Change: Architecture and Engineering in the Middle East, 2000 - Present

The Middle East is a vast geographical area comprising diverse landscapes, traditions, cultures, and climates. While it contains some of the most significant UNESCO monuments and sites, the region is also undergoing rapid urban growth and economic globalization. Beyond the familiar images of supertall towers and man-made islands, CHANGE presents the exceedingly varied contemporary architecture of a transformative region. The exhibition features projects from the past decade submitted in response to an open call by the Center for Architecture. It includes work by AIANY members, AIA members across the United States, and architects and engineers practicing in the Middle East. “The Middle East is undergoing ‘change,’” said Hassan Radoine, Ph.D., curator of CHANGE: Architecture and Engineering in the Middle East, 2000-Present. “Building on centuries of rich architectural and urban heritage, contemporary architecture and engineering in the region is shaping new social and economic realities. Living and working in the Middle East for decades, I have witnessed how the built environment of the Middle East is shifting, becoming more cosmopolitan, with local attitudes confronting international influence. The timing of these exhibitions is critical.” The exhibition is on view from February 22, 2012, through June 23, 2012 at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York City. Curator: Hassan Radoine, Ph.D Exhibition Design: Rumors Opening Reception Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6-8pm The Center for Architecture