Critical Detroit tag:www.criticaldetroit.org,2008-08-04:/blog//1 2008-11-13T18:15:03Z engaging local architecture Movable Type Pro 4.21-en Cityscape Detroit: The Beginning tag:www.criticaldetroit.org,2008:/blog//1.59 2008-09-09T13:11:42Z 2008-11-13T18:15:03Z Cityscape Detroit is hosting a lecture on September 17, 2008 to talk about the beginnings of the group and share stories about various buildings and stories about Detroit.The lecture will be held at the Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public... Steve VanBrussel logo.gifCityscape Detroit is hosting a lecture on September 17, 2008 to talk about the beginnings of the group and share stories about various buildings and stories about Detroit.

The lecture will be held at the Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public Library.  No RSVP is necessary and the event if free for members, $5 for everyone else.

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]]> AIA Michigan Design Retreat [Updated] tag:www.criticaldetroit.org,2008:/blog//1.52 2008-08-13T12:05:22Z 2008-08-13T14:47:20Z Steve VanBrussel AIA Michigan Design RetreatHas anybody seen their invitation to the 19th Annual Design Retreat?  I finally got my invitation! The AIA Michigan website site has a calendar entry for the event, but the link points to last year's event.  The only note is in the upper left corner of the page which indicates that the retreat is on September 12th thru 14th.

Typically, current year honor award winners are asked to present at the retreat.  If you've forgotten who received awards this year take a look at our recap.  Two days of presentations are followed by a guest lecturer talking about Michigan relevant architecture on Saturday evening.  Anybody have information about this years presenter?  A list of presenters was also included with the invitation.  Read on to learn which projects will be presented this year.
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  • Gwinnet Environmental and Heritage Center - Lord Aeck & Sargent Architecture
  • Lamar Construction Company Headquarters - Integrated Architecture
  • Science Addition and Allied Health Expansion, GOCC - DSA Architects
  • West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology - Progressive AE
  • James Clarkson Environmental Discovery Center - SmithGroup, Inc.
  • St. Joseph's Recovery Center - Design Collaborative Design Center
  • St. Gertrude Catholic Church - Constantine George Pappas Architecture
  • M.U.D./M.U.P. Student Lounge - Neal Robinson, Architect
  • Warren Civic Center - Neumann/Smith Architecture
  • Honolulu House Museum - Architecture + Design
  • Ashka Salon and Spa - Biddison Architecture + Design
  • Team Detroit - Gensler
  • Rubin Residence - McIntosh Poris Associates
  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - Kingscott Associates, Inc.
  • Global Headquarters Office Building - Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.
  • Siaulu Arena - Barton Malow Design

The final presentation, usually given after dinner, is titled LTU "AloeTerra" Presentation.  Anybody have any information for this presentation?
]]> MOCAD : considering Architecture tag:www.criticaldetroit.org,2008:/blog//1.47 2008-08-03T22:22:58Z 2008-08-04T16:27:18Z Steve VanBrussel The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) hosted an architecture related exhibit from May10th thru July 28th that seems to have "flown under the radar."  In fact, the only reference I could find besides the MOCAD site was an even smaller article at Model D.  Once again I'm dismayed that the local press does little to promote local architecture.  If I'm wrong, please let me know by leaving a comment.

In case you're interested, here's a brief excerpt from the MOCAD website:

In conjunction with MOCAD's considering Detroit show, considering Architecture: Sustainable Designs from Detroit will also be on view. This show will include the designs, architecture and products of several local area architecture firms and highlight their projects that include "green" or sustainable design practices.

Did anyone make it to this?  I'd love some feedback on the projects included in the exhibit.]]>