8th annual Urban Coop Tour is March 28-29

The Wylde Center will hold its 8th annual Urban Coop Tour on March 28-29 from noon to 5 p.m. each day.

The popular tour will showcase 13 private and public chicken coops in Decatur, East Atlanta, Edgewood, Grant Park and the Old Fourth Ward. Coop owners will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the design of their coops. Many of the structures feature artwork, edible landscaping and other animals including rabbits, goats and even a potbellied pig.

Early bird tickets are $20 or $25 at the tour. Free for children 12 and under. The tickets are good for both days and also include a preview fundraising event on March 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. at GardenHood, 353 Boulevard.

For tickets and information, visit wyldecenter.org/ urban-coop-tour.

In contrast to Sabow’s critiques of Modernist architecture as an affront to the public will, the Village Vets project received an Award of Excellence from the Decatur Preservation Alliance in 2009. The project fits seamlessly onto the streetscape through its sensible size and the sophisticated use of exterior materials. This building, along with branding reflects Lightroom’s commitment to elegance and a harmonious composition of color. Rather than generalizing Modernist architecture based on the errors of celebrated, but deceased designers,

Shabow should talk with the champions of the architecture and visit firms such as Lightroom. Regardless of the project size, these firms strive to serve the public through the creation of excellent designs.

Melody L. Harclerode, AIA, a local architect, promotes the power of architecture and design as the President of the Atlanta chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Principal of Harclerode Architects (harc-arch.com). For more information, check out aiaatl.org.