Kent State University Architecture Library

08/25/2024

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

09/13/2023

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

08/21/2023

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

04/20/2023

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

04/10/2023

12/09/2022

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/

11/14/2022

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

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

11/12/2022

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

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.

10/13/2022

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

10/05/2022

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.

04/21/2022

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

03/18/2022

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