Fwd: Explore Modernism: Early Registration Rates Expire this Friday!

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From: "AIA Committee on Design" <teamknowledge@aia.org>

Date: March 31, 2009 8:14:17 PM EDT

To: Jay.A.Lee, AIA <eelaj@aol.com>

Subject: Explore Modernism: Early Registration Rates Expire this Friday!

Reply-To: cod@aia.org

Exploring the Roots, Cultivating the Future Register Now and Save! Early Registration Rates Expire this Friday. BOSTON: A city of undeniable heritage, where Modern design found its American roots in places such as the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the MIT School of Architecture + Planning. Where better to debate the Modern Movement's early successes and failures, consider its impact on contemporary design, and discuss its uncertain future?  This conference will explore the roots and legacy of the Modern Movement. Between discussions, you'll tour the works of some of the world's earliest Modern masters as well as contemporary design leaders—a pantheon including Gropius, Sert, Corbusier, Holl, Pei, Polshek, Behnisch, Foster, KMW, and Diller/Scofidio/Renfro. Tour sites will include: Gropius House, Walter Gropius Baker House Dormitory, Alvar Aalto MIT Chapel and Kresge Auditorium, Eero Saarinen Attendees will be eligible to receive AIA CES credit. REGISTRATION Space is limited. AIA Members can save $50 by registering before Friday April 3, 2009. Register today!  ACCOMODATIONS  A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the InterContinental Boston. Visit the conference Web site for additional information.  INFORMATION For additional conference and registration information, visit the Conference Web site. If you have questions concerning this conference, please contactJessica Pearce. Attending the AIA National Convention?  Learn about events hosted by the Committee on Design and other AIA Knowledge Communities at the AIA 2009 National Convention. New in 2009—AIA members* receive an additional 5-percent discount off your convention fees when you register using the promo code MEMBER. This offer is valid for a limited time only.  *AIA national members in good standing qualify for the 5-percent discount. National and local allied or affiliate members and Cornerstone Partners are not eligible. Photos (top to bottom): Charles river basin, photo courtesy of Greater Boson Convention & Visitors Bureau; Gropius House, Walter Gropius, photo courtesy of Gropius House; STATA Center, Massachusetts Institute of technology (MIT), Frank Gehry, FAIA, photo by Patricia A. Sampson/MIT-EECs; Kresge Auditorium, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Eero Saarinen, photo courtesy of MIT; Gund Hall, Harvard University, John Andrews, photo courtesy of Harvard University.

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