DEDALO MINOSSE INTERNATIONAL PRIZE: THE ROLE OF THE CLIENT IN QUALITY ARCHITECTURE
September 14 | 6-8 PM
Dedalo Minosse International Prize for commissioning a building, is promoted by ALA – Assoarchitetti and Regione del Veneto. The Prize, founded in 1997, is biennial and is currently in its twelfth edition. The Prize would boost the quality of architecture looking at final result, analysing and focusing on project and constructive plan process and giving a special attention to people who determine the success of the work: the architect and the client, supported by the project executors (the building firms) and the public administrations.
This presentation and panel discussion will focus on the role of the client in the commissioning of a building and the contribution to quality architecture. The core themes will be quality in architecture, sustainable design and innovation in contemporary Italian design. This program will be held in conjunction with the opening of the Dedalo Minosse Exhibit, part of the 20th Annual Architecture + the City Festival collection organized by AIA San Francisco & The Center for Architecture + Design.
Free Admission | Registration required
To view the documentary exhibit on display until November, Mon-Fri, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, email contact.sanfrancisco@esteri.it to make an appointment.
This program is organized by the AIASF International Practice Knowledge Community as a collaboration between the Center for Architecture + Design, AIA San Francisco, the Consulate General of Italy, and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco @INNOVIT.
MODERATOR
William J. Higgins, FAIA
PRESENTERS
Arch. Marcella Gabbiani
Studio Gabbiani e Associati srl
Director, Dedalo Minosse International Prize
Arch. Ryuichi Ashizawa
Ryuichi Ashizawa Architect & Associates
Winner of Dedalo Minosse International Prize, 2022
J.S.T. Production Engineering Center / Harrisburg, PA
Client: J.S.T. Connector, Atsuhiro Nishimoto
Arch. Paolo Posarelli
LAD.iMdA studio
Winner of Dedalo Minosse Special Prize – Design for All, 2017
Casa Verde / San Miniato, Italy
Client: IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris
Arch. Marlon Blackwell
Marlon Blackwell Architects
Winner of Regione del Veneto Special Prize, 2022
Marygrove Early Learning Center / Detroit, MI
Client: Kresge Foundation
Arch. Marco Magni
Giucciardini & Magni Studio Associato
Winner of Dedalo Minosse Special Prize – 2022
Museo dell’Opera del Duomo / Pisa, Italy
Client: Opera della Primaziale Pisana