IOWA ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION OFFERS TOUR OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES - October 21, 2017

world-renowned architects on the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. The tour will leave Des Moines at 7 AM, and guests will travel by motor coach, returning the same day, by 6:30PM.  IAF Executive Director, Claudia Cackler, says, "IAF is thrilled to be able to offer this tour for architecture enthusiasts who will receive behind the scenes, personally-guided tours of these remarkable buildings. Most of them are new, with one notable exception, that being Old Capitol." Tours of each building will be approximately 1 hour. The four new buildings include:  Hancher Auditorium (2016) (Pelli Clarke Pelli (New Haven) & OPN Architects (Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines) Visual Arts Building (2016) (Stephen Holl Architects (New York) & BNIM Architects (Des Moines) Voxman Music Building (2016) (LMN (Seattle) & Neumann Monson Architects (Iowa City, Des Moines) It's been said, regarding the shaped Concert Hall ceiling, that "this aluminum snowflake has the acoustic smarts of a Gothic cathedral." (Architizer.com) University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital (2016) (Norman Foster Partners (London, NY), Heery International (Iowa City), and Stanley Beaman & Sears Architecture and Interiors)  There are so many brand new buildings because in 2008, floodwaters from the Iowa River destroyed Hancher Auditorium and 20 other treasured buildings on the University of Iowa's campus. Last year the University completed a campus-wide comeback, with the grand opening of the new Hancher, Voxman Music School and the new Visual Arts Building.  There is also something for those who love history: the tour of historic Old Capitol, whose cornerstone was laid in 1840. Restorations since the fire of 2001 destroyed the central bell tower were designed by EYP (Boston, Albany) & OPN Architects (Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City). It is the only National Historic Landmark in Iowa City and one of 26 in the state. Experts in their field will give a presentation on Iowa City history, its architecture and architects enroute. The cost of the tour is $140, which includes bus transportation, snack, a delicious tapas buffet lunch at Devotay Restaurant, group fees as well as curriculum presented during the trip. A portion of the fee is a donation to the Foundation, to support their education and community programs. Participants will receive a letter indicating such for income tax purposes. Tickets are limited. Reserve your spot by calling Claudia Cackler at the Iowa Architectural Foundation, 515-244-1888 or email director@iowaarchfoundation.org. Reservations will be confirmed when payment is received. Cancellations received through 4:30 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2017, will receive 50% refund per person. After that time, cancellations will not be refunded, but may be transferred to another party. The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) is a charitable organization founded in 1989 to promote the awareness and appreciation of architecture and design. The nonprofit pursues its mission through youth and adult educational/outreach programs, community design charrettes, architectural walking tours, an annual lecture series, and more. Visit www.iowaarchfoundation.org for more information. -30-