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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Michael Baim - VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Michael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n \n  \nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28\nMike Baim joined LA28 as the Vice President of Venue Infrastructure in April of 2025. He oversees design\, planning\, procurement\, and delivery of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games venue infrastructure\, energy\, look\, and signage. \nMike served in the U.S. Army as an engineer officer\, completing more than 27 years on active duty\, including tours in Nicaragua\, Germany\, Iraq\, and Afghanistan. He commanded and led engineers and technicians in arduous environments\, including disaster relief and other operations. Mike holds numerous military awards and decorations\, including the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat action. \nMike graduated with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, CO. He is a graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies\, Fort Leavenworth\, KS\, and the U.S. Army War College\, Carlisle Barracks\, PA. Mike holds master’s degrees in business administration\, public administration\, military art and science\, and strategic studies. \n  \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-michael-baim-vp-venue-infrastructure-vni-energy-nrg-and-look-sign-lns-la-28/
LOCATION:Johnson Fain\, 1201 N Broadway\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T160000
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SUMMARY:Creatives in Conversation: Blurring Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nCreativity transcends conventional boundaries by forging unexpected connections and revealing hidden patterns. But where does creativity originate\, and how can it be cultivated? Can we direct its flow—or must we follow where it leads? Might blurring boundaries between disciplines open new dialogues and foster cross-pollination? \nJoin us for this year’s Creatives in Conversation\, as we explore these questions through the work of three visionary artists: Refik Anadol\, Lita Albuquerque\, and Lucy McRae. Spanning AI\, digital art\, sculpture\, multi-media performance\, and conceptual fashion\, their practices challenge our thinking and invite new perspectives. \nThe conversation will be moderated by Los Angeles–based architect and critic Joe Day\, and held at the iconic Schindler House\, in collaboration with the MAK Center for Art and Architecture. \nTogether\, we’ll explore what might evolve when disciplines converge and boundaries blur. \n  \nPlease click HERE to view the Speaker Line-Up & Sponsorship Opportunities for Creatives in Conversation. 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/creatives-in-conversation-blurring-boundaries/
LOCATION:The Schindler House at the MAK Center\, 835 Kings Rd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Interior Architecture Committee,Learning Units,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T140000
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SUMMARY:Circular SoCal: A Catalyst for a Regenerative Future
DESCRIPTION:Circular SoCal: A Catalyst for a Regenerative Future\n  \nJoin the City of Santa Monica\, Carbon Leadership Forum – Los Angeles\, and AIA Los Angeles for an expert-level conversation on circularity in the built environment. This is your opportunity to be a catalyst for change\, driving tangible collaboration and innovation across all scales. \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025 | 8 AM – 2 PM \nWhere: Annenberg Community Beach House – Sand & Sea Room \nCost: FREE with advance RSVP \n  \nWhy You Can’t Miss This Event:\n  \n\nBecome Part of the Solution: Dive deep into the principles of the circular economy with top architects\, designers\, policymakers\, and sustainability leaders. This isn’t just a discussion—it’s an opportunity to co-create a more resilient\, regenerative future for our region.\nUnlock Collaboration: We will explore how to build pathways from material innovation to policy transformation\, identifying barriers and collectively unlocking obstacles. You will engage in hands-on\, table-based workshops to develop short-\, medium-\, and long-term goals.\nHear from the Experts: The day will feature a welcome from the Mayor of Santa Monica and three expert panels covering the material\, building\, and municipal scales. You’ll gain crucial insights into innovative building codes\, product-as-a-service models\, and strategies for deconstruction ordinances.\nConnect with Leaders: Network with a diverse and influential group of attendees\, including architects\, urban planners\, policymakers\, developers\, and sustainability professionals\, all committed to advancing the circular economy.\n\nThis will be a zero-waste event\, reflecting our commitment to the very principles we will discuss. \n  \nAgenda Overview:\n  \n\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Networking\n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks & Welcome\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Expert Panels on Material\, Building\, and Municipal Scale Innovations\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Collaborative Workshop Ideation\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Networking\, with Closing Remarks\n\nDon’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of a transformative movement. Secure your free spot today and help us build a circular\, resilient\, and regenerative Los Angeles. \n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\nOliver Chi – City Manager\, City of Santa Monica \nHon. Lana Negrete – Mayor\, City of Santa Monica \n  \nMaterial Scale Panel: Innovations in Manufacturing and Materials:\nJeff Perry – Founder\, Angel City Lumber\nOlivier Da Costa – Brique Recyc\nRichard Ludt – Director of Environmental Affairs\, IRS Demolition\nStephen Pallrand – Founding Designer\, CarbonShack\nMorgan Sykes Jaybush – Creative Director\, Omgivning \nModerated by:  Sophie Pennetier – Founder\, Digne & Adjunct Faculty\, SCI-Arc \n  \nBuilding Scale Panel: Innovations in Means and Methods:\nKathleen Hetrick\,  LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal\, Buro Happold\nElizabeth Mahlow – Principal\, Nous Engineering\nDenise Braun – Founder\, All About Waste\nCelia Hoag – Regional Sustainability Leader\, DPR Construction\nSteve Clem – Senior VP of Project Planning & Sustainability\, Skanska \nModerated by:  Rachelle Habchi\, MS\, PE – Low Carbon Product Lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum \n  \nMunicipal Scale Panel: Innovations in Codes and Policies:\nRita Kampalath – Chief Sustainability Officer\, County of Los Angeles\nZack Aders\, AIA – Senior Vice President\, NYC Economic Development Corporation\nLorenz Schilling – Commercial Projects Manager\, The Reuse People\nEmily Freeman – Policy Advisor\, Circular Economy\, City of Boulder  \nModerated by: Shannon Parry – Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Santa Monica \nEVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: \nHeidi Creighton\, FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador – Senior Design Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nAmelia Feichtner – Capital Program Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nAmber Richane – Principal Design & Planning Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nShannon Parry – Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Santa Monica\nClove Galilee – Office of Sustainability & the Environment\, Public Works Department\, City of Santa Monica\nWill Wright\, Hon. AIA|LA – Director\, Government & Public Affairs\, AIA Los Angeles\nMaya White-Turre AIA – Senior Associate\, GRUEN ASSOCIATES\nSophie Pennetier – Founder\, Digne & Adjunct Faculty\, SCI-Arc\nRachelle Habchi\, MS\, PE – Low Carbon Product Lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum\nSoham Patel\, LEED AP BD+C – Sustainability Analyst\, BEYOND\nLuke Lombardi – Senior Engineer – Building Performance\, Buro Happold\nKathleen Hetrick\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal | Sustainability Integration Leader\, Buro Happold \n\nPanel Topics:\n  \nDig into the topics at each scale\, identify the barriers\, and how we can collectively unlock these obstacles. Point to specific case studies to highlight the work that is already done / underway.\n\n\nAligned subject areas\, but not the primary focus: adaptive reuse\, resiliency\, and embodied carbon.\n\n\n·      Material scale – implementation strategies that require cooperation around storage and accessible inventory\, innovative building materials and methods\, product-as-a-service models\, and getting innovative products authorized for use\n·      Building scale – union / non-union conversation\, rethinking aesthetics\, material database\, building systems\, and approaches\n·      Municipal scale – deconstruction ordinances\, innovative building codes\, different methods of procurement\, 3rd party testing\, what support is needed from the state level\, what advocacy is needed to move innovative policies forward\n\n  \n  \n  \nCOMMUNITY PARTNERS:\n        \n \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/circular-socal-a-catalyst-for-a-regenerative-future/
LOCATION:Annenberg Community Beach House\, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Santa Monica\, 90402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Conference,Emerging Professionals,Networking,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development,Programs + Conferences,Roundtable,Sustainability + Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T093000
DTSTAMP:20260414T153711
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SUMMARY:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Rubio-Cornejo - General Manager\, LADOT
DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Laura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT\n2025 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By:  \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series allows architects & designers\, and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas to ensure a healthy\, sustainable\, and economically competitive future. \n  \n  \n \nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo joined the City of Los Angeles in 2023 as General Manager of the Department of Transportation\, bringing with her extensive experience in municipal\, regional and state government. As the General Manager\, Laura leads a multi-disciplinary department responsible for advancing the safe and efficient multi-modal movement of people and goods within the City. \nPrior to joining the City of Los Angeles\, Laura served as the Director of Transportation for the City of Pasadena and as Deputy Executive Officer of Countywide Planning with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). \nLaura received a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, and a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College. During her downtime\, you can find Laura lost in a good book\, shuttling her kiddos from one event to another or enjoying a nice dinner with her husband and friends. \nThis Reception is Hosted By: \n \nThe 2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series: (CONFIRMED TO DATE) \n\n\n\nLori R. Gay – President & CEO\, Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County = Friday\, May 9 (8am)\nLaura Friedman – U.S. Congressional Representative\, 30th District  = Friday\, August 8 (8am)\nLourdes Castro Ramírez – President & CEO\, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) = Thursday\, August 21 (8am)\nLeigh Sata\, Ed.D\, AIA – Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Executive\, LACCD = Friday\, August 22 (8am)\nAdrin Nazarian – Councilmember\, District #2\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, August 28 (9am)* *(9am\, not 8am)\nJanisse Quiñones\, P.E. – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer\, LADWP = Friday\, August 29 (8am)\nMichael Baim – VP\, Venue Infrastructure (VNI)\, Energy (NRG)\, and Look & Sign (LNS)\, LA 28 = Thursday\, September 11 (8am)\nLaura Rubio-Cornejo – General Manager\, LADOT = Thursday\, September 18 (8am)\nMark Gonzalez – Assemblymember\, District #54\, California = Friday\, September 19 (8am)\nJohn L. Reamer\, Jr. – Inspector of Public Works & Director\, Bureau of Contract Administration\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 16 (8am)\nSade Elharaway – Assemblymember\, District #57\, California = Friday\, October 17 (8am)\nYsabel Jurado – Councilmember\, District #14\, City of Los Angeles = Thursday\, October 30 (8am)\n\n\n\n2025 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-city-leaders-breakfast-reception-w-laura-rubio-cornejo-general-manager-ladot/
LOCATION:GRIMSHAW\, 432 Colyton Street\, Los Angeles\, 90013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,City Leaders Breakfast,Community,Networking,Professional Development,Reception,Roundtable,Women in Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T140000
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SUMMARY:Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People
DESCRIPTION:The ZOOM Recording of this event is now available! \nDuration: 00:58:27\nShare link: Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People\nPasscode: XPz249d#\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis panel presentation brings together thought leaders from the legal\, academic\, and transgender communities to address access to restrooms for trans and gender non-conforming people in public buildings in the face of laws enacted in 19 states across the country that constrain people to utilize the restroom associated with their sex-at-birth. In so doing\, trans and GNC people face increased risks\, including denial of access\, harassment and physical assault. The effect of these regressive laws serves to prevent this targeted population from using public restrooms in public buildings\, such as schools and universities\, libraries\, hospitals\, government buildings\, airports\, parks and community centers. \nIt is our charge to identify tangible solutions to ensure equitable accommodations that support everybody’s inherent right to participate in all aspects of public life. The discussion will seek to identify avenues of opportunity\, galvanize consensus\, and discern concrete steps going forward. The policy statement generated at this presentation will be delivered to AIA National for adoption and advocacy. \nLEARNING UNITS\nAIA CES: Approved for 1.0 LU|HSW \n  \nPlease note: This is a VIRTUAL event that will take place over ZOOM.\nAll registered attendees will be sent the ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation Email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \n  \nHOST/MODERATOR  \n \nJake Stevens – Senior Vice President\, Faring  \nJake Stevens is a California real estate development professional and a proud graduate of Los Angeles public schools. He attended Occidental College as a 2004 Centennial Scholar and was the 2022 Occidental College Erica J. Murray Young Alumnus of the Year. He is currently the 73rd President of the Occidental College Board of Governors and President of the City of Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. He is also Governor Gavin Newsom’s two-time appointee as President of the California State New Motor Vehicle Board\, the first openly LGBT person in state history to hold the office. Jake was named the 2022 Democrat of the Year for the 52nd Assembly District by the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and was recognized as the 2019 LGBT Heritage Month – Person of the Year for Los Angeles City Council District 14. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nKendra Muller – Attorney\, Disability Rights California  \nKendra J. Muller (they/them) is a disabled\, queer attorney at Disability Rights California (DRC)\, the nation’s largest disability rights non-profit. As part of the Equal Access and Housing team\, Muller employs impact litigation\, direct services\, regulatory code\, and policy changes to address civil rights violations\, including at the intersection of equal access to restrooms. Muller emphasizes collaborative advocacy with underserved communities\, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals\, people of color\, veterans\, unhoused individuals\, multilingual individuals\, seniors\, and low-income communities. Muller is DRC’s current ex officio member of the Division of the State Architect’s Access Codes Collaborative\, working to identify opportunities surrounding access in the California Building Code development process. Muller serves on the board of Rainbow Spaces and previously a representative of the Transgender\, Gender Diverse\, or Intersex Working Group for the California Department of Managed Health Care. \n \nDavid Serlin – Professor of Communication & Science Studies\, UC San Diego  \nDavid Serlin is Professor of Communication and Science Studies at UC San Diego. He published “Pissing Without Pity: Disability\, Gender\, and the Public Toilet” in the groundbreaking anthology Toilet: Public Restrooms and the Politics of Sharing\, eds. Harvey Molotch and Laura Norén (NYU Press\, 2010). His most recent book is Window Shopping with Helen Keller: Architecture and Disability in Modern Culture (University of Chicago Press\, 2025). He is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome\, which awarded him the 2021 Rome Prize in Architecture.  \n \nJody L. Herman\, Ph.D. – Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy & Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law  \nJody L. Herman is the Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy at the Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law. Her research focuses on measures of gender identity in survey research\, gendered public spaces\, and the prevalence and impacts of discrimination based on gender identity or expression. At the Williams Institute\, her work has included the development of trans-inclusive questions for population-based surveys and research on minority stress\, health\, violence\, and suicidality among transgender people\, among other topics. Dr. Herman co-authored Injustice at Every Turn\, based on the National Transgender Discrimination Survey\, and The Report of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey. She served as a Co-Investigator on the U.S. Transgender Population Health Survey (“TransPop”; NICHD R01HD090468; PI Ilan Meyer)\, as Co-Principal Investigator on the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey\, and as a Co-Investigator on an NIH-funded study to assess health disparities among gender minority youth. Her published research is routinely cited\, including by major news sources\, such as The New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, and NPR. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration from The George Washington University. \n \nAmanda Goad – Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project\, ACLU Southern California  \nAmanda is the Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project at the ACLU of Southern California\, fighting for the rights and civil liberties of LGBTQ people through litigation\, policy advocacy\, technical assistance\, coalition-building\, and community engagement. Amanda was previously a staff attorney in the LGBT & HIV Project of the National ACLU\, working on projects to advance transgender workers’ rights\, safety and dignity for incarcerated people\, the rights of LGBTQ students\, and marriage equality for same-sex couples. Amanda also previously served as Director of Litigation at Inner City Law Center in Los Angeles\, as Senior Counsel in the New York City Law Department\, and as Legal Coordinator for a group providing pro bono name change assistance to transgender New Yorkers. In 2015\, Amanda was named one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers under the age of 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association. Amanda is an alum of Harvard Law School and Rice University\, a former co-chair of the Board of Directors of Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network\, and a former fifth grade teacher. \n  \n \nShane Diamond – Director of Communications & Advocacy\, GLAAD  \nShane Diamond (he/him) serves as Director of Communications & Advocacy at GLAAD\, where he leads GLAAD’s transgender advocacy and narrative strategy work\, as well as creator relationship and athlete engagement. He plays a central role in shaping GLAAD’s storytelling strategies—most notably coordinating the partnership with Ground Media on the landmark Here We Are campaign\, recently honored by the Anthem Awards\, to uplift transgender stories and storytellers. Previously\, Shane served as the principal for Very Good Consulting\, specializing in gender equity training and communications consulting for nonprofits\, corporations\, athletic programs\, and more. He also produced the impact campaign for the Hulu Original and GLAAD Media Award-winning documentary\, CHANGING THE GAME\, about three transgender high school athletes as they fight to participate in their respective sports. Shane\, his spouse\, and their dog\, Harvey Chocolate Milk\, live in Brooklyn\, NY.  \n \nBamby Salcedo – President & CEO\, TransLatina Coalition  \nBamby is a national and international transgender Latina Woman who received her Master’s Degree in Latina Studies from California State California Los Angeles. Bamby is the President and CEO of the TransLatina Coalition\, a national organization that focuses on addressing the issues of transgender Latinas in the US. Bamby developed the Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender Wellness\, a multipurpose\, multi-service space for Trans people in Los Angeles. \n  \nSpecial thanks to Eve Reynolds\, AIA\, Principal Architect at Arcolution LLC\,  for organizing this important and timely event. \n  \n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.*
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/equitable-restroom-accommodation-for-trans-gnc-people/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Lunch and Learn,Panel,Presentation
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SUMMARY:Reuse LA Part 2:  Adapting Performance and New Identities to Existing Facades\, Case Studies in Southern California Adaptive Reuse Projects with EYRC\, Gensler\, and Gruen Associates
DESCRIPTION:*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee invites you to join our panel event highlighting case studies on three contemporary Southern California Adaptive Reuse Projects. Come hear directly from their authors; Devon Barnes (Gruen Associates)\, Patricia Rhee (EYRC)\, and Olivier Sommerhalder (Gensler) as they present the Apple Tower Theatre\, The Press\, and the Herald Examiner Building adaptive reuse projects along with their hard-earned lessons. \nWhile the urgency and opportunities of adaptive reuse projects are well known\, they come with significant architectural and technical challenges. High among them is the adaptation of existing building facades\, as it requires design teams to take on forensic and archeological approaches to adapt existing building enclosures for new use and modern performance standards. To support these unique challenges in the growing advocacy for Adaptive Reuse projects\, the AIA LA Building Performance and Regulations Committee invites you to participate in this knowledge sharing panel event. \n  \nMODERATOR \n \nAlex Rosenthal\, AIA – Senior Associate\, Heintges \nAlex Rosenthal is a Senior Associate at Heintges Consulting Architects and Engineers based in Southern California. As a licensed architect and having worked with Heintges since 2016\, his career has been dedicated to the realization of complex facades brought on by an ardent passion for architecture\, performance-based design\, and sustainable building practices. Alex has collaborated internationally with some of the world’s leading architecture firms in the design and technical development of high-profile building envelopes on projects ranging from flagship retail to high-rise residential\, commercial\, office\, laboratory\, institutional and museum programs. Outside of his work at Heintges\, Alex has been a guest lecturer and juror at multiple universities\, a frequent public speaker at building enclosure industry events\, and an active participate in professional organizations. With his involvement in AIA LA’s Building Performance and Regulations committee\, Alex advocates for the dissemination of knowledge related to California sustainable building regulations\, adaptive reuse\, building performance\, and facades. Alex holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Architecture and a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University’s GSAPP where he received the Lucille Smysyer Lowenfish Memorial Prize. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nDevon Barnes\, AIA – Principal Associate\, Gruen Associates  \nDevon began her career designing award-winning flagship stores for luxury brands before shifting her focus to adaptive reuse and historically sensitive projects. She enjoys weaving modern amenities into existing and historic contexts\, with a portfolio that includes the restoration of the Tower Theater. As a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy and the Western Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology\, she is committed to uncovering hidden stories within buildings and shaping meaningful architectural adaptations. \n \nPatricia Rhee\, FAIA\, DBIA – Partner\, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects  \nPartner Patricia Rhee\, FAIA\, has been a member of EYRC Architects since 2000. She has served as Designer for some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning projects including The Press\, The Culver Steps\, Ivy Station Offices and Retail\, and the John M. Roll U.S. Federal Courthouse. She has served on design juries for multiple AIA chapters\, the Design-Build Institute of America and numerous architecture schools. She has lectured internationally and nationally\, at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona\, the University of Melbourne\, Clemson University\, AIA National Women’s Leadership Summit\, and the University of Maryland\, where she was the Kea Distinguished Professor. Patricia has and continues to serve as a Peer Advisor to the Bureau of Overseas Business Operations and the General Services Administration. She was a founding Co-Chair of the AIA Los Angeles Women in Architecture committee and serves on the board of Heidi Duckler Dance. \n \nOlivier Sommerhalder\, AIA – Principal\, Gensler \nOlivier is a Design Principal and the Global Design Resilience Leader for Gensler based in the Los Angeles office. He brings design and technical expertise across a spectrum of public and private projects of all types and scales. Olivier approaches design by using research\, building technology\, and building science as means to drive progressive\, contextually appropriate\, holistic architecture.\n \nHe has taught at the University of Southern California and served as visiting critic and guest lecturer at the University of Southern California\, Cal Poly Pomona\, the University of California Los Angeles\, the University of California Berkley and the ETH (Federal Polytechnic in Zurich\, Switzerland). Olivier holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Applied Sciences in Brugg-Windisch\, Switzerland; a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute or Architecture\, Los Angeles and an Executive Master in Design Culture from the Zurich University of the Arts\, Zurich\, Switzerland. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved \n1. Present a comprehensive summary of existing building code requirements and pathways to deliver compliant building enclosure for commercial Adaptive Reuse projects.\n2. Present case studies on the design and technical adaptation of existing facades to new architectural identities and contemporary performance standards.\n3. Understand different technical and forensic approaches to working with a building facade’s existing conditions.\n4. Share hard-earned lessons from successfully completed adaptive reuse projects.\n \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/reuse-la-part-2-adapting-performance-and-new-identities-to-existing-facades-case-studies-in-southern-california-adaptive-reuse-projects-with-eyrc-gensler-and-gruen-associates/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Learning Units,Networking,Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee":MAILTO:will@aialosangeles.org
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