Two photographic exhibitions by leading architectural photographer Kenneth M. Wyner -- Structure of Spirit, Design of the Heart and Washington Tapestries -- celebrate Washington'’s design community -- its finest architects, designers, builders, engineers and the structures they create. Design Story Tales , a series of relaxed and creative storytelling evenings, will accompany the exhibitions.
Washington Tapestries
Opening reception Tuesday, November 8th 5:00-7:30 pm
The Washington Design Center
300 D St SW
Washington DC
Washington Tapestries features bold and daring images of the capital citys architectural icons. This exhibition by Kenneth M. Wyner continues the celebration of the Washington design community.
The exhibition dates
October 31- November 18th, 2011
Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM
This exhibit has ended, thank you to all of you who supported Structure of Spirit.
An Exhibit of Architectural
Photographs of the Future
At The American Institute of Architects in Washington D.C.
By Kenneth M Wyner
September 1st - October 28th
Opening Party Saturday
October 1
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Sponsors:
American Institute of Architects
Dick & Jane Stoker
Home & Design Magazine
Wennerstrom Communications
Barter Systems International
DodgeChrome Inc
Image Impact
Professional Graphics
Alice Ng
A series of " Design Story Tales" to be held during
September and October 2011
S tructure of Spirit, Design of the Heart and Washington Tapestries are photographic exhibitions by leading architectural photographer Kenneth Wyner that celebrate the Washington design community, its architects, designers, builders, engineers and the structures they create. Structure of Spirit will be exhibited at the national headquarters of the American Institute of Architects September 1-October 28, 2011, (opening reception October 1), and Washington Tapestries will be on view at the Washington Design Center November 4-12, 2011, ( Opening reception will be held Tuesday November 8, 2011 from 5-7:30pm ). Design Story Tales are evening events in September and October featuring more than 20 design firms, several restaurants, plenty of great, funny and heartfelt stories, and food and drink.
Kenneth Wyner discusses the exhibitions
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"These photographs are abstractions of architectural and design projects in Washington, DC, New York, and Hong Kong, created by a brilliant group of people who I know as friends, colleagues, clients and muses.Their collective energy and vision has been a continual source of inspiration.Unfortunately, the last few years have been economically very difficult ones for the design community and have left people financially, emotionally and psychologically battered.I want these exhibitions and events to be a tonic to help people to forget about their difficulties, to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to the future. There are more than 70 works in the two exhibitions that represent a futuristic architecture where the wildest design dreams are fulfilled and budget is not an issue.This work represents a fantastical view of the architecture of the future, awakened from the architecture of the present.
“"The works in Structure of Spirit will feature powerful design, always unique angles, cutting edge computer technique, all printed on various media including brushed aluminum, corrugated recycled cardboard, and cloth. These works are transformed from mere photographs to inspirational design talisman.
" Washington Tapestries features bold and daring images of the capital city’s architectural icons printed as tapestries and wall hangings on fabric and canvas. This special exhibition in November will run in conjunction with FotoWeekDC.
“" Design Story Tales are creative and relaxed storytelling events to be held this September and October featuring some of Washington’s design stars. More than 20 different firms are participating in what I expect to be evenings of excitement and great energy. All will be held at AIA’s headquarters, a beautiful venue with a unique atmosphere.
"“The best way to describe these events would be a cross between Monty Python, Reality TV, and a panel discussion on the design process. These will be very individualized evenings with food and drink, and a private viewing of the Structure of Spirit .
"“Expect unusual & spontaneous activity, with beautiful and dramatic visuals, and a behind the scenes look at how designers and entrepreneurs find their inspiration."
About Kenneth M. Wyner
Washington, DC-native Kenneth M. Wyner has been part of the city's artistic community since 1969, when he first exhibited work at the Icon Gallery, the first gallery devoted exclusively to photography located in Washington, DC,and run by Mark Power. For more than 40 years he has balanced dual careers as commercial photographer, photographing the architecture and interiors created by leading architects and designers, and an artist championed by pioneering figures including Walter Hopps. Former Washington Post architecture critic Benjamin Forgey wrote of an earlier exhibition: "With their strong compositions, richly amplified colors and super-imposed patterns Wyner's [works] ... are almost over the top. Yet formal control and emotional honesty keep these works fresh and convincing." ("Kenneth Wyner's Mall: Through a Lens, Dreamily," The Washington Post , July 1, 2000). His work has been extensively published in books, magazines and newspapers including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Architecture, Home & Design and elsewhere.
October 20th
Ponte Mellor Architects-
"Structuring Light, Color & Community"
Custom Design Concepts Architecture & Interiors-
"Passion & Pragmatism"
October 25th- Final Closing Party
Restaurant Eve- Bartzen & Ball , Decoriumdesign
" Nourishment of the Palette- Comfort of Design"
Sushi Taro- John Linham Jr. Architects
Cafe Divan- NOA Architects Planning & interiors
October 31- November 18, 2011
Join us for the Opening Reception Tuesday November 8, 2011 5pm-7:30pm
Washington Design Center
300 D Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
T: 202-646-6100
Note: The Washington Design Center is located at the Federal Center Southwest Metro Station (Orange & Blue Lines).
Presentations will run through out September and October 2011.All Events Begin At 7:00 PM at the AIA.
September 6th
Kingston Design & Remodeling-
" Beyond the Drywall, a Remodeling Family"
Old City green-
" Bringing Nature Back to The Urban Landscape
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Bucher/Borges Group-
" Embodied Light"
September 18th
Mangan Group Architects
"Designing History"
Finecraft Contractors Inc.
"A Fine Edge"
September 19
Travis Price
"The Mythic Modern"
September 22nd
Devrouax & Purnell Architects-
" Placemaking" with Marshall Purnell
September 27th
Barbara Hawthorn Interiors-
"I Never Met A Color I Didn't Like""
October 13th
Lorena Checa Architects-
""Where Eco-Tecture Meets Elegant Design"
Abrams Design Build-
"Building A Place to Stand"
David Partington Design Build-
"Grandmas Hands"
October 16th
Hopkins Porter-
" The River that Binds Us"
Archaeon Architects-
"In Tune With Design-Complementary Passions"
http://www.ponte-mellor.com/
http://www.dp-architects.com
http://www.cdcarch.com/
http://www.kingstonbuilders.com
http://www.barbarahawthorninteriors.com/
http://www.oldcitygreen.com/
http://www.restauranteve.com/
http://www.bartzenball.com/
http://www.decoriumhome.com/
http://bucherborges.com
http://www.sushitaro.com/
http://www.lorenacheca.com
http://www.linamjr.com/sta.html
http://www.abramsdesignbuild.com
http://www.mangangroup.com/
http://www.cafedivan.com/
http://www.noaarchitects.com/
http://sagecarpentryllc.com/Home_Page.html
http://www.finecraftcontractors.com/
October 27th- Meditations & Solutions
Guest Speakers To Be Announced
"Environmental Mantras-Designing A Healthy World"
http://www.hopkinsandporter.com/
http://www.travispricearchitects.com
http://www.spiritofplace-design.com
http://www.archaeonarchitects.com/
THIS SHOW HAS ENDED, THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO SUPPORTED STRUCTURE OF SPIRIT
Structure of Spirit, Design of the Heart
September 1-October 28, 2011
Monday-–Friday,8:30AM-5PM
Opening Reception Saturday, October 1, 5:30-10PM
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
T: 202-626-7300 or 800-AIA-3837
Note: AIA headquarters are locate two blocks from the White House and across the street from the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Nearest Metro Stops: McPherson Square & Farragut West (Orange & Blue Lines), and Farragut North (Red Line).
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC, ALTHOUGH A FIVE DOLLAR DONATION FOR THE STORY TALE EVENINGS IS SUGGESTED...PLEASE RSVP to STRUCTUREOFSPIRIT_GMAIL.COM FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
Thursday October 20, 2011
Ponte Mellor Architects " Structuring Light, Color & Community"
Custom Design Concepts Architecture & Interiors " Passion & Pragmatism"
TUESDAY October 25, 2011
Restaurant Eve "Nourishment of the Palette- Comfort of Design". Chef Cathal, Meshelle Armstrong & Tod Thrasher and Architect Paul Beckman
Sushi Taro Restaurant and their architect John Linam Jr.
Café Divan & NOA Architects .
Tuesday September 6, 2011
B ucher/Borges Group PLLC. "Embodied Light"
Old City green . "Bringing Nature Back to the Urban Landscape ."
Kingston Design Remodeling " Beyond the Drywall"
Sunday September 18, 2011
Finecraft Contractors , Inc l "A Fine Edge"
Mangan Group Architects " Designing History ".
Monday September 19, 2011
Travis Price Architects "The Mythic Modern"
Thursday September 22, 2011
Devrouax & Purnell Architects "Place Making" .
Tuesday September 27, 2011
Barbara Hawthorn Interiors " I Never Met a Color I Didn't Like"
Thursday October 13, 2011
Checa Architects "Where Eco-Tecture Meets Elegant Design "
Abrams Design Build "Building a Place to Stand"
" Grandmas Hands " Sage Carpentry
Sunday October 16, 2011
Hopkins & Porter Architecture ," The River that Binds Us "..
Archaeon Architects " Perfect Balance "
CURRENT EVENTS
WASHINGTON TAPESTRIES OPENING RECEPTION
Tuesday November 8th from 5:00-7:30pm
Join us for beautiful tapestries of firmilair and unfirmilar Washington scenes and scrumptious food provided by Vin 909!
300 D Street, SW Washington, DC 5TH Floor
The exhibition dates for Washinton Tapestries
are October 31 through November 18th, 2011
Thursday October 27, 2011
environmental mantras- Designing a Healthy World"
List of participants
Mike Tidwell, Chesapeake Climate Acton Network
Jim Dougherty, D.C Conservation Program, Sierra Club
Cherie M Schultz, Interstate Commission on the Potomac Basin and Art for the People
Dennis Miller, The Solena Group
Paul Gunter, Beyond Nuclear
Moderator- Julie Boddy, Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee
Kenneth M Wyner Photography Inc.
"This exhibition and the related story telling events are my way of expressing gratitude and awe for the great work that has been done by all those associated with the creation of built environments and spaces. It has been a great pleasure and deep commitment to help insure that your vision is captured for all to see.
I look forward to seeing you at the opening party on October 1,2011 5:30 to 10:00 at the national office of The American Institute of Architects in Washington DC. If you can get a chance to participate in one of these great evenings planned, I am sure you will find new friends, new inspiration, and an opportunity to view The Structure of Spirit exhibition in a quiet and tranquil atmosphere.
Please give Nord Wennerstrom a call or an email if you would like to arrange an interview and private viewing of the exhibition, or to gather any information not available on this site.
Thanks again for participating in any or all of these events and for supporting the Washington design community."
- Ken Wyner
