Keynotes

Gina tells stories that connect people and ideas through artful documentary and narrative films. Her work has been the recipient of multiple Emmy awards and nominations, garnered top international festival prizes, and major foundation grants. Gina directs, produces, and writes films through her company, SA KWA Pictures. SITTING STILL is an original documentary that explores the life and work of Laurie Olin, one of the world’s most influential urban designers, and his profoundly social vision.

Labor in the construction industry is supplied in a complex network far beyond workers on site. Supply chains that deliver the stuff that makes building possible are long, complex, and often mask labor abuse. This presentation will outline this challenge from the architect’s perspective and begin a dialogue about how our industry can address it.

Katie Swenson is a Senior Principal with MASS Design Group, known for their transformative architecture and landscapes. Rooted in leading research, visionary thinking, and deep local knowledge and expertise, MASS creates civic spaces that set new standards for design excellence. Katie will share stories of communities that have experienced successful transformations through their collaboration with each other and with MASS. These stories will highlight the power of design and creativity in the face of challenges, both small and large. The message of the examples shown and processes described will offer inspiration for work of all scales and types.