Bird's Nest: Herzog & de Meuron in China – Film Showing
April 23
Noon-1:30p

At PSA-Dewberry, 8403 Arlington Boulevard (building located in the back along Williams Drive), Fairfax, Virginia 22031. Movie will be shown in the Lobby Level Conference Room.

Part of the Chapter's celebration of Architecture Month in April. This event is open for both members and the public to enjoy.

A film by Christoph Schaub & Michael Schindhelm; released 2008, 88 minutes.

Building between two cultures, two architectural traditions and two political systems: the documentary by Christoph Schaub and Michael Schindhelm shows two very different building projects in China by the Basle-based star architects Herzog and de Meuron: the National Stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and an entire district for 300,000 people in the town of Jinhua. One is tailored to China's international appearance; the other caters for the daily needs of the population. The documentary shows how the Chinese culture affects the construction work of the architects. The specific architectonic form and the struggle to achieve it give us information about the society, the culture and everyday life in China. For additional information on the film, visit www.herzogdemeuron-film.com.

1.5 AIA/CES LUs. Free. Registration is required by emailing reservations@aianova.org. Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch. There is also a café available onsite. Free parking is available around the building perimeter and in the west parking structure.

For additional information, contact the Chapter House at aianova@aianova.org or (703) 549-9747.