Edge Criticism: The Impact of Criticism on Practice

Monday, June 29, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Register

At the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place

This is the fifth in a series of events related to the presidential theme of Tomas Rossant, AIA, "Dialogues from the Edge of Practice." The theme intends to explore how architects are boldly enlarging the purview of the practitioner to bring their particular critical problem solving skills and design acumen to endeavors previously considered outside the traditional scope of practice. There has never been a time when the role of the architect has been more relevant as an instrument to shape culture, society, and positive environmental outcomes. “Dialogues” will engage the practitioners amongst us who are breaking rules, trying new things, and taking new risks—expanding the impact of the architect—and disseminate their experiences to our professional community.

"Edge Criticism: The Impact of Criticism on Practice" will explore the contemporary state of architectural criticism. What is the purpose of architectural criticism? How do we measure its impact today? How has the expansion (and dissolution) of media modes affected the content? Do architects care about criticism? The public needs to be educated on the value that architecture can bring to improving their lives and its role in shaping civil society. Architects need criticism to stimulate them to pursue ever more progressive ideas. Critics need to be both populist yet focused on impacting the profession directly.

This event was preceded by a think tank roundtable discussion with thought leaders deeply involved with architectural criticism.

Speakers:
Thomas de Monchaux, Architecture Critic, Architect, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Nikolai Fedak, Founder & Editor In Chief, New York YIMBY
Julia van den Hout, Founder, Original Copy, and Co-founder, CLOG

Moderator: Philip Nobel, Editorial Director, SHoP Architects

Introduction: Tomas Rossant, AIA, 2015 President, AIA New York Chapter

AIA CES: 1.5 LU | 1.5 HSW
Price: Free for AIA members and students with valid ID; $10 for non-members
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