The Work We Do: Annabelle Selldorf 2026
April 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
Overview
The Work We Do” is a lecture by Annabelle Selldorf at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning in Buffalo, New York. The Spring 2026 Public Programs present this architectural design program which studies architectural work and cultural institution design.
Focus
The lecture examines architectural work for cultural institutions through its analysis of The Frick Collection and National Gallery London recent building renovations. The study investigates how architectural design determines social interaction spaces within art display areas while meeting both visitor and artwork display requirements. ArchUp provides architectural coverage which contains similar studies about museum and cultural building design.
Program
The event will begin with a 90-minute lecture by Annabelle Selldorf who works as the main architect at Selldorf Architects. The presentation explains her design philosophy which her firm applies to museum and gallery spaces and public spaces and civic projects and architectural designs based on human-centered design principles. The audience will engage in a Q&A session after the lecture ends. ArchUp events section presents reports about professional talks while ArchUp education coverage offers wider architectural practice analysis.
Audience
The lecture targets architects and students and cultural planners and professionals who work with museum and public spaces and human-centered design methods.
Event Details
| Dates | April 1 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
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| Venue | University at Buffalo, Hayes Hall – Room 403, Buffalo, NY, USA |
| Event type | Lecture on architecture of cultural institutions |
| Access | In person or online via Zoom |
| Fees | Free, registration may be required |
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
The study “The Work We Do” by Annabelle Selldorf investigates how architects design spaces for cultural institutions through their study of museum and gallery spaces. The lecture demonstrates how spatial design interacts with programmatic needs to create visitor experiences while architectural elements control both public access and art exhibition spaces. The event enables analysis of how designers create human-centered solutions which must satisfy both their design needs and institutional requirements. The presentation offers critical viewpoints on design processes which include material selection and renovation methods for cultural buildings although it uses a reflective format. The presentation provides information about spatial and functional aspects which architects use to design public buildings.
Closing Note
The lecture demonstrates how public buildings and cultural spaces create architectural design challenges. The event operates as a reflective session which provides professional insights but does not function as a technical workshop or practical training session.
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