Surface Effects: Architectural Tile & Terrazzo and its Conservation
Surface Effects: Architectural Tile & Terrazzo and its Conservation
Philadelphia, PA
This two-day symposium and workshop will explore the history, design, and conservation of architectural tile and terrazzo. Presentations (Day 1) will explore the use of ceramic and glass tile, mosaic and terrazzo, with a focus on their design, application, performance, deterioration, repair, and c…
Fri, Feb 28 2020
8:00 AM
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Sat, Feb 29 2020
5:00 PM
Master Class: Modern Problems – Myths and Reality in the Preservation of Modern Architecture
Master Class: Modern Problems – Myths and Reality in the Preservation of Modern Architecture
Philadelphia, PA
Since the founding of Docomomo in 1988 in the Netherlands, the global design and preservation community has become increasingly preoccupied with addressing the often unique and pressing issues raised by the need to conserve and rehabilitate the vast corpus of mid-late 20th century architecture, lan…
Thu, Apr 12 2018
6:00 PM
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Sat, Apr 14 2018
1:00 PM
Beaux Arts Ball 2019
Beaux Arts Ball 2019
Philadelphia, PA
Please join us on April 13th, 2019, for the annual PennDesign Beaux Arts Ball on the Spirit of Philadelphia Cruise. The theme this year will be Beaux-coco: A Rococo take on Beaux Arts. Tickets include: food, drink, music, dancing, and admission to one of Philadelphia's finest cruise ships. The shi…
Saturday, April 13 2019
6:30 PM
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10:30 PM
What is the Future of Cultural Landscape Preservation? [Symposium]
What is the Future of Cultural Landscape Preservation? [Symposium]
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for a symposium on November 14-15, 2024, at the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania: What is the Future of Cultural Landscape Preservation? The Urban Heritage Project (UHP) and partners are organizing an in-person gathering on the state of cultural landscape preservation …
Thu, Nov 14 2024
9:00 AM
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Fri, Nov 15 2024
5:00 PM
Penn Charity Fashion Show - Presented by PennDesign and Wharton
Penn Charity Fashion Show - Presented by PennDesign and Wharton
Philadelphia, PA
On March 15, PennDesign and The Wharton School will host the PennCharity Fashion Show at The Barnes Foundation at 7pm. The Fashion Show will showcase PennDesigns FOFA's class look collection as well as debut PennDesign's first full set design installation! Come for a night of fun and support your f…
Friday, March 15 2019
7:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Beaux Arts Ball 2018
Beaux Arts Ball 2018
Philadelphia, PA
Please join us on Saturday, March 24, 2018, for the annual PennDesign Beaux Arts Ball, Night at the [Mutter] Museum. Tickets include: food, drink, music, dancing, and admission to one of Philadelphia's preeminent cultural institutions, the Mutter Museum. The museum features a truly unique collecti…
Sat, Mar 24 2018
8:30 PM
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Sun, Mar 25 2018
12:30 AM
HOUSING JUSTICE FUTURES Symposium
HOUSING JUSTICE FUTURES Symposium
Philadelphia, PA
As we contend with our moral and ethical responsibility for the wellbeing of people and the planet, this forum will consider housing design and policy at the intersection of race and climate change. The “poorest” large city in the United States and one of the most segregated(1), Philadelphia has n…
Thu, Mar 16 2023
5:30 PM
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Fri, Mar 17 2023
7:30 PM
The Concrete Surface: Symposium and Workshop
The Concrete Surface: Symposium and Workshop
Philadelphia, PA
This two day symposium and workshop will explore built concrete works specifically through consideration of their surface. Valued for its strength and durability, concrete has challenged and expanded the meaning and role of the architectural surface during the material’s long and evolving deployme…
Fri, Feb 9 2018
8:00 AM
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Sat, Feb 10 2018
4:30 PM
Bio/Matter/Techno: Synthetic Realities Exploring Design Discourses of the More Than Human
Bio/Matter/Techno: Synthetic Realities Exploring Design Discourses of the More Than Human
Philadelphia, PA
****PWID has postponed B/M/T until the fall of 2020. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these uncertain times. We'll keep you posted on an official date.**** Penn Women in Design’s BIO/MATTER/TECHNO symposium seeks to exploredesign approaches and critical theories that are flui…
Tue, Sep 1 2020
5:00 PM
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Tue, Oct 20 2020
7:00 PM
Beaux Arts Ball: Reimagined Fairytale
Beaux Arts Ball: Reimagined Fairytale
Philadelphia, PA
REIMAGINED FAIRYTALE: Love of the Unnatural, of Artifice and Exaggeration Inspired by childhood myths and magic, REIMAGINED FAIRYTALE delves into the intersection of fantasy and fashion. Drawing from the surreal interpretations of religious themes at the 2018 Met Gala and the bold theatricality of…
Saturday, March 23 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM