Patricia Viel, ACPV Architects

Patricia Viel discusses ACPV Architects’ philosophy of building public spaces in which there is a culture of shared well-being. The international collective of architects relies on multiple viewpoints to design projects that capture the ethos of a place, with the goal of preserving a good way of life rather than building architecture that is extravagant or iconic. Viel describes projects such as 1221 Avenue of the Americas as a way to illustrate the firm’s approach to the built environment, and the way in which even seemingly small elements – such as a plaza bench – are part of an important broader picture. Learning objectives:  Explain why ACPV Architects was able to bring a unique perspective to the 1221 Avenue of the Americas project.List the steps ACPV took to carefully design the 1221 Avenue of the Americas project.Describe the central philosophy of ACPV Architects and how their belief system manifests in their work.Discuss some of the suggestions Patricia Viel provides for creating harmonious design, including in terms of acoustics, peacefulness, and natural light.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz