Sirchio Lecture: "Detroit Triumphant: The Architecture & Impact of Albert Kahn"
On Thursday, February 23rd, Cranbrook Schools ‘alumnus Michael Hodges, '72, will speak on campus as part of Cranbrook Schools' Sirchio Lecture Series. The event will take place in DeSalle Auditorium at 7pm. There is no charge for this event, and it is open to the public. To view a flyer for the event, click here.
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In this lecture, Hodges tells the story of a penniless German-Jewish immigrant who invented modern architecture, with special attention to its origins in Kahn’s revolutionary factory design. Hodges calls Cranbrook one of the “great, idyllic campuses” of North America and credits his obsession with architecture to his six years spent at Cranbrook School for Boys.
Hodges has been the Fine Arts Writer for the Detroit News for 26 years. Over his career in journalism, Hodges has also held positions in Boston and Venezuela, and worked as a feature writer for the New York Post. His book Michigan’s Historic Railroad Stations was named a Michigan Notable Book of 2012, and he’s received wide acclaim for his articles on Detroit’s resurgence and architecture. His most recent work on Albert Kahn is set for publication in 2018.
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