Baltimore Architecture Foundation

Tour of Union Mill –SOLD OUT!

November 5th, 2011 at 10:00am
$10 for Members, $15 for Non-members

Location
1500 Union Avenue | Baltimore MD, 21211

SOLD OUT!

Map & Directions

Please join us for a look at the newly restored Union Mill. You’ve been admiring it’s transformation every time you drive down the JFX, now come and get a close up look at it’s conversion from industrial to residential.

Erected in 1866, Union Mill was once the largest producer of cotton duck in the world, and represents a significant era in Baltimore’s industrial history. After decades of reincarnations and neglect, the beautiful Italianate style building has been historically redeveloped under the latest green design and building methods. Transformed into elegant, affordable living and commercial space, this innovative project provides a vibrant, supportive environment where our educators and nonprofits can collaborate and thrive.

Evan Morville of Seawall Development will lead us on this tour of the newly opened residences and about-to-open 25,000 square feet of commercial spaces geared towards the non-profit community .

Park in the lot off of Union Avenue – follow the signs for the “Residence”.

Hard Hat Tour of the Soon-to-Open Four Seasons Hotel

Thursday October 13th, 11:00am and 12:00pm, Cost $25 Members Only

Don your hard hat and join us as we get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Baltimore’s newest hotel, The Four Seasons.

Designed by the architecture team of BH&C (Beatty, Harvey & Coco) of New York and Baltimore and Hill Glazier Architects of Palo Alto, California, featuring floor to ceiling glass curtain walls that allow the harbor views to permeate the interior. The interior design by Brayton & Hughes Design Studio, San Francisco uses dark american walnut, marble, and glass throughout and is highlighted by purchased and commissioned pieces by Washington Color School and other contemporary artists.

In addition to getting a look at some of the luxuriously appointed suites and rooms, we’ll peek at the soon to open restaurants led by famed restaurateur Michael Mina and take in the exceptional views of our harbor. We’ll also visit the 10,000 square foot spa and the two pools including a year-round heated pool with an infinity edge that virtually spills into the harbor and a wide sunny terrace.

Due to the construction, this tour is limited to 5 people for each session.
Please RSVP to Tracey at baf@baltimorearchitecture.org and indicate which time you prefer: 11:00am or 12:00pm.

Hard hat will be provided. Parking is available in the garage under the Four Seasons.

Cost: $25 (Members Only)
RSVP: baf@baltimorearchitecture.org

Location
200 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202

The Robert E. Lewis Memorial Lecture

The Baltimore Architecture Foundation has sponsored an annual lecture for most of its history. The Robert E. Lewis Memorial Lecture brings an expert in the field of Architecture to our city for an evening of discussion about the built environment, be it focused on the work of an individual practitioner or an overarching topic.

The 2011 Robert E. Lewis Memorial Lecture

Laurie D. Olin, RLA, FASLA :: “Civic Delight: Landscape, Cities and People”

October 27th, 2011 :: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

FREE and Open to the Public

We have had substantial interest in this event, with over 200 people preregistered already. Please RSVP to director@baltimorearchitecture.org in order to guarantee a seat for the lecture.

Wine and Cheese Reception to follow. Reception co-sponsored by the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy and The Walters Art Museum.

Laurie D. Olin, internationally-recognized landscape architect and founder of The Olin Studio in Philadelphia will discuss his firm’s design philosophy touching on some of their work in Baltimore such as Pratt Street and Mount Vernon Place. Wine and cheese reception to follow. *Reception co-sponsored by the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy and The Walters Art Museum.

Laurie is a distinguished teacher, author, and one of the most renowned landscape architects practicing today. Laurie studied civil engineering at the University of Alaska and pursued architecture at the University of Washington, where Richard Haag encouraged him to focus on landscape. He has guided, from vision to realization, many of OLIN’s signature projects, which span the history of the studio from Bryant Park in New York City to the Brancusi Ensemble in Romania. Recent projects include Simon and Helen Director Park in Portland and the new Barnes Foundation Art Education Center in Philadelphia.

Laurie is currently practice professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, where he has taught for thirty years, and is former chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture at Harvard University. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and recipient of the 1998 Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Design Medal from the American Society of Landscape Architects in 2005.

The Robert E. Lewis Memorial Lecture is sponsored by the Baltimore Architecture Foundation through a gift from the family of architect Robert E. Lewis. This Free Fall Baltimore program is funded in part by a grant from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts.