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July 2023 Editor's Letter

Professional Help

July 2, 2023

Recent visits to some of this year's most significant architecture events resulted in more questions about the profession and its role in society than it did tangible solutions.

In 'The Architecture of Disability,' David Gissen Broadsides Ableism in the Built Environment

Review: 'The Architecture of Disability: Buildings, Cities, and Landscapes beyond Access' by David Gissen

Matthew Marani

July 2, 2023

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Arguing that current perspectives fail to adequately engage people with disabilities in shaping the public realm, Gissen challenges disciplinary paradigms.

LOOK Here installation view at the National Building Museum

Suchi Reddy’s Kaleidoscopic ‘LOOK HERE’ Opens at the National Building Museum

Aaron Smolar

June 30, 2023

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The Reddymade founder is the first BIPOC woman to design a large-scale work for the museum's annual Summer Block Party exhibition.

Serge Attukwei Clottey's Recycled Plastic Tapestry

The 2023 Venice Biennale Puts Africa at the Center for the First Time

The 18th International Architecture Exhibition tackles some of society's most pressing issues

Andrew Ayers

June 29, 2023

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The 18th International Architecture Exhibition tackles some of society's most pressing issues.

Chicago’s The Mart Debuts New Look Courtesy of Gensler at NeoCon 2023

Adrian Madlener

June 28, 2023

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The $35 million refresh of the historic riverfront building is completed just in time for the latest edition of the annual contract furniture showcase.

RECORD Launches Sustainability in Practice Summit in Boston

RECORD Editors

June 27, 2023

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The half-day event was the first in a series of conferences focusing on integrating sustainability into architectural practice.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Acquires Pod from Iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower

Jonathan Schifman

June 27, 2023

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The museum has not yet revealed where or how it will display Capsule A1302, which was originally owned by architect Kisho Kurokawa.

International African American Museum, Charleston

Decades in the Making, the International African American Museum Opens in Charleston

Aaron Smolar

June 23, 2023

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Designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners with Moody Nolan and Hood Design Studio, the much-anticipated project faced controversy and COVID-related setbacks on its road to completion.

Manhattan Gains an Elevated Pedestrian Path Linking the High Line with Moynihan Train Hall

Pansy Schulman

June 23, 2023

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Designed by SOM and James Corner Field Operations, the dual-bridge High Line – Moynihan Connector marks the latest chapter in the ongoing development of the Far West Side.