The Architecture Lobby is pleased to announce our first Bay Area Think In, which will focus on the state of architectural labor, the profession, education, and the public perception of architects.
The Architecture Lobby is a national organization of architectural workers advocating for the value of architectural work both within the general public was well as within the discipline. The Lobby was formed three years ago by young architects, students, and established practitioners as a decentralized organization across the country. Committed to upholding the highest standards of inclusiveness, democratic governance, and transparency, the Lobby is now a non-profit organization with hundreds of members and strong chapters active in New York City, Chicago, Tampa, Denver, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
On Friday, January 13, from 5pm-9pm, the Architecture Lobby will host a “Think-In” at Gensler Oakland, where invited panelists and a professional facilitator will critically debate and discuss topics most integral to the aims of the Architecture Lobby including: labor, fees and wages in a contemporary economy, the pros and cons of contemporary professionalization, architectural institutions, and media and the public perception of architecture. The Think-In is free and open to the public, and all interested students, academics, or practitioners are strongly encouraged to join the discussion. Food and drink will also be served. Visit our Facebook event page for more information and updates.
Think-In
5pm-9pm, Friday, January 13
Gensler Oakland
2101 Webster St, #2000
Oakland, CA 94612
Think-In Topics
Labor, Fees and Wages
Contemporary Professionalization
Architectural Institutions
Media and the Public Perception of Architecture
Think-In Panelists
Margaret Crawford; UC Berkeley
Maria Danielides;
Eva Hagberg Fisher; Garcia Tamjidi Architecture and Edmonds + Lee Architects
Jason Geller; Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Doris Guerrero; Gensler
Janette Kim; CCA, ARPA Journal and All of the Above
Nancy Levinson; Places Journal
Rosa Sheng; Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and Equity by Design
Facilitator: Nancy Alexander; CMF, Lumenance Consulting LLC
