to announce William Hansen as the recipient of the 2021 John Belle Travel Fellowship. The Fellowship will support William, a graduate student at the University of British Columbia, in his investigation of the…

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FRIEDMAN BENDA AND APARTAMENTO PUBLISHING RELEASE FIRST BOOK OF THREE-PART SERIES ON INDIVIDUAL DESIGN COLLECTIONS

Today, Apartamento Publishing and Friedman Benda announce their collaboration and release of Faye Toogood: Assemblage 6: Unlearning, the first book in a three-part series that focuses on individual collections by international designers and, just as importantly, the ideas that gave them life. This new…

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Rhode Island School of Design Announces Creation of New Professorship in Sustainability

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) announces it is creating the Houghton P. Metcalf Professorship in Sustainability, made possible by a generous gift to the school. Established through a donation from the Metcalf family, the new fully funded faculty position will allow RISD…

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SWA Group collaborate on Living Tribute to late Congressman John Lewis at his namesake Plaza in Atlanta’s Freedom Park

Through its master planning effort for Atlanta’s Freedom Park, SWA Group is participating in “Flowering Forest – A Tree Tribute to Civil Rights Leader John Lewis”, a collaborative, living memorial to the late Congressman and Civil Rights leader, to be…

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SCOTT HENDERSON INC. UNVEILS DESIGN CONCEPT FOR PUBLIC SCULPTURE ‘ELEPHANTASM’

Scott Henderson Inc. announces the design of a conceptual sculpture entitled ELEPHANTASM to potentially live in the heart of Dumbo, New York City. If constructed, the sculpture aims to be installed this spring or summer, and would be displayed through…

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Friedman Benda presents ‘Performance’, a solo exhibition by British designer Paul Cocksedge

Friedman Benda is pleased to present British designer PaulCocksedge’s fourth solo show with the gallery entitled Performance. The exhibition explores the processes of craft with three bodies of work that capture and express their theatricality in material form: Performance, Push,…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE COMPLETES MULTI-PHASE RESTORATION OF TWO CULTURAL LANDMARKS AS PART OF CAPITOL CROSSING PROJECT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) announces the completion of the restoration and expansion of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Adas Israel Synagogue. The restorations were coordinated with and integral aspects to the construction of Capitol Crossing: Property Group Partner’s (PGP) transformative 2.2 million…

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Friedman Benda announces opening of Pop Up gallery in Miami, from January 23–March 26

Friedman Benda is pleased to announce the opening of its Pop Up gallery in Miami, Florida, opening January 23 through March 26, 2021. The Pop Up exhibition highlights work from the gallery’s decade and a half history, representating both established…

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RISD’s Center for Complexity launches Horizon 2045, a 25-year project aimed at eliminating the threat of nuclear war

Rhode Island School of Design’s (RISD) Center for Complexity – a platform for transdisciplinary collaboration and innovation informed by global events and creative practices – announces the launch of Horizon 2045, a 25-year project aimed at eliminating the threat of nuclear war….

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Friedman Benda announces DNA, an online exhibition and collaborative essay project with Galerie kreo and Salon 94 Design

Friedman Benda is pleased to announce DNA, a collaborative project between Friedman Benda, Galerie kreo, and Salon 94 Design that provides a comprehensive approach with 28 designers, and 28 comparative essays by curator and writer Glenn Adamson. Launched on January 15th, DNA provides…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE ANNOUNCES ELIZABETH R. LEBER, AIA, LEED AP AS MANAGING PARTNER TO GUIDE FIRM’S VISION INTO NEXT GENERATION

Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) announces that Elizabeth R. Leber, AIA, LEED AP has become Managing Partner as of January 1, 2021. Leber takes on this new role as she begins her twentieth year at BBB. She is the fifth Managing Partner…

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FRIEDMAN BENDA PRESENTS JONATHAN TRAYTE: MelonMelon Tangerine

New York, NY (December 21, 2020) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present MelonMelonTangerine, British artist Jonathan Trayte’s second solo exhibition at the gallery. Informed by Trayte’s recent 2000-mile road trip through the Western United States, MelonMelonTangerine offers an outsider’s perspective…

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FRIEDMAN BENDA ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION OF FAYE TOOGOOD & EREZ NEVI PANA IN THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA TRIENNIAL 2020

New York, NY (December 8, 2020) – Friedman Benda is pleased to announce the participation of two of the gallery’s designers, Faye Toogood and Erez Nevi Pana, in The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Triennial 2020. Exploring some of the most globally relevant and…

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Friedman Benda presents SPLIT PERSONALITY, its 7th annual guest-curated exhibition, curated by Alice Stori Liechtenstein

Friedman Benda is pleased to present its seventh annual guest-curated exhibition Split Personality. Curated by Alice Stori Liechtenstein, independent curator and founder of Schloss Hollenegg for Design, the exhibition explores how functional objects undergo a process of mutation to acquire…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE REVITALIZES HISTORIC FRANKLIN SCHOOL, NEW HOME TO D.C.’S INAUGURAL LANGUAGE-ARTS MUSEUM, PLANET WORD

Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB) announces that Planet Word, a revolutionary museum dedicated to the power, beauty, and fun of language, opened to the public on October 22nd. The Museum is housed in D.C.’s historic and long-vacant Franklin School, which was revitalized by Beyer Blinder Belle. Planet Word…

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RISD Participates in Microsoft Virtual Reality Study Aimed at Developing an Immersive Classroom Environment That Meets the Needs of Artists and Designers

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) announces their participation in a Microsoft virtual reality study aimed at developing an immersive classroom environment that meets the needs of artists and designers. The study’s goal is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of…

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HUNTER’S POINT SOUTH WATERFRONT PARK AWARDED 2020 ULI NEW YORK AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENT & AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

SWA/BALSLEY announces that Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park – one of New York City’s most ambitious parkland developments in decades – has been awarded a 2020 ULI New York Awards for Excellence, in the “Excellence in Civic Development” category, and…

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Rhode Island School of Design Launches “Race in Art & Design” Cluster Hire Search

As part of its commitment to address institutional racism and advance social equity, RISD is hiring 10 new faculty as part of a cluster hire initiative focused on race and decolonization in art and design.    In response to student…

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Friedman Benda presents ‘WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN’, November 5–December 12, 2020

On November 5, Friedman Benda will open an expansive exhibition called What Would Have Been. On the heels of a tumultuous and unprecedented cycle of global events, the gallery will share a trove of design from over 30 studios originally…

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WRNS STUDIO COMPLETES TWO BUILDINGS FOR EL CAMINO HEALTH PART OF MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUS EXPANSION MASTER PLAN

WRNS Studio has completed two buildings for El Camino Health (ECH) – Behavioral Health Services Taube Pavilion (BHS) and Integrated Medical Sobrato Pavilion – as part of its Mountain View campus Master Plan. Both projects leverage innovations in patient-centered care,…

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Rhode Island School of Design Completes Phase Two of Quad Block Enhancement Project with Reopening of Nickerson Hall

PROVIDENCE, RI (September 14, 2020) – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) has completed renovations to its Nickerson Hall residence, marking the end of phase two of the multiyear Quad block enhancement project, which includes multiple housing structures and a dining…

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Friedman Benda presents DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 54: DOMITILLA DARDI

Inaugurated on April 1, 2020, Design in Dialogue is a series of online interviews hosted alternately by curator and historian Glenn Adamson (Wednesdays) and designer Stephen Burks (Fridays). Conversations are held on Zoom for 1 hour, beginning at 11AM EDT, including a…

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Friedman Benda presents DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 53: SIMONE LEAMON & EWAN MCEOIN

Inaugurated on April 1, 2020, Design in Dialogue is a series of online interviews hosted alternately by curator and historian Glenn Adamson (Wednesdays) and designer Stephen Burks (Fridays). Conversations are held on Zoom for 1 hour, beginning at 11AM EDT, including a…

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Friedman Benda presents DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 52: EKENE IJEOMA

Inaugurated on April 1, 2020, Design in Dialogue is a series of online interviews hosted alternately by curator and historian Glenn Adamson (Wednesdays) and designer Stephen Burks (Fridays). Conversations are held on Zoom for 1 hour, beginning at 11AM EDT, including a…

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Friedman Benda presents DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 51: DAN BARBER + GREGG MOORE

Inaugurated on April 1, 2020, Design in Dialogue is a series of online interviews hosted alternately by curator and historian Glenn Adamson (Wednesdays) and designer Stephen Burks (Fridays). Conversations are held on Zoom for 1 hour, beginning at 11AM EDT, including a…

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Friedman Benda presents DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 50: BYRON & DEXTER PEART

Inaugurated on April 1, 2020, Design in Dialogue is a series of online interviews hosted alternately by curator and historian Glenn Adamson and designer Stephen Burks. Conversations are held on Zoom for 1 hour, beginning at 11AM EDT, including a participatory…

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WRNS Studio Designs Healthy, Inspirational Workplace for Century-Old Okland Construction in Salt Lake City

WRNS Studio has completed the renovation and expansion of the corporate headquarters for Salt Lake City-based Okland Construction. With roots that reach back to 1918, Okland Construction is a privately held, family-owned business that has left its mark of craftsmanship…

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President Somerson Announces Actions to Advance Social Equity at RISD

Rhode Island School of Design President Rosanne Somerson announced actions to advance social equity at RISD through a letter addressed to the RISD Community. The letter reads as follows: Dear RISD Community, Over recent weeks BIPOC students, faculty, staff and alumni have voiced…

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SWA SELECTED AS MASTER PLANNER FOR FREEDOM PARK IN ATLANTA, GA

The Freedom Park Conservancy announces the selection of the Houston-based studio of the world renowned landscape architecture firm, SWA Group, for the master plan of Freedom Park, a 200+ acre public park adjacent to downtown Atlanta and home to the…

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Designer Stephen Burks joins ‘Design in Dialogue’ as a host, interviewing guests with an emphasis on voices of diversity in the design community

Friedman Benda is pleased to announce that beginning in July, designer Stephen Burks will be joining Design in Dialogue as a host. Stephen Burks will appear weekly on Fridays, inviting and interviewing guests with a particular emphasis on voices of…

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SWA/Balsley Designs Paveletskaya Plaza in Moscow, a Model of Landscape Urbanism and Placemaking

Prominently located at the front door of Moscow’s historic train station, the new Paveletskaya Plaza is poised to become the city’s next great urban park and public attraction. The innovative design collaboration by SWA/Balsley and 5+design won an invited international competition with a…

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Friedman Benda presents ‘Assemblage 6: Unlearning’ by Faye Toogood on September 10

Friedman Benda is pleased to present British artist Faye Toogood’s second solo exhibition at the gallery, Assemblage 6: Unlearning, opening September 10, 2020. Assemblage 6 marks a dramatic rupture in Faye Toogood’s creative trajectory, in which she has set out to ‘unlearn’ the…

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‘OrtaMiklos: 6 acts of confinement’ at Friedman Benda

Friedman Benda is pleased to present OrtaMiklos: 6 acts of confinement, the first US solo exhibition of the French and Danish creative duo. In 6 acts of confinement, OrtaMiklos debuts a new body of work divided into six discrete scenes…

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Rhode Island School of Design’s Senior Show 2020 Now On View

Graduating seniors now living in various locations around the world came together virtually for what may be their final collective project: the RISD Senior Show 2020. Featuring the work of more than 300 students in 16 undergraduate majors, the exhibition…

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SWA Group Designs ‘The Promenade On Forest’, a Pandemic-Age Pedestrian Plaza with Dining, Shopping and Safe Gathering Spaces in Laguna Beach

As cities across the United States start to reopen more businesses in a time COVID-19, the City of Laguna Beach, CA, has collaborated with SWA Group, internationally renowned landscape and urban design firm, to transform its famous Forest Avenue in the…

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Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Announce Collaboration to Study Future Mobility Innovations Inspired by Nature

Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) today announced a research collaboration to examine relationships among natural and built environments in order to propose new directions for the future of mobility. The study expands on the smart mobility vision announced…

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Rhode Island School of Design Announces 2020–2021 Reopening Plan

  Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) plans to open this fall with students on campus in a de-densified model. This decision comes after RISD, like many colleges and universities across the world, implemented a remote learning model for the latter…

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Rhode Island School of Design’s Grad Show 2020 Now on View

Thesis work by students who recently completed master’s degrees at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is now on view at 2020risdgrad.show. Grad Show 2020 invites viewers to experience an expansive range of exploration by emerging artists and designers. The digital publication includes work by…

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BEYER BLINDER BELLE LAUNCHES BBB ‘UNIVERSITY’

Beyer Blinder Belle has launched BBB ‘University’, a homegrown initiative that provides staff with training in emerging technologies and explores new project approaches and delivery methods. Created during difficult times and changes in the business environment, BBB Uni is one of several…

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RISD Interior Architecture Students Envision Bold New Alternatives for the Iconic and Long-Vacant “Superman Building”

With an iconic building in Providence approaching its eighth year of vacancy, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) students in a spring studio titled Saving Superman focused on bringing it back to life. Built in 1928 at the then-impressive height of…

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Rhode Island School of Design Celebrates the Class of 2020

On Saturday, May 30, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) will honor the 457 undergraduate and 207 graduate students earning their degrees this spring. The global virtual celebration featuring a video tribute to the class of 2020 will go live…

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 21: Joris Laarman

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 21: Joris Laarman Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas….

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 20: Aric Chen

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 20: Aric Chen Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas….

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 19: Alexandra Lange

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 19: Alexandra Lange Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas….

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 18: Adam Silverman

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 18 Adam Silverman Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas….

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 17: Darrin Alfred, Monica Obniski, Bobbye Tigerman

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 17: Darrin Alfred (Denver Art Museum) Monica Obniski (High Museum of Art) Bobbye Tigerman (LACMA) Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from…

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 16: Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 16. Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and…

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 14: Stephen Burks

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 14. Stephen Burks Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas….

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 13: Sarah Schleuning

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 13. Sarah Schleuning Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas….

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 11: James Wines

Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas. Conversations are held on Zoom for 45…

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Friedman Benda presents ‘6 acts of confinement’, first solo exhibition by creative duo OrtaMiklos | June 25th

Friedman Benda is pleased to present OrtaMiklos: 6 acts of confinement, the first US solo exhibition of the French and Danish creative duo. In 6 acts of confinements, OrtaMiklos debuts a new body of work divided into six discrete scenes with each act…

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 10: Alexandra Cunningham Cameron

Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas. Conversations are held on Zoom for 45…

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In the Face of COVID-19, Rhode Island School of Design Implements Remote Teaching & Learning Practices

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 29, 2020) – With the campus shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rhode Island School of Design has transitioned to remote teaching and learning for the remainder of the spring semester. Within a matter of days, RISD…

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Friedman Benda presents Design In Dialogue with Ron Arad

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 8. Ron Arad Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas. Conversations…

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SWA GROUP INVITES PARTICIPATION IN EARTH DAY GALLERY AS PART OF “NATURE WORKS” CAMPAIGN

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, International landscape architecture firm SWA Group invites the public to participate in Nature Works, its new digital campaign aimed to bring solace to the public amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.  The campaign provides beautiful…

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 7: OrtaMiklos

Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas. Conversations are held on Zoom for 45 minutes +…

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 6: Najla El Zein

Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas. Conversations are held on Zoom for 45 minutes +…

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 5 with Humberto Campana

Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas. Conversations are held on Zoom for 45 minutes +…

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Friedman Benda presents Design in Dialogue Episode 4: Faye Toogood

Friedman Benda continues Design in Dialogue, a series of online interviews hosted by curator and historian Glenn Adamson. Join leading voices from the field—designers, makers, critics, and curators—as they discuss their work and ideas. Conversations are held on Zoom for 45 minutes +…

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Rhode Island School of Design Community Confer Virtually to Address Nationwide Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment Due to COVID-19

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) students, alumni and faculty are conferring virtually about creative ways to meet worldwide demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical personnel across the United States. A recent report in the Washington Post indicates…

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Friedman Benda announces Design in Dialogue, a new video interview series hosted by design critic Glenn Adamson

DESIGN IN DIALOGUE – Episode 1. Misha Kahn We are thrilled to launch today Design in Dialogue, Friedman Benda’s new video interview series hosted by design critic Glenn Adamson. Occurring every Wednesday @ 11am EST, Design in Dialogue will feature interviews with the gallery’s roster of designers. Each episode will be followed by a public Q&A, allowing viewers to…

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A note to our media colleagues from John Melick

Dear media colleagues, Over the last several years, the art, culture and design media has experienced a financial roller coaster ride as many in our sectors have diverted parts of their ad budgets to digital content as the expectations of audiences have shifted. With some sense of stability only…

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WRNS Studio Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020

WRNS Studio has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. The list honors the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to…

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Rhode Island School of Design Opens First Newly Constructed Residence Hall in 34 Years

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) celebrates the opening of North Hall, the college’s first newly constructed residential facility to open in 34 years. The first cross-laminated timber (CLT)-steel hybrid residence hall in New England, the building is an innovative…

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Rhode Island School of Design President Rosanne Somerson Receives 5-Year Extension

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) recently announced that the Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to extend President Rosanne Somerson’s appointment as the leader of the institution for an additional five years, to June 30, 2025. In 2015, after an extensive…

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning breaks ground on a sustainable, mixed-use complex at 2050 Grand Concourse in the Bronx

The development will bring 96 units of affordable and supportive housing and will house the relocated headquarters of Unique People Services New York, NY — Construction began on a mixed-use, mixed-income development in the Bronx’s Fordham Heights. Designed by Magnusson Architecture…

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Friedman Benda Gallery presents at TEFAF Maastricht 2020: ‘Ettore Sottsass, Gaetano Pesce, Shiro Kuramata: 1950s–1970s’

March 5 – 15, 2020 For Friedman Benda’s inaugural participation at TEFAF Maastricht 2020, the gallery is pleased to present an overview of early key furniture and objects by Ettore Sottsass, Gaetano Pesce, and Shiro Kuramata. Through pivotal works rarely…

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning Wins Multiple 2020 AIA Design Awards for St. Augustine Terrace and MLK Plaza

Only affordable housing project this year to be recognized by AIA New York City Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) announces the firm’s recognition by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a leading firm in architectural excellence in New York…

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning Announce Completion of The Printhouse

Project brings 71 market rate and affordable units  targeted at young professionals seeking a more affordable urban lifestyle in New Rochelle, NY. Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) recently announced the completion of The Printhouse, a six-story, 68,300 sf mixed-use development….

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Friedman Benda presents Misha Kahn ‘Soft Bodies, Hard Spaces,’ opening February 27, 2020

Soft Bodies, Hard Spaces February 27 – April 4, 2020 New York, NY (January 13, 2020) – Friedman Benda is pleased to present Misha Kahn’s third solo show at the gallery. In Soft Bodies, Hard Spaces, the Brooklyn-based artist exploits…

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Friedman Benda presents ‘Comfort’, curated by Omar Sosa

Comfort, Curated by Omar Sosa January 9 – February 15, 2020 Opening reception: Thursday, January 9, 2020, 6–8pm Press preview: January 9, 2020, 10am–12pm “We must rediscover for ourselves the mystery of comfort, for without it, our dwellings will indeed…

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Three affordable housing developments by Magnusson Architecture and Planning among the winners of New York State’s Buildings of Excellence Competition

The awarded projects exemplify MAP’s commitment to high standards for design, health and sustainability in affordable housing Three affordable housing developments designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) were among the winners of the First Round of the Buildings of…

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BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON DESIGNS NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR THE HENRY J. KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has partnered with the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) to design its headquarters in San Francisco’s China Basin neighborhood. Located just across the AT&T park, the new 26,700 square foot space is intended to meet the…

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Friedman Benda announces collaboration with artist Daniel Arsham at Design Miami/

This year at Design Miami/, Friedman Benda will present an immersive installation by acclaimed artist Daniel Arsham in collaboration with the gallery. The latest project in his multi-disciplinary practice, Arsham breaks away from the traditional constraints of an art fair….

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SWA Group Designs Pacific Plaza Park in Downtown Dallas

SWA Group has designed Pacific Plaza, a new public park that transforms the experience of the central business district in downtown Dallas.  Pacific Plaza is the first of an ambitious four-park initiative spearheaded by Parks for Downtown Dallas in a…

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning Announce Completion of Selis Manor

Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) announce the completion of Selis Manor, a tenant-in-place renovation of a 205-unit special needs apartment building serving a population that is blind and physically disabled. Located in Chelsea, the building consists of studio, 1- and…

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning Announce Completion of Webster Green

Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) recently announced the completion of Webster Green, a $30 million affordable and supportive housing development in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx. The mixed-use affordable and supportive housing development provides apartments and supportive homes…

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SWA Designs Landscape & Public Realm for Chase Center, San Francisco’s New Arena & Entertainment District

People-centric landscape design supports the center’s programmed activities and creates a new major public open space for San Francisco  San Francisco, CA (October 2, 2019) – SWA’s San Francisco studio has designed the landscape for Chase Center, the new waterfront…

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SWA Group Chosen to Create Landscape Master Plan for Walmart Home Office

SWA Group (SWA) has been chosen to develop the overall landscape architectural design of the Walmart New Home Office Campus headquarters in Bentonville, AR. Part of the design team, which also includes Gensler, Walter P Moore and Arup, SWA Group…

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Friedman Benda announces design industry veteran Alex Gilbert as newest member of the gallery’s sales division

Friedman Benda is pleased to announce that design industry veteran Alex Gilbert will join the gallery’s sales team. With over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of design and technology, Gilbert was formerly a Vice President at Sotheby’s…

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Designs Largest Everlane Store to Date in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) announces their design of Everlane’s newest and largest store to date in the heart of vibrant Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Located at 104 North 6thStreet, the space is a redesign of an existing 1960s, two-story brick building. The store…

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Rhode Island School of Design’s Board of Trustees Elects New Members

Shepard Fairey, Gabrielle Bullock, Shahzia Sikander, Norman Chan, Michael Rock and William Schweizer to serve as Term Trustees; Donald Choi, Deborah Mankiw named Ex Officio Trustees New York, NY (September 9, 2019) – Blue Medium is proud to announce the election of Shepard Fairey, Gabrielle…

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Rhode Island School of Design Presents Collection 19 at New York Fashion Week

(New York, NY) September 4, 2019 – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) returns to New York with Collection 19, its fourth annual showing at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), featuring work by 17 recent Apparel Design graduates. The runway…

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Friedman Benda gallery presents ‘Gaetano Pesce: Age of Contaminations’ October 24 – December 14, 2019

Friedman Benda is pleased to present a critical survey of the Italian architect, designer and visionary Gaetano Pesce, examining the pivotal period of his career from 1968 to 1992. Age of Contaminations brings together rarely seen iconic works from key historic collections…

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning Expands Leadership Team With Three New Associate Principals

Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) recently announced the promotions of three Senior Associates – Sara Bayer, Joe Moyer and Jen Stencel – who will be joining Chris Jones as Associate Principals. The four will continue to manage many of the…

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Magnusson Architecture + Planning Announce Construction of “The Bryant,” a 100% Affordable-Housing Development in the Bronx

Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) recently announced the start of construction for The Bryant, a 62-unit affordable and supportive development in the Bronx. This is MAP’s second collaboration with the nonprofit developer New Destiny Housing, which will also provide support…

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Magnusson Architecture + Planning Oversees Design For Expansion of Flatbush Caton Market

Magnusson Architecture + Planning (MAP) recently announced the ground-breaking for the expansive redevelopment of what is now the Flatbush Caton Market in Brooklyn. The project, called Caton Flats, will invigorate the predominantly Caribbean American neighborhood with improved facilities for local…

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Friedman Benda Presents Summer: A Group Exhibition

Friedman Benda will present Summer, a group exhibition opening Thursday, June 20th. A collaborative effort by the gallery staff, this curated exhibition highlights representations from practices at the intersection of art, design and craft. From iconic and historic objects to cutting-edge contemporary…

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Friedman Benda Presents Andrea Branzi At Design Miami/Basel

“The distance between the natural world and the artificial world no longer exists today, because the latter has become second nature.  So when I gather together nature, techniques, industry, arts and crafts, high technology and archetypes, everything seems much clearer.”  -Andrea Branzi  For…

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RISD 2019 Graduate Show and MFA Exhibitions in NYC

Last Week, the Rhode Island School of Design closed another installment of its annual Graduate Show. The show, held in the Rhode Island Convention Center was on view from May 23 -June 1. The 28,000 square foot convention center featured…

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Bryan Stevenson, Calls on RISD Graduates to Change the World at 2019 Commencement

“There is something that feels more like equality, that feels more like freedom than what we’ve experienced…. We’ve got to change narratives…. we’ve got to change the world.”  Last weekend, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, Bryan Stevenson,…

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Johnson Favaro to Redesign Beverly Hills La Cienega Park

The new La Cienega Park Master Plan will include new outdoor and indoor recreation facilities, a community center, and pre-school in addition to expansion of ball fields, playgrounds, and park open space The City of Beverly Hills has selected Culver…

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Rhode Island School of Design’s Furniture Design Department presents RISDXMABEO 2019 at ICFF

The department of Furniture Design at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is pleased to present RISDXMABEO 2019 at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. RISDXMABEO recently debuted as part of the second edition of Ventura Future during Milan Design Week. The exhibition…

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Rhode Island School of Design Launches RISD Stands Against Gun Violence

In honor and remembrance of the victims of the rampant gun violence that plagues America, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) launched a multidisciplinary community response this month, marking the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre on April…

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Frick Environmental Center Honored by AIA Committee on the Environment

The Frick Environmental Center, designed by architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, has received a prestigious 2019 Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Plus Award. Sponsored by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment, this national honor is…

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Bryan Stevenson to Deliver Keynote Address at Rhode Island School of Design’s 2019 Commencement

On Saturday, June 1, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) will award degrees to 487 undergraduate and 214 graduate students at its 136th Commencement ceremony. Commencement 2019 will take place at 10:30 am at the Rhode Island Convention Center in…

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University of Michigan’s Biological Sciences Building by Ennead Architects and SmithGroup Celebrates Grand Opening

Today, the design firms of SmithGroup (Architect of Record) and Ennead Architects (Design Architect) celebrates the grand opening of the University of Michigan’s new Biological Sciences Building (BSB). Characterized by a transparent, open-lab concept that combines cutting-edge scientific research and…

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Magnusson Architecture + Planning Unveils St. Augustine Terrance in The Bronx

Magnusson Architecture + Planning (MAP) will debut St. Augustine Terrace, a new mid-rise building that will provide 112 units of affordable housing for low-income families in the Bronx. The project was commissioned by The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of…

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Rhode Island School of Design’s Furniture Design Department presents RISDXMABEO 2019 in Milan

The department of Furniture Design at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is pleased to present RISDXMABEO 2019 at Ventura Projects in Milan. Debuting as part of the second edition of Ventura Future during Milan Design Week, the exhibition is…

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Ennead Architects Completes Denning House at Stanford University

Ennead Architects has completed Denning House, the new home for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University. Working with the University and the Denning Family, Ennead Design Partner Richard Olcott developed a design that supports the ambitious goals of the…

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning Selected to Design Casa Celina, Affordable Senior Housing in the Bronx

Magnusson Architecture + Planning (MAP) will bring to fruition its exciting concept for 100% affordable senior housing at NYCHA’s Sotomayor Houses in the Soundview section of the Bronx. MAP worked with Xenolith Partners, The Kretchmer Companies, ELH Mgmt., and the…

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Ennead Architects Wins International Competition to Design The Shanghai Estuary Chinese Sturgeon Nature Preserve

Ennead Architects has been announced winner of an international design competition for the Shanghai Yangtze River Estuary Chinese Sturgeon Nature Preserve. Led by Ennead Design Partner Thomas Wong, in partnership with Andropogon Landscape Architects, the project is an ambitious plan…

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Magnusson Architecture & Planning Completes Affordable Housing Residential Development MLK Plaza

Magnusson Architecture + Planning (MAP) has completed MLK Plaza, a 13-story, 167-unit, affordable residential building in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. It was one of the first developments to use the new Zoning for Quality Affordability regulation, which…

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Friedman Benda Presents Najla El Zein: Transition

Friedman Benda is pleased to announce Transition, Beirut-based designer Najla El Zein’s first solo exhibition. Developed over the course of two years, this marks the debut presentation of three series: Distortion, Fragmented Pillar and Seduction. Organic and gestural, these objects act as varied embodiments of El Zein’s personal…

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning Announces Groundbreaking for Sunset Park Library

As the architects for the redevelopment of the Sunset Park Library in Brooklyn, New York, Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) is pleased to announce the ground breaking for the new mixed-use building. The new development will be completed in December 2020 and will…

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Designs High Meadow Dwellings at Fallingwater

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has designed High Meadow studio, a re-purposed educational hub for students of the Fallingwater Institute’s summer residency programs in architecture, art, and design. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, entrusted to preserve and conserve Fallingwater and the natural and…

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Completes Colorado School of Mines, Coorstek Center

The new CoorsTek Center at the Colorado School of Mines – an education and research facility dedicated to connecting students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals – designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson in association with Anderson Mason Dale Architects is now complete….

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Honored with Architecture Interior Award for Apple Store, Upper East Side

The American Institute of Architects have selected the Bohlin Cywinski Jackson-designed Apple Store, Upper East Side as one of nine projects to receive its prestigious award. The awards program honors notable achievements in architecturally spectacular interior spaces. Located at Madison…

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Rhode Island School of Design Appoints Kent Kleinman as Provost

After an extensive international search, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent Kleinman as provost, effective March 2019. “Kent brings broad teaching and administrative experience to RISD coupled with a vision for how…

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Felix Burrichter to Curate “Blow Up” at Friedman Benda

Friedman Benda announces its fifth annual guest-curated exhibition entitled Blow Up, opening on January 10 through February 16, 2019.  Curated by Felix Burrichter, the founder and editor of the architecture and design magazine PIN–UP, the exhibition will take the miniaturized domestic…

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Johnson Favaro Designs New Master Plan for UCLA’s Library System

Johnson Favaro has been commissioned to redesign a comprehensive library master plan for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), to be completed in the coming year. The master plan will include seven out of the ten libraries located across…

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Rhode Island School of Design and N Square Collaborate to Explore New Approaches to Addressing Nuclear Proliferation

A network of innovators collaborating on new solutions to nuclear weapons threat will come together November 13-16, 2018 for the N Square Innovation Summit at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). N Square and RISD will co-host the intensive program…

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Friedman Benda at Design Miami/

Friedman Benda returns to Design Miami/ with a presentation inspired by the ancient Japanese tradition of a dry rock garden (karesansui). Works by six internationally acclaimed designers drawn from the gallery roster integrate a balance of volume and form, material…

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Exhibition and Symposium Exploring Role of Craft

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is hosting an exhibition and symposium as part of a partnership launched in 2017 with the Ministry for Tourism, Air Transport, Handicrafts and Social Economy of Morocco, La Maison de l’Artisan and Holmarcom. Crafting…

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Friedman Benda Presents “Dialogues” at the Salon Art + Design

For its annual exhibition at The Salon Art + Design (November 8-12, 2-18), Friedman Benda will present Dialogues, aligning two emerging voices in context with the groundbreaking Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). Focusing on three radically different approaches…

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Johnson Favaro Completes New Allied Health Sciences Building at Southwestern College in National City, CA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Johnson Favaro Completes New Allied Health Sciences Building at Southwestern College in National City, CA Building serves as new face of Southwestern College and enables more students to pursue health sciences Los Angeles, CA (September 19, 2018)…

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Rhode Island School of Design Announces Collaboration with Murray Moss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rhode Island School of Design Announces Collaboration with Murray Moss Partnership centers on innovative frameworks for teaching and thinking about design PROVIDENCE, RI (September 17, 2018) – Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Murray Moss, founder…

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Adam Silverman: Occupation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Adam Silverman: Occupation Friedman Benda September 6 – October 13, 2018 Detail of installation maquette by Adam Silverman New York, NY – Friedman Benda will present the largest gallery exhibition to date of work by Los Angeles…

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Johnson Favaro Completes Phase I of Redevelopment Project for The Center for Early Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Johnson Favaro Completes Phase I of Redevelopment Project for The Center for Early Education and Breaks Ground on Phase II At completion campus to feature 70,000 SF in two new buildings replacing two existing buildings, plus campus…

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A Kansas City Arts Experience Announces Artist Lineup for “The Weekend”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Open Spaces 2018: A Kansas City Arts Experience Announces Artist Lineup for “The Weekend” Oct. 12-14 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 9, 2018) – Open Spaces KC is pleased to announce a lineup of 11 recording artists slated…

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Previews Two New Carnegie Mellon University Projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Previews Two New Carnegie Mellon University Projects Both buildings designed to be cutting-edge maker and collaboration spaces © Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Pittsburgh, PA (July 10, 2018) – Renowned architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ)…

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Honored with AIA Housing Award

FOR IMMEDIAT RELEASE Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Honored with AIA Housing Award Seattle, WA (May 21, 2018) – The Bear Stand Residence, designed by architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ), is the recipient of a 2018 Housing Award from the American…

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Frick Environmental Center Achieves Prestigious Living Building Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Frick Environmental Center Achieves Prestigious Living Building Certification Center is Bohlin Cywinski Jackson’s First Living Building-Certified Project Pittsburgh, PA (May 3, 2018) – After more than a year of extensive testing and documentation, the Frick Environmental Center…

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Sedimentations: Assemblage as Social Repair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE SHELLEY & DONALD RUBIN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES Sedimentations: Assemblage as Social Repair AN EXHIBITION FEATURING EL ANATSUI, MARY MATTINGLY, MICHAEL RAKOWITZ, JEAN SHIN, SHINIQUE SMITH, MIERLE LADERMAN UKELES, AND OTHERS Michael Kelly Williams, Wodakota, 2017. Courtesy of…

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University of Illinois Breaks Ground on New Siebel Center for Design

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University of Illinois Breaks Ground on New Siebel Center for Design Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Creates ‘Playground’ for Future Designers Champaign, IL (April 26, 2018) – The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UI) yesterday celebrated the groundbreaking for the…

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BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON DESIGNS MODERN WEST SEATTLE FIREHOUSE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOHLIN CYWINSKI JACKSON DESIGNS MODERN WEST SEATTLE FIREHOUSE Seattle, WA (April 25, 2018) – Seattle’s newest firehouse, designed by architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, is now complete. The modern facility, which recently earned LEED Platinum certification, replaces a…

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Frick Environmental Center Honored by AIA Committee on Architecture for Education

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