Docomomo US/WEWA celebrates Tour Day with a virtual presentation highlighting the remarkable life and work of the modernist architect Benjamin McAdoo, Jr. (1920 – 1981), the first Black architect licensed in Washington state. Through his architectural practice, political aspirations, and social activism, McAdoo used his platform to advocate for Black liberation, promote housing equality, and challenge the institutional racism that surrounded mid-century life. Understanding his work helps expand the modernist narratives and context present in the Pacific Northwest.
Our presenter is Sierra Miles, a rising senior in the Architectural Design major at the University of Washington who is working with Professor Tyler Sprague to document and celebrate the legacy of the architect’s seminal career as part of The Benjamin McAdoo, Jr. Research Collective (a partnership between the UW, Docomomo US/WEWA, and BOLA Architecture + Planning). Learn more about Sierra and the Research Collective in this blog post.
Details
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 7:00 - 8:00 pm PACIFIC Time
The presentation will last about 45 minutes followed by a 10 minute Q&A.
Free, advance registration required
