(June 2, 2014) a2modern is now a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization! As of today, a2modern can accept donations, gifts, and other transfers to the organization. All proceeds from the organization are used for the mission of the organization which is to...
Expanding the Line: Architectural Delineation Exhibit: April 14th-May 30th Location: Gallery One, Washtenaw Community College Student Center Building Room 108 This exhibition chronicles architectural drawing techniques from the 1920's through the present day with illustrations of local buildings. Methods include drawing on vellum, mylar, and blueprint...
For Immediate Release May 10, 2014 The Ann Arbor Historical Foundation proudly announces the publication its new book Historic Ann Arbor: An Architectural Guide. The book describes over 350 buildings in Ann Arbor, including 40 University of Michigan buildings. Style sections describe those of the...
Michigan Modern: Design That Shaped America Exhibit now open through August 24, 2014 Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan For more information on the exhibit and video see: http://www.artmuseumgr.org/michigan-modern/ When Michigan’s industry and design intertwined, Michigan became an epicenter of modern design, with visionaries statewide turning...
a2modern was asked to participate in panel discussion at 2014 MHPN Annual Statewide Preservation Conference - “Michigan Places Matter” On Friday, May 16, 2014 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, a2modern will be participate in a panel discussion on Modernism at the Michigan Historic Preservation’s statewide...
The newly formed Michigan Chapter of DoCoMoMo will hold a meeting during the Michigan Historic Preservation Network's Annual Conference in Jackson next week. We hope you can join us for our first general meeting as a provisional chapter, all are welcome. Bring...
Three Michigan Architects: Part 2—Robert Metcalf April 5–July 13, 2014 University of Michigan Museum of Art 525 S. State Street, Ann Arbor Robert Metcalf’s domestic and commercial buildings represent some of the most important and recognizable modern architecture in Michigan. Born in 1923, Metcalf is a native of Ohio....
Michigan Modernism Preview Party April 25, 2014 It’s preview party time for the Detroit Area Art Deco Society as the mid-century enthusiasts open up the Michigan Modernism Exposition on April 25, 7 - 11 p.m. The annual art deco affair offers you and your guests first dibs...
EATON, LEONARD K. February 3, 1922-April 1, 2014 Leonard Kimball Eaton was born February 3, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the son of a prominent lawyer, Leo K. Eaton, and Elizabeth Barber Eaton. He excelled as an intercollegiate swimmer at Williams College and graduated in...
