#FromMarginToCenter: Asian American Artists, Architects, and Designers: A-M

Panel: Capitalizing on Resources and Building Green by Chen, Anne; Frus, Brian; Gannon, Kevin; Gibeau, Mark Part of a special issue on the 37th Annual Conference of the Glass Art Society (GAS), held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from June 7 to 9, 2007. A record of a panel discussion held at the conference, in which the participants address environmentally conscious construction techniques. The discussion takes as its starting point the Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC), designed by dggp Architecture with Bruce Lindsey, and included in a 2005 list of the top ten green projects in the United States as compiled by the American Institute of Architects. The building has also received recognition from the United States Building Council. Contributors to this discussion are Brian Frus, former assistant facilities managers of the PGC; Kevin Gannon of dggp Architecture; and Mark Gibeau, a glass artist, furnace designer, and teacher. The discussion is moderated by Anne Chen, of Pittsburgh architecture firm EDGE studio.

La Buona Practica: Good Practice: Andra Matin by Chipperfield, David

M&N Residence, Jakarta, Indonesia: Andra Matin by GA Houses

A Dialogue with [the] Editor by Matin, Andra; Futagawa, Yoshio

I. M. Pei: Words For the Future by Pei, I. M., 1917-; Yoshida, Kenji.; Yokoyama, Kei.; 吉田賢次.; 横山圭. Tōkyō : A + U; 東京 : A + U I.M. Pei talks with Fumihiko Maki about memorable people and projects from a career that has spanned more than half a century Included are descriptions of his encounters with Walter Gropius and Alvar Aalto, which convey the high esteem he held of these eminent architects as teachers and friends I.M. Pei, one of the giants of modern architecture, is featured in the first of a new series that will deliver a new perspective on 20th-century architecture through interviews in which prominent architects look back on their careers. He talks with Fumihiko Maki about memorable people and projects from a career that has spanned more than half a century. Included are descriptions of his encounters with Walter Gropius and Alvar Aalto, which convey the high esteem he held of these eminent architects as teachers and friends. Tracing his career in 3 parts, a chronological list of his works from 1950-2008 is also included. Evident throughout is Pei's warmly human approach to architecture, which transcends the framework of academic or professional relationships and values above all the satisfaction of working with valued associates toward common goals. Text in English and Japanese.

Conversations with I.M. Pei by I. M. Pei; Gero Von Boehm "I. M. Pei is one of the twentieth century's most celebrated architects, a designer whose sense of form and light has ensured his buildings an iconic status for their innovation and beauty. In this set of interviews with Gero von Boehm, Pei explains in his own words how his fascination with the art of architecture culminated in a career and an oeuvre almost unparalleled in modern building." "This volume presents this master architect in a profoundly personal manner, touching on the influences he gathered in the gardens and cities of his native China, his studies under the great masters of modernism at America's most prestigious universities, and his ascent to the top of his profession in the United States and internationally. Complete with a colorplate section showing Pei's works, a selection of his drawings, and a catalog of his oeuvre, this volume offers a view of a truly extraordinary man. Conversations with I. M. Pei: Light is the Key is as valuable a resource for the general reader as it is for architects and students."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

I. M. Pei by Jill Rubalcaba; I.M. Pei Jill Rubalcaba tells the conflict-ridden stories behind six of Pei's most celebrated buildings, all turning points in Pei's distinguished career: National Center for Atmospheric Research (Boulder, CO); John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (Boston, MA); National Gallery of Art, East Building (Washington, DC), Fragrant Hill Hotel (near Forbidden City, China); Louvre (Paris, France), and the Miho Museum (Japan). Each story, illustrated with drawings, architectural plans, and photographs, follows Pei on his journey--from his search for design inspiration, through the trials of construction, to the finished project. Although Pei claims that he does not have a stylistic signature, his buildings are identified by geometric form and minimalist beauty, an integral relationship with their natural surroundings, and a profound respect for the past while exceeding the needs of those who utilize them. His architectural sensibilities and achievements have made Pei one of the premier architects of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Pei once explained his approach as requiring "a full understanding of the three essential elements--time, place, purpose--to arrive at an ideal balance." Pei's awards, buildings, a timeline, notes, suggested reading, and websites are also included.

I. M. Pei = I. M. Pei & Partners by I. M. Pei & Partners; Kajima Shuppankai. SD Henshūbu

Drawings for the East Building, National Gallery of Art: Its evolution in sketches, renderings, and models, 1968-1978: An Exhibition by I.M. Pei & Partners.; Adams Davidson Galleries.; National Gallery of Art (U.S.); American Institute of Architects Foundation "An exhibition developed by Adams Davidson Galleries with the cooperation of the National Gallery of Art and the American Institute of Architects Foundation." "Published on the occasion of the exhibition... January 4 through February 6, 1979 at the Adams Davidson Galleries, Washington, D.C."

I.M. Pei: 1917–2019 by Tsao, Calvin

Concerning the Hancock Tower by I.M. Pei and Partners by Moeo, Rafael "The article focuses on the architectural design of the Hancock Tower of John Hancock Insurance Co. in Boston, Massachusetts made by I.M. Pei and Partners. Architect Henry Cobb based his design strategy on the idea of making the building a keystone of urban setting. The pilasters on the ground floor of the tower follow the direction of the columns on the Stuart Street facade. It cites the similarities of the building with the minimalist movement."

I.M. Pei & Partners: Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Maine.

The Wit by Keegan, Edward Designed by Chicago-based firm Koo and Associates, the Wit hotel is a hip new addition to the usually humdrum Doubletree Hotel chain. Located in Chicago's central Loop, the Wit is fronted by a slashing chartreuse zigzag across the 27-story glass fa̧cade. According to Jackie Koo, the hotel's coveted site in the city's theater district convinced Doubletree to take the project in a more offbeat direction.

Bolt of Energy by Klatt, Mary Beth The writer discusses the design of Chicago's Wit Hotel. Not only is this the North Loop's first new-build hotel in 20 years, but it is also a contemporary and surprising addition to the Doubletree brand, a collaborative effort by local breakout architect Jackie Koo, hotel veteran Cheryl Rowley, and restaurant designer Bill Johnson. Fitting 250,000 square feet of programming into the tight 9,500-sq-ft site, Koo designed a 27-story steel-and-glass sculptural building featuring a zigzag “lightning bolt” running the entire length. Inside, Rowley found it best to be bold and lavish despite the small space, while Johnson created markedly different interiors for each of the three F&B suites.

Breaking Ground by Chinese American Musueum (Created by); Steven Wong (Editor); Floridia Cheung (Editor); Long Truong (Editor) Essay discusses the lives of four Chinese American architects: Gilbert L. Leong, Eugene Kinn Choy, Helen Liu Fong, and Gin D. Wong, FAIA