Hampton Avery Architects

Smacked Down

About 60 people attended the Smack Down. Apparently the largest turn out ever for a UHC lecture. Thanks to all who came out and contributed to the discussion.

The discussion was great and thought provoking. While we architects (see all the people in black in the picture below) had some good things to say, the real star of the show was the moderator, Lynn Becker. In about 15 minutes he gave the most clear, astute, and informative, and insightful description of the plan I have ever heard.

Many thanks to Lee Bouchard, Executive Director at UHC, for applying her cat herding skills in getting this thing done, Dave Hampton (yes, that Dave,) for having the idea and pushing it forward, and to Schubas for hosting.

By the way, the UHC lecture series is one of the best things going in Chicago right now. They have been doing it for three years now and it just keeps getting better. The lectures are once a month and they should be on your calendar.

Panelists, from right to left, Rashmi Ramaswamy, Lesley Roth, Samuel Assefa, Mike Newman, Zoka Zola, and Richard Avery. The moderator, Lynn Becker, is in the foreground.