Month: January 2013

As the second program in this year’s 2013 presidential theme “Global City/Global Practice,” this discussion at the Center for Architecture focused its attention on Hong Kong, one of the world’s densest cities. The dialogue also continued to explore New York-based Kohn Pedersen Fox’s (KPF) Hysan Place and Pelli Clarke Pelli Architect’s International Financial Centre (IFC), as they influence and are influenced by Hong Kong’s culture and urban context. Continue reading ““Hong Kong at 15”: Jonathan Solomon and Chan Yiu Hung in Discussion”

Fifty members of the AIANY Interiors Committee immersed themselves in a Mid-century Modern ethos at Yale University’s cultural meccas on Sunday, 01.13.13. A serious weekend double-header, the day was divided into two major events, either of which would have been a fulfilling day by itself. Continue reading “AIANY Interiors’ Day at Yale: George Nelson, Louis Kahn, and Ennead Architects”

How do you design a cocktail based on architecture? For cultureNOW and AIANY Architecture Dialogue Committee’s second session of Cocktails & Conversations, Toby Cecchini attempted just that, using the work of the Snøhetta as inspiration. Cecchini juxtaposed the architecture firm’s Norwegian origins with love of beer (its Lower Manhattan office has a permanent beer tap). The Norwegian element was also represented by a classic aquavit sour (the traditional Scandinavian spirit made by Portland-based House Spirits, along with lemon juice, Golden Harvest honey syrup, and fresh ginger juice). The addition of beer created a piquant, complex taste, rimmed with salt, spice, and orange zest. Continue reading “Architectural Niceties: Cocktails & Conversations with Craig Dykers, William Menking, and Toby Cecchini”