Hosted by the Faculty of Environmental Design (EVDS), the Design Matters lecture series brings to Calgary a range of important people to explore issues in architecture, urban design, product design, and landscape ecology. The series kicks off this year with Lise Anne Couture.
Couture is a principal of Asymptote Architecture, the highly acclaimed New York-based practice she co-founded with Hani Rashid in 1989.
Through its award-winning design projects and buildings, Asymptote has gained an international reputation for being at the forefront of design and technological innovation, pushing the boundaries and engaging in a broad range of design disciplines including architecture, master planning, art installations and design.
Their most recently completed projects include a 40,000-square-foot exhibition pavilion in South Korea, a luxury residential building at 166 Perry Street in New York City, and the 500-room Yas Hotel located in Abu Dhabi. They are currently in the design or construction phase of two 40-storey residential towers in Seoul, a bank headquarters in Belgium, and a large-scale mixed-use project in downtown Miami.
Asymptote was chosen as the design architectural firm for the 9th International Venice Architecture Biennale in 2004 and has been awarded the prestigious Frederick Kiesler Prize for Architecture and the Arts in recognition of exceptional contributions to the progress and merging of art and architecture.
Join EVDS for Design Matters with Lise Anne Couture as she explores pushing the boundaries of design and technological innovation.
Sponsored by Gibbs Gage, Couture’s lecture takes place Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the University of Calgary Downtown Campus (906 8th Ave S.W.). Admission is free for students and $10 for non-students.
The Faculty of Environmental Design is committed to providing an outstanding student experience both inside and outside the classroom. Through the strong partnerships with our design community, we are able to provide education that is relevant, meaningful and innovative.
Article by Jessica Wallace. Image provided by Asymptote.