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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In 2008<ref name="Vignelli Center">{{cite web |url=http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=46332 |title=RIT Holds Groundbreaking for Vignelli Center for Design Studies on Oct 7 |publisher=Rochester Institute of Technology |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rit.edu%2Fnews%2Fstory.php%3Fid%3D46332&date=2012-02-28 |archivedate=February 28, 2012}}</ref | + | In 2008<ref name="Vignelli Center">{{cite web |url=http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=46332 |title=RIT Holds Groundbreaking for Vignelli Center for Design Studies on Oct 7 |publisher=Rochester Institute of Technology |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rit.edu%2Fnews%2Fstory.php%3Fid%3D46332&date=2012-02-28 |archivedate=February 28, 2012}}</ref>, Massimo and Lella Vignelli agreed to donate the entire archive of their design work to the Rochester Institute of Technology. This was the reason for the planning and construction of the Vignelli Center. |
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | ||
The building is scheduled to open in September of 2010. | The building is scheduled to open in September of 2010. | ||
Revision as of 13:16, 27 November 2014
| Name | Vignelli Center for Design Studies |
|---|---|
| Building Number | 7A |
| Abbreviation | VIG |
| Zone | E-5 |
| Floors | 5 |
| Year Built | 2010 |
http://vignellicenter.rit.edu/about-center/
Vignelli Center for Design Studies is building that houses the entire archive of renowned designers Massimo and Lella Vignelli, two members of the Board of Trustees. The building houses the Vignellis' comprehensive archive of graphic design, furniture, and objects.
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies is open to the public and welcomes visitors.
History
In 2008[1], Massimo and Lella Vignelli agreed to donate the entire archive of their design work to the Rochester Institute of Technology. This was the reason for the planning and construction of the Vignelli Center.
Construction
The building is scheduled to open in September of 2010.
External links
- Vignelli Center for Design Studies
- RIT News: RIT Announces Five New Appointments to its Board of Trustees
- RIT Holds Groundbreaking for Vignelli Center for Design Studies on Oct. 7
- B&C: Vignelli Center
References
- ↑ "RIT Holds Groundbreaking for Vignelli Center for Design Studies on Oct 7". Rochester Institute of Technology. Archived from the original on February 28, 2012.
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