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Prairie Skyscraper Exhibition: News Release
March 30, 2006
The National Building Museum will present a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the completion of Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper—the Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, of 1956.
2006 National Cherry Blossom Festival: News Release
March 9, 2006
The official kick-off for Washington D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Festival® will begin on Saturday, March 25, 2006, with the first-ever National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day, presented in collaboration with the National Building Museum from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Museum. Following the free Family Day, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, in collaboration with the National Building Museum, will present the official Opening Ceremony from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.
The Green House Exhibition: News Release
February 23, 2006
If Mr. Blandings were building his dream house today, it would be green—in the environmental sense that is. While most Americans regard home ownership as nothing short of a birthright, rapidly escalating costs of land, energy, and materials are fueling a growing interest in sustainability in home design and construction. The growing mandate for green design in home building is explored comprehensively for the first time by the National Building Museum in The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design.
2006 Scully Prize: News Release
January 19, 2006
The National Building Museum today presented its seventh Vincent J. Scully Prize to Phyllis Lambert.
2006 Scully Prize: News Release
January 19, 2006
The National Building Museum today presented its seventh Vincent J. Scully Prize to Phyllis Lambert. The Museum’s Prize recognizes Lambert’s outstanding contributions to the design of the built environment, advancement of public awareness of design, and dedication to architectural preservation.
2006 Careers in Construction Expo: News Release
January 17, 2006
Learn why the construction industry is the largest employer in the country at the National Building Museum’s Careers in Construction Expo Wednesday, April 5, 2006 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the National Building Museum. The free, one-day expo will introduce middle and high school students to the skills needed and training available for a variety of rewarding careers in the construction industry.
Liquid Stone Exhibition: News Release
January 9, 2006
Time to visit the National Building Museum’s popular exhibition, Liquid Stone: New Architecture in Concrete, is running out. The exhibition will close on January 29, 2006 after being on view for over a year and a half. A virtual version of the exhibition will still be available on the Museum’s website, and a concluding program with translucent concrete inventor Áron Losonczi on January 24, 2006 will help mark the exhibition closing. In addition, a book titled Liquid Stone: New Architecture in Concrete, based on theexhibition, will be released by Princeton Architectural Press in February.
2005 Scully Prize The Aga Khan: News Release
November 19, 2004
The National Building Museum’s fifth Vincent Scully Prize will be presented on January 25, 2005 to His Highness The Aga Khan, in recognition of his contributions to promoting design excellence and improving the built environment in the Muslim world.
Newer Orleans Exhibition: News Release
April 11, 2004
As the future of New Orleans is debated, a vision of what a restored New Orleans could look like will be on exhibit at the National Building Museum April 29th through July 30th. Newer Orleans—A Shared Space brings together six Dutch and American architectural firms to reveal their vision for symbolic and shared spaces for the Crescent City. Their works present a blueprint design of a New Orleans with a clearly defined city center and new green spaces that connect to the river.
Special Lecture: David Macaulay
During this lecture, Macaulay will discuss how he uses drawing not only to peel back exterior façades and interior walls, but also to show how buildings are designed and constructed.
Press Images for PLAY WORK BUILD
Download press images for the exhibition PLAY WORK BUILD.
Special Lecture: Marcel Breuer: Design and Architecture
Bergdoll and Pei discuss Breuer’s work, their relationships, and the influence of Breuer in modern and contemporary design. Pei, whom was a personal friend of Breuer, offers a rare opportunity to share personal stories about this remarkable modern designer.
Press Images for House & Home
Download press images for the exhibition House & Home.
Marcel Breuer: Fact Sheet
Marcel Breuer: Design and Architecture exhibit fact sheet - November 3, 2007 through February 17, 2008, at the National Building Museum.
2007 Discover Engineering Family Day: Media Advisory
The National Building Museum and the National Engineers Week Foundation welcome families, scout groups, and all curious visitors to this exciting engineering festival to kickoff and celebrate National Engineering Week. Discover how engineers make a world of difference in the world around us.
