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We are gearing up for Destination Domino with Lily Hevesh! Watch Lily and her team of 10 experts craft stunning domino structures using over 100,000 dominoes in our West Court. Plus, they’ll attempt a record-breaking thirty-four-foot tower in the East Court! 📅 Highlights: ✨ Daily builds from July 11-20 🥂 Sip and Build Happy Hour on July 11 🏛️ Epic eight-minute topple on July 20 Get more details at nbm.org! 📸 : Washington Post
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The National Building Museum has launched "Future Cities", an ambitious, three year program to explore the potential solutions to housing affordability, commercial vacancy, safety, and vibrancy. Watch out for upcoming programs which will look at how our cities have evolved and will continue to evolve through economic and social transitions. Rooted Communities is proud to sponsor these programs alongside AARP and work closely with adjunct curators Andrew Trueblood and Uwe S. Brandes. #futurecitiesNBM #adaptivereuse #downtown #vibrancy
Earlier this month Aileen Fuchs invited design leaders to engage in conversation at a “Livability & Design”- themed lunch as part of our #FutureCitiesNBM Initiative. Downtowns across America are challenged by commercial vacancies, housing shortages, public safety issues and more. How are we reinventing cities to meet these challenges? We addressed this question and many more and (spoiler alert for “Coming Together” - our upcoming exhibition on the topic of Downtowns) we found opportunities for OPTIMISM. What are you feeling about the future of our cities?
Earlier this month Aileen Fuchs invited design leaders to engage in conversation at a “Livability & Design”- themed lunch as part of our #FutureCitiesNBM Initiative. Downtowns across America are challenged by commercial vacancies, housing shortages, public safety issues and more. How are we reinventing cities to meet these challenges? We addressed this question and many more and (spoiler alert for “Coming Together” - our upcoming exhibition on the topic of Downtowns) we found opportunities for OPTIMISM. What are you feeling about the future of our cities?
"According to the exhibition, many Brutalist buildings “face widespread public aversion” and are dubbed as “ugly” structures globally. However, there is simultaneously a growing recognition of their cultural value, sparking preservation efforts. In fact, the exhibition explores the options these structures are left with, be it renovation or demolition, and the challenges accompanying these decisions." Brutalism enthusiasts and critics alike should visit our latest exhibition, Capital Brutalism! Learn more about it in this article from Arch Daily.
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An amazing summer installation is heading to the National Building Museum! Hope you plan to join us in the fun. #dominoes
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The National Building Museum is thrilled to welcome Domino Artist and YouTube sensation Lily Hevesh as our artist-in-residence for DESTINATION DOMINO from July 11-20! Watch Lily and her team of 10 experts craft stunning domino structures using over 100,000 dominoes in our West Court. Plus, they’ll attempt a record-breaking thirty-four-foot tower in the East Court! 🤩 📅 Highlights: ✨ Daily builds from July 11-20 🥂 Sip and Build Happy Hour on July 11 📐 STEAM Saturday Workshops on July 13 🏛️ Epic eight-minute topple on July 20 Don't miss this unique blend of physics, engineering, and artistry inspired by our Great Hall! Register for all of our upcoming events below! Destination Domino is sponsored by Amazon, STUDIOS Architecture, and Mites!
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The National Building Museum is thrilled to welcome Domino Artist and YouTube sensation Lily Hevesh as our artist-in-residence for DESTINATION DOMINO from July 11-20! Watch Lily and her team of 10 experts craft stunning domino structures using over 100,000 dominoes in our West Court. Plus, they’ll attempt a record-breaking thirty-four-foot tower in the East Court! 🤩 📅 Highlights: ✨ Daily builds from July 11-20 🥂 Sip and Build Happy Hour on July 11 📐 STEAM Saturday Workshops on July 13 🏛️ Epic eight-minute topple on July 20 Don't miss this unique blend of physics, engineering, and artistry inspired by our Great Hall! Register for all of our upcoming events below! Destination Domino is sponsored by Amazon, STUDIOS Architecture, and Mites!
Please join us for our upcoming Spotlight on Design with Billie Tsien next Thursday at 6 pm! Billie Tsien, architect and founding partner of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners, will discuss her firm’s commitment to creating architecture that reflects the values of non-profit, cultural, and academic institutions. Spotlight on Design is generously supported by KCCT and The Anthony and Keiko Greenberg Foundation. Register now!
REMINDER: Tonight at 7 pm, we have our FREE virtual panel - Frank Lloyd Wright: Patrons & Stewards! This virtual panel discussion will explore Frank Lloyd Wright's relationships with his famous patrons. Register now: https://bit.ly/3VOIVez
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We had an unforgettable evening at the National Building Museum, celebrating Marriott International's incredible legacy of creating unforgettable experiences for people around the world. It was a proud moment for STUDIOS DC, with our very own Marnique Heath, FAIA serving as a trustee of the Board and Todd DeGarmo as an honorary trustee. A special shoutout to Aileen Fuchs, the President and Executive Director of the National Building Museum, for adding a fun twist to our team photo! Monica Castro Katherine Luxner Ruben Smudde Cameo Roehrich (June) Wen Zhu Bryan Arias Nabila Mahdi Hiroshi Jacobs, AIA, LEED AP Isabella Nassar Lori North Annelise Haskell, AIA Zoe Cyphers Virginia Paulk #GalaNight #MarriottLegacy #NationalBuildingMuseum #Architecture #Design