In-person at Price Gilbert Library at GA TECH
About the Event:
Have you ever walked the streets, gazing up at the sky, and wondered who designed the buildings around you?
Join us for a curator-led tour of Defining Skylines: John Portman and the Architectural Evolution of Downtown Atlanta at Georgia Tech Library. This is a great opportunity for members and a guest to meet the exhibition team, connect with fellow design enthusiasts, and explore the fascinating connections between architecture, exhibitions, history, and archives. MODA is collaborating with Georgia Tech to bring you an elevated experience.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
A Guided Tour: Hear from exhibition experts about the extraordinary life and work of John Portman, the visionary architect behind many of Atlanta’s most iconic buildings.
Meet the Experts: Take the chance to meet the curator, exhibition designer, and archivist for Defining Skylines. Learn about how the exhibition developed, was designed, and is shared with the public.
Connect with Other Design Enthusiasts: Gather with like-minded individuals to gain firsthand knowledge and insights. Discover more about the Price Gilbert Library and the history of the Georgia Tech campus.
As a member, you're welcome to bring a guest and enjoy engaging insights throughout this curated experience. The Library’s first-floor Exhibits Gallery is located in the Price Gilbert building, adjacent to the Cherry Street entrance. The 1,500-square-foot gallery provides a dedicated space for exhibits. We encourage you to arrive early.
Please note that space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot and that of your guest today! *Limit 2 tickets per member.
About John Portman & Defining Skylines exhibition:
A proud Georgia Tech alumnus, Portman reshaped the city’s skyline with his innovative designs, including the groundbreaking Hyatt Regency and Peachtree Center. This exhibit offers an exclusive look into Portman’s creative process, architectural achievements, and lasting influence on urban design featuring artifacts from both the Georgia Tech Archives & Special Collections and the Portman Archives.
About our GA Tech tour guides:
Alex McGee, Curator, is the University Archivist at Georgia Tech Library's Archives and Special Collections. She has her BA in history and women’s studies from the University of Georgia and her MA in history and certificate in public history from Georgia State University. In addition, she is a member of the Academy of Certified Archivists and earned the Society of American Archivists’ Digital Archives Specialist Certificate in 2020. Her research focused on the history of abortion access in Georgia and the Supreme Court decision, Doe v. Bolton. McGee is focused on outreach, collection development, and processing of collections, with an emphasis on collecting, promoting, and making accessible diverse experiences at the Institute. She promotes research and instruction through archival collections relating to the academic curriculum.
Kirk Henderson is the Exhibitions Program Manager at the Georgia Tech Library. He develops and designs exhibitions featuring Tech’s archival collections, working to reveal the stories embedded in these rare and unique materials through engaging exhibitions. Past exhibits have examined the influence of the Bauhaus School on the founding of Georgia Tech’s Industrial Design program (Hin Bredendieck: From Aurich to Atlanta), the role of Science Fiction in academic studies at Georgia Tech (50 Years of Science Fiction at Georgia Tech), and the Southern textile industry’s role in the early 20th century labor movement (Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill: New South Industry). The Library’s gallery also hosts exhibits developed collaboratively with campus partners, highlighting the intersecting paths of technology and art (Extension of Self: What it Means to be Human in a Digital World).
Connor Lynch is an Exhibits Associate at the Georgia Tech Library, where she plays a key role in developing, designing, and maintaining exhibitions. Prior to this role, she managed the exhibition program at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design from LaGrange College, with concentrations in Art History and Museum Studies, and a minor in Theatre. During her time at LaGrange, she gained hands-on experience working in local museums. Connor is passionate about making education accessible and engaging through immersive exhibits and thoughtful interpretation.
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Have questions? Email felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Price Gilbert Library at GA TECH
686-704 Cherry St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
For questions or contact on the day, please contact Felicia E. Gail, Public Programming & Membership Manager at felicia@museumofdesign.org or 404.870.6889
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Parking Lot:
Visitor Area 3
355 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30332Webpage on Parking for the GT Library
Parking directions for Visitor Area 3 – the closest parking garage and lot
Getting to Georgia Tech’s campus can be a challenge, so we’re providing directions below to Visitor Area 3, the parking deck by the John Lewis Student Center on Georgia Tech’s campus. Please plan for 10-20 minutes to get into campus and navigate parking.
Parking at Visitor Area 3 Georgia Tech – Price Gilbert:
Navigate to Georgia Tech Visitor Area 3: Student Center Deck (W02) (355 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30332) and park in the deck.
After parking, navigate to the Price Gilbert Library.
To do this, walk through the Student Center, down the stairs, out of the doors to Tech Green. Keep walking straight until you hit the hill with many stairs—from here you can take those stairs up to Crosland Tower or cut through Clough Commons and use the elevators.
Google Maps route from Visitor Area 3 to Price Gilbert Library
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Tech Trolley:
Exit at the Midtown Station and from there the Tech Trolley provides a direct connection to campus.
Exit the trolley at the Transit Hub (round about) noted on our Interactive Map, and walk towards Clough Commons.
You can walk through Clough Commons to up the stairs beside it to get to Crosland Tower. Google Maps Route from Transit Hub to Price Gilbert Library
Walking:
Exit at North Avenue Station and walk west on North Avenue over 75/85.
Take a right onto Cherry Street, Crosland Tower is at the end on Cherry Street. Google Maps route from North Avenue Marta station to Price Gilbert Library
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us 48 hours prior to the event start.
Please contact felicia@museumofdesign.org
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This walk covers paved terrain, some stairs, and interiors of buildings, and is wheelchair accessible in most cases.
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Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Felicia E. Gail, MODA Public Programming & Membership Manager at felicia@museumofdesign.org
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