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America’s Favorite Architecture: The Movie Version
AIA Launches Web-based Shape of America film series, promoting architectural history and design, continuing dialogue with public
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Washington, D.C., July 17,
2008 — Like any good novel or play immortalized on film, The American
Institute of Architects (AIA) takes a page out of Hollywood's
playbook. The AIA announces Shape of America – a series of
web-based short movies starring some of the 150 structures chosen
by the public for the America's Favorite Architecture (AFA) list
created last year.
The web-based film series is designed to expand the public dialogue
about architecture and how it impacts our lives, that began with
the published survey results of the AFA list in February 2007.
Shape of America is designed to be interactive. Visitors are
encouraged to learn, discover, and share feedback and experiences
online at http://www.shapeofamerica.org.
From The Empire State Building (AFA #1), to Fenway Park (AFA #113),
each Shape of America movie highlights one structure from the AFA
list and provides a retrospective look at it through fun and
engaging stories edited into a stimulating video. In each episode,
AIA architects share their opinions, insights and personal stories
about architectural masterworks and encourage public discussion of
the buildings and their opinion of the architecture.
"These exciting Shape of America videos captivate even the casual
architecture fan, and highlight the impact architects have had in
developing timeless structures for the public to enjoy throughout
America's history," says Elizabeth Chu Richter, Chairwoman, Shape
of America Committee, FAIA.
"Shape of America puts a human face to architecture and helps
viewers understand how good architecture is created and the
importance of design and sustainability in our communities," says
Christine McEntee, AIA Executive Vice President/CEO. "We hope this
series captures the shared vision, interest, and passion between
AIA architects and the public regarding architecture and how these
structures play a dominant role within the communities in which we
live, work and play."
The Shape of America launches with seven episodes, each featuring
engaging discussions about the structures that shape our
communities, from guests such as former AIA president RK Stewart,
FAIA, and Topaz Medallion winner Stanley Tigerman, FAIA, and
others.
The first AFA structures featured in the web-based film series
include the Empire State Building; Boston's Fenway Park;
Washington, DC's National Air and Space Museum; and Chicago's
Tribune Tower, with more episodes to be produced as an ongoing
series.
The Shape of America web site features guest commentary, a forward
to a friend option, public ratings of each building and a vote for
the next structure to be featured.
About The American Institute of
Architects
For more than 150 years, members of the American Institute of
Architects have worked with each other and their communities to
create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings
and cityscapes. By using sustainable design practices, materials,
and techniques, AIA architects are uniquely poised to provide the
leadership and guidance needed to provide solutions to address
climate change. AIA architects walk the walk on sustainable design.
Visit http://www.aia.org/walkthewalk.
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