September 24, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn more about the Fallingwater Fireside series
From its beginnings, Fallingwater served as a place of creative thinking and inspired conversation. This new series continues that tradition by advancing ideas around art, architecture, design, and nature. Gathered in front of the fireplace of Fallingwater’s living room, a small audience will join Fallingwater director Justin Gunther for engaging conversations with special guests.
Limited Seating Available
$285/person
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Conversation followed by wine and hors d’oeuvres reception.
Charles Renfro
Charles Renfro joined Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) in 1997 and became a Partner in 2004. He led the design and construction of the studio’s first concert hall outside of the US – within the Tianjin Juilliard School in China – as well as the studio’s first public park outside of the US – Zaryadye Park in Moscow. Charles has also led the design of much of DS+R’s academic portfolio, including projects at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Brown University, the University of Chicago, and Columbia Business School. He recently completed Sarofim Hall, the new home for Rice University’s Visual Arts department in Houston.
Charles is leading the design of several interdisciplinary arts centers, including the new home for the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance in Harlem, New York. He has been recognized twice on the Out100 list and, since 2012, has been deeply involved with BOFFO, a nonprofit organization that supports the work of queer LGBTQ+ BIPOC artists and designers. Charles has taught at Columbia University and Parsons School of Design at The New School. He is a recurring instructor at Rice University and serves on the faculty at the School of Visual Arts.