Keynote Presentation: Johnsen Schmaling Architects (Exp. Arch 2022)

The AIA Central Valley desigNarrative Series is excited to host esteemed architect, Brian Johnsen, AIA, NCARB of Johnsen Schmaling Architects for the opening keynote presentation of Experience Architecture.

The work of Johnsen Schmaling Architects represents a unique synthesis of conceptual rigor, technical know-how, and an unsurpassed attention to detail. Specializing in high-end residential and commercial design, Johnsen Schmaling Architects provides a thorough understanding of site and program for each individual project, combined with a passionate interest in materiality and building technology, leading to innovative and environmentally sustainable design solutions with uncompromising artistic integrity.

The two founding principals, Brian Johnsen and Sebastian Schmaling, have been widely recognized as distinctive emerging voices in contemporary American architecture. In 2008, Johnsen Schmaling Architects received the Emerging Voices award from the Architectural League of New York, and Architectural Record featured the office in in its prestigious Design Vanguard issue as “one of ten exceptional global architecture firms to watch.” Residential Architect, published by the American Institute of Architect, selected Johnsen Schmaling for the 2012 Top Firm Award, praising the “stoic brilliance” permeating its work.

Brian Johnsen, AIA, NCARB, grew up in Chicago and received a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is currently a Professor in Practice at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a frequent lecturer on his firm’s work in the United States and Europe.

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Event Founders: Jack Paddon, AIA, Tyler Babcock, AIA, Brian Sehnert, AIA with leadership provided by Mark Roddy, FAIA, Cody Carpino, AIA and Maria Ogrydziak, AIA.

Sponsors: Comstock’s Magazine, Fulcrum Property Corp., HGA, Lionakis, Milgard Windows and Doors, SmithGroup, SMUD and Hoshida and Reyes Architecture.

WHERE: Sacramento State University (Student Union Pacific Suite III, Third Floor) 6000 J Street, Sacramento

DATE: Friday, October 7, 2022

TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 pm (Presentation followed by an open dialogue and Q&A session)

COST: $20; FREE for students with valid ID

REGISTER: ea22-shmalingdesignarrative.eventbrite.com

For reasonable accommodations and/or alternate formats, please contact AIA Central Valley at least 72 hours prior to the event or for more information: [email protected].

Experience Architecture is a public-outreach event designed to facilitate greater transparency with the public in how architects create our built environment and how it impacts their daily lives; to create an ongoing dialogue to inform a distinct, regional, architectural identity; and to highlight existing relationships between the region and its architecture. This year’s events run from October 7-16th, with a focus on the “Why Behind Design.” To see more Experience Architecture events, visit www.aiacv.org/exparch