David Adjaye, Forensic Architecture and Daniel Libeskind donate works to support black women in architecture school

December 14, 2020

David Adjaye‘s gold sketch of multifaith complex The Abrahamic Family House and Mark Foster Gage‘s satirical plan for a Trump presidential library are among works for sale in an auction fundraising to support black women in architecture school. Organised by architectural initiative ARCH, the auction launches today and will run for one week to raise funds for … Continue reading David Adjaye, Forensic Architecture and Daniel Libeskind donate works to support black women in architecture school →

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The 2021-2022 Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship

December 03, 2020

Source: Payette In partnership with the Architects Foundation, we are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship. This $10,000 grant is intended to support women pursuing a professional degree in architecture recognized by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). In addition, to help the scholarship recipient establish contacts within the profession, she … Continue reading The 2021-2022 Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship →

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Architect’s anonymous donation inspires

November 30, 2020

Despite some gains, ethnically diverse individuals are still significantly underrepresented in architecture. Expanding the profession’s outreach and support to the next generation is one of the most urgent and important steps we can take to provide underrepresented students and communities the opportunities they deserve to develop their talents. Architects are stepping up to make a … Continue reading Architect’s anonymous donation inspires →

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Architects Declare “Black Lives Matter”

October 28, 2020

Over 400 architects and design professionals ran a stark full-page advertisement in the October 25 edition of the New York Times in “complete commitment to and support for the protection of Black lives and the advancement of Black livelihood.” Read the full story at Architectural Record >

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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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