Award-winning architect joins Paul Goldberger and Kojo Nnamdi to discuss public and private works WHAT Architect Sir David Adjaye and architecture critic Paul Goldberger discuss Adjaye’s career and explore the challenges and opportunities he has experienced working on projects in both the public and private...
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STUDIO GANG DESIGNS HIVE INSTALLATION TO OPEN AT NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM THIS SUMMER WASHINGTON, D.C.—This summer, the National Building Museum will present a new, interactive installation designed by Studio Gang, an architecture and urban design practice based in Chicago and New York. Titled “Hive,” it...
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Families invited to Design with Nature April 9 WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Building Museum presents Design with Nature, a family afternoon to highlight the intersection of design, building, and the natural environment. In celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival®, the activities are set to take...
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New exhibition to trace life of St. Elizabeths Hospital, and the importance of building design in mental health care WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Building Museum opens Architecture of an Asylum: St. Elizabeths, 1852-2017 on March 25, 2017. The exhibition traces St. Elizabeths’ evolution over time, reflecting...
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Museum Celebrates Women’s History Month with Compelling Cross-Generational Program WASHINGTON, D.C.—On March 7, The National Building Museum will host a special event titled “Architects Across Generations” as part of programming to celebrate Women’s History Month. Award-winning author and design journalist Aileen Kwun will moderate a...
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