Monthly Archives: April 2010

Thoughts on the new trees and other landscaping in Bayfront Park?  Just in time for the Corporate Run and summertime shade.

Check out this fascinating architecture technology conference, ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSE, featuring lectures and demonstrations on technology in design and fabrication.  It is aimed at mid-career architects, not interested amateurs.  May 13th to 15th, hosted by the Mitrani Warehouse in Wynwood.

Complimentary valet parking.  RSVP no later than April 29th to Natalia Villegas at natalia_villagas@wpbt.org or Danielle Thomas at 305-424-4190 or thomasda@wpbt.org.

The Miami Downtown Development Authority is conducting a study of a possible downtown convention center: demand, programming, size, etc.  A second phase of the study will examine specific locations around downtown (and financing) but tell us your thoughts now!

Free Green, the house pattern sales-folks for the 21st century, just wrapped up their “Who’s Next” house design competition.  Check out the winners here.  Free Green also recently launched some not-so-free designs branded as Better House Plans, and it seems … Continue reading →

Check out the GOOD Magazine neighborhood issue, featuring articles on the Harlem Children’s Zone, community access TV, a “Guide to Better Neighborhoods”, squatting in foreclosures, and billboards.

From the latest AIA newsletter: on April 20 at 5:15 p.m. the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) will tour a glazing factory producing exterior windows, doors, and glass railings to learn about the manufacturing process, production limitations, quality control, and typical … Continue reading →

From the latest AIA newsletter: FIU College of Architecture + Arts partners with Spine3D to offer specialized continuing education training through the Studio of Digital Arts (SODA). Designers can now enhance their careers with quick, specialized, and affordable training in … Continue reading →

If you want to attend the upcoming AIA national convention in Miami, they recently announced this opportunity for “volunteer benefits”: This June 9th – 12th, the AIA 2010 National Convention and Expo offers unparalleled opportunities for you to take part … Continue reading →

DawnTown had the opportunity earlier this week to attend a conference in DC organized by the International Design Education Alliance for Schools on the topic of promoting architecture and design education in K12 schools.  It was an inspiring gathering of thoughtful and … Continue reading →

The same firm designing the park next to the New World Symphony’s new building, the same firm whose visionary founder spoke at the most recent DawnTown award ceremony, had its design for Governors Island in New York written up in … Continue reading →

From UM: The South Florida premieres of two one-act operas — Strawberry Fields by Michael Torke and Ballymore, Part I: Winners by Richard Wargo — mark a debut collaboration between the Frost Opera Theater at the University of Miami and … Continue reading →

From MDC: Miami Dade College’s School of Architecture & Interior Design cordially invites you to the opening of the 7th Annual MDC Architectural Showcase, an exhibition of student works, on Friday, April 23rd from 5 to 9 PM at the … Continue reading →

Thanks to a reader for turning us on to David Brooks latest op-ed piece.  Choice quotes: “But humans need meaningful places, so developers have been filling in with neo-downtowns — suburban gathering spots where people can dine, work, go to … Continue reading →

Pick up the latest issue of Ocean Drive Magazine to read Suzy Buckley, the new Editor-in-Chief, mention DawnTown in her Letter from the Editor.

From UM: Nasser Rabbat is director of the Aga Kahn Program for Islamic Architecture at MIT, which is dedicated to the study of Islamic architecture, urbanism, environmental and landscape design, and conservation, and to increasing the visibility of Islamic cultural … Continue reading →

From UM: Join us to hear Peter Pennoyer present “Peter Pennoyer Architects:  The Dream House in Our Midst.”  Pennoyer describes his firm’s strength or “energy of spirit” as the practice  of classical design.  Pennoyer, a historicist by both instinct and … Continue reading →

Help make Downtown Miami better, take this survey from the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Miami Downtown Development Authority.

Not convinced that the arts can help revitalize neighborhoods?  Apparently the Ford Foundation disagrees (from the New York Times).  They are allocating $100M for arts spaces, particularly those that are tied up with neighborhood redevelopment and beautification.  This mirrors the … Continue reading →

The NAIOP Collegiate Challenge final presentations will be Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 5 to 9 PM at Nova Southeastern University,  Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314.  Ticket prices are: member … Continue reading →