Contemporary Architecture, Modern Design

PLUS-SUM Studio's project Indelible Pattern(s) was featured on Rushi.net. The publication features the project among some incredible work from the around the world. Thanks Rushi! Full Page: #research #universityofkentucky #publication #aesthetics #international #ExhibitColumbus

Martin Summers review of "M" by Morphosis published in the new journal by the ACSA titled, "TAD Technology | Architecture + Design." In the review Mr. Summers describes the book and its design through a very personal career arc spanning from his days as a student, through his professional career and decade working at Morphosis Architects, and now teaching students and exposing them to the larger world of architecture. In particular, the narrative focuses on the importance of

Essay by Martin Summers (edited by Brent Sturlaugson) about the " Point of Departure " project and pedagogical implications of "Disruptive Continuity" was published in " Off Ramp 12: Tolerance ." Off Ramp is SCI-Arc's online academic journal, edited by the Post Graduate Design Theory and Pedagogy Program. Essay can be found here: ( Link ) From the Editors' Preface : "In this issue of Offramp we seek to interrogate what might remain as a tool, or tools, for producing the id

PLUS-SUM Studio's projects Grey Matter and Point of Departure were recognized with two Honorable Mentions in the 2016 AAP Architecture Prize . Link to Grey Matter Honorable Mention Link to Point of Departure Honorable Mention #AAPArchitecturePrize #international #lexington #camouflage #GreyMatter #sustainable #publication #urbandesign #research #universityofkentucky #awards #ukcod #PointofDeparture

Martin Summers was interviewed by Whitney Hale of UK NOW, University of Kentucky News. The interview was based on a recent article that...

PLUS-SUM Studio received notification that our entry into "The Secret Life of Buildings: A Call for Objects" competition has been...

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and the CROSS-AMERICAS: Probing Disglobal Networks has accepted "Grey Matter: Louisville Children's Museum Competition," 2016 ACSA International Conference, held June 29 - July 1, 2016, in Santiago, Chile. "Project submissions were peer-reviewed by a minimum of three scholars, and decisions to accept are based on those reviews. This year's project abstract acceptance rate is 38%. (View past conference acceptance rates her

The University of Kentucky News just released an article about the 2015 Sustainability Challenge Grant recipients which features the " Point of Departure: Place Making and Identity Via Integrated, Didactic & Sustainable Transit Shelters " research project. The project consists of a cross-disciplinary team of faculty, campus stakeholders, campus master planners, students and industry leading expert consultants exploring issues of identity, networks, grid-tied solar, enhanced

GUGGENHEIMhelsinki is one of two entries from the United States selected for inclusion in the Korea Institute for Youth Facility and Environment (KIYFE) exhibit in Munjeong Samsung Raemian Gallery in Seoul, Korea. The KIYFE promotes youth related research and healthy environments for youth facilities. The exhibition focuses on opportunites for students and the public to expereince diverse architectural concepts with real world projects and recognize the social role that arc

University of Kentucky College of Design publishes the IDA Awards Press Release on the UK/CoD website as a news article #publication #ukcod #research #website #urbandesign #conceptual #awards #universityofkentucky

" Grey Matter ," Louisville Children's Musuem featured on arch2o #arch2o #website #urbandesign #publication #conceptual #research #international

The hybrid poster was uploaded today on Super // Architects Instagram account as a sereis of images forming a short video. The intent of the video was to reveal a bit more about the process and evolution of the drawing, which also includes images from Skype/FaceTime meetings with Bryan Cantley of Form:uLA . #website #superarchitects #international #poster #publication #universityofkentucky #drawing #professor #research #conceptual #ukcod

Received notification today that our proposal was accepted to the "EcoDiversity_Comuptation and Identity" exhibition at the University of...

The hybrid poster was uploaded today on Super // Architects Instagram account as a single image with information about the final "Thesis Call." The poster was produced via an intense process of digital data exchange, Skype/FaceTime meetings and phone calls between Super//Architects, Bryan Cantley ( Form:uLA ), Martin Summers and Owen Duross. #universityofkentucky #website #poster #publication #superarchitects #drawing #research #international #ukcod #conceptual

Our poster was uploaded today on Super // Architects Instagram account and their server was flooded with people logging on to submit thier work/find out more. Seems like the launch was a great success! The poster was done in collaboration with Owen Duross and Hans Koesters, continuing the Abstract 3D exercise research as we translate this process to 2d drawings and eventually back to 3d constructions. Working on the next installment with Bryan Canltey of Form:uLA for t

"Grey Matter," Louisville Children's Musuem featured on AEC Cafe #publication #aeccafe #website #international

Guggenheim Helsinki featured on AEC Cafe #aeccafe #publication #website #international

The University of Kentucky College of Design School of Architecture design team led by Martin Summers, in collaboration with Michael...

The University of Kentucky College of Design School of Architecture studio led by Assistant Professor Martin Summers was featured on the...

The University of Kentucky College of Design School of Architecture studio led by Assistant Professor Martin Summers was featured on the...