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Saturday, 18 April 2009 03:52 |
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by Timothy Hawk, AIA - 2009 AIA Columbus President I am sitting at my desk again. It’s the first really nice, sunny Saturday in April and it reminds me of the old days at the KSA when I would reject the numerous requests from suitemates to go play, and then walk across the oval, envious of the others frolicking in the nice weather. I was headed to studio because I just had to finish that one last plan for the critique that I anticipated from Rob Livesey. In all of my years, I don’t remember ever just stopping on the oval to relax and mill around. Truly. Never did.
Flash forward twenty years. And her I sit. Check that...here we all sit. I’m guessing that most architects are working today. If they aren’t at their desk, they are dreaming about how to initiate change, how to solve that detail, how to land the next project, how to get LEED accredited, etc.
Today is especially interesting, since our firm is hosting an Architect’s Registration Exam review session. There are three architects from Lincoln Street Studio here....Ruth Gless, AIA; Frank Elmer, FAIA; and Joe Moss, Associate AIA. Joe serves on the board as the director for the emerging architect. Ruth is also a board member and Frank is the chair of the Columbus fellows committee. Joe is signing in folks and coordinating and Ruth and Frank are teaching. These people are giving up their Saturday of sunshine to coach our “youth” on how to best understand the issues at stake as they prepare for the exam to become an architect. And all of us have chosen this endeavor at the expense of our families, the sunshine, video games, and television. We even passed up a nice conversation with our spouse this morning. My wife is at home, admiring my passion towards architecture and wondering what makes these crazy architects so dedicated to the cause.
It’s something that is in us all. We thrive on architecture. We want our society to improve. We see opportunities for our citizenry. And it just takes a lot of time and dedication.
So, the next time that you see Ruth, Frank and Joe...tell them thank you for their dedication to the profession. They deserve it. |
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Monday, 23 March 2009 08:31 |
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by Timothy Hawk, AIA - 2009 AIA Columbus President As we enter Spring, all kinds of new activities are popping up around the AIA Columbus office. And, there is plenty of room for your volunteer support of the Chapter’s new endeavors.
Most of you are aware that the chapter board of directors has taken action towards the creation of a new Center for Architecture. As a part of this process, there are several task forces working towards the goal of a new, fully functioning Center for Architecture. Believe me, this endeavor is going to take some time, and it will take the support of many of you as volunteers as well. The journey has just begun and there is a lot of opportunity for you to help shape this new place...a place that will serve to represent all of us, collectively.
So, what has been done so far and what is left to do? |
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Monday, 23 March 2009 08:27 |
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by Curt Moody, FAIA (AIArchitect) Just as the buildings we design tell a story—of the growth, change, dreams, and development of our clients and communities—so too do the blueprints of the architecture industry. Minority firms especially have realized an expansion of opportunities since I started my firm more than 25 years ago. Having endured numerous challenges because of our predominantly minority demographic, we have made significant progress in building our reputation to be increasingly recognized as an integral part of the industry landscape. As every sector now faces an uncertain economic future and companies are slimming budgets to retain their resiliency, lessons learned from the rise of minority entities can be applied across markets and ethnicities alike. Read More |
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Tuesday, 24 February 2009 11:22 |
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Central Ohio architects will unveil their 10-foot by 10-foot sculptures built from thousands of cans and boxes of food at COSI Wednesday, March 4, 2009, as part of Canstruction®, a North American design/build competition that supports area food banks in participating cities.
The sculptures, which will incorporate a sustainability theme, “Being Green,” will be judged and unveiled at a special reception Wednesday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at COSI, 333 W. Broad St. (All media are invited to the Wednesday reception.) The exhibit will open to the public Thursday, March 5, and be available for viewing through Sunday, March 29, during COSI’s regular operating hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. |
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Thursday, 08 January 2009 10:04 |
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For the 2009 AIA Columbus year, we have selected to utilize our monthly meetings to focus on the diverse and expanding role of the architect. Believe it or not, most graduates from architecture programs of study are not practicing in the traditional manner. Really. Think about it. We represent owner’s interests, we design products, we take on project management roles, we build and construct, we consult regarding sustainability, we teach, we develop, and we design. The profession is diverse. And our culture demands that we stand up and embrace the evolving role of the architect. We are many things, let’s celebrate it. |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 14:17 |
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As we come to the end of one year and near the beginning of another wrought already with dire economic predictions and cutbacks in capital spending by many of our clients, one has to wonder what is on the horizon for the architect. How does our profession cope with the uncertain market condition and the general lack of confidence in the future? Lead! Charge ahead!
As architects, let’s use this time to develop a place that exposes the possibilities for change and has the potential to help us redefine our community. Lead thought, prove our theories, clear the way for prosperity, and help our audience experience first-hand the power of great design. Let’s develop a center for architecture right here, right now. |
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