TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

• Rebuilding New Orleans
• Emerging Architects Donate Design to Bronx Non-Profit
• ESTO NOW
• Architects Stop Procrastinating
• Banding Together—AIANY + Center Foundation

CONVERSATION: MARGARET HELFAND, FAIA

IN RESPONSE

EDITOR'S SOAPBOX

IN THE NEWS

AROUND THE AIA + THE CENTER

NAMES IN THE NEWS

DEADLINES

ON VIEW

At the Center for Architecture
2 Columbus Circle | ESTO NOW | Fashion of Architecture | P/A Awards Exhibition

Elsewhere
New New York 4 | Transformed by Light | Anarchy to Affluence | BOOM | Green Towers NY

eCALENDAR
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AIA NEW YORK CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP REPORT—DECEMBER 2005

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Jessica Sheridan, Editor
eoculus@aiany.org

Dan Hillman
dhillman@aiany.org

Linda G. Miller

01.09.06

Editor's Note: After coming out of the haze resulting from consuming holiday food and drink, I hope you'll take some time to review the many changes here at e-OCULUS. Not to mention the shiny new layout, please note the new Conversation, In Response, and Soapbox sections. Throughout this year, e-O plans on introducing new elements making the newsletter more interactive and accessible. Happy New Year, and we're looking forward to your future comments!

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Rebuilding New Orleans: a Case Study in Courage and Frustration
By Ernie Hutton, AICP, Assoc AIA

Stephen Braquet, Angela O'Byrne, and Ernie Hutton (l-r)
Rick Bell

"One of the biggest challenges we face is to channel the anger and stress the positive," explained Angela O'Byrne, AIA at the Center for Architecture Disaster Task Force Forum on December 21, one of a continuing series of presentations on disaster relief, recovery and rebuilding on the devastated Gulf Coast. O'Byrne, 2005 President of AIA New Orleans, along with 2006 AIANO President Stephen R. Braquet, AIA, NCARB, and 2007 President Elect Michael J. Bell, AIA, all of whom are still coping with huge personal, professional and civic loss, were guests of the AIA New York Chapter, which is providing financial assistance, organizational help and moral support to its sister organization.

At the Forum, they presented an overview of the damage wrought to New Orleans by Katrina. They discussed their efforts as civic/ professional volunteers to overcome the immense and intimidating barriers of political rivalries at the local, state and federal levels—even as they lauded actions taken by individual disaster workers and everyday citizens to restore normalcy to what will remain, for the foreseeable future, an abnormal and alien landscape.

AIANY will continue its unique 'adoptive relationship' with AIANO, advising on the formation of a proposed civic organization intended to initiate urban planning, called CityWorks. AIANY will also advise on establishing a storefront design center, similar to the successful Center for Architecture. AIANY donated a check for $5,000 to AIANO, a portion of the money from the recent Katrina fundraising drive organized by the Disaster Task Force.

Sponsored by AIANY/ New York New Visions Disaster Task Force and the Civic Alliance for Rebuilding Downtown New York, the Forum was the culmination of a series of meetings with local AIA members and other New York New Visions constituents including the Regional Plan Association, New York State Council of Landscape Architects and the American Planning Association's New York Metro Chapter.

Ernest Hutton, AICP, Assoc AIA, and Principal of Hutton Associates Inc., is a planner and urban designer who has prepared downtown and waterfront plans for a number of cities around the country. He is currently co-chair of the Disaster Task Force and New York New Visions.

Emerging Architects Donate Design to Bronx Non-Profit
By Pollyanna Rhee

Karen Kubey and Pollyanna Rhee of AFHny paint bench interiors for The Point.
Jason Gibbs

On a typical afternoon, The Point Community Development Corporation's atrium shares circus skills, art, and study students and staff along with 70 backpacks and coats. Benches provide storage underneath the seats and introduce a new but subtle design distinction to the atrium, often used for art exhibitions as well as informal neighborhood gatherings. Seven members on the Architecture for Humanity New York chapter's (AFHny) design team built the benches over several weekends at spaces donated by Brooklyn Wood Shop and The Point's art teacher.

The need for more space, especially for a flourishing after-school program, is a familiar problem faced by The Point, an arts and cultural non-profit located in a former Hunts Point bagel factory. AFHny faced the challenge for the group's first volunteer-based design/build project. Last month, after a year of site visits, charrettes, arguments and trading copious drawings, The Point acquired 15 site-specific benches with integrated storage along the walls of its atrium.

Members of AFHny are excited to see how students will use the space fulfilling part of the organization's goal to advance design and social responsibility in New York City. "We're all in our twenties, we're not established, we spend five months at work doing bathroom details," says Karen Kubey, the project's coordinator. "Jobs like the project at The Point are really important. We're excited about seeing our ideas realized."

Pollyanna Rhee is a member of Architecture for Humanity New York's project team for The Point. She also used to check mail for n+1 magazine, a skill arguably more relevant to her bachelor's degree in politics than whitewashing plywood.

More Than Meets the Eye—ESTO NOW
By Linda G. Miller

Photo: Peter Aaron/ Esto; Graphic: Pentagram


Esto photographers emerge from behind their cameras (l-r): Jeffrey Totaro, Albert Vecerka, David Sundberg, Esto director Erica Stoller, Peter Aaron, and Peter Mauss
Kristen Richards

"Twilight is the only way to match density and color. That, combined with people in the shots, allows the architect and photographer to make beautiful pictures together."
— Peter Aaron, photographer

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then it is the photographers' quotes that accompany the photographs in ESTO NOW: Photographers Eye New York that are worth a thousand more images demonstrating how architectural photographers capture the essence of architecture.

Six celebrated Esto photographers—Peter Aaron, Jeff Goldberg, Peter Mauss, David Sundberg, Jeffrey Totaro, and Albert Vecerka—are represented in this exhibit highlighting eight contemporary public buildings (many award-winners themselves) located throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Known as the definitive source for images of architecture and design, with its ever-expanding stock archive including images contributed by more than 75 international photographers, Esto is the recipient of the AIA New York Chapter's 2005 Oculus Award.

Public buildings exhibited include: The Center for Architecture by Andrew Berman Architect; SoHo Apple store by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and Ronnette Riley Architect; Shake Shack by James Wines/SITE and Pentagram; New York Hall of Science by Polshek Partnership Architects; Roosevelt Avenue Intermodal Station by FXFOWLE Architects and Vollmer; Bronx Charter School for the Arts by Weisz + Yoes Architecture; Higgins Hall, Pratt Institute by Steven Holl Architects and Rogers Marvel Architects; and Staten Island September 11 Memorial by Masayuki Sono. All photos were taken on assignment, with the exception of the 9/11 Memorial, taken especially for this exhibit.

ESTO NOW, sponsored by Dawson Publications (also publisher of print OCULUS) and Ibex Construction, will be on view at the Center for Architecture through March 4. In association with the exhibit, a panel discussion, Photographing Architecture will be held at the Center on January 19 followed by Family Day @ the Center on March 4. Click the links for more information and to register.

Architects Stop Procrastinating
By Marc Elliot Bleyer

Much of the dialogue at the Center for Architecture's Procrastinators' Days, centered on how architects can rethink design in order to ameliorate, challenge, and restore design problems from a micro to macro scale. Practical applications and integration of control systems (audio, video, HVAC, lighting and security) can improve the efficiency, functionality and aesthetics in residential settings, discussed the Electronics Design Group. Local Law 26, requiring installation of photoluminescent egress pathway markings, legislates that architects confront safety issues in design, according to AfterGlow Technologies. AKRF Engineering demonstrated how rezoning efforts, community involvement, environmental regulation, and residential and commercial redevelopment are necessary to rehabilitate the Gowanus Canal and revitalize adjacent neighborhoods.

To meet their year-end CES credit requirements, more than 220 architects participated in Procrastinators' Days, held December 1–2. Twenty continuing education providers held 24 registered Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) accredited sessions during the two-day event.

Procrastinators' Days, sponsored by the AIA New York Chapter, provided architects a last minute opportunity to get their continuing education credits, required for AIA membership and continued state licensure. The Office of the Professions New York State Education Department requires 36 continuing education credits in a three-year period, of which at least 24 credits must qualify as HSW. AIA members are also required to have 18 continuing education units per year, of which 8 must qualify as HSW. This year's Procrastinators' Days provided architects the opportunity to secure up to 12 HSW credits by the end of the calendar year.

Banding Together AIA New York Chapter and Center for Architecture Foundation
By Susan Chin, FAIA, 2005 AIA New York Chapter President

Movie of Susan Chin, FAIA and Walter Hunt, FAIA (QuickTime)
Rick Bell

Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor gloom of…transit strike kept Chapter and Foundation Board members from the last meeting of 2005!

An enthusiastic handshake by the AIANY Chapter and Center for Architecture Foundation Presidents symbolized a closer relationship between the two organizations.

Walter Hunt, FAIA, 2005 Foundation President, reported:

• Programs@theCenter reached over 3,000 students at 36 schools as well as many families, educators and individuals.
• Long Range Plan articulated a vision for growth and closer alliance with AIANY, describing strategies for financial stability, streamlining operations and maximizing program support
• Increased impact through development of new program offerings and new alliances

Susan Chin, FAIA, 2005 Chapter President, reported:

• Membership increased by 10% to nearly 4,000
• Diversity Task Force established to increase participation by women and minorities
• Goals to strengthen relationships with Center for Architecture Partners - ASLA, SEAoNY and IESNY
• Testimony and positions on more than a dozen legislative, zoning and code issues; a legislative consultant has been engaged to alert of upcoming city legislation and areas for advocacy
• Increased financial stability by closing the $6M+ capital campaign and having the largest Heritage Ball ever, raising $1.1M
• Development of a business operations plan to prioritize programs and focus staff, volunteer and financial resources

The Board welcomed AIA New Orleans Chapter leaders Angela O'Byrne, AIA, Stephen Braquet, AIA, NCARB, and Michael Bell, AIA, who told their personal stories about Hurricane Katrina, and their efforts to rebuild New Orleans. Chin presented a check for $5,000 from Heritage Ball proceeds and donations by Tishman Construction and Mancini-Duffy.

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CONVERSATION: Margaret Helfand, FAIA, Exhibition Designer

Yohji Yamamoto bustier flared dress, S/S 1999
Monica Feudi

In anticipation of Wednesday's (1/11) opening and curator talk for The Fashion of Architecture: CONSTRUCTING the Architecture of Fashion exhibition at the Center for Architecture (see ON VIEW), e-OCULUS had the opportunity to discuss the design process with the chair of the Center for Architecture's Exhibition Committee and the exhibition's designer, Margaret Helfand, FAIA, of Helfand Architecture.

e-O: What was your process when developing the concept for this exhibit?
MH: This process was a collaboration between John Tinmouth, the project architect from Helfand Architecture, and myself; as well as Pamela Puchalski and Sophie Pache who manage the exhibition program at the Center for Architecture, and of course Bradley Quinn, the curator.

It began by talking with Bradley, who provided a book he wrote on the subject that went into detail about several themes, similar to those in the exhibition. We then collected images of all the objects to be included and pinned them to the wall for inspiration. Since we wanted to create a display infrastructure that related to the theme of the exhibition—the relationship of fashion to architecture—we wanted to do more than the mannequins-on-platforms that are typically used in museum installations. We wanted to bring a palpable architectural space into the visual experience of the show, and create a sequence of spatial experiences as visitors view the objects. We also understood the challenge of creating a sense of continuity in the experience when the objects are displayed on all three levels of the gallery.

We wanted our concept to be as minimal, physically, as possible so as to not overwhelm the objects. When we came up with the concept of cables threading and weaving throughout the entire Center, we knew this was an exciting solution. As objects were committed, we had exact dimensions and shapes to locate the precise cables. With Bradley, we finalized the thematic groupings in ways that worked well for the installation.

We also worked closely with our structural engineers, Hage Engineering, to develop artful solutions for transferring the loads to walls and ceilings of the Center, and with our lighting designer, Pei-heng Tsai Lighting + Photography, to ensure that the entire visual experience worked together.

Continues…

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IN RESPONSE

Dear Editor,
I find Sorkin's (whom I personally admire very much) plan for Ground Zero (See Michael Sorkin's Plan for Ground Zero, 12/20/05 e-OCULUS) moves backward to nothing. Also, his call for more space, fewer streets etc. produces a bigger void and more of an empty nothing. My own plan is this: the best memorial is New York itself. Bring back the old blocks and streets before the World Trade Center project; get rid of Silverstein and the NYPA and sell lots under old pre WTC zoning to individual developers and thus re-establish a real New York, not a project of fancy towers, or Freedom towers but a real, vibrant, beloved New York. Real freedom under zoning! And yes, set aside one block for a great memorial.

—James S. Rossant, FAIA.

Please email your response to eoculus@aiany.org and contribute to the ongoing dialogue!

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EDITOR'S SOAPBOX

Looking back at 2005, I see destruction. Americans suffered through hurricanes and flooding that devastated cities and towns irreparably, while international fiascos resulted in vast human tragedy. I'm torn. My cynical disposition questions how many more disasters (natural and political) will befall the world, while my idealistic temperament eagerly anticipates rehabilitation. Ultimately, my contrary nature debates, which will be worse in 2006?

Atlantic Yards, the Brooklyn and Queens waterfront, Yankee Stadium, and Ground Zero are the major developments progressing in New York City this year. Strife reigns pinning the public against developers, politicians against each other, the public against politicians. Architects and city planners are absorbed in the mix.

But the future of New York could fare well. New Yorkers thrive on drama and stress, especially when finance, the largest issue of the development debate, is at stake. Regardless of continuing debate and speculation, buildings at these major sites will begin construction this year. The repercussion from years of dispute and dissension will bring forth its result. I anxiously await the outcome.

Please respond with your predictions for 2006 at eoculus@aiany.org.

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IN THE NEWS

Aesthetic + Culinary + Sybaritic Pleasures = Loisium Hotel Wine and Spa Resort and Wine Center

Courtesy of Steven Holl Architects Cutting edge modern architecture rises from the midst of an idyllic vineyard setting, in an Austrian valley renown for its historic towns, castles and extensive leisure and cultural activities. The project, designed by Steven Holl Architects, is composed of three parts: the existing vaults, accessible to visitors, the Wine Center, and the Loisium Hotel Wine and Spa Resort. The vault system's geometry is transformed into an abstract three-dimensional spatial language—the basis for the architecture. The resort hotel includes 82 rooms and suites, the Vineyard Restaurant with seating for 130, a wine bar, a wine library, four conference rooms, a heated outdoor pool, offices and an Aveda Destination Spa facility housed on three floors.

Changing Face of the Lower East Side

Courtesy of Meltzer/Mandl Architects Construction is about to begin on Meltzer/Mandl Architects' own vision of the Lower East Side's future. A Kentucky Fried Chicken will be renovated into a seven-story residential condominium with ground floor retail space at 108 Delancey Street. The glass and metal architectural transformation that is reshaping the neighborhood from bohemian tenements to a sleek, high-end future has engaged another location.

Fossil Fuel Emissions Will Lead to Catastrophe
In an open letter to the architecture, planning and building community, Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Edward Mazria, AIA, created a website providing information and innovative solutions to reduce fossil fuel emissions, called Architecture 2030. Mazria cites that the building sector is responsible for half of all U.S. global warming emissions annually and that these discharges are increasing at an alarming rate, according to statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. His letter, information for the building trades and a lengthy list of resources are available online.

Also, a statement about fossil fuel emission reduction has been released by the AIA. See AROUND THE AIA for more information.

People Keen On Politics of Land Development
The first national survey to study the terrain where real estate, business and politics cross was published by The Saint Consulting Group (TSCG), out of Hingham, MA. The Saint Index uncovers insights into Americans' attitudes about land-use development. "Our survey shows that the American public is far more sophisticated about planning and zoning than we thought," said Patrick Fox, TSCG President. According to survey results, Americans believe the planning system is failing them and virtually all development is unwanted. To learn more about the survey, go to the TSCG website.

Manhattan Commercial Real Estate Ends 2005 on a High Note
While Manhattan's residential market tightened, commercial real estate was on the upswing in the fourth quarter of 2005. In a report issued by Colliers ABR, Inc., a Manhattan-based brokerage firm, the overall vacancy rate was at its lowest in five years at 8.7% and Class A office space was down 7.4%. Net change in occupied space for Manhattan reached a record high across all building classes, indicating that tenants are expanding and new firms are moving into New York.

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AROUND THE AIA + THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE

AIA Calls for Reduction in Consumption of Fossil Fuel
Through its Board of Directors, the American Institute of Architects has adopted position statements to promote sustainable design and resource conservation to achieve a minimum reduction of 50 percent of the current consumption level of fossil fuels used to construct and operate buildings by the year 2010. In order to accomplish this goal, the AIA will collaborate with other national and international organizations, the scientific research community, and the public health community. As part of this initiative, the AIA will also develop and promote the integration of sustainability into the curriculum for the education of architects and architecture students, so that this core principle becomes a guiding mindset for current and future architects.

"Buildings account for forty-eight percent of U.S. energy consumption and generate far more greenhouse gas emissions than any other sector," said R.K. Stewart, FAIA, facilitator of the AIA Sustainability Summit Task Force. "As architects, we must accept responsibility for our role in creating the built environment."

An undertaking of this magnitude will require a concentrated effort over the next 10 to 15 years, especially in educating clients about their role in the success of this effort, according to the AIA. Click here to download the complete AIA new position statements.

More information about the AIA Committee on the Environment is available online. Also, see IN THE NEWS for information on Architecture 2030.

2006 Poised to be the Best Year for Nonresidential Construction Since 2000
The AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of nonresidential construction activity, showed growth for the 11th consecutive month in November, according to the monthly AIArchitect report. Due to the approximately six month lag time between billings for architectural services and construction activity, nonresidential construction activity is expected to be a strong economic sector in much of 2006. The full report is available online.

Other November ABI highlights include: continued improvement in business conditions for U.S. architecture firms in the Northeast and Midwest; stable growth levels for firms in the South and West; and inquiries for new projects increasing to the highest growth rate of the year, indicating possible momentum for continued growth into 2006. The Architecture Billings Index is derived from a monthly "Work-on-the-Boards" survey and produced by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group.

Terrence O'Neal Sworn In as AIANYS President

New AIANYS President Terrence E. O'Neal, AIA
Lori Berkowitz Terrence E. O'Neal, AIA, was inaugurated as president of the American Institute of Architects New York State (AIANYS) during the inaugural 2006 Board meeting. O'Neal, the principal of Terrence O'Neal Architect (TONA), is the first African American to serve as president of AIANYS. Noting that his presidency coincides with AIANYS' 75th anniversary, O'Neal pledged to strengthen the organization's advocacy role and to advance his theme for 2006: One New York State.

AIA Peconic Elects New Officers
In December, AIA Peconic—the newest AIA Chapter—announced the results of its first Executive Board election. Richard F. Stott, AIA, Owner/President of Flynn + Stott Architects, has been named President. Blaze Makoid, AIA, Blaze Makoid Architecture, has been named Vice-President. Dawn Harvey, AIA, Principal Architect at D&D Harvey Architects, is the new Secretary. Anthony DiSunno, AIA, Founder DiSunno Architecture, is Treasurer. Formerly a section of the AIA Long Island chapter, AIA Peconic currently serves over 100 members.

Other Highlights
AIA New Jersey will name KSS Architects Firm of the Year at their 2005 Awards Dinner in January. The firm will also receive the Merit Award for their design of the Cranbury K-8 School, as well as the Intern of the Year Award.

Starting February 10, the AIANY Chapter Professional Practice Committee will be meeting on the second Friday of each month at 8:30 am.

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NAMES IN THE NEWS

TEN Arquitectos has been chosen as the winner of a competition to design the Fayetteville Museum of Arts in North Carolina…

Texas Christian University, Student Recreation Center by Cannon Design/Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford
Jon Miller/Hedrich BlessingCannon Design has been recognized with a 2005 IOC/IAKS Award by the International Association for Sports & Leisure Facilities for its work on the Student University Recreation Center at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth… Multifamily Executive Magazine has awarded its "Project of the Year" award to Meltzer/Mandl Architects for 57 Bond Street Condominiums in New York City… Martin E. Rich, AIA, received "best in show" in the 12th annual AIA Miami International Photography Competition… Yoshio Taniguchi, Hon. FAIA, has been awarded the 2005 Brendan Gill Prize in recognition of his redesign of the Museum of Modern Art…

Diane Dallal has joined the multidisciplinary environmental, planning, and engineering firm of AKRF as the firm's new in-house director of archaeology… William H. Goldstein has been named Executive Vice President of Construction of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, responsible for oversight of construction of the Memorial and Memorial Museum, and related facilities… Jeffrey M. Lubell has become executive director of the Center for Housing Policy, the research affiliate of the National Housing Conference (NHC)… Sowmya Parthasarathy, AIA, AICP, LEED, has been named associate principal at SMWM…

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NEW DEADLINES

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DEADLINES

Oculus 2006 Editorial Calendar
Ideas/Submissions Deadlines (projects can be anywhere, but architects must be New York-based). Contact: Kristen Richards kristen@ArchNewsNow.com.
March 20: Summer: Architecture as Public Policy
June 20: Fall: Infrastructure New York
September 20: Winter: The Business of Practice

AIANY Design Awards
Deadlines. Contact: Marc Bleyer mbleyer@aiany.org
April 14: Entry forms and fees
May 5: Submission deadline
May 8: Public Symposium and Award Announcements

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ON VIEW

At the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place:

Related Event Saturday, January 14, 11:00am–3:00pm Center for Architecture Foundation Family Day: To Preserve or Not to Preserve Exhibition tour and hands-on activity. Recommended for ages 6–12.

October 6–February 18, 2006 Two Columbus Circle (plus): Museum of Arts & Design and Allied Works Architecture Gallery: Street Gallery The Museum of Arts & Design presents a preview of its new premises at Two Columbus Circle. Allied Works Architecture is the architect for this transformation and renewal of the long-derelict building into a state-of-the-art, light-filled museum to house MAD's expanding collections and programs. Sponsored by: Museum of Arts & Design

January 26–February 27, 2006

53rd Annual P/A Awards Exhibition

An exhibition featuring winners of the 53rd Annual P/A Awards, a prestigious juried program for unbuilt work in North America. Eight innovative works by both emerging and well-known architects are featured—from a master plan for the Middle East to a West Coast arboretum. The schemes will be published in the January 2006 issue of Architecture.

Sponsored by: Architecture magazine and SKYY90

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Elsewhere:

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eCALENDAR
eCalendar now includes the information that used to be found in eOculus' Around the Center, Around the AIA, and Around Town sections. Click the above link to go to to eCalendar on the Web.

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Membership Report: Consider Corporate Membership!

The AIA New York Chapter has launched Center for Architecture Corporate Membership a way for non-architectural firms who provide services, supplies or who work collaboratively with architects to network in New York. We have a growing list of members and invite you to join too.

Corporate membership provides a vehicle to increase member and industry familiarity with the services you provide; at the same time it demonstrates an organization's commitment to the Center for Architecture as a vital interdisciplinary resource for the New York design and construction community.

Benefits include:

• Electronic Calendar and Newsletter with events listings
• Discounts on event fees, mail list rentals, and AIA Contract Documents Subscription to Oculus
• Listing on our web site as well as in the annually printed directory.

Download a Corporate member application for full details or contact Suzanne Mecs, Director, Member Services if you are interested in learning more. (212-358-6115; smecs@aiany.org)

New Titanium Corporate Member

Syska & Hennessy Inc.

John V. Magliano

New Steel Corporate Members

Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc.

Vern J. Bergelin
Dennis P. Falvey, P. E.
Michael Joseph Jones
Kiymet Ozgen Ornektekin
Peter K. Sweeney, Ph. D., P.E.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Cicely N. Daniels
Robert Stark, Jr.

New Aluminum Corporate Members

Guy Nordenson and Associates

Rebecca Faulkner Nixon
Brett Hancock Schneider

Members Upgraded to Emeritus: Thank you for your years of membership!

Phyllis Hochhauser Berton, AIA, Phyllis Berton, Architect
Ralph Arthur Heisel, AIA, Pei Partnership
Joan Kavochka, AIA, Woodhull Medical Center
Byron Bell, FAIA, Byron Bell Architects and Planners
Reginald D. Hough, FAIA, Reginald D. Hough, FAIA, Architect

New Associate Members

Noah H. Adler, Assoc. AIA, Stonehill & Taylor Architects and Planners
Venesa Alicea, Garrison McNeil + Associates
Andreas M. Benzing, Assoc. AIA
Shin Young Kang, Assoc. AIA, Nelson
Umamg N. Shah, Assoc. AIA, Gensler

New Architect Members

Niv Ben-Adi, AIA, Gertler Wente Kerbeykian Architects LLP
Francis (Frank) G. D'Angelo, AIA, Costas Kondylis & Associates
Pamela Jerome, AIA, Wank Adams Slavin Associates
Whasoon Lisa Lee, AIA, MTA NYC Transit
Maitland Jones, AIA, Deborah Berke & Partners Architects, LLP
Patrick J. McDonough, AIA, Gensler
Ricardo A. Rodriguez, AIA, Gensler
Robert W. Strong, AIA, Jones Lang Lasalle
Nina C. Teng, AIA, Nina Clabaugh Teng Architect
Diane Tzefen Tien, AIA, Perkins & Will
Christian dePortzamparc, Hon. FAIA, Atelier Christian de Portzamparc

New Center for Architeccture Professional Members

Theresa Downs, Nemetschek North America
Kenneth S. Freed, Black Millwork Co. Inc.
Misty Gonzalez, Aronson's Floor Covering
Nancy Jackson, Architectural Systems, Inc.
Andrew Malek, AKRF Engineering, P.C.
Valerie Paolucci, Integrated Building Controls
Rich Pocock, AZEK Trimboards
Tom Quinn, Venco Sales
Bruce Schachter, CPA, William Greene & Company, LLP
Heath Waldorf, Bell Bird Control

New Student Members

Vera Mulyani Filoche
Claudia Vanessa Grajales, The City College of New York
Vera Kalinkoviskaya, City College of New York
Oswald Enrique Lemus, New York Institute of Technology
Jesse Tyler Seegers, New York University

We welcome back these reinstating members

Jeffrey D. Turner, Assoc. AIA, Hillier Architecture
Eric B. Mullen, AIA, Eric Mullen Architects
William Walther, AIA, G Holdings

Members transferred in: Welcome to New York!

Ryan M. Cain, Assoc. AIA, Perkins Eastman Architects, P.C.
Sean Foley, Assoc. AIA, Robert A. M. Stern Architects
Henry H. Abernathy, AIA, Perkins Eastman & Partners
Kimberly D. Thoma, AIA, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP
Barbara E. Wilks, FAIA, W Architecture and Landscape

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• Job Captain: (New York City) 3-5 years construction document experience. Experience with rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings preferred. Must either be recently licensed or nearly licensed.
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SENIOR PLANNER/LOWER MANHATTAN
Department of City Planning

The Senior Planner for Lower Manhattan will oversee the Department's role in the planning and revitalization of Lower Manhattan including the redevelopment of the World Trade Center Site. The Senior Planner will direct planning studies for Lower Manhattan, supervise a small team of urban designers and planners, work closely with the Director of City Planning and the Manhattan Office Director and Deputy Director, and coordinate with other city and public agencies.

A full position description is available at www.nyc.gov/planning/.

Marketing Coordinator/Director
Cline Bettridge Bernstein Lighting Design

Exciting opportunity for motivated marketing professional at award winning NYC based lighting design firm. The ideal candidate will work directly with Principals and be responsible for overseeing production and delivery of proposals, award entries and marketing materials.

Responsibilities include: Qualification writing, proposal writing, editing, preparing and issuing timely responses; update existing marketing materials including resumes and project descriptions; maintain project information in database (Access) and generate a variety of reports; oversee production and maintain inventory of marketing materials, including office stationary, business cards, promotional materials, mailings; prepare in-house presentations and set up and arrange outside presentations; proposal production, printing, collating, binding; track and maintain information on leads and proposals; assist with planning of photo shoots and negotiation of fees for stock photography; maintain contact list and organize and prepare office mailings including direct bulk mailings, holiday cards, and electronic mailings; maintain website.

To qualify you will have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications or the equivalence of education and experience with 2+ years experience working in a marketing environment, experience at a design firm a plus. Strong organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills required using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Power Point and Access Database, Knowledge of graphic print and website production (Dreamweaver and Flash) required. Excellent skills in Adobe products - Photoshop, InDesign etc.

Please reply to Stephen Bernstein at sbernstein@cbbld.com.

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CONVERSATION: Margaret Helfand, FAIA, Exhibition Designer, continued

e-O: How did you decide with which media to exhibit the work?
MH: We preferred three-dimensional works wherever possible and wanted to concentrate on fashion rather than architecture in the primary objects. We believed this would make for a stronger spatial experience. The body is the touchstone for understanding the subject so it made sense from this perspective as well. When we had two-dimensional work to display, we wanted to give it body (ha- no pun intended) and connect it in to the theme by printing the information on fabric and draping it over the cables rather than pinning display panels to the walls.

e-O: The exhibit showcases both architects and fashion designers. How do you see these professions influencing each other?
MH: Both fashion and architecture are three dimensional, and are constructed of thread, fabric and (yes!) hardware. They are both subject to the same laws of nature such as gravity, lateral forces, etc. Good designers in both camps respect these realities and can learn things from each other. And both professions are in the business of protecting the human body from the elements. I think the exhibition itself makes this very clear, from Lucy Orta's community structure/ garments to Hussein Chalayan's two-part dress.

e-O: How did you incorporate common themes between architecture and fashion in your design process?
MH: Our cable infrastructure shares many themes with clothing. It is made of a filament, much like thread or yarn. It is used to connect things and at times provides common support for the objects in the show. You could say it stitches the show together.

e-O: As Chair of the Center for Architecture's Exhibition Committee, how do you see this exhibition fitting in with the larger vision for the Center's future?
MH: This show is something of a departure for the Center, and one that I strongly supported. We usually exhibit buildings, buildings, buildings, and since we don't show the actual full-scale thing, we generally are left showing two-dimensional representations of them. This show gave us the opportunity to show full size, three-dimensional objects. I realized that it could be really exciting, and take full advantage of the variety of gallery spaces at the Center. But more importantly, by giving us different objects to focus on, it gives us a chance to freshen our view of architecture by looking tangentially at another scale of design.

e-O: Your firm, Helfand Architecture, prides itself on incorporating sustainability into design. How have you integrated some of these ideas into your exhibit design?
MH: The greenness of our design is completely straightforward. We created an infrastructure that is a kit of parts that can be broken down after the show, stored in a small space, and reutilized for another completely different installation in the future. There is not a single item that will be thrown out.

Note: Accompanying the Fashion of Architecture: CONSTRUCTING the Architecture of Fashion exhibit will be a series of programs. Please see AIANY's exhibitions listings for more information.
1/11: Curator talk and exhibition opening
1/25: Material ConneXion Review
2/4: Family Day @the Center—From Dresses to Tents
The exhibition is underwritten by . The lead sponsor is , and additional sponsorship is provided by Interface Flooring Systems. In-kind contribution for the exhibition installation is provided by Jakob Inox Line.

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