Spring Lecture Series
Architecture + Landscape + Urban Design

The University Architect / Campus Planning and Design Office sponsors a spring lecture series in architecture and landscape architecture. The purpose of the series is to bring together community enthusiasts, students and staff from across different disciplines to hear the latest innovations in building and design. The lectures provide the Bay Area architectural and design communities an opportunity to hear nationally and internationally renowned experts in the field. The lectures are free of charge and open to the public.
Each lecture is valid for one hour of CEU Credit through AIA Silicon Valley. Please add your name to the list at the door we will submit the list to the AIA following each lecture to insure you receive credit.
Theme: Materiality
Since the dawn of the human race, we have harvested the natural materials around us in order to craft shelters that would protect us from the elements. 400,000 years later we have evolved to the point where the choice of building materials is almost limitless, and can be sourced from the other side of the planet if we desire. We asked our speakers to consider how they approach Materiality in their design process; and what it expresses about program, place, culture and more.
Upcoming Events
All lectures will be held IN PERSON on the Stanford University Campus.
Please make a note of the location of each lecture as they are different and subject to last minute changes.
Billie Tsien; Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 6:30pm(PST)
ChEM-H / Neuro research complex (John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Rotunda Level 2, Room E241)
290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305 (map)

Michael Boland; Presidio Trust
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 6:30pm(PST)
ChEM-H / Neuro research complex (John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Rotunda Level 2, Room E241)
290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305 (map)

Meejin Yoon; Höwler+Yoon
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 6:30pm(PST)Please Note: Attendance for this event will be limited to 120 total. Please arrive early to secure a seat.Zoom Link for overflowPasscode: 773244Denning House (Level2)
580 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305 (map)

Ted Flato; LAKE | FLATO
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 6:30pm(PST)ChEM-H / Neuro research complex (John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Rotunda Level 2, Room E241)
290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305 (map)

Jeff Kovel; Skylab Architecture
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 6:30pm(PST)ChEM-H / Neuro research complex (John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Rotunda Level 2, Room E241)
290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305 (map)

Past Events
Architecture Lecture - Brigitte Shim; Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 5:00pm(PST) 8:00pm(EST)
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Architecture Lecture - Blaine Merker; Gehl
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 5:00pm(PST) 8:00pm(EST)
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Architecture Lecture - Casper Mork-Ulnes; Mork-Ulnes Architects
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 5:00pm(PST) 8:00pm(EST)
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Architecture Lecture - John Patkau; Patkau Architects
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 5:00pm(PST) 8:00pm(EST)
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Architecture Lecture - Sara Zewde; Studio Zewde
Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 5:00pm(PST) 8:00pm(EST)
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650-736-7508