Diller to Present on Architecture and Music

Tsdy Feb.20.2007 10:02am | by lvhrd

Elizabeth Diller an architect and LVHRD member, representing Diller Scofidio + Renfro, will be participating in a discussion with David Byrne, former leader of the Talking Heads and star of Johnathan Demme’s box office hit “Stop Making Sense,” regarding new tendencies and relationships between architecture and music.

The event is organized by AIA New York Chapter and sponsored by The Center for Architecture and the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. Check it out at the Center for Architecture, located at 536 LaGuardia Place. The event takes place on Friday, February 23rd…

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Brasserie Offers Good Food, Attractive Design

Mndy Jan.29.2007 4:05pm | by lvhrd

Though the name of it might make it sound like a bawdy burlesque house, Brasserie, located at 100 E. 53rd St. between Park and Lexington, is anything but (though, a part of us wishes it was).

Serving elegant French food at moderate prices, this restaurant features a menu that covers many French favorites, such as escargots and duck done just right. The wine selection is also quite exquisite.

Even more alluring though, besides the sumptuous dishes, is the overall lay-out, which has changed much since its 1959 beginnings. Following a…

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The LVHRD Master-Disaster Duel Series

Tsdy Jan.18.2005 10:11am | by lvhrd

The Master-Disaster Duel Series follows a competition format in which two individuals, or two balanced teams, are pitted against one another in creative combat. Master-Disaster events are often industry specific, with past duels focusing on architecture, dance, fashion design, and the dramatic arts.

Check out Past Master-Disaster Duel Events:

• FSHN DL I
• FSHN DL II
• FSHN DL III
• STRPHRD I
• STRPHRD II
• ARCH DL I
• ARCH DL II
• ARCH DL III
• DNCHRD I
• DNCHRD II
• VNDC MCHN CHLLNG I
  
• GMHRD I
  
• ACTHRD I
  
• MCFGHT I

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ARCH DL I: Spread around the web

Thrsdy Jan.13.2005 5:54pm | by lvhrd

At LVHRD’s first Architects Duel Matthew Johnson of Diller Scofidio + Renfro vs Jason Carlow of Smith-Miller + Hawkinson engage in timed improvisational model building - constructing a lunar skyscraper.

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