Columbus, Indiana, is not just a mecca for Modern architecture; it exemplifies how thoughtful design can cultivate an extraordinary community. Within the city and surrounding Bartholomew County, numerous iconic buildings and landscapes designed by renowned architects seamlessly integrate into its cultural and urban identity.

This presentation will delve into Columbus's visionary initiative to create a striking built environment, a legacy championed by the influential industrialist J. Irwin Miller and local leaders. It chronicles the decades-long pursuit to shape the ideal American city through exceptional design. This marks the first comprehensive history of Columbus, showcasing the works of remarkable architects across generations.

American Modern: Architecture, Community, Columbus, Indiana (2024, Monacelli Press) is published in association with Landmark Columbus Foundation, a civic organization behind the progressive preservation and promotion of the city’s architectural heritage. Furthermore, it produces the acclaimed Exhibit Columbus program, a biannual series of events that engage the community in discussions around innovative ideas and commissions site-specific installations in a free, public exhibition, the next cycle for which is scheduled for August 16-November 30, 2025. exhibitcolumbus.org

Join us for insights into this new publication and learn about Columbus’s architectural legacy from Jamie Goldsborough, Creative Director of the Landmark Columbus Foundation, along with book authors Matt Shaw and photographer Iwan Baan.

Jamie Goldsborough oversees communications, publications, exhibitions, and storytelling projects focused on art, architecture, and design. She holds a Master of Architecture and a Master of Arts in Design Criticism from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design from Indiana University Indianapolis.

Iwan Baan is a renowned international photographer whose work focuses on the intersection of architecture and the social fabric, and his photography is frequently published in books and magazines worldwide.

Matt Shaw is a writer, editor, educator, and a Columbus native. The former executive editor of The Architect’s Newspaper, his writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, Architectural Review, Domus, and Artforum.

https://landmarkcolumbusfoundation.org