Simón Vélez, architect and pioneer in the contemporary use of bamboo as an essential building component, will present and discuss his recent work.

February 1, 2011 | Excerpt from the lecture featuring the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart; the Burnham Pavilion, Millenium Park, Chicago; Collectors Loft, New York City; and the Music Theatre, Graz.

December 6, 2010 | The full lecture featuring the “Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado” and “The Mastaba, Project for the United Arab Emirates.”

January 26, 2011 | Excerpt from the lecture featuring the Botswana Innovation Hub in Gabarone, Botswana, and the Barclay’s Center, Atlantic Yards, Brooklyn.

November 3, 2010 | Excerpt from the lecture featuring White Limousine Yatai, House & Atelier Bow-Wow, and Pony Garden.

Ben van Berkel, founding partner with Caroline Bos, of the Dutch architectural design studio UNStudio, will present the office’s current projects within the context of the firm’s belief in constant experimentation through building.

Gregg Pasquarelli, one of the founding partners SHoP Architects, will present the office’s current projects with a focus on how the firm seeks to reinvent the business model of architectural practice.

Weather notice: This evening’s lecture will take place as scheduled.

October 1, 2010 | The complete lecture featuring the Red Location Museum and Master Plan.

November 12, 2010 | Excerpt from the lecture featuring the Korea Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010.

Christo presents “Two Works in Progress: Over the River, Project for the Arkansas River, Colorado and The Mastaba, Project for the United Arab Emirates”