As part of the programming for our new exhibition, Harry Seidler: Architecture, Art and Collaborative Design, we’re presenting a conversation with Jim Samsel and John Rogers.
Jim Samsel, AIA, is founding principal of Samsel Architects, P.A., established in 1985. His longstanding interest in energy conservation has helped guide the firm’s sustainable design focus. Jim has served on the Boards of RiverLink, Asheville Downtown Commission and was a founding member of the Pack Square Conservancy. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona, and a Masters Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
John D. Rogers, Jr., AIA, has practiced in Philadelphia, PA; Memphis, TN; and Charleston, SC. From 1984-2010, he ran John Rogers Associates/Rogers Dameron Associates/Rogers Chenevert Associates. From 1971-1984, he was Director of Design and President of Six Associates, Inc. in Asheville. His Asheville projects include the Capital Center at 82 Patton Ave., the Reuter Center at UNCA, the Haywood Park Hotel, Wick and Greene Jewelers, and a number of residences. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Clemson University, and a Masters degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
The Studies Building, which stands today at the edge of Lake Eden, was built by students and faculty and designed by architect A. Lawrence Kocher, after plans drawn up by Marcel Breuer and Walter Gropius proved too costly to build during World War II.
Come hear these two legendary Asheville architects discuss the impact of Modernism on Western North Carolina:
Thursday, June 27th at 7:30pm
Suggested donation: $10
