Experience the journey from idea to installation as told through The Wave, a design research project in collaboration with the Catholic University of America, industry partners, and the National Building Museum.  

Professor Tonya Ohnstad of the Catholic University of America will guide a discussion with key collaborators, David Stephen, a graduate student at the Catholic University of America, Peter A. Hedman, director of marketing and communications at Hydro Extrusion North America, Mike Graves, Project Fabricator at DSI Spaceframes, and Cathy Frankel, deputy director for interpretive content at the National Building Museum. Together, they will share behind-the-scenes insights into the project’s evolution, from digital modeling and material testing to fabrication and on-site assembly and reflect on the challenges and discoveries encountered along the way.  

The program offers an inside look at how interdisciplinary collaboration brings ambitious architectural ideas to life. 

Schedule 
5:30 PM Doors Open 
6 PM Program Starts 
7 PM Refreshments 
7:30 PM Program Ends 

This program is made possible by support from our The Wave sponsors Amazon, Architectural Systems, Hydro, AIA, Dyneema, Harmon, United Rentals, and the Graves Family.