The Australian Catholic University and the National Liturgical Architecture and Art Board will host a two-day symposium in February at its Melbourne campus to facilitate conversation about the relationship between liturgy and architecture in church design. Inspired by the injunction of Vatican Council II that, “… when churches are to be built, let great care … Continued
An upcoming symposium at Australian Catholic University aims to study the relationship of liturgy and architecture, and takes the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland as a model for church architecture. “The symposium is about making architecture and art for Catholic worship,” a Jan. 16 release of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference press office … Continued
On July 22, Craig Hartman, SOM Design Partner, along with Mark Cavagnero, Principal at Mark Cavagnero and Associates, will discuss the new and exciting Moscone Center Expansion and Improvement Project. The discussion will focus on the design and positive impact that the expansion will have on the city of San Francisco. Moscone Expansion Project w/ … Continued
Since the U.S. General Services Administration launched its Design Excellence Program in 1994, the quality of federal courthouses, land ports of entry, and other national facilities has improved dramatically. In honor of two decades of transformation, “Designing for Democracy” documents GSA Design Excellence’s roots in the Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture, as well as the … Continued
One of only two cathedrals completed this year in the United States, the Cathedral of Christ the Light is a wonder of religious architecture. Designed by Craig Hartman, a partner in the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the $190 million cathedral, which seats 1,300, is a 12-story oval structure. Its light-filled nave, … Continued
As the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Craig Hartman, SOM Senior Consulting Design Partner, will be on site to discuss how SOM created the award-winning hotel. In his presentation on Saturday, December 5th, Hartman will also share insights into the concepts and ideals embedded within Mauna Kea’s design, and how … Continued
The American Academy in Rome has announced that SOM Senior Consulting Design Partner Craig W. Hartman is a 2016 William Bernoudy Architect in Residence. Each year, the prestigious research and arts institution offers invitational residencies to senior figures in the fields of Architecture, Design, Historic Preservation and Conservation, and Landscape Architecture, along with a variety of … Continued
Craig Hartman, SOM Design Partner, will be the keynote speaker at the AIASF 2015 Mentorship Program Kickoff on March 26, 2015. There, he will share personal insights about the influence that mentorship has had on his career in architecture. The event, which will include an overview of AIASF Mentorship Program, a Q&A session, and more, … Continued
Craig Hartman, SOM Design Partner, will speak at the Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning’s 50th Anniversary Symposium on April 9, 2015. A former recipient of the University’s Distinguished Alumni Award, Hartmann will give the keynote lecture titled “Shadow and Light: Making Sacred Space for the 21st Century.” In his lecture, Hartman will … Continued
Craig Hartman, SOM Design Partner, will give a keynote lecture at a church design symposium on February 12, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Organized by the Australian Catholic University and the National Liturgical Architecture and Art Board, “God is in the Detail: Making Architecture and Art for Catholic Worship” will take place from February 11 to February 13, 2015. The … Continued