Happy Archtober

It's that time of year again, when architecture- and design-related events and exhibitions converge on New York City at such a density that it's nearly impossible to see everything of note. For instance, one great aspect of Archtober are the Buildings of the Day; but unless you already bought tickets to see such buildings as Herzog & de Meuron's 56 Leonard Street, LOT-EK's Carroll House, or Diller Scofidio + Renfro's Vagelos Center, you're out of luck. So what's left? Below are a baker's dozen of standout exhibitions and events that shouldn't disappoint.

October 2
Opening of Scaffolding at the Center for Architecture
Although the idea of an exhibition that "examines the extraordinary applications of scaffolding as a kit-of-parts technology to provide novel forms of inhabitation and access" is intriguing, I'm mostly looking forward to the exhibition design by OMA's Shohei Shigematsu. (Until January 14, 2018)

Ongoing
Never Built New York at the Queens Museum of Art
Co-authors Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin take their popular book into the space of the museum with an exhibition designed by Christian Wassmann. Photos that show illuminated never-built buildings inserted into the museum's famous NYC panorama make me really want to make the trip out to Flushing Meadows. (Until February 18, 2018)

October 20
Opening of Hiroshi Sugimoto: Gates of Paradise at the Japan Society
In addition to "a new monumental black-and-white photo series by Sugimoto," the artist will celebrate the Japan Society's 110th anniversary with "a newly designed lobby garden in the Society's landmarked building." (Until January 7, 2018)

Ongoing
Souvenirs: New New York Icons at the Storefront for Art and Architecture
Storefront commissioned more than 59 artists, architects, and designers to develop "objects that redefine New York’s iconic imagery." As part of their exhibition design, MOS Architects manipulates the Storefront's own iconic facade, "bringing it into conversation with its urban and architectural context." (Until November 18, 2017)

October 24, 26-28
Swedish Design Moves New York at the Center for Architecture and the Van Alen Institute
This four-day program under the theme Democratic Architecture features panel discussions about "how democratic architecture gives our communities a voice in the architectural process, ... what democratic space can be and how to create it, [and] what tools are available and how to develop them even further."

Ongoing
Harry Seidler: Painting Toward Architecture at Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York
Curator Vladimir Belogolovsky brings his traveling exhibition on the work of Harry Seidler, "Australia’s most prominent architect of the 20th century," to City College. The exhibition examines Seidler's "distinctive place and hand within and beyond modernist design methodology" through a dozen featured projects. (Until November 22, 2017)

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How to Build a Skin Care Routine

Great skin is not simply a matter of DNA — your daily habits, in fact, have a big impact on what you see in the mirror. We’ll help you sort through the basics of skin care

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Today's archidose #981

Here are a few photos recently posted to my Flickr pool, all of which happen to be looking up at the ceilings of religious buildings. Click photos for information on the photographers.

Central Mosque Cologne (2017) in Cologne, Germany, by Architekturbüro Paul Böhm (previously):


Church on the Blood (2003) in Yekaterinburg, Russia:


Munsterkerk (13th century) in Roermond, Netherlands:


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Imperial Headwear Restructures Management

IMPERIAL RESTRUCTURES MANAGEMENT & PROMOTES EXECUTIVES

BOURBON, MO – Imperial Headwear, the #1 headwear brand for Private and Resort golf facilities as reported by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) in their Member Survey the last 3 consecutive years, announced the reorganization of their management structure today.

The reorganization includes the appointment of the following executives to newly created roles within Imperial Headwear:
Mike Wrightson, President
Wrightson, a native of England, has spent over 23 years in the golf industry in various roles with several brands. He previously served as the General Manager at Imperial, American Dry Goods, Sunderland, and Sunice. Wrightson lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and 2 daughters.
David Shaffer, Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Shaffer previously served as the Director of Marketing at Imperial for more than 4 years. His prior experience includes National Sales Manager – Accessories of Greg Norman Collection and Co-Founder of Back 9 USA. Shaffer played collegiate golf at Northwestern University, and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife and 3 daughters.
Dan Parenti, Vice President of Design & Brand Development
Parenti previously served as Creative Director at Imperial after spending the prior 15 years at American Needle, where he was most recently responsible for all of the Company’s design, merchandising and sourcing. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and 2 children.
“I am extremely confident in the personnel we have in place to run Imperial,” said Todd Johnson, president & chief operating officer at Paramount Apparel International (parent company of Imperial Headwear). “Mike, David and Dan are the heart and soul of the business and the brand; they each play an instrumental role in making Imperial the premier headwear in golf today.”

For more information about Imperial Headwear please visit ImperialSports.com, contact your local sales representative or call (800) 950-1916.

For more information about Paramount Apparel International please visit PAiFashion.com or call (573) 732-4411.

About Imperial Headwear
Founded in 1916, Imperial Headwear is the leading manufacturer and marketer of premium quality headwear for the golf market. Imperial is committed to style, functionality and perfection in fit and comfort. It is this commitment that has allowed the creation of a wide variety of headwear with quality that is second to none. Renowned for its superior customer service and art customization capabilities, Imperial offers its products using the most innovative fabrics and designs, as well as logo and embroidery technologies. For further information please visit imperialsports.com or call (800) 950-1916. Follow Imperial Headwear on Twitter and Instagram at @ImperialHats and on Facebook at http://ift.tt/1qRL9Zx. Imperial Headwear’s 100th Anniversary video can be viewed at http://ift.tt/2jqANwO.

About Paramount Apparel International (PAi)
Founded in 1929, PAi is a diversified apparel, headwear and accessories company. From golf brands like Imperial Headwear to fashion licenses like Converse and True Religion and PAi is one of the largest finished cap companies in the United States; it owns and operates two domestic factories and over 1,000 embroidery heads. Known for quality craftsmanship, strong leadership and great ability to forecast market needs. As a privately held corporation lead the by the third and fourth generation of the founding family, PAi offers renowned customer service and have an instilled environment of pride. Fashion is Paramount. For further information please visit paifashion.com or call (800) 255-4287.

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The Global Siren Call of Fast Food

For The New York Times’s West and Central Africa bureau chief, tastes of home in Dakar, Senegal are a mixed blessing.

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Good Vegan, Bad Vegan

A vegan who consumes no animal products can be just as unhealthy as an omnivore who dines on burgers and chicken nuggets.

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Managing Head Trauma in Children

Children’s head injuries are scary for parents — and doctors — but it’s possible to reduce CT scans and keep children safe.

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