AIA eye on architecture: Sharing design space
Frank X. Arvan, president of the Detroit chapter of the American Institute of Architects, aims to get a lively discussion going on design each month. Please join in, the more robust the merrier.
Frank Arvan's Latest Articles
AIA eye on architecture: Reignite our creative fire
Frank Arvan, president of the Detroit chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has congratulations and challenges on his mind. New plans for the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit are increasing his appetite for good local design.
Critical FX: New column by AIA-Detroit president debuts
Frank Arvan says architectural criticism is an important part of improving the built environment. The longtime contributor to Model D, now president of the Detroit chapter of the American Institute of Architects says design creativity and energy adds up to urban quality and vitality. We agree.
Modern classicist: Architect Leon Krier talks visionary design at DIA
Luxembourg-born architect Leon Krier's practice is an inspiration for New Urbanism. Frank X. Arvan, AIA Detroit president elect, says this is a Detroit Design Festival event to get excited about. Very excited.
Detroit and New Orleans: Twin cities from different mothers
Frank Arvan, an architect who has written about design and urbanism for Model D since 2005, recently traveled to New Orleans and teased out some tasty comparisons to a changing Detroit. The key words in his notes are "density" and "creativity." Read on and join the conversation with your own comments.
