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Mockbee, Samuel

Samuel "Sambo" Mockbee (1944-2001) was an American architect, artist, and teacher. He founded Auburn University's Rural Studio, and was the recipient of many awards, including a MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" and a posthumous Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects.

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• - Profile and interview by Brian Libby in Salon.
  
• - Zahid Sardar of the San Francisco Chronicle explores the architect's legacy.
  
• - Andrea Oppenheimer Dean looks back at Mockbee's life and career as he was posthumously awarded an AIA Gold Medal Award. Includes links to other relevant Architectural Record articles.
  
• - D. K. Ruth, the cofounder and former director of the Rural Studio, reflects on Mockbee's legacy.
  
• - PBS arts program offers an interview, video, and event information.
  
• - Elizabeth Via Brown writes about the work done by Rural Studio students in American Profile.
  
• - Documentary capturing the program's efforts at creating affordable, sustainable, and beautiful architecture.
  
• - Illustrated profile of Mockbee and the Rural Studio by Ted Katauskas in Architecture Week.
  
• - Encyclopedia entry provides biographical information.
  
• - Obituary, memorial information, and links.
  
• - Smithsonian Magazine visits the Rural Studio.
  
• - Biographical article in Fast Company examines the efforts of the Rural Studio.
  
• - Provides background information for the exhibit at the National Building Museum.
  
• - Auburn University architecture program presents information about its mission, past and present projects, staff, students, events, and exhibits.
  
  

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