Design Institute Denver – Spring 2012

The Design Institute gives participants the opportunity to network with vendors and colleagues as well as take part in two architect-led breakout sessions that deal with real-life design challenges submitted in advance by attendees. And for those seeking even more inspiration, our hosts will be offering a tour of local libraries on the day before the event.

• Design Institute event program (pdf)
• Breakout Session: Arapahoe Library District, CO—Sheridan Library. Session Architect: Humphries Poli (pdf)
• Design Institute Architect slideshow (pdf)
• Design Institute Vendor slideshow (pdf)

Nearly all attendees (91%) rated the previous Design Institute to be a
very valuable/valuable seminar.

THURSDAY, MAY 3RD
Library Tours: 12:00 pm-5:30 pm
Denver Public Library has partnered with Anythink Libraries, Douglas County Libraries and the Arapahoe Library District to offer two very diverse tours of contemporary libraries that have been regionally and nationally recognized for their pioneering of library design and services. Both tours will return to the award winning Michael Graves designed Denver Central Library for a Colorado style reception and tours of the just recently updated library.

Tours will be led by the librarians and architects involved in the design and operation of the respective facilities. 30 passenger buses will depart Denver Central Library promptly at 12 Noon on May 3, 2012, one bus leaving for the “Anythink/Family” tour and the other bus leaving for the “Retail Therapy” tour. A box lunch will be provided on each bus.

Participants can choose either tour but must sign up in advance as space is limited to 30 per tour. Those wishing to follow by auto can download the following itinerary, do not need to RSVP, and simply meet the bus at the respective facilities.

RSVPs must be forwarded to Josephine Teodosijeva by email or by phone at 720-865-2008.

All bus participants must meet near the main information services desk on the first floor of the Denver Central Library by 11:45 AM. Buses will depart promptly at 12 Noon.

Please click here to see a full description of events.

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
1550 Court Place
Denver, CO 80202

Rates:
Single & Double: $149
Triple: $164
Quad: $179

Deadline to receive this rate is April 3. Book your room today by calling 888-627-8405 (and mention “Library Journal Design Institute”).