Kent State University Architecture Library

Printed Matter, CAED Faculty Exhibition
On display Aug. 19 - Sept. 6 in the Armstrong Gallery.

"Printed Matter," showcases the largest collection of CAED faculty-authored publications in one space, highlighting the depth of our faculty's writing, research, and creativity across various disciplines. It covers themes ranging from modern architecture in Spain, urbanization around the Great Lakes, and the impact of technology mediation on spatial design. Located in our college's most communal space, the exhibition is like a pop-up blocker for our attention, inviting viewers to become readers. "Matter" refers to both the substantive topics discussed and the tangibility of print media, encouraging exploration of the interdisciplinary discourses propelling our thriving college.

Support for this exhibition is generously provided by the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Kent State University.

Curators:
Paul Mosley, Assistant Professor
Nick Fagan, Head of Architecture Library / Assistant
Professor

Curatorial Assistance:
Sarah Holdridge, Gallery Assistant
Alex Bathrick, Library Assistant

Our Open House has begun! Visit us at the architecture library!

Visit us today at the Architecture Library from 11 am - 1:30 pm for some light refreshments and a chance to win prizes and bookstore gift certificates!

https://www.library.kent.edu/events/day/2023-09-11/branch-out-university-libraries?fbclid=IwAR1T9v8ZfZVjKHX4j0ZtBgZGMn_SsDFs07B1tbBWeRRARox6HGWOICLTFWU

Welcome to Kent State! The Joseph F. Morbito Architectural Library will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 5:00. Check out some recent arrivals: https://libguides.library.kent.edu/c.php?g=886829

Join us in the Belden Brick Materials Library today from 1:00 - 3:00.

Congratulations to Steve Rugare, College of Architecture and Environmental Design’s Professor, on the publication of 𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚: 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙮 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing!

The book co-edited by Rugare and Jeffrey Kruth brings together ideas about the material and social transformation of cities by asking, “what is the relationship between history, memory, and the contemporary city?” The urgency of this question grows in the contexts of rapid urbanization in the Global South and urban decline in the deindustrializing areas of the Global North. Within these spaces, multiple disciplines shape our capacity to know the contemporary city. The work presented here invites the reader to undertake critical and creative approaches regarding how these disciplines might shape this process, ultimately making it more equitable and just.

Click here to order your copy: https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-8794-6/

Check out this fantastic resource for property research in Cuyahoga County!

Cuyahoga County property records dating to 1810 accessible through new online database Cuyahoga County residents can view and download free copies of deeds, mortgages, leases and other property records dating back to July 1810.

The Architecture Library will be closed on Friday November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

History of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War.

The Architecture Library will be closed on Thursday October 13 and Friday October 14 for Fall Break.

Learn more about Thom Mayne with these resources from the Morbito Architectural Library. https://libguides.library.kent.edu/c.php?g=1092039&p=9219434

You don't want to miss Thom Mayne's lecture this Wednesday, October 5th @ 6:00PM followed by his exhibition at 7:30PM in the Cene Lecture Hall.

Thom Mayne
"Expanding Possibilities"
Cene Lecture Hall
𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘥𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦

Thom Mayne is founding partner of Morphosis, established in 1972 as an interdisciplinary and collective architecture and planning practice involved in experimental design and research. Mayne’s distinguished honors include the Pritzker Prize (2005) and the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal (2013). He was appointed to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities 2009‒2016. Throughout his career, Mayne has remained active in the art world, exhibiting at leading national and international institutions, including a solo exhibition for Morphosis at the Pompidou Center in 2006. MoMA, SFMOMA, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Chicago Art Institute, The FRAC Centre, The Tchoban Foundation Museum for Architekturzeichnung, among others, hold Mayne’s artwork produced over the course of his 50 year-long career. In 2020, he published Strange Networks (Rizzoli), a monograph highlighting his exploration of combinatory systems. This investigation continues at Stray Dog Café, Mayne’s personal art and research space at Morphosis, where he leads his team of young designers and students on research projects, the creation of artworks, and the development of publications which document their creative output.

Join the Architecture and Fashion Libraries for an Earth Day materials library open house and book giveaway on Tuesday, April 26 in the Architecture Library. Stop by and take a free book for your personal library or to repurpose for a project. Items are available while supplies last. Refreshments will also be served. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/LibraryEarthDay

Celebrate banned books!

Save the date for Breaking Bans: Read in at KSU — with opening remarks by our Director Paul Haridakis, Ph.D.

Open to the entire Kent State University community: Join us to read excerpts or share illustrations from banned or challenged books.

🗓 April 13, 2022
🕠 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 226 Taylor Hall

Anyone remember card catalogs?

Catalog cards?!

Did you know that The Library of Congress used catalog cards for many decades to keep track of surveys in the HABS/HAER Collection? Yep!

In the late 1990s, the library moved to a different cataloging system. At that time, they DIGITIZED CARDS that contained information BEYOND CATALOGING DATA. Some cards contain DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS AND HISTORIES, a smaller number of cards include !

LEARN MORE
See some of these especially beautiful which are featured in this National Park Service gallery at https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/habs-catalog-cards.htm

On this Presidents Day, explore alternative designs for the White House.

https://housefresh.com/what-the-white-house-could-have-looked-like/?fbclid=IwAR3YnZ-dB718ARktx3XP-EvS-5lnbxAxutk6L9yySgT1yeq9nJU7TX1mqao

What the White House Could Have Looked Like — HouseFresh This is the White House as no-one has ever seen it.

The Architecture Library will be closed Friday, February 4th. Keep warm and safe.

The Architecture Library will be closed today, February 3rd. Keep warm and safe.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning more about Black designers.

Explore this treasure trove of publications!

Scroll Through This Online Trove of Old Trade Catalogs From mail-order houses to lead-paint alternatives, a digital archive of AEC ephemera shows the evolution of materials and their marketing from the late-19th to the mid-20th century.

Remembering Virgil Abloh.
https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/culture/virgil-abloh-dies-at-41_o

Virgil Abloh Dies at 41 The prolific and acclaimed designer and trained architect spanned multiple disciplines, including fashion, music, and product design.

Happy Thanksgiving! The Architecture Library is open by appointment only on November 24. It will be closed November 25 - November 28.

The Architecture Library will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veteran's Day. We will reopen on Friday, November 12

Interested in learning more about Professor Campos? Check out the CAED Lecture Series Resource Lists (https://libguides.library.kent.edu/c.php?g=1092039&p=8687088)

Amy Campos — KENT CAED “Concentric Adaptations”

Interested in learning more about Dr. Akinci's research. Check out the CAED Lecture Series Resource Lists ( https://libguides.library.kent.edu/c.php?g=1092039&p=8686178 )

Construction Management Lecture Series - Join us today at 2:00 PM EST for Burcu Akinci Lecture titled "Context-aware AI for Construction and Facility Management".

Join us online here: http://ow.ly/eW1U50GGNSK

Join the Joseph F Morbito Architectural Library for its Fall Open House on Friday September 10th from 10:00 to 12:00 in the Reading Room. This is an opportunity to meet the librarian and learn more about library resources. We hope to see you there!

The Morbito Architectural Library's fall hours will be Monday - Friday from 9:00 to 5:00. Stop in and see the new books we've received over the summer!

Good luck on final projects and exams!

Terry invites you to enjoy a quick study break. ⚡️ ⚡️

The recorded Fashion Library presentation on visible mending is now available for viewing: https://libguides.library.kent.edu/EarthDay/visiblemending

LibGuides: Architecture Library / Fashion Library - Earth Day Tutorials and Resources.: Visible Mending LibGuides: Architecture Library / Fashion Library - Earth Day Tutorials and Resources.: Visible Mending

Create a sketchbook!

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
Do you use journals, sketchbooks or a reminder book? Are you concerned about the environment? If so, watch videos on how to upcycle scraps to make notebooks with Nick Fagan, head of the Architecture Library! Learn a simple pamphlet stitch that can be used to create zines and more complex creations.

https://libguides.library.kent.edu/EarthDay

Learn more about Benedetta Tagliabue with these library resources: https://libguides.library.kent.edu/c.php?g=1092039&p=8216279

Benedetta Tagliabue — KENT CAED “Recent Work” | Perspectus Lecture

Check out this Introduction to Visible Mending on Wednesday April 21 at 1:00 pm!

Americans throw away about 14 million tons of clothing each year, but if we all tried the art of visible mending, we could change those stats and our world!

Celebrate Earth Day with an introduction to Visible Mending

Join KSU’s Head of Fashion Library Edith Serkownek for a virtual presentation on a creative and fun way to preserve and personalize your clothing.


Wednesday, April 21 from 1 – 2 p.m.

Learn about:
• The history of visual mending
• Amazing Fashion Library resources to help you get started
• Learn the basics of visible mending with inspiring examples

REGISTER TODAY! http://bit.ly/VisibleMending