The American Academy of Arts and Sciences elects Nader Tehrani as a new member

Posted on April 19th, 2023 by Nicole Sakr

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The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected Nader Tehrani as a new member of the Visual Arts. The Academy, founded in 1790, is an honorary society for excellence across academic and professional fields. The Academy brings its members together for cross-disciplinary research “to cultivate every art and science which may tend to advance the interest, honor, dignity, and happiness of a free, independent, and virtuous people.”

Nader joins the company of many past notable members including Benjamin Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Georgia O’Keeffe, Albert Einstein, Gabriel Garcia Márquez, and Nelson Mandela. Among his Visual Arts peers are Jasper Johns, Maya Lin, Peter Zumthor, Wong Kar Wai, and Francis Kéré.

All the 2023 newly elected members are listed on the Academy’s website HERE.

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Nader Appointed to the U.S. OBO Industry Advisory Group

Posted on April 8th, 2023 by Nicole Sakr

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The US Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas building program for the Department of State and the U.S. Government community. OBO’s mission is to “provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient diplomatic facilities”. OBO has announced its 2023-2025 term Industry Advisory Group (IAG) which will be tasked with advising the OBO on best practices and innovative methods. Read on HERE.

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Posted on January 1st, 2023 by Nicole Sakr

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Kendall/MIT Headhouse Canopy Installation

Posted on December 13th, 2022 by Nicole Sakr

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September 24, 2022

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21 Questions from New York Magazine’s Curbed

Posted on October 3rd, 2022 by Nicole Sakr

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Curbed’s Diana Budds asks Nader about his first job in New York, his favorite places in the city, what he would change about the field of architecture, and what to do in a creative rut. Check out Nader’s 21 Questions HERE.

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Aga Khan announces Award for Architecture 2022 winners

Posted on September 23rd, 2022 by Nicole Sakr

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This summer Nader served on the Aga Khan architecture awards jury alongside Nada Al Hassan, Kazi Khaleed Ashraf, Amale Andraos, Francis Kéré, Sibel Bozdoǧan, Kader Attia, Lina Ghotmeh, and Anne Lacaton. The final winners, selected for making a difference in the “lives of people and local communites”, were announced today. Congratulations to the six winning projects and teams!

Read more about the winning works from AKDN HERE, from World Architecture HERE, ArchDaily HERE, and CNN HERE.

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Now Open at the GSD: ‘Unprecedented Realism’

Posted on August 29th, 2022 by Nicole Sakr

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Porta per Venezi Piazzale Roma, Venice, Italy, (Perspectives) [1990]; Machado, Rodolfo (Buenos Aires, 1942), Silvetti, Jorge (Buenos Aires, 1942); Project Coordinator Tehrani, Nader; Project Team Becker, Daniel and Gutierrez, Gerard and Ponce de Leon, Monica.

The Harvard University Graduate School of Design’s Loeb Library has acquired the Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti Collection which will be on display until October 7th in the Drucker Design Gallery in honor of Jorge Silvetti’s retirement from the GSD. The collection includes hundreds of pieces of material that demonstrate the advancement of the Machado Silvetti practice including drawings and models spanning the last five decades.

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Join us at ACAW!

Posted on August 9th, 2022 by Nicole Sakr

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NADAAA will be joined by BKSK, bnim, fx collaborative, Pelli Clark & Partners, Steven Holl Architects, WJE, and Woods Bagot to present our teams’ terra cotta prototypes for this year’s Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop in Buffalo, NY. The prototypes have been developed over the last ten months with support from Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture, and the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. The presentation of the prototypes will begin at 1:00 pm EDT on August 18th and will be followed by a closing keynote address by Nader at 5:00 pm EDT. Register HERE to join virtually!

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WE’RE HIRING!

Posted on June 23rd, 2022 by Nicole Sakr

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NADAAA is currently seeking an Architect with 5-10 years of experience to join its architectural team in the design of progressive projects ranging from gallery installations to large institutional buildings.

Applicants must have the following qualifications to be considered for the position:

• Bachelor of Architecture degree or a Master of Architecture degree
• At least 5-10 years of professional experience
• Experience with construction documents and high-level presentation production.
• Computer expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino3d

Other position qualifications include:

  • Strong design and graphic skills
  • Knowledge of space programming, contract documents (including detailing, specifications, production management, design production), and contract administration
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with various levels of individuals including clients, consultants, and architects
  • Experience as team leader and project manager
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks, collaborate on large teams and work well under deadlines

Start date: ASAP

Please submit qualified resumes and portfolios in PDF format under 20 MB to nada@nadaaa.com. Please mention your years of experience in the email’s subject line. Please no phone calls or hard copy portfolios.

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NADAAA named 2022 Best Public Projects Firm

Posted on June 7th, 2022 by Nicole Sakr

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NADAAA has received the Architizer A+ 2022 Jury Award for Best Public Projects Firm!

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