Rosenwald Schools full lecture now available on Youtube

February 02, 2023

In December 2022, the Octagon Alliance hosted the first of its continuing lecture series.  “Revealing Parallel Histories Hidden in Plain Sight” is a premier lecture series to give visibility to BIPOC voices and stories underrepresented in the national architectural canon, aiming to educate and engage attendees in topics related to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. … Continue reading Rosenwald Schools full lecture now available on Youtube →

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Sign up for Communities by Design’s spring webinars

January 10, 2023

Spring Webinar Series – The Future of Cities Our society is undergoing a profound transformation. By mid-century, an estimated two-thirds of our global population – 6 billion people – will live in cities. Global population growth and urbanization are putting enormous stress on our civilization, fueling a host of cascading crises from climate change to … Continue reading Sign up for Communities by Design’s spring webinars →

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Ghost stories from the Octagon

October 27, 2020

Architects Foundation Executive Director Marci Reed and Mortarr’s Jen Levisen toured through some of The Octagon’s most spirited spaces this week in Mortarr’s inaugural episode of The Forum LIVE on Instagram. Read the story on Mortarr’s Forum  >

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The Unbuilt Crosby Arboretum and the Legacy of E. Fay Jones

August 27, 2020

This virtual discussion explores the work by Hans Herrmann, AIA and students to create physical and virtual reality models of four unrealized E. Fay Jones buildings at the Crosby Arboretum, buildings intended to accompany the iconic Pinecote Pavilion completed in 1985. The Unbuilt Crosby Arboretum is the only known E. Fay Jones multi-building composition/campus. Robert … Continue reading The Unbuilt Crosby Arboretum and the Legacy of E. Fay Jones →

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Panel Recap: Placemaking at HBCUs

March 19, 2020

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) make up 3 percent of the country’s colleges and universities, enroll 10 percent of all African American students, and produce almost 20 percent of all African American graduates, making these institutions increasingly impactful and vital. While meeting admissions goals and improving retention rates are critical goals for any college, … Continue reading Panel Recap: Placemaking at HBCUs →

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