Heritage is often discussed in terms of preservation, yet its deeper value lies in how it shapes identity, belonging and meaning in the built environment. Rooted and Relevant will explore the role of heritage in contemporary placemaking, asking how historic context can ground development while remaining resonant for modern audiences. Is heritage too often absent from placemaking conversations? What is lost when identity is treated as a marketing exercise rather than something embedded in the cultural and physical fabric of a place?
Belonging is not accidental - it is designed. This panel explores how architecture shapes belonging, not just by providing shelter, but by structuring everyday life.
Halperin Park - Southern Gateway Deck Park - Photo Credit: SWA Group
The Dallas Architecture Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public education about architecture, design, public space and the urban environment, completes its 2025-2026 Panel Discussion Series on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The Forum is pleased to present the Panel Discussion Halperin Park – Southern Gateway Deck Park. The panel will be held at the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station. This program is FREE to the Public – There is no admission charge. Check-in and pre-Lecture Reception will begin at 6:15 pm in the lobby of the Angelika. The Panel will begin at 7:00 pm.
On May 20, join MAP (Metropolitan Architecture Practice) co-founders Katherine Lambert, AIA, and Christiane Robbins in conversation at Rizzoli Bookstore to mark the release of the firm's new monograph. Created between 2022 and 2024, Architecture x Architecture: A Dialectic captures a pivotal moment when architecture began to grapple with its own synthetic reflection and traces how machine vision and generative AI are shaping multidisciplinary design practice in the 21st century. Edited by Oscar Riera Ojeda (ORO Publishers) with project direction by Christiane Robbins, the volume includes a foreword by Kum-Kum Bhavnani, essays by Bill Seaman, Katherine Lambert, Christiane Robbins, Kyle Steinfeld, and Amanda Wasielewski, and an afterword by Aaron Betsky.
London, UK — Galerie de Nuage hosts a cross-disciplinary talk about inclusive urban environments as part of the London Festival of Architecture programme.
The Dallas Architecture Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public education about architecture, design, public space and the urban environment, continues its 2025-2026 Panel Discussion Series on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The Forum is pleased to present a Panel of design and construction leaders whose firms are collaborating on the planning of the new Children’s Health hospital project in Dallas. This Panel Discussion will be held at the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station. This program is FREE to the Public – There is no admission charge. Check-in and pre-Lecture Reception will begin at 6:15 pm in the lobby of the Angelika. The Panel will begin at 7:00 pm.
Angeleno architects and curators made their mark at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale — with installations featured in the U.S., China, and Iceland Pavilions, among others.
This opening panel features Rosalie Genevro, Peter MacKeith, Thomas Phifer, and Tod Williams.
Organized by ASF with Susan Chin of DesignConnects, in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects New York, and American Institute of Architects Continental Europe, Nordic American Connections: Conversations on Architecture and Design is a 4-part series that presents prominent architects, critics and scholars to reflect on Scandinavian and Nordic design's enduring impact in shaping modern American design since the 19th century.
How can design move beyond aesthetics to advance human and environmental well-being? This panel discussion brings together leading voices in design to explore the role of creativity and innovation in shaping healthier, more sustainable futures. Moderated by acclaimed design journalist Adrian Madlener, the conversation will feature Lisa Gralnek (iF Design), Sergio Silva (Humanscale), and Suchi Reddy (Reddymade). Hosted by iF Design and Humanscale, the evening will include drinks, networking, and thought-provoking dialogue.
Join HELM and New Frameworks for a timely and powerful virtual event for those in the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industry and others interested in learning more about this current moment and how to respond to increased attacks on workers.
Straight Talk About Building Back -CEQA Gone: Right or Wrong- Via Zoom - July 23
Join us for Hearing the Heart of LA: Straight Talk About Building Back, a timely and provocative Zoom conversation exploring the potential repeal or reform of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Taking place on July 23 from 5–6 PM, this session—titled CEQA Gone: Right or Wrong?—brings together diverse perspectives on how environmental review laws shape Los Angeles' ability to build housing, infrastructure, and more. Don't miss this essential conversation on the future of development in LA.
We’d love for you to join us for a conversation exploring the significance of the MoMA exhibition of Latin American Design "Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America, 1940–1980" and its contemporary relevance, featuring ArchDaily founder David Basulto in conversation with leading Latin American designers: Matteo Fogale, Rodrigo Bravo, Alexandra Arias.
How can we drive a progressive transformation of architectural culture to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future? This panel discussion brings together curators and emerging architects from the UK and across Europe to share their perspectives on evolving professional landscapes and alternative models of practice that challenge the status quo.
A panel discussion bringing together curators and emerging architects from the UK and across Europe to share their perspectives on evolving professional landscapes and alternative models of practice that challenge the status quo.
