Redesigning Detroit: A New Vision for an Iconic Site

Opportunity Detroit is looking for innovative, creative, and inspired designs for a new building that will sit on the historic Hudson’s site, one of the most beloved locations in downtown Detroit.


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Yahoo Group "Black Architects Forum" shutting down.

Long overdue.  I will be closing the yahoo group this week.
Thanks for the continued support.

I will continue to post information of interest to black architects and designers on this blog.

Mount Airy museum exhibit features black architects and builders

The exhibit, "African-American Builders and Architects in North Carolina," started in September and runs through Jan. 14. 
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Framing a Cultural Ideal: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Distinguished Alumni Award Presentations
October 28, 2011 06:30 PM
Stamps Auditorium at Walgreen Drama Center
Dr. James Chaffers, FAIA, M.Arch.'69, D.Arch.'71, and Dr. Ed Jackson Jr., D.Arch.'93, will participate in a panel discussion, 'Framing a Cultural Ideal,' focused on the inception, design, and construction of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. – which will be officially dedicated and opened in August 2011. The panel will focus on the challenges and opportunities in translating social, ethical, and visual ideals into architectural and landscape space.
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Penny Stamps Auditorium, Walgreen Drama Center, 1226 Murfin Ave., Ann Arbor, MI

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Detroiters get 30% fewer DPS construction jobs than promised

An article by CHASTITY PRATT DAWSEY reports that "Detroit residents are getting 30% fewer construction-related jobs than promised during a campaign two years ago for a $500-million construction bond, according to a Detroit Public Schools report." 

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Grand Opening of the Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3) - Launch Event!

Grand Opening of the Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3) - Launch Event!
Detroit Creative Corridor Center is preparing to unveil its collaborative workspace as part of the Creative Ventures in Residence Program.
The launch event will be both the kick off of DC3 as a physical entity, and a celebration of the creative community which already exists here in Detroit.
+Grand Opening of DC3 Acceleration Studio
+Introduction of Creatives in Residence
+Exemplary visual work by local creative practitioners
+Great Time
Tuesday July 12th, 5pm-9pm. See you there Detroit.
Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3)A.  Alfred Taubman Center at College for Creative Studies460 W. Baltimore Ave, 1 st Floor
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 664-1185
www.detroitcreativecorridorcenter.com

Detroit architectural firm is seeking qualified applicants

Detroit architectural firm is seeking qualified applicants for the following qualifications:

SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT

1. Holder of a State of Michigan architect license
2. Professional degree in Architecture
3. Minimum 10 years experience as Project Architect on non-residential projects over $1 Million cost
4. CAD proficient in the latest version of AutoCad
5. Detroit area residence

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGER

1. Strong experience in Deltek ADVANTAGE or similar Project and Financial reporting system used by architects
2. Post High School training in bookkeeping or accounting
3. Minimum 3 years experience as a principal Bookkeeper involving finance and project reporting to management and to outside accountants
4. Strong written and oral communication skills
5. Detroit area residence

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants may fax resumes to: 313-964-3233