Mess with Mies: God is in the details
iitAIAS again presents its annual competition in partnership with the Mies Soceity.
“God is in the details,’ Mies liked to say.
In this respect the buildings reflected the man, for Mies was fussy about himself. A large, lusty man with a massive head topping a 5-foot, 10-inch frame, he dressed in exquisitely hand-stitched suits of conservative hue, dined extravagantly well on haute cuisine, sipped the correct wines from the proper goblets, and chained-smoked hand-rolled cigars”.
– New York Times Obituary 1969
Submit a piece or come out and see the entries at Mies’ annual Birthday Party in Crown Hall, March 27th @ 6:00pm
FORUM 2013 Announcement
It is with great honor that iitAIAS (Illinois Institute of Technology Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students) announces its selection to host the National FORUM conference in 2013.
FORUM is the annual meeting of AIAS and the premier global gathering of architecture and design students. Each year, FORUM hosts over 1000 students from around the country and around the world. This national conference provides students with opportunities to learn about important issues facing architectural education and the profession. It provides opportunities to meet students, educators and professionals with common interest, and to interact with some of today’s leading architects through keynote addresses, tours, workshops, and seminars. Every year, FORUM is held over the New Year holiday, hosted by chapters from around North America that have been voted upon two years in advance.
iitAIAS bid to host this conference this past year at FORUM 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Through a bid packet, presentation, and advertising material, the Council of Presidents voted upon Chicago as the location for FORUM 2013! This will bring vibrancy to not only the organization but to the College and University. This conference will bring together emerging professionals and relevant discussions to IIT’s campus and the city of Chicago. As we fight to define the importance of architecture in the urbanized environment AIAS works to define the involvement of students in this change.
FORUM 2013 will be a chance for every member to explore the world of architecture in Chicago. The city’s architectural heritage is considered to be among the finest in the world. Arguably the birthplace of the modern skyscraper, Chicago has been surpassing its Limits ever since its destruction in 1871.
Daniel H. Burnham once said, “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably will themselves not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that noble, local diagram once recorded will not die.”
IIT MEXICO
IIT archies are going to take Mexico by storm! Stop by Crown this Wednesday @ Noon to hear about this awesome opportunity to Study Abroad this summer. As a previous summer study abroad student, this is the perfect time to treck the world in search of architecture and knowledge.
Apartment Crawls Update!
We have a new apartment crawl set up so make sure to register if you’d like to join. Please check your schedule to make sure that you’re available on the particular date time for both apartment crawls and firm crawls. If you sign up on time but cannot make it give us a heads up so someone else can fill your spot. People who sign up and fail to show up are being noted. The new registration form will be set up soon so keep checking in for updates!
Semester Social
Hey everyone! Our semester social is coming up on Saturday, February 25th. Get pumped! It’ll be at Co-Prosperity Sphere. The only public transportation there is the 35th street bus to Morgan, and walking from there, but it’s not too far of a walk regardless. Invite your friends and professors, all are welcome.
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio – February 11th
Register for a tour of Frank Lloyd Wrights Home and Studio. Tickets will go fast so sign up soon.
*If you will be leaving from campus Saturday morning, meet in North Core, Crown Hall at 10:00am*
February Tours
Sign up for some events here including a trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home & Studio and a Skyscrapers Tour.
Use the url to fill out a form
Here’s another to other campus wide events
