For Immediate Release: November 26, 2007
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
2007 Turner Prize Gehry: Media Advisory
Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies
What
The National Building Museum will present the 2007 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology to Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 6:30 pm. Accepting the award will be founder and principal architect Frank Gehry on behalf of Gehry Partners and chief technology officer Dennis Shelden on behalf of Gehry Technologies. In realizing their architectural concepts and ideas, the Gehry firms push the boundaries of construction and engineering technology. Jury chair Norbert Young, president of McGraw-Hill Construction, said Gehry “envisioned complex forms that could not have been realized without major innovations in construction methodology.” Thomas R. Turner, vice president of Turner Construction Company commended the selection, saying, “The Turner Prize recognizes achievements that have had a transformative impact on the built environment and the jury’s choice of Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies strongly reflects this criteria.”
Following the award ceremony, Gehry and Shelden will offer a presentation about how their work has driven construction innovation. Young will then lead a discussion with Gehry and Shelden about Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies and the future of innovation in the construction industry.
Who
Frank Gehry, founder and principal architect, Gehry Partners, LLP
Dennis Shelden, chief technology officer, Gehry Technologies
Peter J. Davoren, president and chief executive officer, Turner Construction Company
Norbert Young, president, McGraw-Hill Construction
Chase W. Rynd, president and executive director, National Building Museum
Where
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW Washington, DC 20001 (Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
When
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 / 6:30 – 8:00 pm: Award Presentation and Lecture
Tickets
Prepaid registration required. $20 Members; $30 Nonmembers; $10 Students. Members only advance registration begins September 4 / General registration begins September 17. To register visit www.www.nbm.org or call 202.272.2448. Due to the anticipated popularity of this event, certain restrictions apply to ticket purchases. Please visit www.www.nbm.org for details.
Turner Construction Company:
Shannon Eckhart, seckhart@tcco.com, 212.229.6084
Background
The Henry C. Turner Prize, named after the founder of Turner Construction Company, recognizes an invention, an innovative methodology, and/or exceptional leadership by an individual or team of individuals in construction technology. Since its inception in 2002, the Turner Prize has been awarded to structural engineer Leslie E. Robertson, architect I.M. Pei, engineer and builder Charles A. DeBenedittis, and, most recently, Paul Teicholz. The Prize carries a cash award of $25,000 from an endowment established by Turner Construction Company.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
