Early Modern Furniture Design 1900-1960 Michael Guido will trace modern furniture design from the early 1900s to today, examining how form, function, and aesthetics have evolved. Participants will study styles, materials, techniques, and key movements—from Art Deco and Bauhaus to Mid-Century Modern and contemporary trends—while exploring influential designers like Frank Lloyd Wright, Gerrit Rietveld, Lilly […]

Late Modern Furniture Design 1960 to 2020 A dynamic exploration of modern furniture design from the 1960s to today, revealing how form, function, and aesthetics have evolved through decades of innovation. Michael will examine design movements, materials, and techniques—highlighting plastics, composites, digital fabrication, and smart furniture. The lecture profiles visionary designers like Joe Colombo, Verner […]

Architect & Client Scandals While scandal is rarer in architecture than in politics, the field has seen its share of controversy, fraud, and even murder. Join Michael Guido for intriguing stories of architects whose designs, affairs, and secret lives made headlines—featuring figures like Mies van der Rohe and Edith Farnsworth, Mies and Lilly Reich, Gerrit Rietveld […]

This lecture explores the vital contributions of women in architecture—past, present, and future. From overlooked pioneers who challenged conventions to contemporary leaders redefining practice, the session highlights how women have expanded the boundaries of design, technology, and pedagogy. The lecture invites participants to critically reflect on architecture as both a profession and cultural practice, while celebrating […]