School of Architecture & Design announces fall 2024 Architecture Lecture Series
LAWRENCE — The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas has announced the Fall 2024 Architecture Lecture Series schedule.
Elizabeth Diller, founding partner of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Wolf Prize laureate and recipient of the first MacArthur Foundation fellowship awarded for architecture, will present the opening lecture of the fall series Sept. 13 on the KU Lawrence campus.
The Architecture Lecture Series welcomes leading architectural and experiential designers from around the world to KU. Lecturers bring a wide range of expertise in areas such as sustainability, digital environments, urban design, historic preservation, health and wellness design, and material science.
Events are free and open to the public.
Sept. 13: Elizabeth Diller, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, DS+R
4:30 p.m., Wescoe Hall, 3139
Elizabeth Diller founded Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) with Ricardo Scofidio in 1981. The studio’s work has transformed much of New York City through large-scale planning and architectural initiatives including Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the High Line. Diller also led two projects that have reshaped New York’s cultural landscape: the renovation and expansion of MoMA and The Shed. She has worked with cultural institutions around the world to expand access to the arts, from the ICA in Boston and The Broad in Los Angeles, to the Victoria and Albert Museum’s East Storehouse, currently under construction in London. Diller serves as a member of the UN Council on Urban Initiatives and is a professor of architecture at Princeton University. ”Architecture, Not Architecture,” a double-volume monograph on DS+R’s cross-disciplinary work, will be published later this year by Phaidon Press.
Oct. 18: James Pfeiffer and Katie Nichols, BNIM
4:30 p.m., Marvin Hall, Forum
James Pfeiffer, AIA, LEED AP is a principal, award-winning designer and creative collaborator at BNIM. He has led numerous projects that have set new standards in human-purposed, high-performance integrated design, including significant work with civic and academic institutions. His project leadership results in quantifiable positive outcomes for BNIM’s clients, from energy and water efficiency to improved occupant health and increased user productivity. Pfeiffer’s work has been recognized for design excellence and sustainable stewardship from national entities including American Institute of Architects, Architectural Record and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Katie Nichols, AIA, LEED AP, is a principal at BNIM with 20 years of experience who is focused on design excellence and advancing environmental restoration, resilience and high performance. She leads project teams in a collaborative and communicative process to create a collective vision for transformative project outcomes. Her most recent work has included project leadership on the new Dr. E.J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall at Marquette University, home to the College of Business Administration. Nichols also holds a key role in implementing BNIM’s Sustainability Action Plan and guiding conversations to advance equity and inclusion in the firm’s practice.
Nov. 15: Alex Ogata, Populous
4:30 p.m., Marvin Hall, Forum
Alejandro “Alex” Ogata is a Peruvian-born architect and director of the Design Studio at the global design firm Populous. As studio director, he leads a team formed specifically to foster new ideas and push the boundaries of what is possible. A former Fulbright scholar and SOM Fellow, his work has been recognized through grants and awards from design organizations like Benetton’s Fabrica and Shinkenchiku-sha. With experience working in design practices in the U.S., Europe and South America, Ogata has contributed to the design of major projects for aviation, civic, convention and sports clients throughout the world. Recent work includes projects for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Nuclear Security Administration and San Francisco International Airport.