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Charles Renfro Lecture Series

Charles Renfro Lecture Series

Charles Renfro, one of New York’s most talked about architects, was sponsored to New Zealand in April by First Windows and Doors, in association with Home NZ magazine.

Renfro’s architecture firm Diller, Scofido + Renfro is behind some of New York’s most talked about recent projects including the High Line, the redesign of the Lincoln Center, Brasserie, Eyebeam and – further afield – the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art.

In his April visit to Auckland and Wellington, Renfro commented on notions of public and private space, and how the boundaries between them can be blurred to create more vibrant urban areas. He also discussed new architectural interventions in old structures, as well as DS+R’s progress from being seen as academic outsiders in the architectural world to tackling some of the highest profile projects.

Renfro’s visit coincided with the release of the fully revised FIRST Windows & Doors™ Specifier’s Guide, issued for the first time in soft cover format

View the lecture in episodes below.

Episodes 1 and 2

Mr Renfro introduces himself, his practice Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) and provides context for his presentation on water and architecture.

Episodes 3 and 4

Mr Renfro discusses two projects he was involved in – the Blur Pavillion for the 2002 Swiss National Expo and closer to home, the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art.

Episodes 5 and 6

Mr Renfro finishes his overview of the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art and quickly provides insight to a Copenhagen School project before beginning an explanation of DS+R’s entry to redesign Governor’s Island in New York City.

Episodes 7 and 8

Mr Renfro provides a rare insight into DS+R’s approach to world class urban design with the Governor’s Island project and critically acclaimed High Line pedestrian walkway in New York City.

Episodes 9 and 10

Mr Renfro continues his discussion of the High Line pedestrian walkway.

Episodes 11 and 12

Mr Renfro details DS+R’s winning design for Rio’s Museum of Image and Sound.

Episode 13

In the final episode Mr Renfro concludes his outline of  DS+R’s winning design for Rio‘s Museum of Image and Sound.
Steam Pavillian

Blur Pavillian, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland

Boston Museum of Contemporary Art

Boston Museum of Contemporary Art

Governor's Island

Governor's Island, New York

High Line pedestrian walkway, New York

High Line pedestrian walkway, New York

Image and Audio Musuem in Rio de Janeiro

Image and Audio Musuem in Rio de Janeiro