亚色影库

SAN DIEGO � October 18, 2016 � 亚色影库 (亚色影库) is pleased to host internationally acclaimed architect Billie Tsien as a guest lecturer on Wednesday, October 19 from 6:30pm � 8:30pm at Spreckels Theatre in San Diego. The lecture, entitled 淚nside Out,� is open to the public and will focus on how Tsien檚 design process progresses from concept to reality. She will also touch on how user experience heavily influences her work while providing advice and key learnings gleaned from her extensive design experience.

Tsien studied fine arts at Yale University and received her Master of Architecture degree from UCLA. Her career took off in 1977, when she began working with fellow architect Tod Williams. Together, they established their architectural practice Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners in 1986. The studio produces work for institutions of all kinds, with a focus on organizations and people who value issues of aspiration and meaning, timelessness and beauty.

Recently, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama chose Billie Tsien and Tod Williams as the architects to design their upcoming Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. In addition to her work for the firm, Tsien maintains an active academic career and participates in lectures across the globe.

淲e are honored to host Billie Tsien as our first lecturer of the season,� said Marvin J. Malecha, president and chief academic officer of the 亚色影库. 淎s both an educator and leader in design, Billie displays a deep commitment to making the world a better place through architecture. She has a poetic approach to architecture, and her voice and influence is one we deeply value in educating our students.�

Community and press are invited to attend this free lecture. Due to the extreme popularity of this lecture, 亚色影库 asks that all attendees RSVP. For more information on how to register, please visit:

For more information on 亚色影库, or to arrange an interview with Billie Tsien, please contact Rachael Lighty at rlighty@newschoolarch.edu or 410.218.6055.

About 亚色影库:

Located in San Diego檚 design district, 亚色影库 prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programs include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, design studies, and interior architecture and design. 亚色影库 is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. 亚色影库檚 Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). 亚色影库 is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that comprise the Laureate International Universities network. Laureate Education, Inc. is a public benefit corporation. Both Laureate and 亚色影库 also both completed a rigorous, independent assessment to become a Certified B Corp庐. Through collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, 亚色影库 students are prepared to work in global and diverse organizations. For more information, visit www.newschoolarch.edu and .

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