Architecture

Past events in the Architecture category

  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

'Palaces for the People: Guastavino and America’s Great Public Spaces'

The National Building Museum presents the first major exhibition in the U.S. celebrating one of America’s greatest, yet least known, builders of iconic spaces.

March 16, 2013 – January 20, 2014
  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

Spanish Architects’ Lecture Series: Carme Pinós

Spanish architects Antón García-Abril Ruiz, Carme Pinós, and Alberto Morell Sixto will lecture about their work and their vision in a series of seminars and lectures.

March 13, 2013

  • Architecture
  • Boston

'J.L. Sert / A Nomadic dream'

Directed and written by Pablo Bujosa Rodríguez, this documentary about Spanish architect Josep Lluis Sert commemorate the 30th anniversary of Sert’s death, on March 15, 2013.

March 8, 2013

  • Architecture
  • Miami

'YAS': Young Architects of Spain

A major exhibit showcasing the extraordinary work of several emerging Spanish architects whose designs made their nation a global point of architectural reference by the end of the 20th century.

March 7, 2013 – April 4, 2013
  • Architecture
  • New York

Scale, Energy and Travel Architecture; Recent Work of Luis Vidal

Architect Luis Vidal has established a unique perspective on sustainable design that he has applied on projects including Madrid Airport's Terminal 4 and London Heathrow's Terminal 2.

February 21, 2013

  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

Spanish Architects’ Lecture Series: Anton Garcia Abril

Spanish architects Antón García-Abril Ruiz, Carme Pinos, and Alberto Morell Sixto will present their work and vision in a series of seminars and lectures organized by Catholic University with the collaboration of the National Building Museum.

February 13, 2013

  • Architecture
  • College Station, TX

'YAS': Young Architects of Spain

A major exhibit showcasing the extraordinary work of several emerging Spanish architects whose designs made their nation a global point of architectural reference by the end of the 20th century.

November 6, 2012 – December 10, 2012
  • Architecture
  • San Francisco

From Barcelona: Contemporary Architecture

A view of the newest architecture and architects leading Barcelona as a city of reference for architecture around the world.

November 1, 2012 – November 8, 2012
  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

Alberto Campo Baeza: Current Works and Reflections

Lecture by the renowned Spanish architect at AIA I DC Architecture Week. Moderated by Julio Bermudez.

September 19, 2012

  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

'Ineffable Architecture: Building Poetry by Thinking with Your Hands'

Public lecture by renowned architect Alberto Campo Baeza during his residency at Catholic University of America.

September 12, 2012

  • Architecture
  • New York

'Young Architects of Spain': A Symposium in The Great Hall of The Cooper Union

A discussion about the future of Spanish architecture at the Cooper Union in New York.

September 6, 2012

  • Architecture
  • New York

'YAS': Young Architects of Spain at the Instituto Cervantes New York

See the best work from a generation of young architects from Spain.

September 5, 2012 – September 18, 2012
  • Architecture
  • Richmond, VA

'YAS': Young Architects of Spain

See the best work from a generation of young architects from Spain at the Virginia Center for Architecture.

July 12, 2012 – August 24, 2012
  • Architecture
  • New York

'Towards a Theory of Misbehavior'

A book launch and Manifesto Series event on the occasion of the release of The Sniper’s Log by Alejandro Zaera Polo.

April 27, 2012

  • Architecture
  • Blacksburg, VA

'Three Houses, One Skyscraper And A Chair:' a Lecture by Fran Silvestre

Valencia-based Fran Silvestre, one of the most interesting and active Spanish young architects, is giving a lecture in Blacksburg, VA.

April 5, 2012

  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

'Three Houses, One Skyscraper And A Chair:' a Lecture by Fran Silvestre

Valencia-based Fran Silvestre, one of the most interesting and active Spanish young architects, is giving a lecture in Washington, D.C.

April 4, 2012

  • Architecture
  • Knoxville, TN

'Three Houses, One Skyscraper And A Chair:' a Lecture by Fran Silvestre

Valencia-based Fran Silvestre, one of the most interesting and active Spanish young architects, is giving a lecture in Knoxville, TN.

April 2, 2012

  • Architecture
  • Kansas City

'Three Houses, One Skyscraper And A Chair:' a Lecture by Fran Silvestre

Valencia-based Fran Silvestre, one of the most interesting and active Spanish young architects, is giving a lecture in Kansas City.

March 30, 2012

  • Architecture
  • Manhattan, KS

'Three Houses, One Skyscraper And A Chair:' a Lecture by Fran Silvestre

Valencia-based Fran Silvestre, one of the most interesting and active Spanish young architects, is giving a lecture in Manhattan, KS.

March 29, 2012

  • Architecture
  • New York

'Three Houses, One Skyscraper And A Chair:' a Lecture by Fran Silvestre

Valencia-based Fran Silvestre, one of the most interesting and active Spanish young architects, is giving a lecture in New York.

March 28, 2012

  • Architecture
  • New York

'Félix Candela, 1910-2010: A century'

Candela’s work based on hyperbolic paraboloid geometry broke barriers between architecture and engineering, opening a new way of architecture.

February 11, 2012 – March 31, 2012
  • Architecture
  • Houston

'YAS': Young Architects of Spain

The primary aim of the Young Architects of Spain exhibition is to discover a generation of Spanish Architects under 40 years of age who are admired by their professional peers.

January 26, 2012 – April 1, 2012
  • Architecture
  • Dallas

'YAS': Young Architects of Spain

The primary aim of the Young Architects of Spain exhibition is to discover a generation of Spanish Architects under 40 years of age who are admired by their professional peers.

November 10, 2011 – January 7, 2012
  • Architecture
  • Chicago

Architecture and Urban Series

An architecture exhibit and lecture series that presents the most recognized architectural award in Europe: The Mies Van Der Rohe award.

October 25, 2011 – November 11, 2011
  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

'YAS': Young Architects of Spain

The primary aim of the Young Architects of Spain exhibition is to discover a generation of Spanish Architects under 40 years of age who are admired by their professional peers.

September 15, 2011 – October 15, 2011
  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

Guastavino Vaulting: The Art of Structural Tile

The Smithsonian Institution’s Architectural History and Historic Preservation Division and the National Building Museum present Guastavino Vaulting: The Art of Structural Tile by John Ochsendorf.

June 18, 2011

  • Architecture
  • Chicago

Architecture lecture: Stones & Beams

Lecture by Antón García-Abril from Ensamble Studio, Madrid, Spain.

April 25, 2011

  • Architecture
  • Chicago

'YAS': Young Architects of Spain

The exhibition Young Architects of spain. A Window to the Unknown (YAS) shows the best new architects from Spain following the steps of the great Spanish contemporary architecture tradition.

March 30, 2011 – April 17, 2011
  • Architecture
  • Washington, D.C.

Spotlight on Design: Nieto / Sobejano Lecture

Distinguished Spanish architects Fuensanta Nieto and Enrique Sobejano will discuss past and future works at the National Building Museum with the collaboration of Virginia Tech.

March 22, 2011