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  Josef Frank's Revival Highlighted in Chicago Exhibit

  Austrian-born designer Josef Frank helped warm up characteristically cold Modernism with his floral patterns and eclectic designs. A revival of popularity for his patterns results in a new exhibit, 'The Enduring Designs of Josef Frank.'

   
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  Domestic Objets d’Art on Display in Toronto

  Concurrent exhibitions examine the artistic nature of everyday items used in the home.

   
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  Contemporary Art Featured in New Exhibition Program at the Glass House

  These displays also will enliven the numerous outbuildings that Johnson built throughout the 49-acre campus.

   
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  California Exhibit Honors 100 Years of Design by Women

  A new exhibit at the Museum of California Design honors nearly a century’s worth of contributions women made to the design field.

   
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  Across the Institute

  College Park, Pittsburgh, New Brunswick, New York, Portland, Fredensborg

   
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  In Latin America, First Generation of Women Architects Emerges

  Mexican architect Nora Enriquez curates an exhibit at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco, highlighting the work of up-and-coming Latin American women architects.

   
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  Seattle Architecture Foundation Celebrates 15th Annual Models Exhibit

  As part of the 2012 Seattle Design Festival, the Seattle Architecture Foundation celebrates its 15th annual models exhibit, with participating firms including firms such as DLR Group, ZGF Architects, LMN Architects, and Mithun.

   
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  'Architecture Concepts,' First Comprehensive Treatment of Bernard Tschumi's Work

  A first overview of architect-philosopher Bernard Tschumi covers 30 years of his ideas and works, to be released in October by Rizzoli.

   
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  AIA Europe Conference to Spotlight Hamburg’s HafenCity Development

  The largest inner-city redevelopment project in Europe, HafenCity, will headline the AIA Europe International Conference and Chapter Meeting in October.

   
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  Green Nation Fest Celebrates Sustainable Design Through Presentations and Products

  One of the most positive and progressive events in Rio this summer didn't grab the media spotlight, Blaine Brownell reports.