Thursday / October 18, 2018 / 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Blueprint for Better: Architects as filmmakers on the front lines of civic change
Pritzker Military Museum, 104 South Michigan Avenue, second floor, Chicago
When architects and filmmakers come together, the result is a wealth of well-told stories that stretch the bounds of “traditional” architecture. That’s exactly what happened this year during The American Institute of Architects fourth annual AIA Film Challenge. The theme of this year’s challenge was Blueprint for Better – stories of architects working with civic leaders to enact positive change.
At this event, we’ll screen five noteworthy films from the 2018 AIA Film Challenge, followed by a conversation with this year’s People’s Choice winner. Join us for a cocktail event prior to the screening and a compelling session that will expand your understanding of how architects are leading the charge toward creating better cities.
Host: L. Jane Frederick, FAIA (South Carolina), AIA 2019 First Vice President/2020 President-elect
- Caño Martin Peña: A Blueprint for Better AIA-produced film highlights the resiliency efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria slammed the island in 2017 and left more than 3 million American citizens without power.
- Past/Presence: Saving the Spring Garden School Grand Prize Winner
- A Joyful Gathering Place Runner Up
- ChildSafe: Designed to Heal Third Place
- Ka Hale: A Revival People’s Choice winner
Watch the 16 finalist films here.
