AFHny Studio

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AFHny STUDIO promotes architectural and environmental design-driven social change in New York and abroad by empowering design activists with the tools of collaboration and open forum. Founded and lead by the volunteers of Architecture For Humanity New York, the STUDIO developed from the belief that lives can be improved through thoughtfully designed spaces, and adheres to the organization’s mission of providing design services to communities in need.

Contact studio@afhny.org for volunteering purposes.The studio is coordinated by Valeria Bianco and Shagun Singh

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April 2011

 

CONCRETE CANVAS _ We Have a Winner!

AFHny STUDIO is proud to announce Oscar Lopez as the Winner of Concrete Canvas
Please visit artist's website for more on his work and why we chose him as muralist for ARTfarm. http://oscarelopez.com/

We would like to thank everyone that applied to our competition, we had some amazing entries that made this decision difficult. Ultimately AFhny STUDIO coordinators and the DOT - Urban Art Program agreed that Oscar's concept was the most vibrant and engaging – and the perfect companion for ARTfarm!

Save the Date
On April 28th Architecture for Humanity New York will host Happy Hour Fundraiser for Concrete Canvas where we will toast and celebrate Oscar and his winning design along with the 10 finalists who will also have their designs on display. More details on this event will come soon

ARTfarm Saturdays: April 23, April 30, May 7
We'll be back at ARTfarm for some Spring cleaning and replanting. If you would like to attend please e-mail us at: studio@afhny.org

Posted by valeriab 
 

Announcing Charrette for Bus Roots

Busroots

 

The Bus Roots concept is a bus with a garden on its roof. It reconnects urban communities with nature, using plants in a practical and playful way. Bus Roots connects the citizens with the community using minimal resources and improving the quality of the urban environment. The purpose is to  reclaim unconsidered space, and provide more people a more equal access to green spaces.

AFHny STUDIO invites volunteers to join in a one-day charrette, graciously hosted by the Wix Lounge, to help bring this independent idea to life. Areas of focus for brainstorming will include: structural connection strategies, lightweight materials research, and visualization. Further participation may include creation of a rendering and a model for a number of upcoming international exhibitions.

Space is limited, so please RSVP to aledbury@afhny.org Materials and refreshments will be provided. Please visit www.busroots.org for more information.

Wednesday April 6, 6:30-8

WiX Lounge

10 W 18th Street, 2nd Floor


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Posted by valeriab