architecture oscars

i was starstruck! it happens often, i've been told, so fun.

i went to an AIA event, Accent on Architecture, tonight. it was a completely last minute decision, but i was able to take my boss's place at a black tie dinner and experience the sensation of schmoozing with principals and deans and CEOs. it was really pretty neat to see Renzo Piano accept the AIA Gold Metal. Nathaniel Kahn, (yep, the My Architect guy), referred to him as the Bob Dylan of Architecture. Pretty Rad. Renzo Piano was probably quite the ladies man... I would have gone for him about 30 years ago for sure. ahh, charming italians...



I should also mention that Kieran Timberlake got the Architecture Firm award, and after visiting Sidwell School this fall, it makes me really happy. But then the host kept making Justin Timberlake jokes, so lame.

Unfortunately, Ada Louise Huxtable wasn't present, but through video, was able to give MoMA the keystone award. Barry Bergdoll accepted, he mentioned an exhibit on pre-fab homes opening soon that i will definitely go see. Others... Robert Ivy (i'd already seen him at washu, old news, hah), and David Thurm, who loves his new office apparently.