Christopher Alexander named Laureate for the 2009 Scully Prize
November 05, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW Washington , District of Columbia 20001
Established in 1999, the Vincent Scully Prize recognizes exemplary practice, scholarship, or criticism in architecture, historic preservation, and urban design. It is named after Professor Vincent Scully, to honor his work and contributions to the field. For more than four decades his teaching and scholarship have profoundly influenced prominent architects and urban planners. The National Building Museum will present its Eleventh Vincent Scully Prize to architect and professor Christopher Alexander, on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:30 pm at the National Building Museum. Alexander is being recognized for his seminal books such as A Pattern Language and The Nature of Order An Essay on the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe as well as his efforts toward inspiring students to be more thoughtful design practitioners.
More info: nbm.org
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Congratulations to Christopher, father of the generative code!
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