Boston Society for Architecture

Big thanks to Sasaki Foundation for partnering with us for this week’s Summer Friday! BSA x PIC high school interns joined the Sasaki SEED I/II students for a visit to Nubian Square, where they learned about BPDA’s history and current planning efforts before touring a parcel under development. Students rotated through sites, meeting with Reclaim Roxbury’s Armani White and BPDA’s Naoise McDonnell for a presentation and Q&A at Reclaim Roxbury’s new Washington Street space. They also visited a construction site with Dream Collaborative’s Michael Paganetti and Jean Vatelia, exploring the 2147 Washington Street passive house artist live-work development. 📍 Nubian Square 🤝 Boston PIC (Private Industry Council) Sasaki Foundation 🏢 Boston Planning & Development Agency Reclaim Roxbury DREAM Collaborative, LLC #BSAAIA #K12 #K12DesignEducation #SummerIntern #SummerFridays #ArchitectureTour #Roxbury #BPDA #DesignEducation #SiteVisit #HardHatTour

Summer Fridays have officially begun! ☀️  High school interns kicked off the summer architecture tour series at the BSA this morning, learning about the history and planning of the Seaport before heading out to see the ever-changing neighborhood for themselves. Thank you to our partner Boston PIC (Private Industry Council) and participating firms! Bergmeyer Elkus Manfredi Architects Finegold Alexander Architects Goody Clancy Leers Weinzapfel Associates Page PAYETTE RODE Architects Inc. #BSAAIA #K12 #K12DesignEducation #SummerIntern #SummerFridays #ArchitectureTour #Seaport #Boston #DesignEducation

Green Stairs Mementos are going, going... Time is running out to purchase these exceptional furnishings and mementos, recycled from the BSA's iconic green stairs, designed by Höweler+Yoon Architecture, LLP. Own a piece of Boston architectural history and strengthen our community by supporting BSA Foundation programs focused on equity and climate—all in a partially tax-deductible, fully gorgeous reincarnation. All items were hand-crafted by The Timber Guy (John Dickey) and are available exclusively at https://bit.ly/3xlUtNV

Interested in submitting for the 2024 Design Awards program? Join tomorrow’s webinar to learn all you need to know! 🏆 The session will provide an overview of this year's program, submission requirements, an overview of the Framework for Design Excellence and Common App, as well as a presentation by one of last year’s Design Award winners, with tips on creating a successful submission. Q+A will follow. 🗓️ Wednesday, July 10 | 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM 👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/AKKL50SyjCG Can’t attend the live program? A recording will be available on the BSA website following the webinar.

BSA K-12 Design Education wishes a great summer to students and teachers! Thank you for joining us in our programs this year 💫 🏖️ ☀️ Boston Public Schools Cambridge Public Schools

Join us on Thursday evening for a summer night of fun and trivia! Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRsi6ch8

Where else can you own a piece of Boston architectural history, support the profession AND give back to the community all at the same time? Watercut in three pieces from the BSA Green Stairs, this 30" diameter coffee table stands 17.5" high and is made entirely from ¾” galvanized steel. The table makes the perfect conversation starter in any architect's or builder's home or firm waiting area. The table's edges have been sanded smooth for your protection, and the green paint has been treated with a light finish to preserve the paint and color for years to come. Check out all the Green Stairs mementos, available here: https://bit.ly/3xlUtNV All Green Stairs mementos are available for a tax-deductible contribution to the BSA Foundation, which connects the profession to the Greater Boston community through programming like K-12 Design Education, Housing Innovation, Community + Collaborative Design and Innovation Pilots. Shown: Green Stairs Coffee Table ($2,500), Green Stairs Coaster with authentication disk ($100)

🌟Thank you🌟 to Katharine O'Malley AIA, WELL AP and Emily Schripsema of Elkus Manfredi Architects for facilitating last week's Grade 7 Career Expo with Apprentice Learning and Dearborn STEM Academy. Designers shared their paths to architecture with multiple student groups and facilitated a design challenge developed by AIA Kansas City 💫

🌟 Exciting News, Mattapan! 🌟 Join us on June 26th for a collaborative community design charrette to shape the future of 61-65 Woodrow Avenue! 🏡✨ The Woodrow Avenue Neighborhood Association (WANA), with the amazing support of Community + Collaborative Design (C+CD) at the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA), is hosting a community design charrette and we need your vision and ideas! 🛠️🌍 Help us reimagine the transformation of three city-owned parcels into vibrant, affordable housing and dynamic community spaces. Whether you're passionate about housing, urban design, or community development, your input is invaluable! 🏢🌳🏠 Register by June 24th and be a part of designing housing models that prioritize climate adaptation, design excellence, and community benefit. Let’s create something amazing together! #WANA #CommunityDesign #MattapanFuture #UrbanDevelopment #HousingForAll #CommunityDriven #BSADesign #AffordableHousing #SustainableLiving 👉 Register for the WANA + BSA Design Charrette: https://ow.ly/TCqi50SmLoc 👉 Register for the Networking Session and Site Visit (MOH): https://ow.ly/akbU50SmLoa

“Seated here in contemplations lost, my thought discovers vaster space beyond, supernal silence and unfathomed peace” ― Giacomo Leopardi Repurposed from the BSA Green Stairs, these benches are a piece of Boston architectural history as well as exquisite conversation pieces perfect for your firm or home. They are made from 3/4" galvanized steel and African teak and are 4' long with a seating height of 18". Sold separately or together, they can be yours for a tax-deductible contribution benefitting the BSA Foundation, which connects the profession to the Greater Boston community through programming like K-12 Design Education, Housing Innovation, Community + Collaborative Design and Innovation Pilots. Check out all the Green Stairs mementos, available here: https://bit.ly/3xlUtNV