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The Character issue of MAS Context was discussed on Tuesday, October 24, as part of MAS Context’s 2017 Fall Talks series. The panel took place at the Claudia Cassidy Theater located in the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602).
Characters in the Theater of Everyday Life
Issue 32 of MAS Context focuses on the topic of Character. Guest edited by the Chicago-based architecture studio Design With Company, the issue explores three specific areas: buildings as characters; occupants as characters; and architects as characters. During the event, five panelists will discuss their contribution to the issue and the role of Character in architecture.
Participants include:
Ellie Abrons
Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
T+E+A+M
www.tpluseplusaplusm.us
Grant Gibson
Clinical Assistant Professor, UIC
CAMESgibson
www.camesgibson.com
Andrew Holder
Assistant Professor, Harvard University GSD
The LADG
www.theladg.com
Ania Jaworska
Clinical Assistant Professor, UIC
Architect
www.cargocollective.com/aniajaworska
John McMorrough
Associate Professor, University of Michigan
Studio Apt
www.studioapt.com
Design With Company as well as several of the contributors to the issue are included in the 2017 edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, such as Ania Jaworska, Bureau Spectacular, MOS, and Sam Jacob Studio.
This event was presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Biennial.
MAS Context is supported by a grant by the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts and by private donations. For information about how to support MAS Context, please visit: www.mascontext.com/support
Tags: 2017, CHARACTER, CHICAGO, CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL, DESIGN WITH COMPANY, IKER GIL, ISSUE LAUNCH
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