AIACS.2008 CONFERENCE EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
8:00pm / Pecha Kucha
+ Event held at Crosstown Station, 1522 McGee St., Kansas City, Missouri
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th
8:00-9:30am / A Question of Relevancy: A Panel Discussion
10:30-12:00pm / Kansas City Explorations (Morning)
1:30-3:00pm / Kansas City Explorations (Afternoon)
5:30-9:00pm / Design Awards
+ All Friday events held at Bartle Hall Ballroom, 16th + Wyandotte St.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th
8:00-9:30am / Business Meeting
9:45-10:45am / Relevancy: New Perspectives
11:00am-12:00pm / Keynote Speaker Carol Bartz
+ All Saturday events held at Unity Temple, 707 West 47th St., Kansas City, Missouri
+ Click HERE to receive continuing education credit for your participation.
PECHA KUCHA
Thursday, October 23rd at 8:00pm / Crosstown Station at 1522 McGee
Pecha Kucha Night (PKN) is a presentation format in which (mostly creative) work can be easily and informally shown. It was originally devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein-Dytham Architecture (KDa) in Tokyo in 2003 as a place for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. In just four years, the presentation and networking event has spread from its first meeting in their Tokyo office, to well-attended, routinely held gatherings in more than 100 cities around the globe. This series of short presentations has only two rules: 1. The presenter must show 20 slides and 2. The presenter only has 20 seconds to talk about a slide before the next one appears. PKN presentations move forward, with or without the speaker. And they move quickly. At six minutes and 40 seconds long, even a boring presentation becomes tolerable. The format’s unforgiving cadence can disarm any speaker, no matter how polished, which adds to the informal spirit of the event. Check out this global design phenomenon at www.pecha-kucha.org.
Join the Young Architects Forum as they host the Kansas City Pecha Kucha Night on October 23, 2008. It is sure to be a dynamic evening full of entertaining presentations and socializing.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Friday, October 24th at 8:00am / Bartle Hall Ballroom at 16th + Wyandotte Street / 1.5 LU
Friday morning, the Central States Conference will kick off with a discussion which will examine the relevancy and ultimate importance of the work designers do in the Central States and beyond. Focusing on the conference theme, ‘A Question of Relevancy,’ the panel will look at the unique nature of practicing in the Midwest, with its distinct topography and climate as well as the culture, psyche and traditions of its people. As our collective work touches those inside and outside our communities and the global marketplace expands, how will our designer and architect practitioners’ unique geographic location impact the built environment?
+ Click HERE to register for Panel Discussion tickets only.
MODERATOR /
STEVE KRASKE |
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Steve is the host of KCUR’s (an NPR affiliate) daily public affairs program, Up To Date. |
PANELISTS /
BEVERLEY BYERS-PEVITT, PH.D. CEO and President of Park University |
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Beverley Byers-Pevitts is President and CEO of Park University in Kansas City, MO as well as a Professor of Performing Arts. President Byers-Pevitts received her B.A. from
Kentucky Wesleyan College and her Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Her postdoctoral study was conducted at the Institutes for Higher Education at Harvard University. She is a recipient of an Honorary
Doctorate of Laws from Kentucky Wesleyan College. Dr. Byers-Pevitts is a professionally
produced and published playwright, in addition to numerous articles published in educational
journals and books and has lectured widely. Website / www.park.edu |
| RAND ELLIOTT, FAIA Principal of Elliott + Associates |
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Rand Elliott, FAIA is the Lead Designer for Elliott + Associates Architects
located in Oklahoma City. Since the inception of the firm in 1976,
the firm has received 206 international, national, regional and local
awards including ten National AIA Honor Awards. Rand is a Past President
of the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Institute of Architects,
he was one of eight featured lecturers at the prestigious “Emerging Voices”
lecture series presented by the Architectural League of New York in 2004
and was awarded the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the AIA William Wayne Caudill
Award in 2005, which recognizes an individual member who has displayed a
long-standing commitment to the betterment of the architectural profession. Website / www.e-a-a.com |
MARK W. JOHNSON, FASLA President of Civitas, Inc. |
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Mark Johnson is a leading urbanist, designer of public space and strategist for the re-generation of core cities. He is currently leading the re-generation of the northside of downtown St. Louis, the design of the mile-long North Embarcadero in San Diego and the design of Museum Park on the Miami waterfront. Mark W. Johnson is a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. He holds a Masters in Landscape Architecture/Urban Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. A respected lecturer and critic, Mr. Johnson has received numerous awards from the ASLA, AIA, APA, Waterfront Center and recently the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from the Regents of the University of Colorado. |
WHITNEY TERRELL Author of The Huntsman and The King of Kings County |
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Whitney Terrell is the New Letters Writer-in-Residence at the University of
Missouri-Kansas City. His first novel, The Huntsman (Viking) was a New York Times
notable book and was selected as a best book of 2001 by The Kansas City Star and
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. His second novel, The King of Kings County (Viking)
won the William Rockhill Nelson award from The Kansas City Star and was selected
as a best book of 2005 by the Christian Science Monitor. In 2006, he was named one
of 20 “writers to watch under 40" by members of the National Book Critics Circle. |
ARCHITECTURAL EXPLORATIONS
All explorations are available in both the morning and afternoon sessions and
will leave from the Bartle Hall Ballroom, 16th + Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
(*The Zahner Architectural Metal and Women in Design tours will leave from Bartle Hall Ballroom, please use your MAX pass to get to the other afternoon tours.)
Attendees will be informed, immersed, and inspired as they are introduced to the unique planning, design, detailing, and construction of important buildings and districts that have significantly contributed to the revitalization of Kansas City. These architectural explorations will provide perspectives from the architect, the contractor and the user regarding the challenges and opportunities of the various projects. These architectural explorations will provide a better understanding of the global context of completed regional design projects while demonstrating the progress, growth and architectural successes of Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY DESTINATIONS /
LIBERTY MEMORIAL DISTRICT
2 HSW
The Liberty Memorial District Exploration will highlight the recent and significant architectural contributions to Kansas City’s civic architectural portfolio. The National WW1 Museum and Liberty Memorial Renovation, the new Federal Reserve Building, and the new IRS Processing Building are impressive structures that have greatly enhanced one of the most revered and historic districts within Kansas City. This walking exploration will delve into the challenges and successes related to the planning and design of all of these projects, with a special emphasis on the celebrated National WW1 Museum and Liberty Memorial Renovation (a National AIA Design Award recipient). The exploration will commence with a selective site tour of both the Federal Reserve Building and the IRS Processing building that will lead to the Liberty Memorial Plaza. Discussions will include the compelling design challenges specific to each of these projects. This discussion will also include a unique planning and political perspective from Mark McHenry of KCMO Parks and Recreation. The tour will conclude inside the National WW1 Museum building, where the project’s design architects and contractors will offer a detailed discussion of the many design and construction challenges related to integrating a new museum into a historic monument.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES /
+ Discuss the political and planning process for each of these projects.
+ Discuss the specific planning and design challenges for Federal Reserve project.
+ Discuss the challenges of achieving LEED certification for the IRS project.
+ Discuss the design challenges related to the historic preservation of the Liberty Memorial.
+ Discuss the challenges integrating the new WW1 museum into the existing memorial.
+ Discuss the construction challenges of the Liberty Memorial renovation and WW1 Museum.
MUSEUM DISTRICT
2 HSW
The Museum District exploration will highlight the wealth of Kansas City architecture designed for the creation and display of fine arts in this historic art district that includes the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the Kansas City Art Institute Campus, and the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. This Architecture + Art walking exploration will discuss the planning and design of a variety of international and local architects' and artists' work. The exploration begins with Gunnar Birkerts' modernist piece, The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The exploration will then wind through the Kansas City Art Institute campus, a renowned college of art and design; that provides the link between the Kemper and the NAMA. The campus is comprised of many contemporary architectural works developed for specific art programs over the past 50 years, including the recently completed Dodge Painting Building. The tour will conclude with the highly acclaimed Bloch Building addition to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (a National AIA Design Award recipient) by Steven Holl and BNIM.
This guided tour of the Bloch Building will be accompanied by representatives of the architectural, landscape and construction teams. This tour will include a walk on the site, the integration of which is a key part of the architectural concept, as well as a comprehensive experience of the museum interior's dynamic spaces and day-lighting. The project team will provide insight of challenges and successes of the project.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES /
+ Discuss the planning of the Museum District.
+ Discuss the planning and design challenges of the Dodge Painting Building.
+ Discuss the site integration challenges of the Bloch Building.
+ Discuss the challenges integrating the Bloch Building with the Nelson Museum of Art.
+ Discuss the design of the Bloch Building interior and gallery spaces.
+ Discuss the construction/coordination challenges of the Bloch Building addition.
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
2 HSW
The Downtown Redevelopment Exploration will highlight and discuss the architectural projects that are regarded as the primary catalysts to the on-going renaissance to downtown Kansas City. This revitalized and vibrant area of Kansas City is an architecturally compelling union of a new mixed use entertainment district, the renovations of a historic hotel and two vintage theaters, a new world headquarters office building, and the recently opened world class arena, the Sprint Center. In this walking exploration, designers, contractors and developers will discuss and focus on two means of redevelopment used in this urban renaissance; the renovation of the President Hotel and the Midland Theater and the new construction of the H&R Block Center, the Sprint Center and the Power and Light Entertainment District. You will experience varying perspectives of the redevelopment that range from the height of the 30th floor Cordish Development offices to the integrated streetscapes of the Power and Light district to recesses and hidden passages of the Midland Theater.
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+ Discuss the impact of Sprint Center as a catalyst of the Power and Light District.
+ Discuss the renovation challenges of the President Hotel and Midland Theater.
+ Explore the construction challenges working in a dense development.
+ Discuss the positives/negatives of redevelopment with a single developer.
+ Lessons learned from the designer/contractor/developer perspective
CROSSROADS ARTS DISTRICT
2 HSW
The Crossroads Arts District Exploration will highlight a compelling cross section of design projects that have architecturally contributed to this growing district that is regarded at the artistic and cultural center of Kansas City. What once was simply a collection of studio spaces for local artists; is now a mixed-use district of unique retail shops, restaurants, lofts, offices, art galleries and studios. Architecturally, this district is home to home to some of the most creative renovations and new construction projects in the city. This walking tour will explore the historical, current and emerging design and economic influences that have contributed to the success and challenges of design and development within this highly energized and influential part of Kansas City. This exploration will touch on some of the smaller scale loft and retail projects such as the W-Lofts and the Cellar Rat. This exploration will also focus on some of the larger projects that have significantly impacted the development of this District. The tour will include the recently renovated and award winning TWA building and in particular the dramatic “green” roof deck. Perhaps the most significantly impactful project to the district is Moshe Safdie’s new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Center, which is currently under construction. The exploration will tour PAC field office and will include discussions specific to the design challenges of the PAC project along with how this significant project will influence the Crossroads Arts District.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES /
+ Discuss the economic and design challenges within the Crossroads.
+ Discuss the design opportunities of smaller mixed-use projects.
+ Discuss the challenges of renovating and restoring the TWA building.
+ Discuss the design of the TWA building’s “green roof”.
+ Discuss the design challenges of the Performing Arts Center.
+ Discuss the economic and design impact of the Performing Arts Center.
WOMEN IN DESIGN
2 LU
The Women in Design Exploration will highlight the important architectural contributions designed by significant women architects in Kansas City. This trolley tour will travel through and around mid-town Kansas City to view the fascinating and interesting projects designed by the likes of Mary Rockwell Hook, Mary Elizabeth Colter, and Nelle Peters, among others. Discussions will focus on the contributions these women made to Kansas City architecture along with the many challenges each overcame to achieve success.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES /
+ Discuss the designs of these significant female architects.
+ Discuss the impact of these women to the history of Kansas City architectur.e
+ Discuss the challenges these women overcame as female architects.
ZAHNER ARCHITECTURAL METALS
2 LU
The Zahner Architectural Exploration will focus on the unique design, engineering, and fabrication techniques being utilized by A. Zahner Company at their manufacturing facility. The A. Zahner Company has produced high quality metal work for over 110 years and has worked with such names as: Predock, Gehry, Holl, Ando, Hadid, and Herzog & de Meuron to name a few. Zahner has pioneered the use of digital definition technology in the construction industry developing Building Information Modeling before the phrase was invented.
Utilizing the same software programs that the aviation industry uses, Zahner incorporates digital definition technologies to create parametric computer models of nearly everything they create. The computer model becomes the shop drawing and all parts and pieces are created from the same master model. This gives precision and control back to the Architects thus, enabling them with the ability to have the most exact representation of their design possible.
Zahner covers the gamut from initial consultation services to design, engineering, 3-D modeling, mockups, samples, custom finishes, fabrication and installation. Zahner utilizes this digital definition technology to create solid three dimensional computer models of their work. Zahner transfers this technology to the shop floor; effectively marrying their highly regarded craftsmen with computer assisted manufacturing. The result is unsurpassed quality.
During the tour, visitors will visit with the Engineering Department to see models in development, tour the shop floor to see components in fabrication and view full scale mock ups in the yard of various projects underway.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES /
+ Discuss the design and engineering process of Zahner projects.
+ Discuss various metal fabrication and finish techniques.
+ Discuss the innovative use of technology with Zahner projects.
EMERGING ARCHITECTS
Saturday, October 25th at 9:45am / Unity Temple / 1 LU
RELAVANCY: NEW PERSPECTIVES
The Emerging Professionals panel discussion seeks to celebrate the accomplishments of young architects who are redefining the profession in our region. Featuring an emerging leader from each of the five Central States, the conversation will explore the relevancy of place in the success of these individuals. What in this region influenced their work and the success of their career? How can we make the Central States most attractive to young practitioners who have more work and lifestyle choices than ever before? How can we firmly establish that a progressive design culture exists in the Central States that is both distinct and competitive with other reputed cultural centers in the U.S.?
PANELISTS /
AMY SLATTERY, AIA, LEEP AP Women in Design |
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Amy Slattery is a graduate of the University of Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Architecture in the spring of 2001. Upon graduation, Amy worked for a Dallas architectural firm, where she gained experience in multi-use neighborhood design, streetscape enhancement and standards, landscape architecture, community and downtown revitalization planning, and development framework and implementation processes. Returning to Kansas City in 2002, Amy joined BNIM Architects and has been practicing in the studio that focuses on work that enriches our local Kansas City Community. Amy is currently a project architect on the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Moshe Safdie and Associates. She is married to architect Sean Slattery at Eldorado inc and together they balance the demands of the profession while raising their 2-year old son. Amy is the founding director of Women in Design Kansas City. She is currently involved with the AIA Central States Emerging Professionals Committee, the AIA KC Pillars Program and is the IDP Auxiliary Coordinator for BNIM Architects.Website / www.widkc.org |
| BRIAN FITZSIMMONS Studio F Construction, LLC |
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Brian is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. In 2005, Brian founded Fitzsimmons Architects, Inc. as a full service architectural design firm. In 2007, Brian founded Studio F Construction, LLC as a design/build construction company. Brian is noted for his ability to recognize design potential and create positive solutions for the community. Most of his current projects are in and around Oklahoma City. Brian serves his community not only as an architect, designer, and builder, but also as a creator. He is a very talented artist and furniture designer. He has won several design awards, including an AIA National design award, and has received special recognition in International Design Magazine. |
MATTHEW HUFFT, AIA, LEEP AP Principal of Hufft Projects |
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Matthew holds two advanced degrees in Architecture and Design. He received his Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Kansas, where he graduated at the top of his class and was the first in the University's history to receive the acclaimed Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill Traveling Fellowship Award. He received his Master of Science Degree in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University, where he also graduated with high honors. He has been a professor of Architecture and Media at Pratt Institute. Currently he is a LEED Accredited Professional, NCARB Certified, and a licensed architect in New York, Kansas, and Missouri. Matthew is currently a principal of his firm, Hufft Projects, with offices in Kansas City, MO and New York, NY. |
| JENNIFER RYGG, ASSOC. AIA, LEED AP SpangenbergPhillips Architecture |
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Jennifer received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas. She is currently working as an intern architect at SpangengbergPhillips Architecture in Wichita, managing various projects. As the current chair of the AIA Kansas Emerging Professionals Committee, Jennifer is passionate about the development of the next generation of architects. She is also currently involved as an AIA Wichita Board Member and is on the Editorial Board of ar34, AIA Kansas’ magazine. Jennifer works closely with the rural Kansas communities surrounding Wichita. Since the Central States Region is largely rural, Jennifer brings an interesting perspective on how architecture affects the smaller communities in our region. |
| TOM TRENOLONE, AIA, LEED AP daOMA |
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Tom earned a Bachelor’s of Journalism in Advertising and a Bachelor’s of Artsin Architecture at the University of Nebraska, followed by his Master’s of Architecture from Kansas University. Upon graduation, Tom moved to Dallas where he worked for RTKL, travelling the world and working on various projects. Upon returning to the Midwest, Tom went to work for Omaha-based firm HDR where he has become a design leader both in his firm and within his community. As a recipient of the RTKL Kagan Design Fellowship, Tom completed an advanced study with Audi, Prada, and the US Military called “The Construct – Speed, Sex, Firepower.” He has been a contributing writer to Metro, Architectural Lighting, and Architect magazines. His most recent accomplishment is the foundation of daOMA (Design Alliance Omaha), which he is the president. Tom is also the principal of nocturnal: design Lab which is an “after hours” design studio dedicated to ongoing research and experimentation in architecture, design, graphics, and fabrication. Website / www.designallianceomaha.org |
| TIM SCHROEDER, AIA, LEED AP Vice President of Neumann Monson Architects |
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Tim is a graduate of Iowa State University. As a vice president at Neumann Monson Architects in Iowa City, Tim is known for his skillful design of beautiful, sophisticated buildings, his innovative leadership of a sustainable practice, and his critical guidance as editor-in-chief of Iowa Architect magazine. He is a very influential member of the Iowan community where he works hard to educate about the impacts of architecture. Tim designed Iowa’s first green roof at the City of Coralville’s North Ridge Park Pavilion, he designed Iowa’s first LEED Certified School (James Van Allen Elementary School), and he has been commissioned to design what will be Iowa’s first LEED Certified Public Building (Davenport Police Facility.) Tim was recently recognized for his professional success and community involvement by Corridor Business Journal as a “Forty under 40.” |
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER CAROL BARTZ Saturday, October 25th at 11:00am / Unity Temple |
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Carol Bartz is executive chairman of the board of Autodesk, Inc. Bartz was chairman, president and CEO of Autodesk for 14 years and stepped-down in April of 2006. During her tenure, the company diversified its product line and grew revenues from $285 million to $1.523 billion in FY06.
Bartz previously held positions at Sun Microsystems, most recently serving as vice president of worldwide field operations and an executive officer of the company. Before joining Sun, she held product line and sales management positions at Digital Equipment Corporation and 3M Corporation. Appointed to President Bush’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Bartz is one of a select group of industry leaders expected to play a key role in shaping and setting the government’s high tech agenda—ranging from R&D funding to new broadband incentives. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems, Network Appliance, and the Foundation for the National Medals of Science and Technology. Bartz holds an honors degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin. She was granted an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from William Woods University. |