Norman Foster and firm is in the top echelon of practicing architects today. The work tends to elegance over edge. A favorite work is his canopy at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery that bridges the courtyard of a 19th century building with an undulating aluminum and glass sculpture. Could a marriage of historic and modern be applied to the PNCA Broadway building?
Tonight a film on Foster, How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster? explores his design philosophy and views on urbanization worldwide.
It is a part of the Portland AIA Design Festival. At the Portland AIA 403 NW 11th x Flanders. 6PM Free
Meanwhile, another architect who relies on curvilinear computer aided design to make buildings, Achim Menges, from Germany, speaks. He designs structures with highly detailed modular units of natural and man made materials. Interestingly, many of his structures are made of laminated wood. At the University of Oregon in Portland. 70 NW Couch 6PM Free
