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BBA’s Claudia Busch Guides FIU Architecture Students in Designing a Mobile Art Pavilion

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Next summer, a futuristic Mobile Art Pavilion designed by Florida International University students, will bring a new way to showcase pop-up art exhibits and plays to our South Florida community.
Berenblum Busch Architects’ Founding Principal and Senior Instructor at FIU’s Department of Architecture Claudia Busch led seven student teams to build on ideas for this multi-use, mobile art pavilion. Of the seven designs proposed by 15 students, the plan of a 315-square-foot, dome-like structure was selected.
The FIU School of Architecture team proposed a waterproof pavilion that “will have three layers with the outer one made from a rigid metal frame to hold the fabric that encloses the pavilion. Display walls are designed to rotate to vary the enclosure and accommodate for art display and performance.”
The structure will use renewable energy resources and sustainable materials, and the fabric envelope features solar coating “to help reflect and diffuse direct solar radiation, optimizing temperature comfort inside.”
The project is part of a partnership between FIU and Grace Arts Florida. Senior Instructor Claudia Busch led the student teams from her Graduate Architecture Studio 9.
For more information, visit Miami Herald.

FIU Celebrates City of Miami Beach’s 100th Anniversary

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MBUSAs part of an expansive partnership with the city that began last year, FIU is hosting numerous events in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Miami Beach.

Though the celebration runs all year, the major centennial events will be held March 22-26, including a performance by the FIU Symphony and Concert Choir at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on March 25.

According to John Stuart, associate dean of cultural and community engagement in the College of Architecture + the Arts (CARTA) and executive director of the Miami Beach Urban Studios (MBUS), FIU has had a significant presence on Miami Beach for years ­­­­­– so partnering with the city was a natural fit.

Beyond the centennial events, projects included in FIU’s partnership with the city range from sea level rise and transportation to dual enrollment and new courses at MBUS.

Located in the iconic 420 Lincoln Road building, FIU’s MBUS has worked with city leaders for months to help plan FIU’s collaboration with the centennial. In addition to MBUS, the Wolfsonian-FIU and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU will play a part in the festivities.

Oberhausen Marketing & PR (OBR) is not only a business of Miami Beach, but is also a vested party in the future of the community. South Beach local Josh Oberhausen, President of OBR and member of the Board of CARTA, is passionate about seeing these projects through to fruition.

Click here for more information:

http://news.fiu.edu/2015/02/fiu-partners-with-miami-beach-on-centennial-sea-level-rise-and-more/85084?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fiu-partners-with-miami-beach-on-centennial-sea-level-rise-and-more

Josh Oberhausen – Guest Speaker @ FIU’s School of Hospitality & Tourism

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Josh Oberhausen, Owner and Founder of Miami-based Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations (OMPR), was a guest speaker at FIU’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Management as part of the school’s Industry Round Table Series. Josh gathered with a group of students for a Q&A discussion on hotel marketing and trends. He shared details on new technology and best practices for hotel channel management as well as his hospitality marketing experience which includes, to name a few, The Perry South Beach Hotel, Couples Resorts in Jamaica, South Beach Hotel Group and the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association.

Josh Oberhausen – Guest Speaker @ FIU's School of Hospitality & Tourism

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Josh Oberhausen, Owner and Founder of Miami-based Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations (OMPR), was a guest speaker at FIU’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Management as part of the school’s Industry Round Table Series. Josh gathered with a group of students for a Q&A discussion on hotel marketing and trends. He shared details on new technology and best practices for hotel channel management as well as his hospitality marketing experience which includes, to name a few, The Perry South Beach Hotel, Couples Resorts in Jamaica, South Beach Hotel Group and the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association.