Author: modernist

June 2, 2011 In Events

summer series: walking tour

Walking Tour

a2modern: summer 2011

what: a2modern walking tour
where: tour will highlight fabulous mid-century architecture in Ann Arbor Hills
when: wednesday june 22, 2011 6:30
cost: $10 donation to a2modern for future programming, $8 students

join us for a walking tour of one of the cool concentrated pockets of mid-century architecture in Ann Arbor Hills.

learn who designed what and for who circa 1950-1960

architects featured include Robert Metcalf, George Brigham, William Muschenheim, Herb Johe, Edward Olencki and David Osler.

this tour will be an exterior housewalk and is limited to 20 persons.

please rsvp to Tracy Aris tracy@a2modern.org.

details on meeting place will follow with rsvp confirmation!

May 7, 2011 In Events, News

lecture: Minoru Yamasaki's Search for Fusion: Tranquility and Delight

Minoru Yamasaki


Minoru Yamasaki’s Search for Fusion: Tranquility and Delight

When: Wednesday, May 25th
Where: Helen L. DeRoy Auditorium, Wayne State University, Detroit
5203 Cass Avenue
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Lecture Description:
Henry Guthard is a founding member of the Yamasaki firm with experience gained in four decades as design engineer, Director of Engineering and Director of Projects Management. Appointed by Yamasaki to serve as business manager of the New York World Trade Center project he specializes in the graceful blending of structural, mechanical and electrical engineering systems into the architectural concepts of Yamasaki buildings worldwide.

Mr. Guthard’s presentation will reflect upon the extraordinary character of Architect Minoru Yamasaki and his unending struggle to develop a new American esthetic; the influences which affected his designs; his triumphs and heartbreaks; his brilliant works at Wayne State University and his ultimate rise to rank among the world’s most celebrated Twentieth Century modernists.

For additional information and contact see: http://events.wayne.edu/2011/05/25/yamasaki-lecture-minoru-yamasaki-s-search-for-fusion-tranquility-and-deligh-32481/