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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Timing is Everything: The Architects Foundation’s Octagon

August 20, 2020

The Architects Foundation’s Octagon comes to Mortarr in all its federal glory! Join Mortarr’s Communications Director, Jen Levisen, and the Architects Foundation’s Marci Reed as they dive into the history of The Octagon and highlight the role AIA’s first national headquarters plays in the institute’s social and civic contributions to the world. Watch the discussion … Continue reading Timing is Everything: The Architects Foundation’s Octagon →

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The Octagon and Architects Foundation Featured on Mortarr

July 30, 2020

With a goal to support, inspire and empower the next generation of architects, the Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects, has been working over the last three years to build a platform that allows for a broader conversation about the inspirational nature of the industry and the impact architecture has on the … Continue reading The Octagon and Architects Foundation Featured on Mortarr →

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2020 Architects Foundation Scholars Selected

June 26, 2020

Scholarships recognize and support diverse future leaders of the profession in equity, practice management, sustainability, and global practice WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation today announced the recipients for five of its scholarship programs that support future leaders of the profession in equity, diversity, global practice, and sustainability. The Architects Foundation is continuing to support the … Continue reading 2020 Architects Foundation Scholars Selected →

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Architects Foundation Board statement on The Octagon

June 12, 2020

The staff and board of the Architects Foundation, owner of The Octagon, want to share the AIA Board statement on systemic racial injustice. As the philanthropic partner of AIA, we agree that systemic racial injustice in any form, whether it be police brutality, employment discrimination, or any other efforts to marginalize people of color, is … Continue reading Architects Foundation Board statement on The Octagon →

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