Ukrainian American architects to caucus during Joint Conferences in Washington

WASHINGTON - Ask an architect: Does it mean anything to be a Ukrainian American architect? How do both sides of this description present themselves?

The caucus of Ukrainian American Architects meeting within the framework of the Joint Conferences of Ukrainian American Organizations plan to examine this question on Friday, June 25.

While laying the foundation of a professional association, the one-day forum will discuss design in the diaspora, as well as challenges of design implementation in Ukraine. Presentations range from tradition in church architecture to expansion of ethnic heritage through style.

Friday's program includes:

• Anatole Senkevitch, a University of Michigan scholar who has studied Ukrainian churches in Canada, will speak on "Cultural and Liturgical Cross-fertilizations in Ukrainian Church Architecture: A Rich Elusive Legacy," 9-9:50 a.m.;
  
  
• A discussion between Jurij Sawicky, architect for The Ukrainian Museum in New York, and Walter Daschko, representing the Canadian Society of Ukrainian Architecture on "Kitsch vs. Mainstream Design: The Dilemma of Architects," 10-10:50 a.m.;
  
  
• Oleh James Kruhly on "Contexturalism: Subliminal Tradition vs. Applied Ornament," 11-11:50 a.m.;
  
  
• Ireneus Harasymiak on "The Construction Process in Ukraine: King Richard Castle in Kyiv," 1:30-2:10 p.m.; and
  
  
• Oleh Cherniahivsky with Walter Boykovych on "Opportunities for Ukrainian American Architects in Ukraine; Developing an Intern Program," 2:20-3 p.m.

The program will conclude with a visit to the World Bank, followed by a tour of Octagon at AIA Headquarters.

The program for Saturday, June 26, features a presentation on the ABCs of designing a new home, moderated by Ivan Bereznicki, followed by a design clinic where conference attendees are encouraged to bring future projects for review and consultation.

For further information specifically about the architect's program call Ulana Baczynskyj, (215) 572-1648; for registration call 1-888-798-6262.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, June 20, 1999, No. 25, Vol. LXVII

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