A kinder, gentler event celebrates the local while overlooking globalization.

RECORD spoke with architect Elsie Owusu, who is campaigning to become the first nonwhite woman president of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

The Minneapolis-based art and architecture studio’s site-specific installation opened this week.

Six teams, including Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Studio Libeskind, and Steven Holl Architects, submitted designs.

The list includes a diverse mix of one-of-a-kind treasures.

While some speakers directly discussed issues of diversity in the profession, Adjaye addressed the topic through the lens of his work.

A proposal, put forth by Frances Halsband, FAIA, to update the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, passed with a near-unanimous vote.

Prominent local and international figures in the profession show up to support the designation process.