Rudolph Hall
Hastings Hall
180 York Street
New Haven, CT

This symposium is free, but reservations are required.

"Constructed Objects: Design by Architects in the 20th Century," a symposium inspired by the Swid Powell Collection and Records and organized by John Stuart Gordon of the Yale University Art Gallery, investigates the intersection of architecture and design from the Arts and Crafts movement to the present day. An interdisciplinary group of scholars and practitioners will explore how architects translate tectonic theories into functional objects to be sold, used, and collected. Presentations will address the commoditization of architecture, the role of architects in outfitting interior spaces, and interconnectivity of the built environment and the objects which inhabit it.

Symposia: Constructed Objects

Architects as Designers in the 20th Century

This symposium was organized by the Yale School of Architecture in association with the Yale University Art Gallery

Thursday, November 12, 2009
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6:30 PM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Brendan Gill Lecture

Glen Adamson

"Substance Abuse: Making the Postmodern Object"

RECEPTION

Friday, November 13, 2009
Morning Session
10 AM

John Stuart Gordon

"Swid Powell and Yale"

Nan Swid

Addie Powell

"Designing with Architects: The Creation of Swid Powell"

ARCHITECTS PANEL

Richard Meier

Robert A.M. Stern

Stanley Tigerman

MODERATOR

Emmanuel Petit

Afternoon Session
1:30 PM

Collaboration in 20th Century Architecture and Design

Jennifer Komar Olivarez

"A Total Environment for Modern Americans: The Architecture and Design of the Prairie School"

Julie Emerson

"Art Connected to Life: The Wiener Werkstaette, 1903-1932"

Karen Koehler

"Wunderblock or Building Block? Reading Bauhaus Things"

RESPONSE

Edward S. Cooke Jr.

Brian Lutz

"Design for Everyman: Architects' Furniture by Artek and Knoll"

Ronald T. Labaco

"Ettore Sottsass: Designing in Motion"

Katherine B. Hiesinger

"Architects and the Fine Arts Consumer"

RESPONSE

John Stuart Gordon

RECEPTION

The Yale School of Architecture is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned by attending this symposium will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion are also available for non-AIA members. Sign-up sheets for both programs are located in the Lobby outside Hastings Hall.

Men’s and Women’s restrooms are located at the end of the basement corridor beyond the elevators.