Don Hisaka: The Cleveland Years Reception
Opening Reception
January 18, 2013 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Shaker Historical Society
16740 South Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights Ohio, 44120
Don Hisaka: The Cleveland Years
January 15, 2013 - March 17, 2013
On Friday, January 18, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm The Shaker Historical Society (SHS), 16740 South Park Blvd. in Shaker Heights, invites you to join us for an exciting opening reception featuring the history and pivotal work of Don Hisaka, architect of many major buildings from Cleveland and Northeast Ohio to Tokyo. Compositions include residences, educational structures and commercial spaces. The exhibition will run from Tuesday, January 15th thru Sunday, March 20th 2013.
Don Hisaka was born in Stockton, California and earned his Bachelor’s degree in architecture at the University of California at Berkeley and a Master’s of Architecture at Harvard University. Beginning in 1960 when he opened his practice in Cleveland, he designed noteworthy buildings such as, Beachwood’s Signature Square office complex (1986-9), the glass atrium connecting Thwing and Hitchcock Halls at CASE Western Reserve University (1980) and University Center at Cleveland State University (1974) with characteristic attention paid to the surroundings and their relationship to the building. In 1970, Hisaka was awarded the prestigious Cleveland Arts Prize in Architecture.
On Sunday, January 27th 2013 at 3:00 pm James D. Gibans, FAIA Emeritus, will speak about the local homes designed by Don Hisaka for illustrious clients such as, Agnes Gund and Anita and Delos (Toby) Cosgrove, CEO, Cleveland Clinic. Mr. Gibans will spotlight Hisaka’s design of a very contemporary home in Shaker Heights known for its stately brick Georgians and Tudor mansions. Mr. Hisaka is the only Cleveland architect to win a prestigious national Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects. Mr. Gibans co-curated the 2011 exhibit of Don’s work for the Cleveland Artists Foundation, had the privilege of working as an Associate in Don’s office in the mid-70s, and for over 20 years was a principal in the Cleveland firm currently known as Herman Gibans Fodor, Inc. Reservations requested.
Museum Hours:
Tues – Fri 11-5 pm and Sun 2-5 pm. Closed Holidays.
Admission:
Members & Children under 6 - Free
$4 fee for Non-Members Adults and $2 fee for Children 6-18
*blurb taken from Creative Compass
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