Architect Brad Lynch, founder and principal of Chicago-based company Brininstool + Lynch, spoke Wednesday at the opening of his exhibition in the Architecture Gallery at the Warehouse.

Lynch’s exhibition, ‘Claremont House,’ is a showcase of his architecturally modern home, located west of Wrigley Field in Chicago.

‘Lynch’s sleek and modern approach to real estate housing is inspirational,’ said Nilus Klinger, a sophomore architecture major. ‘His company has a reputation of creating well-done projects.’

The exhibition, which will run from Jan. 28 to Feb. 29 at the Architecture Gallery, consists of 13 angles of Lynch’s house.

Lynch will also lead a visiting critic studio at the Syracuse University School of Architecture for 18 weeks during the spring semester.

The critic studio, sponsored by UPSTATE: A Center for Design, Research and Real Estate, will come up with ideas for the Case Supply Warehouse in Syracuse, which works to create an Arts Technology and Design Quarter.

‘The Case Supply Warehouse in downtown Syracuse will act as 14 students’ studio as they work to construct a new facility housing a culinary institute, artists’ lofts and work spaces, a bike shop, café, technology research lab and a variety of other businesses and educational settings,’ Lynch said.

Students participating in the studio will have the opportunity to advance their careers and learn from a self-made practitioner, while also giving back to the Syracuse business community.

Lynch said UPSTATE’s sponsorship will allow students and faculty to cooperate on a project that will benefit everyone involved. Speaking to the students and faculty at the exhibition allows people interested in his creation to place a face with the work on display, he said.

Nathaniel Wooten, a sophomore architecture major, said, ‘Viewing a domestic home is much more personal than looking at a city hall building or a museum. His work is personal, and that’s why I think so many people came out to support the event.’

Published on January 30, 2008 at 12:00 pm