Book Launch: Bumbling Through Sumatra |
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19 May 2010 ,
Fringe Club, Central Hong Kong |
Fellow member Tom Schmidt has completed his second book. Join Tom, fellow members and friends for this book launch.
Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series: Volume 2
BUMBLING THROUGH SUMATRA
Written and Illustrated by Tom Schmidt
Follow the humorous illustrated day-to-day antics of Bumbling Bob, a wayward American architect, on his continuing quest across the Indonesian island of Sumatra with a ragtag troupe of bumbling backpackers. Share a harrowing nautical sojourn through the pirate-infested waters of the Strait of Malacca, misadventures in ports along Malaysia¡¦s west coast, and an arduous overland journey across Sumatra ending with a mystical encounter with the shamans of the indigenous tribes of the Mentawai Islands. Discover Sumatra ¡X a land rich in ancient treasures whose fate teeters in the environmental
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Perspective Round Table: Art of Collaboration |
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20 May 2010 ,
Poggenpohl Showroom, Shop 7, LG/F Sunning Plaza, 10 Hysan Ave., Causeway Bay, HK |
Kenneth Hau, AIA, Julia Lau, Assoc. AIA & Kim Wang, AIA;
Dr. Bruckner, AIA to introduce the series & Perspective Editors to Moderate the ¡¥Brain Trust¡¦ conversation with AIA Architects.
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Perspective Brain Trust 2010 Roundtable: Technology |
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26 Apr 2010 ,
Poggenpohl Show Room, Shop 7, LG/F Sunning Plaza, 10 Hysan Ave., Causeway Bay |
Join us for discussion and cocktails with Poggenpohl and Perspective.
Issues to be raised include:
-How can one incorporate adaptable technology?
-The pros (and cons) of adding high tech in relation to design process and construction
-The ways in which technology is and can further improve the practice of architecture
-The role of technology in relation to the drive for sustainability and the global environment.
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Green Dreams, Dirty Developments - Launch of 306090's Sustain and Develop |
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22 Apr 2010 ,
Haworth Showroom, RM 601-3, 6/F, Mass Mutual Tower, 38 Gloucester Road, Wanchai |
Presentation by editors: Jonathan D. Solomon & Joshua Bolchover
Speakers: John Lin & Tom Verebes
In conversation with: Hung Ah Chan; Lawrence Liauw;
David Sadoway; Shiqiao Li; Clara Wong
About 306090
Exploring contemporary issues in architecture ¡§from every angle,¡¨306090 is dedicated to opening up architectural discourse by publishing design projects, critical essays, and historic inquiries that are cross disciplinary, collaborative and socially engaged.
306090's most recent book, Sustain and Develop, includes over 50 individual contributors from Asia, North America and Europe on the future of sustainable development. Join us for a series of short presentations by contributing authors and a discussion of the region's green dreams and dirty developments.
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FAIA: Celebration & Presentation |
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14 Apr 2010 ,
Hong Kong Club, Garden Lounge, 1 Jackson Rd., Central |
Becoming a FAIA is a great honor; fewer than 2 percent of all registered architects in the United States are elected to fellowship in the AIA. Come toast our three AIA Hong Kong members elevated to The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows and learn a bit about the process of becoming a Fellow.
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Perspective Brain Trust 2010 Roundtable: Creativity & Collaboration |
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25 Mar 2010 ,
Poggenpohl Show Room, Shop7, LG/F Sunning Plaza, 10 Hysan Ave., Causeway Bay |
Presentations by Nelson Chen, FAIA; Belinda Ho, AIA; Anderson Lee,AIA;
Moderators: Dr. Christine Bruckner, AIA & Perspective Editors
A discussion with short individual presentations by each speaker and round table Q & A.
Issues to be raised include:
- Nature vs nurture: can true creativity be taught, or merely encouraged?
- The pros (and cons) of an academic setting
- The pros (and cons) of the hands-on „work experience‟ option
- The role of the instructor in building future talent and minds
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