The School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P) at UNM recently held the first On the Brinck Book Awards symposium for the spring semester, featuring authors Rosetta S. Elkin and Whitney Martinko. The event, moderated by Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Catherine Page Harris, showcased the authors' award-winning books and sparked discussions on various topics.
During the symposium, Rosetta S. Elkin, author of "Plant Life: The Entangled Politics of Afforestation," and Whitney Martinko, author of "Historic Real Estate: Market Morality and the Politics of Preservation in the Early United States," presented their works, highlighting the diversity of contemporary design narratives.
According to the event coverage, the conversation delved into a range of subjects such as historic preservation, indigenizing curricula, coastal restoration, and the role of artifacts in shaping our understanding of the built environment. The symposium recording is available on the SA+P YouTube channel for those who could not attend the event.
The second On the Brinck symposium is scheduled for Monday, April 15, featuring authors David Gissen and E. James West, who will continue the compelling conversation on architecture and design.
The On the Brinck Book Awards, an annual competition that celebrates contemporary and emerging design values, honors books that offer new perspectives and resonate with J.B. Jackson's formative writings. The selection criteria for the awards focus on emphasizing new and overlooked areas of study, challenging existing scholarship, integrating allied disciplines, and appealing to a broad readership.
The article also mentions that the On the Brinck Book Awards are currently open for nominations for the 2024 cycle, welcoming submissions from anyone interested in contributing to the celebration of innovative design perspectives.
