Judith Kinnard in the News
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Professor Kenneth Schwartz has been named Dean of the Tulane School of Architecture, effective July 1st. Schwartz has taught at the UVa School of Architecture since 1984 and held numerous administrative offices, including Chair of Faculty Senate, Associate Dean of the School of Architecture, Chair of the Department of Architecture, and Director of the Graduate Program in Architecture. In addition, Schwartz has held leadership positions in numerous national organizations.
Said Dean Karen Van Lengen in a message to the school community, "Though it is a great loss for us, it is the logical step for Ken Schwartz who over his many years of service at UVa has demonstrated leadership at all levels of engagement - here at the School of Architecture, at the University level and at the many associated organizations.
"We will certainly miss him, and we look forward to new potential collaborations where possible."
Also joining Tulane's faculty will be Associate Professor Judith Kinnard, Schwartz's wife. Kinnard has served on the School of Architecture faculty since 1984 and served as Chair of the Department of Architecture for five years, among other administrative posts.
Schwartz and Kinnard also collaborate in a successful Charlottesville-based community design practice.
Friday, February 8, 2008
[Excerpt from an article by Catherine Conkle, UVa News Services]: When the renovated Fine Arts Café reopened at the end of last semester, students and faculty in the University of Virginia's School of Architecture received a new dollop of design with their on-Grounds dining experience.
The café, located on the first floor of Campbell Hall, was redesigned by associate professor of architecture Judith Kinnard and represents a joint effort by the school and U.Va. Dining to implement concepts of environmental sustainability at the University.
"The project started out as a bit of a recycling project, because we took an existing space and worked with it as much as we could," said Kinnard, who was asked to design the facility as part of a series of improvements under way at Campbell Hall. “The flooring is recycled rubber. The chalkboards along the wall were recycled from a classroom that underwent demolition" and will be used to showcase student artwork.
Along with the new space came a revamped menu that includes local and organic ingredients, a development Kinnard felt was an important aspect of the renovation.
[For the complete article, follow the link to UVa News]
Thursday, December 6, 2007
The Fine Arts Cafe, located on the first floor of Campbell Hall, reopened this morning following an extensive redesign created by Associate Professor of Architecture Judith Kinnard. Gleaming stainless steel and maple surfaces contribute to a feeling of spaciousness throughout. New flooring is made from recycled rubber and on the walls are chalkboards that were saved from the demolition of Room 104. The kitchen and counter have been relocated to the north side, making way for additional seating and a wall for displaying student art.
The redesign extends to the menu which now includes items prepared largely from local, organic ingredients. Sample dishes include an organic turkey and roasted garlic sandwich wrap on a spinach tortilla; and a sesame tofu rice bowl made from locally-produced tofu, organic Napa cabbage, carrots, and sesame sauce over brown rice. A "Local Farmed Beef Burger" is available from the grill, along with grilled fish and chicken sandwiches. Hot beverages include fair-trade, eco-friendly coffee and organic tea. Kinnard attributes the changes to the menu to the active involvement of students in the process.
The Fine Arts Cafe is open during the academic sessions Monday through Thursday from 8am until 3pm, and on Friday from 8am until 2pm.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Three students have won awards for design in the Boston Society of Architects’
In the Pursuit of Housing design competition. The competition was established to "engage younger members of the profession and student designers to think critically about the housing issues facing their generation." Matthew Young (4th Year Architecture) is recognized for his project, "Dwelling in Sert's Shadow,” a proposal for modular faculty/staff housing in Cambridge, MA that combines individual units with collective courtyards. Young developed the proposal as part of Assoc. Professor Judith Kinnard's ARCH 401 Urban Housing Studio. The team of Allison Dryer and James Pressly (MArch Program) is honored for their project, “(Re) Building Blocks,” a proposal for new housing in the Gulf Coast that they developed in Assoc. Professor Maurice Cox's ALAR 702/ 802 Higher Density on High Ground Studio. The winning projects will be on display at the Residential Design and Construction Convention and Tradeshow in Boston April 4 and 5, where the students will receive cash prizes.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
A design created by Associate Professor Judith Kinnard and Professor Kenneth Schwartz was one of twenty selected for exhibition in the “High Density High Grounds” competition. “High Density High Grounds” is sponsored by Architectural Record and Tulane University, and calls for innovative designs to rebuild the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. The exhibit will be on display at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans from April 7- May 19.
