A perfect opportunity to explore dimensions of design arrives this fall with the first three programs in an exciting six-part series featuring internationally recognized experts in architecture and industrial, interior and landscape design. The series, Design in Depth: Solving Problems with Design, is co-sponsored with the Seattle Architectural Foundation.The range and variety of topics are sure to stimulate conversation, engage listeners and increase understanding and appreciation of architecture and design. In addition to the series the resource list With Design in Mind highlights related materials in the library’s collection on the subject. The second part of the series begins in January 2011 and features a lecture on sustainable lighting, a Pecha Kucha event and a presentation on urban agriculture. Each event is at the Central Library. Please join us!
Design for Good
Yves Behar, fuseproject
Tuesday, September 28, 7 p.m.
“Designers need to develop a new relationship to the world.” ~ Yves Behar
Internationally-renowned industrial designer Yves Béhar of fuseproject will show how design is improving lives around the globe.
You+the Built Environment+Design
Barbara Swift, Swift Company
Tuesday, October 26, 7 p.m.
“Landscapes that … connect us sensually through sight and sound, smell and touch.” ~ Barbara Swift
Barbara Swift has influenced some of Seattle’s most treasured landmarks: Discovery Park, Seattle Civic Center and Ballard Commons. Swift will discuss the need for all of us to use everyday skills to evaluate and pursue intentionally designed environments.
Seismic Design
John D. Kooper, MKA
Tuesday, November 30, 7 p.m.
“…transforming the structural design of high-rise buildings in regions of high seismicity.” ~ MKA
Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is considered one of the top seismic engineering firms in the world. Hooper will share his career experiences as MKA’s Director of Earthquake Engineering.
~Carletta W., Central Library
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