Institute for Urban Design » Charles McKinney

Fellows in the News: Blesso, David, di Domenico, Dubbeldam, Flint, Gans, Ginsberg, Hoal, Lancaster, McKinney, Sorkin, Stepner, Strauss, Walker, & White

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:29:16 +0000

The New York Times and WNYC both featured write-ups of last week’s Making Room symposium, which featured panelists Matt Blesso, Mark Ginsberg, and Mark Strauss, as well as the presentation of new work by Deborah Gans; Theo. David’s proposal for the redesign of the Old GSP Area in Nicosia (pictured at left) was featured on ArchDaily; John di Domenico’s firm has just opened a new DC office; work on Board Member Winka Dubbeldam’s Ports1961 flagship in Paris is just wrapping up; as the 50th anniversary of the publication of Jane Jacobs’ The Death and Life of Great American Cities approaches, Anthony Flint reflects on the book’s legacy; John Hoal presented a draft plan for the reinvention of University City’s Parkview Gardens neighborhood, while construction on Chouteau Park, also designed by Hoal, got underway in nearby St. Louis; Patricia Lancaster joined NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate as a clinical professor; Charles McKinney spoke with DNAinfo.com about the NYC Parks Department’s selection of lanscape architect David Kamp for the design of a new city park, Sutton Place South; Norman Weinstein called Board President Michael Sorkin’s All Over the Map “a triumph of enlightened nay-saying and affirmation” in a review at ArchNewsNow; Michael Stepner published a letter in support of the San Diego Symphony’s plan to revamp their entrance and re-engage the street; KERA interviewed Peter Walker about “what makes a landscape a beautiful, pleasing, and functional space”; and work by Hank White is featured in the new book Shore Décor: Design at the Water’s Edge.

Fellows’ Awards & Honors: Berke, Dattner, Holl, Kerr, Libeskind, McKinney

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:11:29 +0000

Congratulations to all three of the Fellows who will be honored next week at the AIANY’s 144th Annual Meeting: Daniel Libeskind with the Medal of Honor, Charles McKinney with an Honorary Membership, and Laurie Kerr with the Public Architect Award; and in the last update we announced that Richard Dattner would be receiving a 2010 Design Award from the City of New York’s Public Design Commission at a ceremony on June 20th; we’ve since learned that Deborah Berke will also be honored with a Design Award for the 122CC Community Arts Center project, and Patron Steven Holl will be honored for the Hunter’s Point Community Library. [PDF]

Thomas Balsley and Charles McKinney Discuss Civic Design Excellence

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:04:34 +0000

Institute fellows Thomas Balsley and Charles McKinney will take part in an Architectural League-sponsored panel discussion on Design Excellence at the Department of Design and Construction and the Department of Parks and Recreation. The event will take place on Monday, May 17th, at 7:00pm in the Great Hall at Cooper Union (7 East 7th Street).

Charles McKinney Takes On New Role at NYC Parks Dept.

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:08:15 +0000

Institute Fellow Charles McKinney recently accepted a new position at NYC Parks Department, that of Principal Urban Designer, where he will be addressing 21st century social and recreational preferences of communities, and the ideals of sustainability. McKinney was formerly Chief of Design.

2009 Kick-Off Party, New York

admin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:00:18 +0000

Friends and fellows gather to toast the Institute.

Fellows, friends, and supporters of the Institute for Urban Design gathered at the New York studio of mOrphosis Architects to celebrate the new board of directors and chart an expansive next phase of critical urban engagement. Generously hosted by board member Thom Mayne, the event marked one year of transition, building upon the legacy of the Institute’s past while looking toward the future. More