Functional Objects by Architects (FOBA)

08.22.2017

In conjunction with the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial, AIA Chicago presents a pop-up exhibition of Functional Objects by Architects (FOBA).

What is FOBA?

FOBA is a pop-up exhibition at the Chicago Design Museum's CHICAGO DESIGN MARKET. AIA Chicago has transformed one storefront on the third floor of the Block37 shopping center into a gallery inspired by the concept of open storage. The 27 individual objects on display were designed and submitted by AIA Chicago members ranging from Fellows to AIAS student members, showcasing a range of talents from furniture design to textiles and lifestyle accessories.

Why FOBA?

Recognizing the contributions that architects and designers make in the commercial, private and institutional worlds, it became important to showcase smaller-scale projects that are tactile, aesthetically intriguing and grounded in utility.

WHERE AND WHEN CAN ONE FOBA?

Objects will be on display:
September 7–28, 2017 | HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-7pm
CHICAGO DESIGN MARKET @ Chicago Design Museum
108 N State Street, 3rd floor (across from the Chicago Design Museum, next to Latinicity)

Who will FOBA?

We're thrilled to present objects designed by:

Adrian Smith, FAIA and Gordon Gill, FAIA of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Bita Zenouz, AIAS
Cheryl Noel, AIA + Ravi Ricker, AIA of Wrap Architecture
Chris Emens, AIA
Craig Cernek, AIA
Emily Handley, Assoc. AIA
Julia Mosqueda, AIAS
Mark Weber, AIA
Margaret McCurry, FAIA
Mason Pritchett, AIA of RANGE Design + Architecture
Michael Schur, AIA
Nicholas Proia Cecchi, AIA
Odile Compagnon, AIA
Perimeter Architects
Perkins Eastman
Ryan Fiebing, Assoc. AIA
Stanley Tigerman, FAIA
Stuart Cohen, FAIA
Thaddeus Zarse, Assoc. AIA + Clare Olsen, AIA
Tyler Hopwood, Assoc. AIA
Vladimir Radutny, AIA
Vojo Narancic, FAIA
Walaid Sehwail, Assoc. AIA with Kayleen Kulesza, Assoc. AIA and Michael Zimmerman

The exhibition is designed by Peter Exley, FAIA, and Sharon Exley of Architecture is Fun, Inc.