D@MN: College of Design University of Minnesota http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/ News from the College of Design en Copyright 2013 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:51:42 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.31-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Cities On Water: Landscape Architecure Abroad Jolene Brink img_3219_sm.jpgimg_3334_sm.jpgThis spring, twelve Landscape Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning students participating in the Cities on Water study abroad program, along with Vincent deBritto and Cynthia Lapp, traveled from the land of 10,000 lakes to the land of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, levees, bridges, and storm surge barriers.

After six weeks of preparation in Minneapolis, they traveled to the Netherlands to spend four weeks studying, living, and designing around water issues.

During a design charette with Roel Posthoorn and Hesper Schutte from Natuurmonumenten (the Society for Preservation of Nature Monuments in the Netherlands), and landscape architect Jan Wouter Bruggenkamp, students created design schemes for 500 hectares of land and 500 hectares of water around the Markermeer.

"I signed up for Cities on Water because I believe that water issues are fast becoming some of the most pressing problems in our society," says Ryan Coates, a second year MLA student, originally from Winnipeg, Canada. He points out that in some cases, the Netherlands are completely controlling the hydrologic system, and they "use it to actually correct mistakes made in the past and improve the ecological function of the country."

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Students later traveled to Venice, where they spent five weeks working in a studio on the ground of the Associazione Canottieri Giudecca, a rowing club on the island of Guidecca.

Elissa Brown, originally from Madison, Wisconsin, signed up for the program because she saw it as a chance to travel beyond the studio and focus on an increasingly important area of design: the interaction of water and urban spaces.

"As paradigms shift around climate, water management, energy, industry, and more, the concept of resiliency is becoming increasingly important." says Brown. And not just abroad. She notes that the water issues faced by the Midwest are in many ways different from what her classmates are learning about in the Netherlands and Venice.

"But," she says, "no less deserving of our attention."

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/cites-on-water-landscape-archi.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/cites-on-water-landscape-archi.html Students May 20, 2013 Minnesota Vikings Stadium Design Revealed Jolene Brink nfl_e_vikingsstadium_gb1_576.jpgHundreds of people were at the Guthrie Theater on Monday night when officials unveiled the proposed design for the $975 million Vikings stadium. Dean Fisher, co-chair of the new Minnesota Viking stadium's Design Implementation Committee, spoke with Twin Cities Business, Minnesota Public Radio, MinnPost, Finance and Commerce, and the Star Tribune about the space, which will span 1.6 million square feet and seat over 65,000 people for NFL games and 73,00 for special events. According to the ESPN, it will have the largest transparent roof in the world.

Dean Fisher will be on Twin Cities Public Television's "Almanac"  discussing the stadium on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
 

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/over-500-people-were-in.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/over-500-people-were-in.html Announcements May 17, 2013 NEA Grant Adds to Growing Partnership with Juxtaposition Arts Laura Kreft size_550x415_logoCMYK.pngThe Regents of the University of Minnesota received a grant of $35,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that will support the development of design curricula and educational programming targeted to high school students. This project is a partnership between the College of Design, the Department of Landscape Architecture, and Juxtaposition Arts, a youth design education organization. It will include as many as five courses taught in an underserved North Minneapolis neighborhood and will introduce approximately 150 youth to new pathways for college and design professions.

"The NEA is proud to support these exciting and diverse arts projects that will take place throughout the United States," said Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa. "Whether it is through a focus on education, engagement, or innovations, these projects all contribute to vibrant communities and memorable opportunities for the public to engage with the arts."

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/the-regents-of-the-university.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/the-regents-of-the-university.html Landscape Architecture May 16, 2013 Ignacio San Martin Receives Community-Engaged Scholar Award Laura Kreft Thumbnail image for ignacio-furco.jpgProfessor Ignacio San Martin (Architecture) received the University of Minnesota President's Community-Engaged Scholar Award for his work leading urban design projects in the Twin Cities area. San Martin is the Director of the Metropolitan Design Center and Dayton Hudson Chair of Urban Design. This is the first year the award has been granted and nominations were solicited from throughout the University system. An award ceremony and luncheon were held at McNamara Center on April 19th to acknowledge his accomplishment.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/professor-san-martin-receives.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/professor-san-martin-receives.html Faculty May 16, 2013 Dean Fisher Shares Southdale's Story in the "10 Buildings that Changed America" Jolene Brink
A new PBS documentary, "10 Buildings that Changed America," turns the spotlight on Edina's Southdale Center, built in 1959 by Austrian-born architect Victor Gruen. "And no, it's not because of the food court," quips the Star Tribune in a preview this week.

The documentary includes an ed05NWpbs-2-300x200.jpginterview between College of Design dean Tom Fisher and WTTW host Geoffrey Baer on location, talking about the early days of the mall, when men wore suits and women got dressed up with high heels and pearls. In the early days, Southdale's Garden Court was a conservatory with birds and ponds, and the building was air conditioned in the summer using water from Lake Corneila.

"Southdale's model of turning the shopping center inward on two floors with department stores at the ends of the concourses was emulated in most malls that were built afterward," said Fisher in a Sun Current article about the show.

Other buildings highlighted include the Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, Va.; Trinity Church, Boston; Wainwright Building, St. Louis, Mo.; Robie House, Chicago; Highland Park Ford Plant, Highland Park, Mich.; Seagram Building, New York; Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, Va.; and Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles.

"10 Buildings that Changed America" airs locally Sunday, May 12 at 9 p.m. on TPT (Channel 2). ]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/dean-fisher-featured-in-new-pb.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/dean-fisher-featured-in-new-pb.html Announcements May 10, 2013 [Video] Mixtec Stonecutting Artistry, Meet 3D Technology Jolene Brink Expo Oaxaca 2013 35.jpgThumbnail image for Expo de Fidel 2013 2.jpgStereotomy is the science of cut solids and how their complex structures are assembled. Commonly used by art historians, architecture assistant professor Benjamin Ibarra-Sevilla used the process to understand how three churches were constructed in the Mixteca region of southern Mexico in the 16th century.

 "The gothic vaults require drawings in order to define the underlying geometry of each ofExpo Oaxaca 2013 132.jpg the ribs and in order to know the information necessary to carve pieces," writes Enrique Rabasa-Diaz, in a forward to the book about Ibarra's new exhibit "Mixtec Stonecutting Artisty," which opened in April at the gallery of the Centro Cultural San Pablo in Oaxaca City, Mexico. "But [In the 16th century] it was generally believed that in order to understand the particular procedures required to build a gothic vault, it was necessary to witness its construction." Easier said than done.

 



Half a millennium later, Ibarra-Sevilla relied on technology to help uncover the origin of stereotomy in Oaxaca and how the building technology was transmitted from Europe to Mexico. Using a 3D digital scanner, he mapped the interiors of San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula, Santo Domingo Yanhuitlánm and San Juan Bautista Coixtllahuaca, and then translated the data into physical 3D models printed in the College of Design Digifablab.



"The exhibition is anchored in the significance of the indigenous interpretation of occidental building construction principles," explained Ibarra-Sevilla. It will be on display through the end of June. If you can't make it to Mexico, be sure to watch this video.

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/-stereotomy-is-the-science.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/-stereotomy-is-the-science.html Architecture May 8, 2013 ASLA-MN's Top Award Goes to Duwamish Studio Laura Kreft BlogLA8201.jpgOver the past 100 years, the lower Duwamish River Valley of Seattle, Washington has been dramatically altered. What was once home to Chief Seattle and the Duwamish Tribe has become one of the largest and most complex EPA Superfund sites in the United States.

During the fall semester of 2012, graduate students in LA8201: Everywhere Nowhere Duwamish, a studio taught by Matthew Tucker and Craig Wilson, traveled to Seattle to work with local non-profits to generate design proposals for the Duwamish River Valley. Their models contemplated ecological resiliency, sea level and climate change, urban agriculture, environmental justice, carbon sequestration, blue-green infrastructure, and superfund clean-up.

This allowed them to broaden their understanding of the complex issues surrounding the valley and its future. As part of their trip, the 21 students were required to document their findings of the site and produce a video. The example below is by student Elissa Brown.


20121214_LA8201 2012 Final Presentations_002.JPGWork done by the studio was submitted to the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA-MN) and evaluated as professional work side-by-side with professional offices. This spring it received ASLA-MN's top award in the Unbuilt Works category with the 2013 Professional Award of Excellence, the highest honor that can be bestowed in the state annual awards. 

"For the students' work to receive professional acknowledgement of such high regard is indicative of both the sophistication of their work as well as the importance of landscape architecture in leading change in response to pressing global issues," says Tucker. "The graduate work that emerged from the [studio] is critically important, not only for its impact on the students and their ability to think creatively and responsibly in response to issues of massive change in our cities and neighborhoods, but also for its impact on the residents of the Duwamish Valley in helping them envision a future whereby a legacy of environmental injustice can be reversed, and a compelling and healthy future for the Duwamish can emerge and flourish."

ASLA-MN's 2013 Awards Celebration and Spring Gala took place on Friday, May 3, at The March in Minnetonka. 

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Participating landscape architecture graduate students:

Stefano Ascari, Kevin Belair, Nate Bond, Elissa Brown, Ryan Coates, Stephanie Erwin, Solange Guillaume, Montana Harinsuit, Amber Hill, Stephen Himmerich, Erin Garnaas-Holmes, David Kerber, Matthew Kessler, David Kowen, Emily Osthus, Jeffrey Olson, Alex Pratt, Michael Richardson, Ryan Ruttger, and Michael Schiebe

Thanks to Seattle, WA community partners:

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/during-the-fall-semester-of.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/during-the-fall-semester-of.html Students May 4, 2013 Students, Faculty, and Staff Honored For Contributions to the College Laura Kreft The following students, faculty, and staff were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the College of Design during the 2012-2013 school year at the annual Honors and Awards ceremony on May 3, 2013.

Student Design and Scholarship Awards

Architecture

  • Theodore Wright - Architecture Undergraduate Individual
  • Aaron Rickard - Architecture Undergraduate Team
  • Daniel Scott - Architecture Undergraduate Team
  • Rhythm Unnown - Architecture Undergraduate Team
  • Theodore Wright - Architecture Undergraduate Team
  • Kai Salmela - Architecture Graduate Individual
  • David Johansson - Architecture Graduate Team
  • Jenna Johansson - Architecture Graduate Team
  • Joey Larson - Presidential Management Fellowship Program
  • Erin Killi - King Medal for Architecture Student Research
  • Abby Merlis - Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Architecture 
Learn more about the School of Architecture


Landscape Architecture

  • Daniel Rude - Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Individual 
  • Emily Furlich - Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Team
  • Michael Felt - Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Team
  • Kevin Tousignant - Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Team
  • Daniel Rude - Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Team
  • Amber Hill - Landscape Architecture Graduate Individual, ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Jen Krava - Landscape Architecture Graduate Team
  • Nissa Tupper - Landscape Architecture Graduate Team
  • Han Zhang - ASLA-MN Student Honor
  • Elizabeth Hixson - ASLA-MN Student Honor, U of MN Olmsted Scholar
  • Matthew Traucht - ASLA-MN Student Merit, Garden Club of Virginia's William D. Reiley Fellowship
  • Coal Dorius - ASLA-MN Student Merit
  • Stefano Ascari - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Kevin Belair - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Nate Bond - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Elissa Brown - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Ryan Coates - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Stephanie Erwin - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Solange Guillaume - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Montana Harinsuit - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Stephen Himmerich - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Erin Garnaas-Holmes - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • David Kerber - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category,   & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Matthew Kessler - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • David Kowen - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Emily Osthus - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Jeffrey Olson - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Alex Pratt - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Michael Richardson - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Ryan Ruttger - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
  • Michael Schiebe - ASLA-MN Professional Category, Top Professional "Unbuilt Work" Category, & Top Professional Award of Excellence Overall
Learn more about the Landscape Architecture program


Apparel Design/Studies

  • Sherry Sanden-Will - Apparel Design Undergraduate Individual
  • Rika Snyder - Apparel Design Undergraduate Team
  • Mai Yang - Apparel Design Undergraduate Team
  • Chad Sowers - Apparel Studies Graduate Individual
  • Mary Alice Casto - Apparel Studies Graduate Team
  • Meghan McKinney - Apparel Studies Graduate Team
  • Seoha Min - Apparel Studies Graduate Team
  • Harini Ramaswamy - Apparel Studies Graduate Team
  • Natasha Thoreson - Apparel Studies Graduate Team
Learn more about the Apparel Design program


Retail Merchandising

  • Hannah Bartz - Retail Merchandising Undergraduate Individual
  • Mary Ford - Retail Merchandising Undergraduate Team
  • Brittany Judy - Retail Merchandising Undergraduate Team
  • Emily Showers - Retail Merchandising Undergraduate Team
  • Ashley Trevick - Retail Merchandising Undergraduate Team
  • Katlyn Tarras - Retail Merchandising Undergraduate Team
  • Jung Mee Mun - Retail Merchandising Graduate Individual, Retail Merchandising Graduate Team
  • Dooyoung Choi - Retail Merchandising Graduate Team
  • Nayeon Yoo - Retail Merchandising Graduate Team
Learn more about the Retail Merchandising program

Interior Design

  • Kassi Rivard - Interior Design Team
  • Bridget Mugan - Interior Design Team
  • Jill Weinberg - Interior Design Team
  • Rose Franklin - Interior Design Team
  • Kylie Edgren - Interior Design Team
  • Kelsey Lahr - Interior Design Team
  • Melanie Povlitzki - Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad
Learn more about the Interior Design program


Graphic Design

  • Catherine Ensch - Graphic Design Undergraduate Individual 
  • James Cosper - Graphic Design Graduate Individual
Learn more about the Graphic Design program


Housing Studies

  • Jesse LaMaack - Housing Studies Undergraduate Individual 
  • Jenna Bloom - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Dylan Bonlander - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Sorcha Carpenter - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Justene Davis - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Megan Fowler - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Dionne Griffin - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Miranda Hanson - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Leah Hathaway - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Valerya Morton - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Angelita Scott - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Hongfa Thao - Housing Studies Undergraduate Team
  • Heidi Wagner - Housing Studies Graduate Individual
Learn more about the Housing Studies program

Faculty & Staff

  • Abby Eldridge - Outstanding Student Employee
  • Natalie Walker - Outstanding Student Employee
  • Shannon Ziolkowski - Outstanding Student Employee
  • Karen LaBat - Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education
  • Chris Schlichting - John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
  • Ignacio San Martin - University President's Community-Engaged Scholar
  • Kristine Miller - Outstanding Community Service

College Awards

  • Gayle Whitney - Outstanding Civil Service/Bargaining Unit
  • Lori Swenson - Outstanding Professional and Administrative Staff
  • Greg Pickman - Outstanding Adjunct Teaching
  • G. Mauricio Mejia Ramirez - Outstanding Graduate Student
  • Arthur Oxborough - Outstanding Undergraduate Student
  • Lucy Dunne and Sherri Gahring  - Outstanding Outreach
  • John Koepke - Outstanding Research
  • Sue Chu - Outstanding Teaching
  • Joe Favour - Outstanding Teaching
  • Kathy Guiney - Outstanding Teamwork
  • Holly Harrington - Outstanding Teamwork
  • Julie Hillman - Outstanding Teamwork
  • Cheryl Johnson - Outstanding Teamwork
  • Char Klarquist - Outstanding Teamwork

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/student-design-and-scholarship.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/student-design-and-scholarship.html Announcements May 3, 2013 [Video] Hannah Preble Wins IIDA Northland NEXT Competition Laura Kreft

Senior interior design student Hannah Preble's video, "The Future is Less," placed 2nd in the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Northland NEXT video competition. The student competition was a multimedia challenge for the NEXT generation of designers, creators, and thinkers to show, in two minutes or less, what is next in interior design. You can see all of the 2013 NEXT winners here.

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/senior-interior-design-student.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/05/senior-interior-design-student.html Students May 1, 2013 Shayla Dallmann and Drew Schmidt Awarded Portfolio 1-on-1 Scholarships Laura Kreft k.JPGGraphic design seniors Shayla Dallmann and Drew Schmidt were awarded American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Minnesota scholarships at Portfolio 1-on-1. The annual event, held on April 12th and 13th, is an opportunity for design students and recent graduates to present their portfolios to experienced creative professionals for intensive reviews, constructive conversations, and valuable connections.

"I was excited for the chance to see more design studios and receive professional feedback on my portfolio," said Dallmann. "Overall it was a great experience, I received awesome feedback and met some very talented individuals." Schmidt mentioned that he was a bit tired the day of the conference because of the sleepless nights working on his portfolio leading up to the day, but added, "I really appreciated seeing so many talented professionals in the community volunteering part of their weekend to help support student designers. It was also great to see all the incredible design work from other students across the Midwest."

shayla1.JPGDallmann's portfolio (pictured left) centered on packaging and brand campaigns. She designs a lot of projects around personal interests to keep herself excited about her work. Showcasing a variety of his work, Schmidt's portfolio (pictured above) includes traditional and interactive print, school projects, and self-initiated work. For more information about the event, visit AIGA's website.


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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/graphic-design-seniors-shayla.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/graphic-design-seniors-shayla.html Graphic Design Apr 29, 2013 Roald Gundersen (B.Arch, BED '89) Receives Margot Siegel Design Award Laura Kreft roald.JPGThe Goldstein Museum of Design (GMD) announced the winner of the first annual Margot Siegel Design Award. Roald Gundersen (B.Arch, BED '89) was nominated and selected to receive the award which honors designers who demonstrate design excellence, innovation, and enhancement of the quality of life. Gundersen has been exploring and experimenting for the past 20 years with natural building and the architecture of small-diameter round timber. He founded WholeTrees in 2007, a company that re-brands round timber for urban and commercial environments in place of steel. The presentation of the award and recognition of philanthropist Margot Siegel will take place in Miami, Florida. Gundersen will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Florida and accept the $2,000 award on May 29th.


margot.jpgMargot Siegel (Journalism '44) had a long career as a fashion journalist and marketing professional. She was the founder of the Friends of the Goldstein and a significant contributor to GMD's collection. In 2009, she was the recipient of the University's Distinguished Alumni Award. A driving force behind GMD, she currently resides in Miami, Florida.

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/the-goldstein-museum-of-design.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/the-goldstein-museum-of-design.html Alumni Apr 25, 2013 Yasmina El-Sayed Raya (B.S. Arch '07) Receives AAAEA Scholarship Laura Kreft L_032613-ncr-yasminarayaportrait.jpgYasmina El-Sayed Raya (B.S. Arch '07), a Virginia Tech student enrolled in their Executive Master of Natural Resources program received a $1000 scholarship from the Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects.

The scholarship is presented to a student in the field of engineering, architecture, or information technology to promote these fields and to build stronger ties between the association and the Arab American Community. 

After graduation from the College of Design, Raya started working at an environmental design firm where she helped her clients meet LEED accreditation standards. "As a result," she said, "[my] initial interest in sustainability issues just continued to grow. I realized that I wanted to devote my career to green initiatives and began searching for a graduate program in the Washington, D.C. area that could offer me the knowledge and experience I would need to fulfill my goal of providing management and leadership in this area."

Over the course of the 18-month program, Raya has focused her attention to energy efficient rebuilding programs and hopes to work in that particular field. "I am looking forward to applying what I've learned ... to future sustainability projects," says Raya.

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/yasmina-el-sayed-raya-bs-arch.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/yasmina-el-sayed-raya-bs-arch.html Alumni Apr 24, 2013 Justin Huenemann (B.A. Arch '96) Joins Northwest Area Foundation Laura Kreft Justin Huenemann (B.A. Arch '96) joined the Northwest Area Foundation as a program officer. The Foundation, located in Saint Paul, is dedicated to supporting efforts by people, organizations and communities to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity. Huenemann will be responsible for assisting in developing grantmaking approaches, identifying new prospective grantees, reviewing grant proposals, and monitoring grant progress.

Huenemann is on the boards of directors for several nonprofit organizations, including the Tiwahe Foundation and the Neighborhood Development Center. He is also the founder and former president of the Native American Community Development Institute and helped establish the first American Indian-owned bank, Woodlands National Bank. In addition, he helped create the American Indian Cultural Corridor that features locally-owned and operated businesses.

"We are pleased to have someone of his experience and insight joins us as we seek to invest in established and emerging organizations that help low-income people build assets and wealth in Native American communities and throughout our region" said Kevin Walker, president and CEO of Northwest Area Foundation.

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/northwest-area-foundation-name.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/northwest-area-foundation-name.html Alumni Apr 15, 2013 Two Alumni Receive 2013 AIA Minnesota Awards Laura Kreft 3796976860-1.jpgRosemary A. McMonigal (B.Arch '81, BED '81) and Benjamin E. Awes (M.Arch '01) are recipients of the 2013 AIA-MN Residential Architects Awards.


mary.JPGMcMonigal received the 2013 Architect of Distinction award. She is a principal at McMonigal Architects LLC and has been working with clients for over 29 years by helping them create houses individually tailored to their needs. She is known for creating homes that have efficient structure in health, livability, and energy efficiency.

The jury found her work to be very strong and expressive and admired her sensitivity to color, materials, light, and how she was able to work well within a small budget. McMonigal creates projects that show a "nice variety of work; continual emphasis on sustainability, whether the project was new construction or a remodel."


ben.JPGAwes received the 2013 Emerging Talent of the Year award. An architect and partner with CITYDESKSTUDIO Inc, Awes has 17 years of experience and is recognized for his broad range of work from modern architecture to historic preservation. He believes architecture must point to the future, but at the same time it is of today and gains its richness through a thorough understanding and exploration of its context - physically, historically, socially, and materially. 

The jury remarked, "Awes' work elevates daily life through thoughtful design. Nice range of projects and interesting range of materials. He starts with the client to develop something unique to them. We were captivated by some very cool details and finishes."

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]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/two-alumni-receive-2013-aia-ar.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/design/designatmn/2013/04/two-alumni-receive-2013-aia-ar.html Alumni Apr 15, 2013 Alumni + ArtCrank 2013: Adam Turman and Ryan Carlson Jolene Brink Adam Turman - Always Take the High Road .jpgArtcrank, the annual bicycle-poster hybrid show with its roots in Minneapolis returned to the city last weekend with affordable, original works of art by local artists - including illustrator and designer Adam Turman (B.S. Design Communication '99) and Twin Six co-owner Ryan Carlson (B.S. Graphic Design '01).

Turman is known for his iconic vintage-style posters featuring iconic Twin City landmarks. This year his poster, "Always Take the High Road," features a cyclist crossing a bridge between the two cities. In an interview with Minnesota Public Radio, he explained that bikes are, "really complicated to draw ... But that's sort of the challenge of it; that's the fun of it."

  • Listen to Turman's MPR interview.

Carlson, Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for 120201-69_lg.jpgco-owner of the alternative cycling apparel design company, Twin Six, created a limited-edition jersey for this year's show.

"Having done posters for the first few Minneapolis shows, we were a logical choice to design the official Artcrank jersey," explains the company's website. The graphic for the jersey was inspired by Artcrank's founding principle of bringing together bikes and art. 



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