Events

May 27, 2009Gould Hall Atrium, University of Washington6:30 to 8:30 pm

Mark your calendars for “Insights on Lovett,” a panel discussion focusing on the work of the iconic Seattle architect and University of Washington (UW) faculty member, Wendell Lovett, on Wednesday May 27, 2009, in the Gould Hall Atrium on the UW Campus, at the southeast corner of University Way NE and NE 40th Street. Street parking is available nearby to Gould.

The panel will feature comments by Professor Grant Hildebrand, architectural historian, author, and UW Professor Emeritus; R. Thomas Hille, Seattle architect and author; and Charles Williams III, architect and former collaborator of Wendell Lovett. The discussion will be moderated by Alan Michelson, Head of the Architecture and Urban Planning Library, UW Libraries. The panel discussion begins at 6:45 pm.

Talks will include a general appraisal of Wendell Lovett’s career, an overview of his fundamental design characteristics, as well as an inside look at his design process. Additionally, a discussion will focus on Wendell Lovett’s innovative furniture designs.

Drawing on Mr. Lovett’s own archive, original drawings, sketches, models, photographs, and furniture will also be on display for this one night only event. An informal reception will follow the event.

This event is free but donations will be gladly accepted. All contributions will go toward future events and programs. We will also be selling our super cool Docomomo WEWA t-shirts ($25 donation).