Tour
Open House by Droog and Diller Scofidio + Renfro
April 23, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Studio-X, 180 Varick Street, suite 1610, New York, New York 10014
The event wil kick off with a symposium at Studio-X New York, introduced and moderated by Mark Wasiuta of Columbia University, followed by a bus trip to Levittown, where visitors can view and participate in several house installations in the neighborhood, designed and executed by architects, designers and artists in collaboration with the homeowners. One of the installations will showcase concepts for future open houses, with proposals for new housing configurations and regulatory modifications.
More info: openhouse2011.com
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