Architecture and Design Network Panel Discusses 'Wittenberg Heritage' on Feb. 23 in Little Rock

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During Gordon G. Wittenberg's 30-year tenure as head of Wittenberg Delony & Davidson Architects, the firm had a significant role in the design of many Little Rock landmarks.

LITTLE ROCK — The Architecture and Design Network will present "The Wittenberg Heritage" on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. 9th St., in Little Rock. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. in the center's Lecture Hall, following a 5:30 p.m. reception.

This will be a panel presentation with Gordon G. Wittenberg, FAIA Emeritus and his colleagues at Wittenberg, Delony & Davidson Architects: Richard Alderman, president; Wally Sprick, executive vice president; Chad Young, vice president; and Gordon Duckworth, senior associate.

This lecture is part of the Architecture and Design Network's 2015-2016 lecture series.

In 1919, George Wittenberg and Lawson Delony, as young architects, co-founded the firm that would become one of the state's largest, longest-lasting and most influential architectural firms. George Wittenberg's son, Gordon G. Wittenberg, led the firm for 30 years, from 1952-1982. During that time, the firm had a significant role in the design of many city landmarks, such as the Little Rock Convention Center and its adjacent hotel, the Regions Bank tower and the Stephens Building. Under his leadership, the firm received more than 30 awards.

The Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awarded a Gold Medal, its most prestigious prize, to Gordon Wittenberg in recognition of his many contributions to the profession and its practice. In view of his outstanding contributions to the field, he was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Wittenberg, who earned his architecture degree from the University of Illinois, will be joined by his colleagues in reflecting on the firm's nearly 100-year history, a heritage that shaped spaces and places throughout the state and beyond. Recently, he and Charles Witsell coauthored Architects of Little Rock: 1835-1950, a book that recognized the many contributions of their predecessors.

The 2015-16 Art of Architecture lecture series is sponsored by the Architecture and Design Network, a non-profit organization, with support from the Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Arkansas Arts Center, the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design and community members.

The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact ardenetwork@icloud.com.