foundations
Friedensreich Hundertwasser Foundation
“I should like, and I do it too quite instinctively, to live an example, live an example to people, paint for them a paradise that each may have, he need only grasp it.
Washington Architectural Foundation
“The Washington Architectural Foundation’s mission is architects serving the community. Whether it’s teaching children through Architecture in the Schools, giving free design services to nonprofits through Community Design Services, or helping to end hunger through the CANstruction program, the Foundation leverages its modest budget to help a region-wide community.” (WAF, 2009)
Griffin Society
“Established in 1988 in Sydney, Australia, the Society commemorates the lives and works of Walter Burley Griffin (1876–1937) and Marion Mahony Griffin (1871–1961) and promotes the environmental ideals and community life they fostered in Australia.
Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
“The mission of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) is to expand the historical knowledge and cultural recognition of American women architects of the 20th century, with a special focus on the time period 1950-1980.”
Robin Boyd Foundation
“The Robin Boyd Foundation will continue the work and spirit of Robin Boyd through an active, innovative and ongoing series of public learning programs developed to increase individual and community awareness, understanding and participation in design.”
Arthur Erickson Conservancy
The Arthur Erickson Conservancy (AEC) is the sole artist-authorized agency for the work of Arthur Erickson, in perpetuity.
Fondation Le Corbusier at Maison la Roche
Housed in the Maison La Roche (open to the public, along with Maison Jeanneret and Immeuble Molitor).
Center for Architecture and Design
Hallidie Building
130 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
Ph. +1 415.362.7397
Fax +1 415.362.4802
Jørn Utzon - Utzon Centre
Utzon Center
[Slotspladsen 4]
DK-9000 Aalborg
Ph: 76 90 5000
John Lautner Foundation
Here’s a still of Snoop Dogg trashing the Sheats-Goldstein house.
Link to Youtube video
The Buckminster Fuller Institute
“The Buckminster Fuller Institute is dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions which radically advance human well being and the health of our planet’s ecosystems.”
National Design Centre
The National Design Centre is the only major, public centre in Australia dedicated exclusively to design across all its disciplines.
Luis Barragan
Luis Barragan architect (and colourist). The Barragan Foundation is (oddly?) based in Switzerland and has a portfolio of his projects on their website.