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The early registration deadline for the Porto conference is Friday, 26 March. Are you still wondering what's in it for you?
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It is only a sleeve's length (or width) away and the United Kingdom should not be forgotten as a source of AIA related events, thanks to our international compatriots in the AIA United Kingdom chapter. Visit the AIA London/UK calendar for news of upcoming events.
Among them, this May, following the AIACE Porto conference, is…
The focus of this, the AIA’s second all-day conference, is the changing skyline of London. A brief introduction on the history of London’s urban development will lead on to a discussion of ideas that will shape the city’s future urban form. Talks will include tall buildings in inception and planning stages: Grimshaw will present their designs for Minerva Tower; Arup’s Group 4 structural and environmental engineers will discuss how the tall buildings of the future will embody sustainable services strategies and the structural implications and potential of high-rise building; and KPF will review major projects currently under development, including Heron Tower and the redevelopment of the surrounding area. Major planning/infrastructure projects shaping the London of the future will also be considered, as such as major rail station redevelopments and the rejuvenation of east London planned to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics bid.Venue (in Central London) will be confirmed closer to the date.
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Some information about the AIA Convention Chicago from Alan Schwartzman FAIA, France Section…
The AIA Convention Chicago runs from 10 through 12 June 2004, with pre-convention workshops on Wednesday 9 June.
All information, including registration for the Convention and the Workshops, seminars, events, etc., can be found at www.aia.org.
To meet international members and foreign guests, sign up for the International Committee Reception on Friday the 11th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. (18h00-19h30).
For all members who join the AIA between 10 May ‘03 and 12 June ‘04 and whose dues are fully paid, registration is free.
Participation in the workshops and seminars will be reported directly by AIA for LU’s when your badge is “swiped” at the entry to each session to record your presence.
Half-day workshops run from 8:00 a.m. to noon (08h00-12h00) and 1:00-5:00 p.m. (13h00-17h00), for 3.75 LU’s. Full day: 7.5 LU’s.
See you in Chicago! —Alan Schwartzman
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With an “Advanced/International search option” the AIA Architect Finder has been updated to include overseas searches. Inclusion is not automatic however. Members must complete their listing info with Reed Construction Data First Source. See the AIA Architect Finder how to for additional information.
Thanks go out to Marc DiDomenico, AIA, Italy Section, for his efforts in this area.
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Steve Scamihorn, AIA notes that the city of Como, Italy, is planning events to mark the 100th birthday of Giuseppe Terragni. A web site (not yet active) — www.gt04.org — will announce events for later in the year. The opening day program follows:
10h00 — Guided tours of Terragni's buildings (Casa del Fascio, Asilo Sant'Elia, Novocomum, Giuliani Frigerio, Casa Pedraglio, Casa del Floricultore, Case via Anzani, Monumento ai caduti)For more information, contact ElleCi Studio, Segreteria del Comitato Nazionale:
12h00 — Presentation by Daniel Libeskind, Villa Erba (Cernobbio)
15h00 — opening of GT04 information center — G. Terragni international competition
17.00 — Inauguration of the "Terragni European architect" exhibit and presentation
18h30 — Conference by Paolo Portoghesi, Casa del Fascio
20h30 — Official opening of the manifestations at the Teatro Sociale — “Homage to Terragni” — Piccolo Teatro of Milan
22h30 — Illumination and projections, Casa del Fascio and Piazza del Popolo — Opening of multi-media exhibit in the Casa del Fascio
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Reminder and clarification: the Porto conference early registration deadline is 26 March. Don't miss the easiest chance you will have to save €100. Early versions of the registration form sowed seeds of confusion. A new form has been posted (in PDF format only). To clarify:
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