Sex, Violence and Architecture

Ron Keenberg, outspoken former Winnipeg architect, was at the Faculty of Architecture on Friday evening. Front and Centre was his new book Sex, Violence and Architecture.

Known for designing the National Archives in Ottawa, and many Winnipeg buildings, Ron has filled his book with photos of many outstanding buildings, commentary on his own career and on architectural practice and intrigue.

In talking with Ron and those who worked with him, I was struck by his understanding of the importance of historic buildings and their architecture, and his ideas for refurbishing them. I was also struck by his understanding of how to produce forward thinking architectural designs while at the same time managing costs.

Ron Keenberg will be at McNally Robinson 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 17 to talk about and to sign copies of his book - see http://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event.php?txtEventID=5313&PHPSESSID=01e68d62269060c771323fdfd9ceca7b.