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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: LAX/ Metro Transit Center
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jason O’Rear Photography \nARCH TOUR FEST: LAX/ Metro Transit Center\nMetro’s LAX/Metro Transit Center is a transformative new gateway to one of the world’s busiest airports. Designed to handle nearly 46\,000 daily boardings\, the ~500\,000-square-foot facility seamlessly connects Metro’s C and K Lines\, a 16-bay bus plaza\, and a bike hub\, while also linking to Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) future Automated People Mover—providing airport access without relying on a car. \nTour Led by: \nJanet Yoon\, AIA\, LEED AP\, Associate Principal\, Grimshaw \nJanet Yoon\, AIA\, LEED AP is an Associate Principal at Grimshaw’s Los Angeles Studio\, where she leads complex\, high-performance projects that reflect the firm’s commitment to innovation\, sustainability\, and human-centered design. With over 20 years of experience across transportation\, technology\, education\, and commercial sectors\, Janet brings a balance of creative vision and technical expertise to every project. \nAt Grimshaw\, Janet serves as Project Manager for the recently completed LAX Metro Transit Center\, a pivotal multimodal hub that enhances regional connectivity and access to public transit throughout Los Angeles. She is also leading the East End Studios ADLA project—a transformative 14.4-acre creative campus featuring 16 sound stages\, two office buildings\, and more than 675\,000 square feet of space designed to foster collaboration and revitalization within the community. \nA graduate of UC Berkeley and the University of Michigan\, Janet has built a career around designing environments that empower people and promote social equity. Her work is guided by a belief that thoughtful design can empower people\, strengthen communities\, and create lasting impact. \n  \nDebra Gerod\, FAIA\, LEED AP – Partner\, Gruen Associates \nDebra Gerod\, FAIA\, LEED AP\, joined Gruen Associates in 1988 and was made a partner in 2002. Debra’s specialty is the collaborative design and delivery of complex\, public-use projects. Projects have included event centers\, performing arts venues\, offices\, museums\, libraries\, courthouses\, embassies\, transportation projects\, parks and streetscapes. \nAmongst Debra’s recent projects are the recently opened LAX/Metro Transit Center\, a new multi-modal station providing transit to the airport\, the Audrey Irmas Pavilion at Wilshire Boulevard Temple and the renovation of the historic Tower Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Current projects include the renovation of the historic Pasadena Central Library and the Reimagination of the La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum. \nDebra is a Regent for the California Architectural Foundation (CAF) and served as the 2020 President for AIA|California and 2016 President of AIA|Los Angeles. Debra volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and Heal the Bay and was a long-time board member for the ACE Mentor Program of Los Angeles. Debra was elevated to a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2013 and is the recipient of AIA|Los Angeles’ 2024 Gold Medal\, the highest individual honor bestowed by the Chapter. \n  \nArchitect: Gruen Associates/ Grimshaw\nBuilding Credits: \nGC – Alpha Construction \nDesign Architect: Grimshaw\nExecutive Architect: Gruen Associates\nContractor: Tutor Perini Corp. \nOther Consultants\nLandscape: Gruen Associates\nStructural: Arup and JCE Structural\nFaçade: Arup\nFire & Life Safety: Arup\nAcoustics/AV/IT/Security: Arup\nLighting: Arup\nM/E/P: Lam + Tea Engineering\nCivil: Mott MacDonald\, BA Inc.\, DRC and FPL\nTraffic: Fehr & Peers\nGeotechnical: Diaz Yourman & Associates\nSurveyor: Coast Survey\nVertical Transportation: Syska Hennessy Group\nPedestrian Flow Modelling: Arup\nEnvironmental Graphics: SKA Design\nSustainability: Arup\nSafety: Soteria Company\nIrrigation: Sweeney Associates\nCommunity Outreach: The Robert Group\nCost Estimating: Lenax\nSpecifications: Bobby Knox Architect\nAnimations: Kilograph \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU Approved\nLearning Objectives:\n1. Participants will gain insight into the conceptual design approach for the project through an overview of the site and project goals; understand how functional requirements\, including multimodal connections\, informed the design approach; and explore the design intent behind the flowing canopy and sculptural roof forms. \n2. Participants will discuss material choices\, structural approach\, and architectural detailing; review the use of exposed steel\, glass\, concrete\, and cladding materials; explore structural strategies\, including long-span canopies and column placement; and observe detailing in roof connections\, glazing systems\, and finishes. \n3. Participants will explore integration with the urban and transportation context; understand connections to LAX terminals\, busways\, and regional rail; examine pedestrian and bicycle circulation\, drop-off zones\, and overall site planning; and evaluate how the design responds to and enhances the surrounding urban fabric. \n4. Participants will evaluate spatial experience\, circulation\, and user-focused design; observe natural light\, sightlines\, and intuitive wayfinding as they walk through concourse and platform areas; discuss passenger and cyclist flow\, accessibility\, and comfort within public spaces; and identify signature aesthetic features such as canopy geometry and public seating. \n• Q&A \n\nParking\nWe encourage visitors to use public transportation to access the site. Limited street parking may be available nearby. \nMeet Up Spot\nMeet your tour leaders under the large LAX/Metro Transit Center signage.  Visitors arriving by Metro can look for the hanging art installation from the Metro Hub when exiting the station towards the right. Them take the escalators down to the drop-off/kiss-and-ride zone.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-lax-metro-transit-center/
LOCATION:LAX / Metro Transit Center\, 9225 Aviation Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Sargent House and ADU
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Ye Rin Mok \nARCH TOUR FEST: Sargent House and ADU\nThis project is a new construction house and attached ADU. The programing/siting of building is carefully designed to provide both houses with natural light\, privacy and dignity. Main house has a formal entry where you take shoes off (in Japanese it’s called ‘Genkan’ space). The house is both open and very cozy because of the material choices\, ceiling height/angles\, circulation and views from each space. We believe this is a great model for sensitive luxury home which is modest in size and thoughtfully designed. \nTour Led By: \nBo Sundius\, AIA\, Bunch Design principal \nHisako Ichiki\, Bunch Design principal \n\nArchitect: Bunch Design\n\nBuilding Credits:\nContractor: Lightning Construction\nStructural Engineer: Craig Phillips Engineering and Design\nFurnishing: Warkentin Associates \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU Approved \nLearning Objectives\nAnalyze how building massing and site placement contribute to privacy\, light access\, and a sense of dignity for both the primary residence and ADU. \nIdentify how recent ADU code requirements were implemented to achieve functional and aesthetic integration between the two dwellings. \nEvaluate strategies for maximizing natural light and ventilation in a compact residential design. \nAssess how material selection enhances spatial warmth\, comfort\, and design cohesion. \nObserve and discuss how lighting design supports both functional needs and the home’s intimate\, welcoming atmosphere. \nExpress the value of multi-generational\, or communal living with regard to providing housing and promoting denser living arrangements.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-sargent-house-and-adu/
LOCATION:Sargent House and ADU\, 1525 Sargent Place\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Gravitas Members Only Club
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Natalie Atamian\, Tim McCaig \nARCH TOUR FEST: Gravitas Members Only Club\nAmazing is the only option. \nGravitas is an exclusive\, members-only social club located in the heart of Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle. Spanning 28\,000 square feet\, the club features Art Deco-inspired design and offers a blend of luxury amenities\, including an open-air garden bar\, a state-of-the-art recording studio\, private dining rooms\, and chauffeur services. It aims to provide impeccable service and curated culinary experiences for high-caliber individuals. \nTour Led By: \nGeorge Kelly\, AIA NCARB \nCarnie Armenian\, NCARB \n  \nGravitas Members Only Club has generously invited tour attendees to stay for a prix fixe dinner following the tour\, priced at $75 per person.\nIf you wish to join for dinner\, please contact Erika Pendergraff at erika@aialosangeles.org to reserve your spot.\n  \n\nOwner – Moxie\nGC – PWI Construction\n\n\nArchitect: Kelly Architects\nInterior Designer: Kelly Architects\nStructural Engineer: Charles Tan + Associates\nMechanical Engineer: Engineering Solutions\nElectrical Engineer: Llanes Engineering\nFood Service Design: Clay Enterprises\nLighting Design: Kelly Architects\nLandscape Design: Kelly Architects\n\n\n\nArchitect: Kelly Architects\nKelly Architects is an interior architectural design studio specializing in hospitality projects\, including restaurants\, bars\, nightclubs\, and hotels. George Kelly AIA\, Principal Architect\, founded Kelly Architects\, Inc. in 2003 after practicing for more than 22 years in Los Angeles. While Kelly Architects has been instrumental in the success of the most noted venues in Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles. The work reflects a layering of concepts\, ideas\, cultures\, materials\, design\, budgets\, code requirements\, personalities\, location\, entitlements and architecture. \n  \nBuilding Credits\nPWI\, Kelly Architects \n  \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU Approved\nLearning Objectives: \nDescribe the exterior-interior experience of visiting the club \nDesign for optimum circulation and the efficient movement of people through the space \nCreate ambiance through lighting and dimming \nDesign to optimize privacy features for club members \nDesign kitchen facilities that utilize healthy principles and practices \nCustomize various elements within the space to needs of different members \nParking\nPublic parking garage across the street\, valet available\, building has parking\, meters available. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-gravitas-members-only-club/
LOCATION:Gravitas Members Only Club\, 435 N Camden Dr\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90210
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: The Hollywood Bowl
DESCRIPTION:ARCH TOUR FEST: The Hollywood Bowl\nNestled into the southern base of the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles\, the Hollywood Bowl sits on prime real estate. But location aside\, much of the venue’s success over the years can undoubtedly be attributed to the high production values that have long been its hallmark. Although the Hollywood Bowl is a natural amphitheater\, it’s a challenging venue\, attracting a sophisticated and broad-ranging audience\, from tourists to classical music enthusiasts. With entertainment from symphonic shows to legendary rock bands like The Who and new groups like Chromeo\, expectations for getting the right sound for each musical genre are high. Patrons expect the entire experience to sound\, look\, and feel extraordinary because that’s all part of the reputation of this venue. \n10:30am – 11:30am – Meet at the Hollywood Bowl Museum to start the tour. \nEmail Confirmation that goes out 24 hours prior to the event \nTour Led By: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nScott Sugden – Director of Product Management\, Electronics & Software\, L-Acoustics \nSixteen-year L-Acoustics veteran Scott Sugden\, Director of Product Management for Solutions\, is a key driver of the success and growth of L-Acoustics products and technologies; and is responsible for bringing innovative and ground-breaking L-Acoustics products to fruition. \nA Wisconsin native\, Scott studied Physics at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire\, then toured with pop\, rock\, and theater shows worldwide\, working on system and site designs for several well-known festivals. Working closely with creators\, FOH Engineers\, sound designers\, and the L-Acoustics Certified Provider Network during his tenure at L-Acoustics\, Scott has supported the success of a diverse range of projects such as Coachella\, the Hollywood Bowl\, The Book of Mormon\, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo\, and more. \nHis synergism has been a critical agent in facilitating the first L-ISA US performances for Bon Iver\, ALT-J\, Lorde\, and others\, helping to bring the power of L-ISA Hyperreal Sound too excited and immersive-hungry fans all over the continent. \nA knowledgeable and engaging presenter\, you’ve probably seen Scott on various L-Acoustics video tutorials and leading demos and presentations for AES\, InfoComm\, ISE and conferences around the globe. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFrederick Vogler – Sound Designer: \nMulti-Grammy Award-winner Frederick Vogler enjoys working as principal sound designer and FOH mixer for the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall. \nThroughout the year\, he also records the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, LA Opera\, Los Angeles Master Chorale\, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for commercial and broadcast release. Vogler works closely with composers\, artists\, directors\, producers\, and architects. Vogler’s audio-visual design and con- sulting company\, Sonitus\, has worked on projects for Facebook in Menlo Park\, Cali- fornia; the New World Symphony in Florida; Stanford University in Palo Alto\, California; and CorpArtes in Santiago\, Chile. Sonitus focuses on practical solutions with necessary technologies for modern-day performing arts and entertainment. \nVogler has worked in feature film as a music-scoring mixer for composers such as David Newman (Norbit\, Spirit) and Jeff Richmond (Baby Mama)\, as well as on-set music playback/live record engineer for movies including Sister Act I & II\, What’s Love Got to Do with It and Preacher’s Wife. \n  \nArchitect: L-Acoustics (sound)\nAIA CES: 1.0 LU Approved  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify key acoustic design principles applied in large outdoor performance venues\, including strategies for sound projection and audience coverage. \nAnalyze how the architectural geometry and material selection at the Hollywood Bowl contribute to sound clarity and uniformity across seating zones. \nEvaluate methods for mitigating noise spillover into surrounding neighborhoods while maintaining optimal performance acoustics. \nDescribe how acoustic design considerations enhance audience comfort\, performer experience\, and community compatibility — all critical elements for public venues. \n  \nParking\nFree onsite parking at Hollywood Bowl Lot A.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-the-hollywood-bowl-tour-2/
LOCATION:The Hollywood Bowl\, 2301 N Highland Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Solar Future House
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jorge Ruiz \nARCH TOUR FEST: Solar Future House\nThe Solar Futures House is the first permitted 3D printed dwelling in Los Angeles. It is a high-performing\, net zero\, sustainably designed home built in 2023 to address housing affordability and climate change with a special focus on fire resilience. In that it is prescient. A recent winner in the climate category of the AIA LA Residential awards\, the home incorporates passive and active strategies using a systems thinking lens. From water conservation to energy storage and gray water recycling\, the project touts several first use case scenarios. \nTour Led by: \n  \nProf. Kishani De Silva\, Lead Faculty of the Solar Futures House\, Woodbury University \n  \nArchitect: Woodbury University\n  \nTour is FREE for Students. Must show SCHOOL ID at CHECK IN. \n  \nBuilding Credits: \nWoodbury University Faculty and Student Team; \nStructural Engineer = Nous Engineering; \nMEP = Breen Design Group; \nSustainability Consultant = VCA Green \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved\nLearning Objectives\n1. Gain an understanding of how 3DCP construction operates in the AEC industry as a faster\, smarter building technology.\n2. Acquire insight on how concrete as a building material can be more sustainable through the use of SCM’s (Supplementary Cementitious Materials) and Co2 sequestration.\n3. Discover passive strategies incorporated to achieve high performance and energy efficiency.\n4. Explore the dwelling to understand its climate resilient features with a special focus on fire resilience. \nParking\nFree Parking.  Attendees are permitted to park in Lot P1. It is closest but there is available parking in Lot P3 as well.  Just a short walk.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-solar-future-house/
LOCATION:Solar Futures House\, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd\, Burbank\, CA\, 91504
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: The North Range\, William Andrews Clark Memorial Library\, UCLA
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Tom Bonner \nARCH TOUR FEST: The North Range\, William Andrews Clark Memorial Library\, UCLA\nThe Clark Library is an amazingly little-known Renaissance revival masterpiece built in 1926 by philanthropist William Andrews Clark\, Jr. as a memorial to his father\, a notorious copper baron and a U.S. Senator. It was designed by the city’s classiest architect\, Robert Farquahar\, as a lavishly detailed\, deeply encoded message to the cognoscenti. It glitters from a walled block in a once grand Los Angeles neighborhood. At Clark Jr.’s death in 1934 the entire property was willed to UCLA with the stipulation that nothing be built above grade within 100 feet of the library. By then Clark had removed ten neighboring houses\, relocated a two-story chauffeur’s quarters\, extended an existing brick wall around the block\, and engaged landscape architect Ralph Cornell to remodel the site as a public park. Whatever Clark had in mind\, it was never completed. The library drifted for the next 60 years as an unfinished landscape made emptier by the removal of Clark’s house and observatory. The Clark is not only the focus of research activity as the UCLA Center for 17th and 18th Century Studies\, but also an active venue for chamber music. \nFunding allowed construction of support facilities as a first step in transforming the library site into a community of scholars. This posed questions of enclosure\, anchorage\, juxtaposition\, and landscape dynamics. The plan builds on Clark’s concern with enclosure- an extendable wall thickened to 22 feet\, cracked open with daylight and as tall as we could push it. Four rectangular modules are separated by courtyards to form a “range” (an 18th century term used by Jefferson at the University of Virginia) that runs 270 feet along the north side of the block to leave the center suggestively open. It houses editorial offices\, storage\, conference\, food service facilities\, and guest quarters. In form and color\, it relates to Clark’s stocky red brick wall and not to the delicate library from which it respectfully withdraws. Operating as a spatial counterweight\, it lessens the emptiness of the garden expanse\, and its two-story height further encloses the open garden. Its mural presence palpably anchors the library when seen from across the lawn. \nDesign Awards: AIA/Los Angeles 1990; AIA/California Council 1991; AIA National Brick in Architecture 1995 \nTour Led by: \nBarton Phelps\, FAIA emeritus \nOver nearly a half-century of practice\, Barton Phelps\, FAIA\, has contributed to the profession of architecture in a remarkable variety of ways. He is an inspiring teacher\, an engaging writer\, editorial leader\, and a determined advocate for progressive change. His leadership at local\, state\, and national levels-for the AIA\, NEA Design Arts\, GSA Design Excellence program\, Society of Architectural Historians\, Mayor’s Institute on City Design\, the University of California\, and the City of Los Angeles-has enhanced public environmental policy\, elevated architectural journalism\, and set new standards for recognition of design excellence. Above all\, Barton Phelps is an insightful designer\, whose work reveals a subtle\, studied grasp of the dynamics of urban and rural landscapes. He was the 2022 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from AIA/California. In addition to the North Range of the Clark Library\, projects for UCLA include the Seismic Renovation of Royce Hall\, the East Building of the University Lab School\, and the Adademic Advancement Center. Other new buildings include L.A. Public Libraries in Los Feliz\, Hollywood\, and Woodland Hills\, the performing Arts Center and Student Commons at Thacher School in Ojai\, and a major expansion of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium\, as well as residential and ecological retreat properties in California and across the U.S. \nDerek Christian Quezada Meneses – Head Librarian\, William Andrews Clark Memorial Library at UCLA \nDerek Christian Quezada Meneses is the Head Librarian of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library at UCLA\, where he oversees one of the nation’s most distinguished collections of early modern\, fin-de-siècle\, and modern fine press materials. Before joining UCLA\, he held positions at the University of Southern California\, the University of California\, Irvine\, and the Getty Research Institute. \nIkumi Crocoll – Clark Library \nIkumi Crocoll has been the Instruction & Engagement Librarian at UCLA’s William Andrews Clark Memorial Library since 2021. Previously\, she worked as the Manuscripts & Special Collections Librarian at the Daughters of the American Revolution Library in D.C. and as a reference librarian at the Newberry Library in Chicago. She holds a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts in the Humanities from the University of Chicago. \n \n\nArchitect: Barton Phelps & Associates\nBuilding Credits: \nGeneral Contractor: California I.B.A.\, Inc. \nStructural Engineer: Melvyn Green & Associates \nLandscape Architect: Robert M. Fletcher \nInterior Designer: Audrey Albers \n\nAIA CES: 1.5 LU Approved\nLearning Objectives \n1) Design for low-cost durability \n2) Envision building as landscape \n3) See architecture as language \n4) Approach functional program as direct generator of building form. \n  \nParking\nParking is available at a large\, on-site lot through an open gate off Cimarron. There is no fee to park.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-the-north-range-william-andrews-clark-memorial-library-ucla/
LOCATION:North Range\, William Andrews Clark Memorial Library\, 2520 Cimarron St\, Los Angeles\, 90018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: El Paradiso
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jim Simmons \nARCH TOUR FEST: El Paradiso\nEl Paradiso (also known as the Grossman House) is the only existing all-aluminum house by Raphael Soriano\, FAIA\,. Architect Linda Brettler\, AIA\, embarked on a renovation in the spirit of the original\, transforming it into a home and architecture studio for herself. Working from original blueprints\, she updated the1964\, 3\,800-square-foot house to returned it to its ideal state\, while reworking inappropriate earlier revisions. To make it more inviting and incorporate her own design vision\, she discovered and embellished upon the house’s original sense of whimsy\, color\, and surprise. Situated on an oblong lot in the hills above Studio City in Los Angeles’s San Fernando Valley\, the house’s perpendicular orientation and flowing functional floor plan allow for privacy and views from all rooms. \nOne of the more unusual aspects of the open-plan layout is that areas are separated by cabinetry rather than walls. These floating cabinetry units made from Micarta (an early form of high-pressure laminate) are designed to reflect the purpose and proportions of a room’s use. Brettler conducted an exacting restoration of the original features. Secondary lighting and LED replacements update the home\, as do the addition of electric shades\, new appliances and plumbing fixtures\, and cork flooring. Original laminates\, terrazzo\, and cork walls were rehabbed with care. The Grossman’s scrapbook of the house is an added bonus for tour-goers to view the original process. \n  \nTour Led by: \n  \nLinda Brettler\, AIA\, principal\, Linda Brettler | Architect \nLinda Brettler\, AIA\, has been a licensed architect since 1992. Her Los Angeles-based practice concentrates on creating single-family homes that fit her clients’ lifestyles. Brettler’s original architecture tends toward a natural contemporary approach\, while her renovation work often entails updating older properties for today’s needs. Her delight in details and materials is evident in the masterful tile work that has become her trademark. Prior to opening her own practice in 1996\, Brettler worked at award-winning architecture firms\, including Moore Ruble Yudell and Brenda Levin and Associates. She holds a BA in biochemistry from Harvard University and a Master of Architecture from UCLA. Brettler has served as the Cultural Heritage Commission’s Architect appointee for three Historic Protection Overlay Zones\, and as a Board Member of the LA Conservancy. \n  \nArchitect: Linda Brettler | Architect (Raphael Soriano original architect)\nBuilding Credits: \nGeneral Contractor: M.S. Elite\nLandscape Architect: Dee Paul\nLandscape Contractor: Luis Estrada\nStructural Engineer: Philip Manalo\nAV/IT Engineer: Barry Shepherd\n \n\nAIA CES: 1.0 LU Approved\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will experience the authenticity of a carefully restored one-of-a-kind modern home.\nParticipants will be able to outline details of painstaking restoration and see how empathetic changes maintain the spirit of the original.\nParticipants will be able to describe the ingenious use of space and the ability to create privacy within an open plan.\nParticipants will discuss creative ways the architect devised to hang art and place furniture given restrictions of original materials.\nParticipants will review an existing family scrapbook that gives tour-goers an inside look at the original design and construction process. \n  \nParking\nStreet parking available.  No meters. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-el-paradiso/
LOCATION:El Paradiso\, 11468 Dona Cecilia Dr.\, Studio City\, CA\, 91604
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Sheats Goldstein - Tour 1
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jeff Green Photography \nARCH TOUR FEST: The Goldstein Estate – Tour 1 @ 12:00 pm\n(aka The Sheats-Goldstein Residence and Club James)\nInformation regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTour Led by:\n \nKristopher Conner\, AIA\, NCARB\, and James Perry\, NCARB\, of Conner & Perry Architects\, Inc. \nTour Organizers:\nConner & Perry Architects\, Inc.\nThe Goldstein Estate is home to the iconic Sheats-Goldstein Residence (1963) by John Lautner. Originally constructed for the Sheats family in the early 1960’s\, the house was purchased by James Goldstein in 1972 and he enlisted Lautner to embark on a series of renovations and improvements to “perfect” the home\, until the architect’s passing in 1994. At that time there were schematic designs in place for adjacent entertainment facilities\, including a tennis court\, guest house\, and garage/maid’s quarters. Lautner protege\, Duncan Nicholson\, took over the renovations to the home and continued to develop the designs for the entertainment facilities as well as the construction of the James Turrell Skyspace\, “Above Horizon.” During this time\, the program for the new facilities grew to include a home theater\, private nightclub\, library\, offices\, dining terrace\, and lap pool. \nNicholson’s untimely death in 2015 led project architects Kristopher Conner and James Perry to form Conner & Perry Architects\, who now serve as the architect of record for the property. Conner and Perry continue to oversee construction and develop designs with the owner\, Jim Goldstein\, for the lower terrace\, home theater\, and guest house portions of project\, as well as overseeing maintenance and restoration efforts for the original residence. This property is a cultural mainstay of Los Angeles\, featured in many motion pictures\, fashion\, and editorial photography\, and has been bequeathed to LACMA by Goldstein so that it may remain accessible to the public to inspire future generations of designers and enthusiasts. \nRead more about the residence and Conner & Perry Architects’ contribution in the recent Architect’s Newspaper story (here). \nBuilding Credits: \nCurrent Architect: Conner & Perry Architects\, Inc.\nPast Architect: Nicholson Architects\nOriginal Architect: Lautner Associates (John Lautner\, FAIA)\nClient/Homeowner: James F. Goldstein\nGeneral Contractor: Ostermann Construction/Empire Group Construction\nStructural Engineer: Andrew Nasser\, Omnispan Corp.\nLandscape Designer: Eric Nagelmann\nGlazing Contractor: Giroux Glass\, Inc.\nMetal Fabricators: Breakform Design \nParking Information:\nPark on the street along Angelo View Dr. or Davies. Tour groups should convene in the cul-de-sac at the top of the driveway and the tour will proceed once everyone has arrived. \nParking in the neighborhood is extremely limited due to ongoing construction. Please consolidate into as few vehicles as possible or use a ride-share service and plan accordingly.  \nAIA CES: 1 AIA CES Learning Unit Approved\nLearning Objectives: \n1) An understanding of the history of this architecturally and culturally significant work.\n2) A basic understanding of the tenants of American Organic Architecture and how they have been implemented by Lautner\, Nicholson\, and Conner & Perry.\n3) An overview of poured-in-place concrete and its structural\, formal\, and aesthetic qualities.\n4) A case study of the integration of sports and hospitality facilities in contemporary\, high-end residential projects.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-sheats-goldstein-tour-1/
LOCATION:The Goldstein Estate\, 10104 Angelo View Dr.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050322
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Solar Wave
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jo David \nARCH TOUR FEST: Solar Wave\nThis timeless 2400 sq. ft hillside residence straddles the land on 3 levels. The visitor and resident traverses an egg shaped front door step that rejuvenates personal energy. The architecture uniquely connects to the site and goes beyond the mundane to share a story that resonates with design trends\, societal needs and visionary thinking. \n  \nTour Led By: \nMartin Roy Mervel\, AIA – Architect \nMartin Roy Mervel is an accomplished Architect with over 40 years of experience. His practice is guided by a commitment to client satisfaction and a core mission to improve the planet\, one project at a time. He delivers a diversified portfolio of both residential and commercial projects with competitive pricing. \nBeyond his architectural discipline\, he is a dedicated hands-on carpenter and ceramicist. This background underscores his deep appreciation for the human necessity of making objects and defining space. He believes that the demands of high-level collaboration\, delivering on schedule and on budget\, are equivalent to creating a “new economy of beauty.” For Mervel\, design is independent of scale and is a critical element in our accelerated\, evolving world. \n  \nArchitect: Studio D+R\nBuilding Credits\nGC- Ned Parker \nStructural – Dean Alamalla \nLandscape – Steven A Ormenyi \nInterior – Martin Mervel \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU Approved\nLearning Objectives:\nParticipants will be able to describe how\, after demolishing a vintage Echo Park single family dwelling\, the architect constructed a new 2400 sq. ft.\, 3 bedroom/3 bath house\, connected to nature and accessible by traversing an egg shaped front door step. \nParticipants will discuss the particular care that was paid to minimizing grading on this significantly steep slope and the creation of oversized terraces. \nParticipants will experience how this hillside residence straddles the land on 3 levels. \nParticipants will be able to recount how the architecture uniquely connects to the site and goes beyond the mundane to share a story that resonates with design trends\, societal needs and visionary thinking. \nParking\nStreet parking available. \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-solar-wave/
LOCATION:Solar Wave\, 1801 Baxter Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90026
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050322
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Sheats Goldstein - Tour 2
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jeff Green Photography \nARCH TOUR FEST: The Goldstein Estate – Tour 2 @ 2:00 pm\n(aka The Sheats-Goldstein Residence and Club James)\nInformation regarding the tour will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTour Led by:\n \nKristopher Conner\, AIA\, NCARB\, and James Perry\, NCARB\, of Conner & Perry Architects\, Inc. \nTour Organizers:\nConner & Perry Architects\, Inc.\nThe Goldstein Estate is home to the iconic Sheats-Goldstein Residence (1963) by John Lautner. Originally constructed for the Sheats family in the early 1960’s\, the house was purchased by James Goldstein in 1972 and he enlisted Lautner to embark on a series of renovations and improvements to “perfect” the home\, until the architect’s passing in 1994. At that time there were schematic designs in place for adjacent entertainment facilities\, including a tennis court\, guest house\, and garage/maid’s quarters. Lautner protege\, Duncan Nicholson\, took over the renovations to the home and continued to develop the designs for the entertainment facilities as well as the construction of the James Turrell Skyspace\, “Above Horizon.” During this time\, the program for the new facilities grew to include a home theater\, private nightclub\, library\, offices\, dining terrace\, and lap pool. \nNicholson’s untimely death in 2015 led project architects Kristopher Conner and James Perry to form Conner & Perry Architects\, who now serve as the architect of record for the property. Conner and Perry continue to oversee construction and develop designs with the owner\, Jim Goldstein\, for the lower terrace\, home theater\, and guest house portions of project\, as well as overseeing maintenance and restoration efforts for the original residence. This property is a cultural mainstay of Los Angeles\, featured in many motion pictures\, fashion\, and editorial photography\, and has been bequeathed to LACMA by Goldstein so that it may remain accessible to the public to inspire future generations of designers and enthusiasts. \nRead more about the residence and Conner & Perry Architects’ contribution in the recent Architect’s Newspaper story (here). \nBuilding Credits: \nCurrent Architect: Conner & Perry Architects\, Inc.\nPast Architect: Nicholson Architects\nOriginal Architect: Lautner Associates (John Lautner\, FAIA)\nClient/Homeowner: James F. Goldstein\nGeneral Contractor: Ostermann Construction/Empire Group Construction\nStructural Engineer: Andrew Nasser\, Omnispan Corp.\nLandscape Designer: Eric Nagelmann\nGlazing Contractor: Giroux Glass\, Inc.\nMetal Fabricators: Breakform Design \nParking Information:\nPark on the street along Angelo View Dr. or Davies. Tour groups should convene in the cul-de-sac at the top of the driveway and the tour will proceed once everyone has arrived. \nParking in the neighborhood is extremely limited due to ongoing construction. Please consolidate into as few vehicles as possible or use a ride-share service and plan accordingly.  \nAIA CES: 1 AIA CES Learning Unit Approved\nLearning Objectives: \n1) An understanding of the history of this architecturally and culturally significant work.\n2) A basic understanding of the tenants of American Organic Architecture and how they have been implemented by Lautner\, Nicholson\, and Conner & Perry.\n3) An overview of poured-in-place concrete and its structural\, formal\, and aesthetic qualities.\n4) A case study of the integration of sports and hospitality facilities in contemporary\, high-end residential projects.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-sheats-goldstein-tour-2/
LOCATION:The Goldstein Estate\, 10104 Angelo View Dr.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050322
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Santa Monica Vermont Apartments
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Eric Staudenmaier; KoningEizenberg Architecture; Paul Vu\, Here and Now Agency \nARCH TOUR FEST: Santa Monica Vermont Apartments\nThe Santa Monica Vermont Apartments in East Hollywood is a high-density\, mixed-use affordable housing development located at a Metro station. \nThis project transforms a complex site by wrapping the rail station\, integrating housing\, retail\, and a food hall to create a vibrant community hub. Conforming to the LA City Station Neighborhood Area Plan\, it frames the existing plaza as an active public and resident outdoor space\, leveraging density to support the transit-oriented location. \nThe development includes 187 affordable units ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. Distributed resident amenities and cascading planting are designed to foster social interaction\, encourage an active lifestyle\, and improve public safety. \nThe building prioritizes sustainability\, with projected energy use 25% below code and onsite renewable energy providing 33% of the overall energy. Its design\, featuring breeze blocks\, sunshades\, and colorful details\, draws from local vernacular architecture\, proposing a forward-thinking vision for mid-rise housing in Los Angeles. \nTour Led by:\n  \nBrian Lane\, FAIA – Partner\, KoningEizenberg Architecture \nBrian Lane\, FAIA uses his keen eye for detail and focus on what it is to be a good neighbor to raise the bar on expectations for community architecture. Brian fuses practical knowledge of design and constructibility to anchor experimentation across a range of budgets. He draws upon planning knowledge and strong visualization skills to assist cities and agencies across the LA region in the evaluation of guidelines and regulations\, particularly in relation to housing. He is frequently called upon to share his expertise in community forums and public programs\, and is a member of the Hollywood Sign Board of Trustees and the AIA|LA Board of Directors. \n  \nArchitect: KoningEizenberg Architecture\nBuilding Credits:\nContractor: Walton Construction\nLandscape: RELM\nCivil: KPFF\nStructural: Labib Funk + Associates\nMEP: Coffman Engineers\nEnergy: Stok\nLEED: Green Dinosaur\nCode/FLS: Holmes Fire\nLighting: Oculus\nAcoustics: Veneklasen\nCASp: Greg Izor\nPermitting: Pardo\nDry Utility: DUEX\nFood Service: IRC\nShoring: Labib Funk + Associates\nSolar: Solargy\nWaterproofing: Intertek\nSpecifications: David Woo\nFacade: Access Lerch Bates\nEnv. Graphics: Newgo \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW\nLearning Objectives:\n1. Participants will assess how mixed-use affordable housing is planned and operated (in this case\, to conform with funding requirements\, the LA City Station Neighborhood Area Plan\, and to meet intersecting requirements of Fire\, Building & Safety\, USPS\, and Accessibility authorities). \n2. Participants will critically evaluate the role of communal spaces for wellbeing in affordable housing\, including indoor and outdoor amenities ranging from shared laundry rooms and kids play areas to barbeque courts and podium gardens. \n3. Participants will gain insight into Metro priorities and areas of concern relative to the Transit Oriented Development program and Joint Development of underutilized city and county property for affordable housing\, including as part of the 10K Homes program. \n4. Participants will identify sustainable strategies transferable to other dense urban sites – including daylighting\, accessibility\, and energy efficiency at this LEED Gold project. \n  \nParking\nParking in the neighborhood is limited. Transit\, carpool\, and/or car share are encouraged.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-santa-monica-vermont-apartments/
LOCATION:Santa Monica Vermont Apartments\, 1021 N. Vermont Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90029
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050322
CREATED:20251014T181115Z
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: New Malibu Public High School
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Paul Vu / Here and Now Agency \nARCH TOUR FEST: New Malibu Public High School\n\nSustainability & Net-Zero: Achieves net-zero energy with extensive solar\, a high-performance envelope\, and passive ventilation. It also includes water conservation and two acres of habitat restoration.\nResiliency & Fire Safety: Designed to be highly fire-resilient\, using non-combustible materials\, concrete/steel structures\, and defensible space\, informed by the 2018 Woolsey Fire. Classrooms have independent temperature controls\, operable windows\, and dedicated outdoor air systems for healthy indoor air quality.\nProgressive Learning: Promotes interdisciplinary\, project-based learning with a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces\, prioritizing student choice and autonomy.\nDaylighting & Nature: The design maximizes natural daylight and seamlessly connects learning spaces to outdoor classrooms\, courtyards\, and restored landscapes\, supporting well-being and achievement.\nAccessibility: Offers accessible pathways and equitable access to diverse\, flexible\, modern facilities\, the result of an inclusive design process shaped by community input.\n\nThis must-see project sets a new standard for HSW-driven school design. \nTour Led By: \nNathan Bishop\, AIA – Partner\, Design Principal and Lead Designer for Malibu High School\, KoningEizenberg Architecture \nNathan Bishop\, AIA oversees KoningEizenberg’s major projects with a focus on social justice and inclusivity\, climate change\, and resetting relationships between buildings and shared public space. Across a variety of project types\, from multi-family housing to community placemaking\, Nathan has expanded the firm’s design capacity and integrated new technologies into design and practice. He teaches and lectures in design\, architectural history and theory\, and cultural studies\, and has served on the Board of Directors for the LA Forum for Art and Architecture. Nathan recently served as a Director on the AIA Los Angeles Board\, where he remains actively engaged in outreach to bring more diversity into the profession. \nMichael Pinto\, FAIA – Principal\, NAC Architecture \nMichael leads design from a position that places strong emphasis on community engagement believing that our best work is informed by real and pragmatic concerns. In teaching and in practice\, he is driven by a series of social interests including education\, equitable food systems and social justice in urban design. An energetic designer\, Michael has led teams to nearly 30 design awards in his career. He is also currently an Adjunct Professor at Woodbury University\, engaging students in projects about urban sustainability. Michael has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Penn State University and a Master’s Degree from the Southern California Institute of Architecture. \n  \nArchitect: NAC Architecture and KoningEizenberg Architecture\nBuilding Credits:\nArchitects: NAC Architecture and KoningEizenberg Architecture\nGeneral Contractor: CW Driver\nStructural Engineer: Thorton Tomasetti\nCivil Engineer: Psomas\nMEP Engineer: P2S\nLandscape Architect: Spurlock Landscape Architects\nSustainability: Verdical Group\nFoodservice: Webb Foodservice \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Participants will assess how the campus achieves net-zero energy through photovoltaic solar panels\, passive ventilation\, and a high-performance building envelope\, supporting environmental stewardship and occupant health.\n2. Participants will explore how strategic window placement\, daylight sensors\, and open sightlines maximize natural light and foster a direct connection to outdoor learning environments\, enhancing well-being and academic performance.\n3. Participants will review the campus’s fire safety strategies\, including non-combustible materials\, defensible space\, and improved emergency access\, designed to protect occupants and ensure community peace of mind.\n4. Participants will identify how the campus provides accessible pathways\, equitable access to learning environments\, and a diversity of spaces that support a wide range of learners and teaching styles.\n5. Participants will evaluate the phased modernization of environmentally sensitive habitats\, focusing on how restoration and sustainable site planning contribute to ecological stewardship while supplementing learning environments.\n6. Participants will explore how the campus incorporates water conservation measures and restores environmentally sensitive habitats\, examining the impact of these strategies on sustainability\, occupant well-being\, and local ecology. \n  \nParking:\nFREE Parking in lot off of Morning View Dr.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-new-malibu-public-high-school/
LOCATION:New Malibu Public High School\, 30215 Morning View Drive\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050322
CREATED:20251014T182919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T164951Z
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Horizon House 2
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Karl Tso\, Geoffrey von Oeyen \nARCH TOUR FEST: Horizon House 2\nHorizon House 2 explores Robin Evans’s idea of Mies’s paradoxical symmetries\, using mirrored views—horizontally and vertically across the horizon—to register the architecture within its natural context. Oblique views of ocean and sky are framed by low-e multi-slide doors and large\, strategically placed mirrors\, referencing Southern California’s Light and Space art movement. \nThe house transitions from the familiar typology of a traditional ranch at the entry into a sequence of geometric viewing frames along the southern facade. A bisected gable roof\, appearing to cantilever\, is suspended by a hidden steel structure and a visible 57-foot clear-span truss that enables spatial continuity between the interior and the pool deck. A sand-finished concrete floor—an abstract beach at low tide—features a saw-cut grid that reconciles the original house’s orientation with the east-west pool axis. \nDesigned for resilience and flexibility in a post-pandemic era of remote work and climate change\, the home includes a pool-fed exterior fire sprinkler system and a protected mechanical room that doubles as a belvedere. Every space frames the horizon\, either visually or conceptually\, and each architectural element serves multiple purposes. Bedrooms are separated from open living areas by semi-private courtyards\, allowing for events while maintaining privacy. Varying ceiling heights support classical music performances and live recordings. \nTen days after the owners moved into the house\, it was violently destroyed in the 2018 Woolsey Fire. In the aftermath\, Horizon House 2 was built on the existing deep foundations\, reinterpreting the original with improved daylighting\, passive ventilation\, and fire resilience. This project has been nominated for the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize\, and is the subject of several published articles and interviews regarding wildfire rebuilds and resiliency. This would be a unique opportunity to tour the project after its completion but prior to its architectural publication. \nTour Led By: \nGeoffrey von Oeyen\, Associate AIA\, Los Angeles Chapter – Principal of Geoffrey von Oeyen Design and von Oeyen Architects\, Associate Professor of Practice at the USC School of Architecture \nGeoffrey von Oeyen is a Principal of Geoffrey von Oeyen Design and von Oeyen Architects\, based in Los Angeles\, and is an Associate Professor of Practice at the USC School of Architecture. The recipient of multiple national awards including the Architectural League Prize\, Next Progressives\, and a MacDowell Fellowship\, his built architectural projects in North America and Asia have been widely published in international architectural publications such as Architect\, Architectural Record\, Dezeen\, Architizer\, and the Architect’s Newspaper. In 2025\, Geoffrey von Oeyen Design was selected as one of ten architecture firms to reimagine the iconic Case Study Program published by Arts & Architecture magazine through Case Study:Adapt and Architectural Digest in response to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. \nVon Oeyen’s built work was exhibited in the 2023 Venice Biennale “Time Space Existence”\, curated by the European Cultural Centre. In 2019\, Geoffrey von Oeyen Design was internationally longlisted by Dezeen for “Emerging Architect of the Year”\, and was selected by the Dezeen readers as one of the top ten firms in all disciplines of architecture\, design\, and landscape architecture. Geoffrey von Oeyen served as the president of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design\, an Associate at Gehry Partners LLP\, and received an MArch from the Harvard Graduate School of Design\, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge\, and an AB from Stanford University. \n  \nArchitect: Geoffrey von Oeyen Design\nBuilding Credits:\nGeneral Contractor: TSO Construction\, General Contractor\nStructural Engineer: Thornton Thomasetti\nArchitect: Geoffrey von Oeyen Design & von Oeyen Architects \n  \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Adaptive Reuse and Geometric Reconciliation\nUnderstand how to transform existing structures through strategic geometric interventions\, specifically learning techniques for introducing new axes to unify disparate building elements while working within restrictive planning constraints and limited addition allowances. \n2. Environmental Integration and Optical Design\nExplore methods for designing buildings as optical instruments that frame specific views\, examining how mirror placement\, strategic fenestration\, and roof bisection can amplify natural panoramas while creating spatial continuity between interior and exterior environments. \n3. Climate-Responsive Design and Resilience Strategies\nAnalyze integrated passive environmental systems including mechanized skylights\, solar chimneys\, operable clerestory windows\, and fabric awning light shelves that achieve superior energy performance while addressing contemporary challenges of wildfire resilience and climate adaptation. \n4. Programmatic Flexibility Through Spatial Acoustics\nStudy how varied ceiling heights and clear-span structural solutions can create multiple acoustical environments within a single residence\, enabling diverse programming from intimate living to classical music performances while maintaining architectural cohesion and visual connections to the landscape. \nThese objectives focus on practical design strategies that architects can apply to their own projects while highlighting the theoretical underpinnings that make Horizon House 2 an exemplary case study in contemporary residential architecture. \n  \nParking:\nStreet Parking Available
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-horizon-house-2/
LOCATION:Horizon House 2\, 32928 Calle de la Burrita\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050322
CREATED:20251014T184706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200704Z
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Highway House
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Eric Staudenmaier \nARCH TOUR FEST: Highway House\nHighway House is a Woolsey Fire Rebuild project. The steep Santa Monica Mountains serve as both the formal inspiration and the immediate context for this new home. In the design\, sharply angled shed roofs follow the site’s topography while contrasting with the natural hillsides of this Malibu\, CA residence. \nAfter the original structures were lost\, the new formal massing reused the old concrete grade beams and caissons\, the only salvageable parts. The resulting structures\, though fully transformed\, avoid wasteful and environmentally intensive concrete work\, reducing costs and lowering the carbon footprint of this fire rebuild. \nIn addition to an architectural tour of the home\, we will highlight fire-resilient design strategies. The rebuild exceeds the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) requirements. To address the recurring threats of wildfires and mudslides\, we implemented a combination of strategies. A specialized exterior sprinkler system is distributed across the roofs and adjacent hillsides to wet vegetation in the event of a fire\, preventing flames from approaching the house. Preserving vegetation also helps stabilize the hillside during the rainy season\, when mudslides are most common after fire damage. \nAdditional fire prevention measures include non-combustible exterior finishes; two 5\,000-gallon backup tanks for the sprinklers; an on-site hydrant that draws from the pool in case county water is lost; and a solar-charged battery backup system for power during outages. \nPassive design strategies further connect the occupants to their environment by maximizing daylighting and natural ventilation. Drought-tolerant\, native species planted throughout the property strengthen the local ecosystem while deepening the human connection to the land. \nShading is provided by trellises with custom laser-cut aluminum screens featuring a unifying motif. These create shifting shade patterns throughout the day\, which are backlit at night to remain visible. \n  \nTour Led By: \nLisa Little\, AIA – Principal and Founder at Vertebrae \nLisa Little holds a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Little integrates her engineering and architecture backgrounds to create an atypical approach to research and design. Her work strives to engage ambient phenomena through built form while questioning the role of technology in contemporary architectural practice. She is the principal and founder of the award-winning firm Vertebrae. Recent projects include private residences\, commercial interiors\, and large-scale artworks. Little currently teaches graduate and undergraduate level design studios at the University of Southern California and is a licensed architect in the state of California. \n  \nArchitect: Vertebrae\nBuilding Credits:\nGC: RJC Builders\, Inc\nLandscape Architect: Terremoto\nSE: CW Howe\n \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will be able to explain how reusing the old concrete grade beams and caissons\, the only salvageable parts of the original house\, avoids wasteful and environmentally intensive concrete work\, reducing costs and lowering the carbon footprint of this fire rebuild. \nParticipants will review how the specialized exterior sprinkler system is distributed across the roofs and adjacent hillsides to wet vegetation in the event of a fire\, preventing flames from approaching the house. Preserving vegetation also helps stabilize the hillside during the rainy season\, when mudslides are most common after fire damage. \nParticipants will become familiar with additional fire prevention measures including non-combustible exterior finishes; two 5\,000-gallon backup tanks for the sprinklers; an on-site hydrant that draws from the pool in case county water is lost; and a solar-charged battery backup system for power during outages. \nParticipants will discuss the ways that passive design strategies further connect the occupants to their environment by maximizing daylighting and natural ventilation. Drought-tolerant\, native species planted throughout the property strengthen the local ecosystem while deepening the human connection to the land. \nParticipants will observe how shading is provided by trellises with custom laser-cut aluminum screens featuring a unifying motif. These create shifting shade patterns throughout the day\, which are backlit at night to remain visible. \nParking:\nNo fees\, parking is limited\, carpool encouraged.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-highway-house/
LOCATION:Highway House\, 33100 Mulholland Hwy\, Malibu\, CA\, 90265
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T050322
CREATED:20251014T190113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T214831Z
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: La Cienega 23
DESCRIPTION:ARCH TOUR FEST: La Cienega 23\nThis 5-story\, 23-unit housing project in West Hollywood draws inspiration from the city’s commitment to promote thoughtful design through courtyard housing and community-driven city development. Located on N. La Cienega Blvd. near Sunset Blvd.\, La Cienega 23 judiciously reduces its allowable building envelope in order to maximize open space and provide a common open scape. The resulting massing responds to the adjacent buildings and creates a transition between the surrounding higher-density blocks and the low-density residential buildings to the east. The design also reflects our mutual pledge with the City of West Hollywood toward building a better and more sustainable environment. This project incorporates a number of holistic\, passive sustainable strategies that address issues of site\, orientation\, organization\, materiality\, and environmental exposure. \nTour Led By: \nKevin Murray – Associate\, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects \nSince joining LOHA in 2017\, Kevin has led projects across a broad range of scales\, including urban revitalization\, municipal partnerships\, multi-family residential developments\, and local cultural institutions. His notable projects include The Convent Performance Space and Education Center\, Silver Lake Multi-Family Housing\, and a Re-visioning of the Beverly Hills Streetscape and Transportation Infrastructure. As a Project Lead\, Kevin has initiated and integrated communications among governmental leaders\, community members\, project stakeholders\, clients\, and consultants. He is passionate about collaborative work that marries context and novelty\, and is dedicated to creating architecture that supports a more equitable future for Los Angeles. Kevin holds degrees from Harvard University and Washington University in St. Louis\, and has received several awards for design excellence including the Rotch Fellowship\, KPF Traveling Fellowship\, and the Frederick Widmann Prize. \n\nGhazal Khezri – Director\, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects \nGhazal Khezri\, AIA\, is a director at LOHA. She has been practicing for over 15 years and led the design teams on projects such as Sandi Simon Center for Dance\, Esri Campus Center\, Wesley 3434\, La Cienega 23\, and many others. She has contributed to a diverse project typology\, from cultural institutions\, housing\, and mixed-use to installations and objects. Beyond project leadership\, she plays a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic vision. \nGhazal’s design approach leans heavily on finding adventurous solutions responsive to the context\, culture\, and ecology of the place to bring joy and welcome transformation. Her ongoing interest includes unlocking new possibilities by questioning when to use an existing building instead of building a new one. \nGhazal contributes to the broader dialogue on housing and design equity through active local engagement\, including community-driven rebuilding efforts in Altadena\, as well as participation in panel discussions. She has served as a juror for several AIA Design Honor Awards and as a design critic at institutions such as the University of Southern California (USC)\, the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)\, Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan\, and the University of Applied Arts in Vienna and Innsbruck. \n\nArchitect: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects \nBuilding Credits:\nGeneral Contractor: YS Buildings\nStructural Engineer: Amir Pirbadian\nLandscape Architect: STOSS\nInterior Design: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \nLearning Objectives \n1. Participants will discuss the strategy implemented at La Cienega to adapt a traditional courtyard layout to the semi-public green zone that is core to the project\n2. Participants will be shown passive survivability strategies implemented at La Cienega 23\n3. Participants will be introduced to opportunities for community space\, outdoor space\, and green space that were implemented for La Cienega 23\n4. Participants will be shown long-life cycle and recycled materials and other material strategies used  \n  \nParking\nStreet parking only
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-la-cienega-23/
LOCATION:La Cienega 23\, 1142 N La Cienega Blvd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069
CATEGORIES:Tours
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