Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Chris Abel on Foster in China, Friday Lecture at IIT

In a really late addition to the October calendar (boo!), we've just learned that Aussie-Cornhusker Chris Abel, visiting professor at the University of Nebraska will be lecturing Friday, the 31st, at 1:00 P.M., on the work of Norman Foster in China, where the architect's nearly $4 billion Terminal 3 at Beijing Airport (pictured here), twice the size of Pentagon, opened earlier this year. The lecture will take place in the Lower Core of Mies van der Rohe's Crown Hall, 3360 South State Street.

1 comment:

frp paneling said...

Norman Foster's architectural work in China, particularly the massive Terminal 3 at Beijing Airport, is a testament to modern engineering and innovative design. His ability to integrate functionality with aesthetics on such a grand scale highlights the importance of visionary architecture in rapidly developing economies. Chris Abel’s lecture at IIT presents a great opportunity to explore Foster’s impact in China, a country that has embraced ambitious architectural projects to support its growth. It’s unfortunate that this event was announced so late, as discussions on Foster’s contributions deserve greater attention and participation.