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Design Talks: Sterling E. Stevens “Am I…just taking pictures?” Nov 8, Articulture Designs
Design Talks: Sterling E. Stevens
"Am I using visual language through photographic medium to distill our built environment, deconstruct design intent, and demystify architectural vocabulary—or am I just taking pictures?"
Presented by the Austin Foundation for Architecture in partnership with National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) of Central Texas
November 8, 2023
6:00-8:00pm
Articulture Designs
6405 Menchaca Rd, Austin 78745
Doors open at 6:00pm and lecture begins at dusk.
Design Talks showcases Austin’s talented designers from all fields and is presented by the Austin Foundation for Architecture (AFA) in collaboration with a new design organization each month.
ABOUT THE TALK
After years of studying and practicing architecture, Sterling’s foray into photography quickly evolved from picture-taker, to award-winning fine artist, to leaving his first career behind to enter the photography field professionally. He’ll discuss how he honed daily observation into a singular visual voice, finding delight in the ordinary as a photographic artist, and integrating his philosophies about communicating design into architectural photography.
ABOUT STERLING E. STEVENS, AIAP, Allied AIA, NOMA, LEED AP
In 2009, Sterling E. Stevens seamlessly transitioned from practicing architecture to become a professional photographer and award-winning fine artist. His curiosity for photography emerged during his design studies in Texas and North Carolina. A trained aesthetic sensibility, acute empathy for his surroundings, and unadulterated joy of the still image contributed to his passion for visually translating the built environment. Based between San Antonio, TX and Raleigh, NC, Stevens works throughout the southern United States, collaborating with a diverse array of clients, blending his artistic eye, architectural knowledge and situational awareness into dynamic portraits of environmental design.
The Austin Foundation for Architecture (AFA) was established in 2007 as a partner to the Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Austin) to support young architect leaders and promote design excellence to the public. Since then, we’ve grown our public programs to include exhibitions, partnerships, tours, and more. Now, we are launching an interdisciplinary center for design to foster new ways of thinking and working. We will advance equitable outcomes of the built environment, celebrate design excellence, and serve all Austin communities.
The mission of NOMA of Central Texas is to sustain the legacy of NOMA’S founding members by deepening the visibility, support of, and solidarity of under-represented people in the field of architecture and beyond.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2021721-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2021721-2
