2026 Sovern Lecture On Design: Marion Weiss & Michael Manfredi

🌟 Join us for the 2026 Sovern Lecture on Design featuring esteemed architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi as they delve into their thought-provoking presentation titled “Drifting Symmetries: Projects and Provocations.”

✨ As co-founders of the award-winning firm WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism, based in New York City, Weiss and Manfredi have made significant contributions to the architectural landscape. Their impressive portfolio includes transformative projects like the Olympic Sculpture Park at the Seattle Art Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center, and Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park.

🌍 In a time marked by the pressing challenges of climate change and social isolation, this lecture will explore the pivotal role architecture can play in fostering a sustainable and interconnected future. 📚 The event will also spotlight their latest publication, Drifting Symmetries, alongside an exhibition of recent works that blur the lines between architecture, landscape, and infrastructure, all in response to our current environmental and social challenges. Don't miss out on this inspiring opportunity!