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| Architecture Center Houston Announces The 1st Annual Architecture Center Houston Film Festival August 16 – 18, 2012 7pm each night at Architecture Center Houston 315 Capitol, Suite 120 • Houston, TX 77002 Join us this August for the 2nd Annual Architecture Center Houston Film festival as we investigate the effect of architecture and urban planning on culture and cinema’s perception of urban life. We will look at truths and myths about 20th Century American public housing, the growth of urban living centers, the interaction of parkour and free running in urban settings, and life in the suburbs. Each evening the featured film will be preceded by a juried collection of short films by students and amateur film-makers. About the Films Pruitt-Igoe Myth Movie Poster Thursday, August 16 at 7pm The Pruitt-Igoe Myth 83 Minutes, 2011 The Pruitt-Igoe Myth explores the social, economic and legislative issues that led to the decline of conventional public housing in America, and the city centers in which they resided, while tracing the personal and poignant narratives of several of the residents of the notorious Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex in St. Louis. (via www.pruitt-igoe.com) A panel discussion will follow the feature film courtesy of HoustonMOD. (Panelist will be announced at a later date) Friday Double Feature, August 17 at 7pm My Playground 50 Minutes, 2010 The film explores the way Parkour and Freerunning are changing the perception of urban space and how the space is changing the traceurs and freerunners. Award winning architect and founder of BIG Architects, Bjarke Ingels, is fascinated by the way Team JiYo convey architecture and takes the team to his buildings, to explore and unfold their skills, traveling from Denmark to Japan, United States, United Kingdom, and China. (via release.kasparworks.com) Radiant City 90 Minutes, 2006 While experts in the field lay out problems and solutions to urban sprawl, family members, through humor and self-revelation, reflect on their decisions to join the exodus and describe how they are coping where, some would argue, no one should be forced to live. (via www.burnsfilm.com) Saturday, August 18 at 7pm Urbanized 85 Minutes, 2011 Over half the world’s population now lives in urban areas, and 75% will call a city home by 2050. While some cities are experiencing explosive growth, others are shrinking. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic development, and environmental policy are fast becoming universal concerns, yet much of the dialogue on these issues is disconnected from the public domain. (via www.urbanizedfilm.com/about) Ticket Fees Thursday, August 16 $15 / Free for HoustonMOD Members Friday, August 17 $20 Saturday, August 18 $15 Film Festival Admission is free for ArCH Members. Membership opportunities will be available at the door. Membership and ticket proceeds support the Architecture Center Houston Foundation Online ticket purchases available at archfilmfest2012.eventbrite.com |
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| DCH Third Thursday Series "Living in Harmony with your Environment" Thursday, August 16 Duralee/Highland Court, Suite 132 10:00 AM Interior Designer and Certified Feng Shui Consultant Susan Daniels, presents steps on living in harmony with your environment. Including tips on clearing the clutter and finding balance. Designing supportive spaces using Feng Shui principles to uphold, support and maintain your well being. Please RSVP to 832-675-0300. www.decorativecenter.com |
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| Houston Mod invites you this Sunday, August 19 for Mod of the Month 2pm to 4pm Two vintage modern houses in the Braeburn Valley neighborhood will be open for touring. The houses are presently available for purchase and looking for new preservation minded owners. They are located close to Houston Baptist University and Memorial-Hermann Hospital in SW Houston. houstonmod.org |
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