Architecture for Humanity's Community Builders recently gathered together for the first time to discuss their commitment to humanitarian design and an upcoming group site visit. Future Community Builders were also invited to attend to learn more about the program that allows us to provide pro-bono services to communities in need around the world. The evening was unlike any other.
Photo courtesy of Naho Kubota
Guests met at the Park Avenue Armory, a most dramatic setting in the heart of Manhattan. Our event organizer, Michael Hebb from One Pot, successfully produced an event that broke the mold of traditional dinner parties. Along with Jeffrey Inaba, the director of C-Lab, and a team of architects and designers, Hebb designed and built a common table around which guests shared in a family-style meal prepared by guest chefs.
Photo courtesy of Naho Kubota
Photo courtesy of Naho Kubota
Indeed, the atmosphere was convivial. Our Community Builders introduced each other one-by-one and led an in-depth exploration of sustainable design. They offered their feedback on a future site visit to one of Architecture for Humanity’s projects and encouraged future Community Builders to take part.
Photo courtesy of Yutaka Takiura
Postprandial discussion took place over coffee, spirits and chocolate. The evening was topped off by a private performance by Emeline Michele, “the queen of Haitian pop.”
Photo courtesy of Yutaka Takiura
Thank you to all our guests and our wonderful Community Builders. If you're interested in learning more about becoming a part of our circle of strategic thinkers and doers, please contact us. You, too, can change the world through the power of design.
Special Thank You:
Michael Hebb and One Pot • Park Avenue Armory • Jeffrey Inaba • C-Lab • Simon Battisti • Justin Fowler • Benedict Clouette • Nathalie Janson • Amanda Shin • Leah Whitman-Salkin • Jeffrey Yip • LiMN Architects • Design Compendium • Architectural Digest • Thao Nguyen and Creative Artists Agency • Tatiana Kimmell • Diana Bianchini and Di Moda PR • Theo Chocolate • Dalla Terra Wines
Architecture for Humanity Community Builders:
ARUP • Bezos Family Foundation • Bobby Chang • Clifford Curry • Delight Stone • Paul Gabie • The Harnisch Foundation • Patricia Hilis • Niama Jacobs • Jon Kamen • Michelle Kaufmann • Scott Mattoon • Taylor Milsal • Narry Singh • Margaret Gould Stewart • James Stuckey, NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate • Tides Foundation
