GALLERY EXHIBIT COMMITTEE Archives

Ali Horwitz, Assistant Director, AIA Baltimore
(410) 625-2585; ahorwitz@aiabalt.com

Recruits and guides exhibitors for the AIA Baltimore Gallery.

First Thursday May 3, 2007 Two Morgan State University Graduate Students present their terminal research designs for the Urban Community…
	The Unexpected Compatibility of Contemporary Architecture in a Historic Setting Project: A new facility for the Contemporary Museum in Mount Vernon This project is a continuation on the discussion of how to guide infill architecture in Mount Vernon during the 21st Century. Should new buildings be erected to look as if it they were constructed in the 19th Century? What if a cultural institution wants to erect a facility that speaks of its time? Can Contemporary Architecture weave into the historic fabric without disrupting the surrounding urban context? Can new architecture expand the design palette of a community? No, yes, yes and yes…”they are doing this in Europe and New York City!” This terminal research attempts to re-invigorate the search for design guidelines that would continue to benefit the built landscape by allowing for architecture of our time. – Matt Richardson
	Recreation Facilities for the Urban Community Project: The Belair-Edison Youth Outreach Center Imagine life as a child without opportunities for recreation. What would take its place? Many children in Baltimore, who are living in declining communities, are faced with this issue on a daily basis. The creation of a new urban realm of activity can greatly enhance the lives of youth, revitalize the community, and restore an overall sense of pride. – Jay Manley

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