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Building the Future, Rooted in the Past — Afrofuturism in the Built Environment

Picture a skyscraper, a marvel of modern engineering, soaring upwards. Its gleaming facade and intricate network of beams and trusses might lead you to believe it rose from the ground in an instant, a testament to human ingenuity. But the truth, like the building’s foundation, lies unseen. Beneath the surface lies a complex history, a network of interconnected layers – bedrock, concrete, steel – each crucial in supporting the structure’s present and determining its future potential.

2023-2024 Cultural and Performing Arts Insights

We often like to reflect on the past 12 months of achievements, innovations, and the state of design for cultural and performing arts venues. These insights reflect the changing needs and preferences of the artists, audiences, venue managers and operators, as well as the observations of those of us in the industry tasked with conceiving and developing these beautiful spaces.

Jules Fisher receives 2022 Ming Cho Lee Lifetime Award

Fisher Dachs Associates and Fisher Marantz Stone are proud to announce that Jules Fisher, the founder of our companies will receive the 2022 Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design. The award will be presented on Monday, 24 October at the Henry Hewes Design Awards.

An Architectural Scavenger Hunt of the New David Geffen Hall

In the conversation, WQXR spoke with Bob Campbell of Fisher Dachs Associates, the project team behind the theater planning of the new hall, and asked him to set visitors on an architectural scavenger hunt of the new David Geffen Hall.

Celebrating Cathleen Bachman

FDA is delighted to announce that Cathleen Bachman has joined Joe, Bob, Peter, and Josh as a Principal of FDA. Her work has always been outstanding, and her role leading our communication with clients and collaborators has been steadily expanding. Please join us in congratulating Cathy!