The Department of Architecture and Interior Design is hosting renowned architect and Miami University alumni Kevin Gordon on Wednesday as part of their lecture series for the year.
Gordon has worked for tvsdesign for 15 years and currently leads their Atlanta and Chicago offices while traveling and working internationally.
"Tvsdesign is a really nice firm," John Weigand, chair of the Department of Architecture and Interior Design said. "They do a lot of great work. They do a balance of architecture and interior design, so he'll be able to speak on several different disciplines."
According to Weigand, the audience can expect to hear topics ranging from sustainability to dealing with recessionary economics to global practices.
Gordon is currently active in China and Vietnam.
"I've had a really remarkable and lucky career when it comes to working globally," Gordon said.
Weigand said he feels students will be eager to get a professional perspective.
"We try to bring in a balance of people who can talk about the academic, intellectual side as well as the professional side," Weigand said. "He's going to be in the latter category. When you have the partner of a firm come in, you are going to get something that the academic side just doesn't give you."
Sophomore architecture major John Fleming said he is particularly looking forward to Gordon's lecture.
"[Gordon's] designs are very strong and I am excited hear him explain in more detail how he incorporates the surroundings of his projects into his work," Fleming said.
Gordon, a Miami alumnus, obtained his bachelors in environmental design in 1978 and his masters in architecture in 1980.
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"I know Oxford can feel removed from where the big firms are, and especially in these economic times life after graduation can be daunting," Gordon said. "I want to give students an idea of what to expect and how to use their resources and networks effectively."
Gordon's lecture, "Post Graduate Trajectory and Recent Work at tvsdesign," will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 in Alumni Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
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