From Harlem to Howard: Stephen Wilder, A Black Architect On the Rise
In preparation for an upcoming aesthetics and design-based project, I’ve begun interviewing folks whose line of work is centered on… … Keep Reading
15 Black Architects Who Helped Build America
In the 1930’s, there were about 60 Black Americans were listed as registered architects. Many of their buildings have since… … Keep Reading
Restoration of Nina Simone’s Childhood Home To Begin This Spring
The proposed rehabilitation of Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, N.C., is moving forward, according to the National Trust for Historic… … Keep Reading
Meet the Black Architect who designed Duke University 37 years before he could have attended it
In 1902, when Julian F. Abele graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture, he was the… … Keep Reading
Boston Architecture designed by Black Architects
Private developers in the Boston did not hire black architects for several decades, so much of the architecture in the… … Keep Reading
8 Seattle Works Designed by Black Architects
On the surface, Seattle’s architectural heritage can seem very, very white. But black architects have been contributing to Seattle’s urban… … Keep Reading
Ancient Modern: Designer Hadiya Williams on Her Work and Inspiration
In 2018, we’re launching a new section: Aesthetics + Design. Our love of architecture, the arts and timeless design is… … Keep Reading