Research
The necessity of design provides an impetus for research, and often the unpredictable detour invites surprise and innovation.
The Porch: Urban, Aquatic, and Crystaline
Weiss/Manfredi at the Seoul Biennale
The Plan Profile: Weiss/Manfredi
"Lines of Movement," Venice Architecture Biennale
"White Cube, Green Maze: New Art Landscapes," featuring the Olympic Sculpture Park
American Academy in Rome: Mercedes T. Bass Landscape Architects in Residence Fellowship Drawings
The Porch: Urban, Aquatic, and Crystaline
Our work focuses on creating liminal spaces that mediate boundaries: public and private, inside and outside, architecture and landscape, intimate and generous. The nature of the porch in its broadest definition is where thresholds and interfaces create new opportunities for environmental and social resilience.
Weiss/Manfredi at the Seoul Biennale
Two Weiss/Manfredi projects were featured in the 4th Annual Seoul Biennale: Land Architecture, Land Urbanism.
The Plan Profile: Weiss/Manfredi
Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi are featured in the Plan Magazine's "The Architects Series," highlighting the practice of prominent architects from around the world.
"Lines of Movement," Venice Architecture Biennale
"Lines of Movement" puts forth an open-ended ideal that connects and extends the lines of landscape and infrastructure to shape a new architecture for public life.
"White Cube, Green Maze: New Art Landscapes," featuring the Olympic Sculpture Park
Weiss/Manfredi's Seattle Art Museum: Olympic Sculpture Park is featured in the exhibition "White Cube, Green Maze: New Art Landscape"
American Academy in Rome: Mercedes T. Bass Landscape Architects in Residence Fellowship Drawings
In 2019, Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi were awarded the Mercedes T. Bass Landscape Architects in Residence Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome. During their stay, Weiss and Manfredi served as senior advisers to Rome Prize recipients and to other members of the Academy community, and lead Academy-wide events including concerts, exhibitions, studio visits, lectures, readings, and instructional walks through Rome.