Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday–Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Glass Ceilings: Highlights from the International Archive
of Women in Architecture
Virginia Center for Architecture, 2501 Monument Ave., Richmond
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Virginia Center for Architecture celebrates 5 years! Visit Dominion Exhibition Series presents Glass Ceilings: Highlights from the International Archive of Women in Architecture and discover the work of pioneering women including Lilia Skala, Nobuko Nakahara, Lois Gottlieb, and Beverly Willis. Examine artifacts from the IAWA collection and see an exhibit developed by students in Tech’s Researching Women in Architecture seminar highlighting historic moments in architectural history.
Cost: $2 ; free for VCA members, seniors, students and active military
Monday, April 12
Kendler-Miller Project Architectural Tour
5:30–6:30 p.m.
1417 Grove Ave, Richmond
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Located in the heart of Richmond’s Fan district, 1417 Grove Avenue is a phoenix rising from the burned-out shell of a 1920’s row house. On track for LEED Platinum certification, its reconstruction celebrates the form and character of the original structure while integrating high performing, healthful building practices.
Tuesday, April 13
Working With an Architect
noon–1 p.m.
Virginia Center for Architecture, 2501 Monument Ave., Richmond
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Award-winning architect Anne Durkin of Bam Architects hosts a lecture how to work with an architect.
Play Space
3:30–5 p.m.
Virginia Center for Architecture, 2501 Monument Ave., Richmond
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GreenSpaces is a two-phase locally organized design competition that is considering sustainable solutions for the 44 acre site known as the Fulton Gas Works. Learn about last year's competition, "PlaySpace" in detail, as well as this year's competition finale called "StaySpace." See competition website for additional information: www.jrgbc.org/greenspaces/.
Kaplan Law Offices Architectural Tour
5:30–6:30 p.m.
7 East Second Street in the Manchester District
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Modern Richmond Tours host a tour the award-winning Kaplan Law Offices.
Thursday, April 15
Bird’s Nest: Herzog & De Meuron in China
5–6 p.m. at The Byrd Theatre
2908 West Cary Street, Richmond
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The documentary by Christoph Schaub and Michael Schindhelm explores how the Chinese culture affects the construction work of the architects. The specific architectonic form and the struggle to achieve it give us information about the society, the culture and everyday life in China. For additional information visit www.aiaric.org
