Weekly Architecture Fix, Vol. 2 | Architectural History
Denver Architecture Foundation Resources:
- Enjoy this podcast about the Golden Triangle’s Historic Gems.
- Download “An Architectural Walking Tour – Architectural Bingo” – a fun and engaging activity to do with kids outdoors!
- Audio Tours teaser: Read up on the Equitable Building – its construction and renovation, ownership, notable events and notable tenants, and several sensational tales!
- Ongoing: Take in the stunning photographs from our 2019 Y/OUR Denver Photo Exhibit, in partnership with the Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Read the accompanying Denver Post article by Ray Rinaldi – “One of Denver’s best photo exhibitions right now is totally free — and you can see it in your PJs” and share/discuss with friends and family!
Feature: Architectural History – Resources from the world wide web
“To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history but to articulate it.” – Daniel Libeskind
Watch…
- “The Best Architecture Documentaries” compiled by ArchDaily. Several are free to watch via Kanopy.com.
- 10 Buildings That Changed America – also free to watch via Kanopy.com.
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Listen…
- A History of Architecture, the Fundamental Process Podcast with David Getzin
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Read…
- Check out these five books on architectural history recommended by Dan Cruickshank
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For Young Readers…
- The Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond by Patrick Dillon
Community Resources
- Family: Colorado Symphony’s Digital “Ode to Joy”
- Adults/Teens: Austin City Limits | Billie Eilish
- Adults/Teens/Little ones: Visit Bent’s Fort
- Adults only: 5 Local Bartenders Share Their Favorite Drink Recipes to Make at Home
Photo by Otto Roach, 1960
