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Kevin Roche: Architecture as Environment News Release
May 23, 2012
Kevin Roche: Architecture as Environment, an exhibition opening June 16, 2012, at the National Building Museum, explores the work of the celebrated, third-generation modernist Kevin Roche (b. 1922) whose architecture—from urban oases and corporate campuses to megastructures and underground museums—captures the spirit of the post-industrial age.
The Quirks of the L'Enfant Plan
May 16, 2012
Panelists explore the history of Pierre L’Enfant’s plan for Washington, D.C. and how the plan influences the look and feel of the city today.
UNBUILT
May 8, 2012
The National Building Museum presents two exhibitions on theme of unbuilt work at venues in Washington, D.C.
The Day I Bought an Easy Bake Oven
May 8, 2012
House & Home curator Sarah Leavitt reveals the unorthodox and amusing story behind a wall of household objects that have both shaped and been shaped by American experiences of home.
UNBUILT: A Trio of Exhibitions Organized by the National Building Museum
May 4, 2012
The National Building Museum has organized a series of three exhibitions—presented in three different venues around Washington—on the theme of UNBUILT design work.
LEGO® Pro Finishes His LEGO® White House
May 3, 2012
Meet and talk with LEGO® certified professional Adam Reed Tucker as he completes his model of the White House for the Museum’s current exhibition LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition.
Public Space in Washington, D.C. from the National Mall to McPherson Square Park
May 1, 2012
Architect, urban designer, and City College of New York Professor Lance Jay Brown, FAIA discusses the complex role and ownership of open space in our ever urbanizing environment.
Spotlight on Design Lecture with Enrique Norten
April 24, 2012
Architect and founding principal of TEN Arquitectos, Enrique Norten, designed two striking new buildings for Washington, D.C.'s West End. G. Martin Moeller, Jr., the Museum’s senior vice president and curator, moderates a discussion between Norten and his client, Eastbanc's Anthony Lanier, about these projects and modern architecture in the nation’s capital.
Public Welcome as Local Teens Present Design Solutions for a Major D.C. Institution
April 20, 2012
Please join the student design teams as they present working prototypes of mobile learning carts designed for the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s (NMNH) new education center.
5x5 Public Art Project
April 12, 2012
The National Building Museum is participating in the 5x5 Project by hosting a unique art installation.
Interview with an Architectural Icon: Juhani Pallasmaa
April 3, 2012
Juhani Pallasmaa has written and designed his way into the zeitgeist of architectural discourse. National Building Museum Online contributor Andrew Caruso interviewed Juhani during his time as a professor in residence and 2011 Walton Critic at The Catholic University of America.
2012 Honor Award Gala Recap
April 3, 2012
Over 600 guests at this year’s Honor Award gala celebrating the Urban Land Institute watched a special message from former President Bill Clinton; heard from Steve Case, chairman and CEO of Revolution, LLC, and co-founder of America Online; and enjoyed a beautiful evening in the Museum’s Great Hall.
New Architectural Models Added to LEGO® Architecture Exhibition
April 2, 2012
Three companies demonstrated their commitment to the National Building Museum by recreating significant works in LEGO® bricks in the spirit of the Museum’s current and landmark exhibition LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition.
Spotlight on Design Lecture with Diana Balmori
March 29, 2012
Diana Balmori, FASLA, founding principal of Balmori Associates, discusses the environmental benefit of integrating landscape and architecture.
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital
March 19, 2012
The National Building Museum is screening two documentaries during the month of March.
