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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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:TOUR - "A Cure for the Fatigue" Art Installation at a 1922 Residence in Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:**Please note\, AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this event.” \nEVENT DETAILS\nDear AIA Los Angeles Members\, \nYou are invited to a private\, member-only walkthrough of A Cure for the Fatigue\, a contemporary installation art by LA Based artist\, Francesca Lalanne\, situated within a preserved 1922 Los Angeles residence. \nRather than using the house as a backdrop\, the exhibition treats domestic architecture as an active container. Dimensional wall art using engraved copper and steel surfaces are positioned in direct response to thresholds\, light\, and the spatial pacing of the home. \nThis installation offers a quiet case study in material significance\, the relationship between contemporary art practice and legacy architecture. \nThe walkthrough will be limited to a small cohort of AIA members to allow for focused spatial dialogue. \n  \nCLICK HERE to LEARN MORE!\n  \nDate: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nLocation: 1867 Wellington Road\, Los Angeles\, CA 90019 (corner of Washington Blvd and Wellington Road) \nTo RSVP please email: info@francescalalanne.com\, or text via 614-706-7361. \nPlease provide your AIA Number when registering for the tour.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/tour-a-cure-for-the-fatigue-art-installation-at-a-1922-residence-in-los-angeles/
LOCATION:A Cure for the Fatigue Showcase – Los Angeles Residence\, 1867 Wellington Road\, Los Angeles\, 90019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Tours
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SUMMARY:South Park Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS\nThis a walking tour of the South Park area of Downtown Los Angeles\, including L.A. Live. We’ll be stopping at 15 landmarks in the area and discussing how each has contributed to the transformation of this area. Please plan to arrive BEFORE 10am so we can move on with the full group. \n  \nMEETING LOCATION: \nPeacock Place at L.A. Live (800 W. Olympic Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90015)\nClick here to view & download the walking tour map.\n  \nTOUR HOST \n \nNate Cherry\, FAIA – Director\, Perkins Eastman \n“Cities are our greatest invention\, because they are created as a uniquely collective act.”\n\nNate has lived and practiced in major cities throughout North America. “Because of the significant challenges cities now face today—climate change\, homelessness\, lack of affordability and the need to innovate\, to name a few—city leaders are moving from simple ‘extractive’ to more complex\, ‘regenerative’ models. Many are thinking much more about the interplay of built\, natural\, and demographic systems\,” he says. “Developers have a significant role in leveraging capital improvements and making growth happen; but promoting biodiversity and improving the natural environment while giving stakeholders a voice through collective co-authorship are just as important.” \nSince 1995\, Nate’s work has included large redevelopment projects such as sports and entertainment\, transit-oriented mixed use\, innovation hubs\, and airport-related developments. Nate’s services include project strategy\, concept design\, outreach and research. \nNate is a panelist and speaker at national conferences and universities and is a recognized thought leader on the nexus between strategy\, design\, and human behavior in cities. His efforts to create new models for urban design have been recognized with more than a hundred local\, state\, and national awards. \n\nAIA CES: 2 LU Approved \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Discuss the history of South Park\, who its development partners were\, and how they worked together.\n2. Address the Role of the Community Redevelopment Agency and why it was dissolved.\n3. Discuss how L.A. LIVE! became a catalyst for growth throughout this neighborhood\n4. Learn how Community Benefits Agreements were critical\, and how Flexible Entitlements drive growth in South Park.\n5. Learn how the Signage Ordinance works\n6. Explore the creative uses throughout South Park that complement entertainment.\n7. Discuss catalytic investments in land use\, open space\, and mobility that have transformed the area.\n \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking and parking lots are available throughout the area. \n  \nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\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.* \nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.”
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/south-park-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Peacock Place at L.A. Live\, 800 W. Olympic Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Learning Units,Tours,Urban Design Committee
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SUMMARY:Harbor UCLA Medical Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support. \nEVENT DETAILS\nThe new Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Redevelopment Program will consolidate medical services into new facilities on the 72-acre campus to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 1953\, and will be the designated health campus for the 2028 Olympics. \nThe project consists of new construction of a 545\,000-SF acute care inpatient tower with 346 beds\, a 370\,000-SF outpatient treatment and support building\, an above-grade parking structure\, a facilities and IT support building\, a regional and robotics laboratory building\, and a new central plant. Harbor-UCLA is a level 1 trauma center and safety net hospital\, providing care to a diverse\, underserved population of south Los Angeles. \nThe tour will begin with a short presentation from project partners\, including CO Architects\, HMC Architects\, Hensel Phelps. Attendees will then be separated into tour groups to walk through key highlights of the outpatient and inpatient towers. \n  \nEVENT HOSTS\nCO Architects\, HMC Architects\, Hensel Phelps Construction \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES – AIA CES: 2.0 LU Approved\n\nLearn how the vision and guiding principles drove the replacement program building locations and connections to create a cohesive\, efficient\, and consolidated campus — with shared infrastructure for efficiency.\nDiscover how the clinic building consolidated previously dispersed specialty programs across campus into a single\, flexibly designed facility — creating a seamless one-stop-shop experience for patients while accommodating the evolving needs of multiple clinical specialties.\nExamine the planning and design strategies employed in the acute care inpatient expansion to achieve a 346-bed facility that balances operational efficiency\, seismic compliance\, and equitable care delivery for a diverse south Los Angeles community.\nUnderstand how the integrated design-build team collaborated to maintain cost and quality throughout the project — including how design changes were tracked and managed to successfully deliver within a stipulated sum and meet the hard deadline of the 2028 Olympic Games.\n\n  \nPARKING & ARRIVAL\nHARBOR UCLA MEDICAL CENTER \n1000 West Carson Street\, Torrance CA 90502 \nIMPORTANT \n\nAll attendees must park on Level 7 of the parking structure only.\nParking on other levels or on the street is not permitted and may result in towing or ticketing.\nPlease arrive on time.\nThe hard cutoff is 3:05 PM. No one will be allowed to join after this time due to safety and security protocols.\n\nTOUR REQUIREMENTS \n\nNo photography is allowed at any point during the tour.\nPPE is required as this is an active job site:\n\n\n Closed‑toe shoes or boots\n Hard hat\nSafety glasses\n\n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT HOSTS AND PARTNERS!\n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/harbor-ucla-medical-center-tour/
LOCATION:Harbor UCLA Medical Center\, 1000 West Carson Street\, Torrance\, CA\, 90502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committees,Healthcare,Learning Units,Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T100000
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SUMMARY:The Steps on St. Andrews
DESCRIPTION:Photography Credit: Holos Communities \nArchitecture Firm: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects \nBuilder: GB Construction \nTOUR DETAILS\nThe Steps on St. Andrews is a 20-unit affordable housing development that provides residents with access to supportive transitional programming. The project brings together a restored Craftsman home and a new three-story residential wing\, connected by a shared community room and rooftop deck that serves as a social bridge between the two structures. Eight units are located within the original home\, with twelve additional units in the new building. The tour will take approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nTOUR HOSTS \n \nAbel Garcia – Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects \nIn his role as an Associate at Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects [LOHA]\, Abel has led a variety of award-winning projects through all phases of design\, from concept through construction and completion. He joined LOHA in 2012 to pursue community-led work with the potential for positive social impact. He has completed several large-scale mixed-use residential\, supportive housing\, and student housing projects\, leading design from concept through detailing and construction. Abel holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University. \nHolos Communities Representative \nInfo forthcoming \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Understand strategies for integrating historic preservation with new affordable housing development in urban infill contexts. \n2. Identify approaches to adaptive reuse that reduce environmental impact through material salvage and retention of existing structures. \n3. Examine design solutions that support resident well-being through shared spaces and supportive service integration. \n4. Evaluate pathways to achieving sustainable operations in small-scale multifamily housing through solar and energy-conscious design. \n  \nTOUR MEETING SPOT \nFront sidewalk. \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/steps-on-st-andrews/
LOCATION:Steps on St. Andrews\, 1808 S St Andrews Place\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T113000
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: Los Angeles Federal Courthouse 2026
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Bruce Damonte \nARCH TOUR FEST: Los Angeles Federal Courthouse\nPlease note that there will be a TSA style bag check when entering the courthouse so\, please plan accordingly. \nThe design of the new United States Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles is both modern in spirit and rooted in classic principles of federal architecture. It uses traditional architectural elements such as processional steps\, grand public spaces\, and enduring materials like limestone to achieve a strong civic identity. Envisioned as a “floating” cube\, the building employs an innovative structural engineering concept that cantilevers the glass volume above its stone base\, making the courthouse contemporary in material\, technology\, and form. \nThe tour will include the outside of the building\, the interior light court (ground level\, levels 9 & 10)\, the outdoor courtyard space\, and a courtroom. \nTour Led By \nGarth Ramsey\, AIA\, Associate Principal Bio: Garth Ramsey is an Associate Principal in SOM’s Los Angeles studio. With over three decades of design and technical experience\, his developed skills in conjunction with his strong communication and leadership abilities\, allow him to excel in a wide spectrum of project roles and responsibilities. Garth‘s recent work includes the new Building for the Permanent Collection at LACMA and the United States Federal Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles\, California. \nPrior to joining SOM\, Garth assumed a leadership role for a large-scale mixed-use development in Houston\, Texas\, the new British Columbia headquarters for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Vancouver\, Canada and the Long Beach Courthouse\, a 600\,000-square-foot P3 project\, where he functioned as the project team co-lead and principal consultant coordinator. \n\nArchitect: Skidmore\, Owings & Merrill (SOM)\n\nBuilding Credits\nArchitect\, SOM\nConstruction: Clark \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \nLearning Objectives \n\nDiscuss how the courthouse strengthens the civic identity and contributes to the urban fabric of downtown Los Angeles.\nExplore how natural lighting was utilized throughout the building to enhance the visitor experience\nUnderstand how the pleated façade design responds to solar exposure and enhances building performance.\nLearn how the “floating cube” form was realized through innovative structural engineering and construction sequence planning.\nStudy the sustainable strategies behind the courthouse’s LEED® Platinum certification.\n\n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/arch-tour-fest-los-angeles-federal-courthouse-2026/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Federal Courthouse\, 350 W. 1st St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Figueroa Eight
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Credits: Benny Chan\, Fotoworks \nTOUR DETAILS\nFigueroa Eight is a 41-story residential tower in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.  The urban infill project replaces a surface parking lot\, transforming what was once an underutilized parcel along the Figueroa Corridor into 438 apartments and 7\,000 square feet of street-level\, public-serving commercial space.  Working closely with the City of Los Angeles\, the three levels of above-grade parking are concealed and reflect an exemplary example of the Planning Department’s requirement for 360-degree design. The tower’s high-performing facade creates a signature look within the Los Angeles skyline and is critical to achieving the targeted LEED Silver rating. Residences have access to a dynamically programmed co-working environment that aligns with a post-COVID lifestyle of live-work-play within the residential community. The rooftop encloses a residents’ bar\, social lounge\, outdoor spa\, and dining terrace. The tour will take approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nTOUR HOST \n \nJames (JED) Donaldson\, AIA – Partner\, Johnson Fain \nJames (JED) Donaldson is a Partner at Johnson Fain and an architect with over two decades of experience leading the design of urban infill developments that span housing\, education\, workplace\, civic\, and cultural sectors. Based in Los Angeles\, California\, USA\, JED brings a deep knowledge of complex urban centers\, developed through years of hands-on practice in one of the world’s most challenging and diverse environments. With architectural degrees from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (B.A.) and Virginia Tech (M.Arch)\, JED combines rigorous technical expertise with an artistic mindset. His leadership reflects a commitment to design excellence\, strategic planning\, and the delivery of complex\, high-performing works of Architecture. JED has shared his insights as a visiting critic\, lecturer\, and instructor at academic institutions including UC Berkeley\, USC\, UCLA Extension\, ArtCenter College of Design\, and the University of Puerto Rico. He actively engages in shaping architectural education and mentoring the next generation of designers\, often contributing to conversations at the intersection of practice\, theory\, and technology. \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nHeath\, Safety\, and Welfare Subjects \n1. Practice Management: Design for Community Needs.\na. Participants will be able to communicate how the project is a demonstration of strategic tower placement and site programming to preserve views of existing towers\, engage the public street with public serving retail\, and deliver housing in downtown Los Angeles.\n2. Programming and Analysis: Land-Use Analysis\na. The project is a nexus of different planning requirements including the City of Los Angeles 360-degree planning principles\, My Figueroa Corridor requirements\, and City of LA street designations. Attendees will observer and be able to communicate how the resolution of the multiple standards through careful Land-Use analysis and programming to yield the final building program.\n3. Project Planning & Design: Building Design\, Energy Efficiency\, and Sustainability\na. Detailed information will be provided regarding the design of the building enclosure system that has the largest impact to sustainability and energy modeling. Participants will be able to return to their office and share the energy modeling strategy and major design iterations that achieved the LEED silver rating.\n4. Project Development and Documentation: Material and Assemblies\na. The project underwent unique glass selection process during the construction documentation phase. Participants will see first hand the material selected for the enclosure and public spaces that define the look and feel of the project as well as how they contribute to the sustainability metrics of the project. \n  \nTOUR MEETING SPOT \nCheck in at the security desk located in the building’s lobby that opens onto Figueroa. \n  \nPARKING \nThe building is within walking distance to the 7th street/ Metro Center Station. \n  \nFULL CREDIT LIST (Architects\, Builders\, Engineers\, Interior design\, etc.) \n\nDesign Architect: Johnson Fain\nExecutive Architect: Price Architects\, Inc.\nBuilder: Owner: Mitsui Fudosan America\nGeneral Contractor: Lendlease Construction Inc\nStructural Engineer: Englekirk (WSP)\nMEP Engineer: Glumac\nLandscape Architect: RELM\nInterior Design: Rottet Studio
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/figueroa-eight/
LOCATION:Figueroa Eight\, 744 S. Figueroa Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T150000
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SUMMARY:Avenue 34
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Credits: Paul Vu\, Here and Now Agency (HANA) \nTOUR DETAILS\nAvenue 34 offers AIA members the opportunity to experience a large-scale\, transit-oriented housing development that brings density\, open space\, and community integration into alignment. Located in Lincoln Heights near the Heritage Square/Arroyo Station\, the project combines 468 mixed-income residential units with ground-floor retail within a five-acre site organized around a network of pedestrian paseos and courtyards. \nThe tour highlights how the site planning prioritizes the pedestrian experience through more than 1.5 acres of landscaped open space\, enabled by placing parking below grade. Attendees will see how three residential buildings are arranged to break down scale\, preserve light and air\, and create a connected campus environment that supports both residents and the surrounding neighborhood. \nThe project also features a range of amenities that extend daily living beyond the units\, including landscaped gathering areas\, a pool deck\, co-working spaces\, lounges\, and rooftop terraces. Interior common areas are designed to support both social interaction and flexible work\, with light-filled spaces\, varied seating\, and contemporary finishes. A curated art program showcases work by local artists throughout the development\, integrating art into everyday spaces and strengthening the connection to the surrounding creative community. \nThe project draws from the neighborhood’s industrial character through its use of stucco and corrugated metal\, while selective use of bold color accents helps define identity and support wayfinding across the site. Avenue 34 provides a clear example of how design can support livability\, connectivity\, and housing diversity in Los Angeles. \nThe tour will take approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nTOUR HOSTS\n \nLise Bornstein\, AIA – Partner\, KFA Architecture \nLise Bornstein\, AIA served as Partner in Charge for Avenue 34\, guiding the project from concept through completion. She has devoted her career to placemaking\, creating spaces and opportunities where people and communities thrive. She has advanced this work through her architectural design practice and her advocacy for professional growth within her firm and for women in architecture. As a partner at KFA Architecture\, Lise is responsible for business development\, project conceptualization and design\, as well as office operations and culture. She supports the firm’s organizational structure\, mentorship\, and career development for its 80+ employees. In her design role\, Lise focuses on strong concepts that support wellness and livability. She has led projects and campus master plans with complex entitlement processes\, multiple funding sources\, and extensive community outreach\, working collaboratively with clients\, consultants\, contractors\, and in-house teams. Her portfolio includes affordable and permanent supportive housing\, market-rate and mixed-use multifamily housing\, and campus developments such as the West Los Angeles VA Campus Master Plan\, Enlightenment Plaza\, PATH Metro Villas\, and 24 Campus. She is a Past President and current board member of the Association for Women in Architecture Foundation and remains committed to advancing people and the profession. \n \nKristyn Cosgrove\, AIA – Senior Associate\, KFA Architecture \nKristyn Cosgrove\, AIA is a Senior Associate and project manager at KFA Architecture with nearly two decades of experience at KFA. Her portfolio spans affordable\, market-rate and mixed-use housing developments throughout LA County\, including Avenue 34. As a native Angeleno\, she is dedicated to contributing to Los Angeles’s architectural evolution by designing buildings that support and enrich its communities. Known for her collaborative and organized approach\, Kristyn excels at guiding complex projects from initial design conception through permitting and construction documentation. She enjoys working closely with clients to realize their specific visions\, finding the most rewarding aspect of the profession is the moment a project is completed and ready to be experienced. \n  \n \nMichelle Morehead – Project Manager for Avenue 34\, The Pinyon Group \nMichelle Morehead led project management for the Avenue 34 project on behalf of The Pinyon Group\, the local developer (partnered with The Max Collaborative). She utilizes her experience in architectural design\, project management\, and real estate finance to provide a holistic approach to development projects\, with a focus on missing-middle housing\, transit equity\, and environmentally resilient\, locally rooted design. Her background includes multi-family and mixed-use development\, private-fund lending\, and architectural design and coordination. She holds an MBA from UCLA\, in addition to a Master of Architecture and a BSD\, both from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Examine methods for integrating mixed-income housing within a single development to support a range of affordability levels within a unified design framework.\n2. Identify design strategies that support resident experience\, including amenity spaces\, interior common areas\, and ground-floor uses that accommodate a range of daily activities.\n3. Evaluate site planning approaches that organize large-scale multifamily housing into connected buildings\, courtyards\, and pedestrian pathways while prioritizing open space and access to daylight.\n4. Analyze how transit-oriented development strategies can support increased residential density while reducing parking demand and encouraging alternative modes of transportation.\n5. Review how building massing\, orientation\, and material selection can respond to neighborhood context while maintaining light\, air\, and visual connections across a dense urban site.\n6. Assess the role of materials\, color\, façade articulation\, and art integration in establishing identity\, supporting wayfinding\, and enhancing the architectural experience. \nNote: The tour will be led by a group of three to four guides to support discussion and engagement\, including KFA Partner Lise Bornstein\, AIA; Senior Associate Kristyn Cosgrove\, AIA; Senior Project Director Juan Villalta\, AIA; and a representative from the client team to be confirmed. \n  \nTOUR MEETING SPOT\nThe tour will begin near the leasing office\, located on W Avenue 34 near the corner of Pasadena Avenue. \n  \nPARKING\nParking is available along W Avenue 34 and Pasadena Avenue\, with additional street parking typically available throughout the surrounding neighborhood. \nFor those using public transportation\, the site is conveniently served by Metro Rail via the A Line. Please use the Heritage Square station\, which is about an 8 minute walk. Metro Bus service is also available\, with stops located along Pasadena Avenue and Avenue 34 adjacent to the site. \n  \nFULL CREDIT LIST (Architects\, Builders\, Engineers\, Interior design\, etc.)\n\nGeneral Contractor: Bernards\nStructural Engineer: Holmes Structural Engineering\nLandscape Architect: MIG\nInterior Design: ETC.etera & Anne Rezac\nCivil Engineer: Kimley-Horn\nMEP: Coffman Engineers\nArt Curation: The Feel
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/avenue-34/
LOCATION:Avenue 34\, 131 W. Avenue 34\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Tours
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SUMMARY:62nd Street/Sunnyside
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Credit: LEHRER ARCHITECTS LA\, INC. \nArchitecture Firm Credit: LEHRER ARCHITECTS LA\, INC. \nSee Full Credit List Below \nTOUR DETAILS\nPurposeful in both form and mission\, Sunnyside meets the City’s goals for delivering thoughtful\, compact urban housing while reinforcing neighborhood identity at a key intersection. The architecture maximizes livability through smart unit planning\, natural light\, and supportive shared spaces—demonstrating how small units can still create big impact on resident comfort and well being. The tour will take approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nTOUR HOST\n \nMichael B. Lehrer\, FAIA – Founder & President\, LEHRER ARCHITECTS \nBoard of Directors Gold Medal Recipient – The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles \nMichael B. Lehrer\, FAIA\, founded LEHRER ARCHITECTS LA in his native Silverlake District of Los Angeles. His work—ranging from intimate spaces to major civic projects—is rooted in the belief that beauty is essential to human dignity. With a deep reverence for light\, space\, and community\, his architecture seeks to elevate the everyday and cultivate joy as a profound design value. LEHRER ARCHITECTS LA’s portfolio spans institutional\, commercial\, industrial\, residential\, and urban design. Sustainability and thrivability are central to the practice\, expressing “the beauty of performance and the performance of beauty.” The firm is committed to nurturing creativity\, both internally and in collaboration with clients. In 2020\, the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles awarded Michael its Gold Medal\, the chapter’s highest honor\, recognizing his devotion to humanity and his mastery of craft. The firm has earned over 150 major design and sustainability awards\, including more than 50 from AIA chapters nationwide. Signature projects—such as Lehrer Architects’ Studio\, the Downtown Homeless Drop-In Center\, and the LA County Elections Operations Center—have received the prestigious AIA Institute Honor Award\, the nation’s top architectural recognition. Notably\, the Water + Life Museum in Hemet\, designed with Mark Gangi\, AIA\, became the world’s first LEED™ Platinum museum. Michael’s work is widely published and frequently featured in national and international media. He lectures extensively at universities and conferences and has been especially recognized for his firm’s pioneering houseless shelter projects\, including Los Angeles’ acclaimed Tiny Homes Villages. A leader in civic engagement\, Michael has served in numerous influential roles\, including Chairman Emeritus of the Harvard GSD Alumni Council\, President of AIA Los Angeles\, and long-time member of multiple civic design review boards. Educated at UC Berkeley and Harvard\, he became a Fellow of the AIA in 2004. \n  \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Learn How Infill Housing Can Strengthen Urban Neighborhoods\nVisitors will understand how compact\, ground up development on a small vacant lot can deliver high impact housing and contribute to community revitalization at the street and neighborhood scale. \n2. Observe Efficient Residential Planning for Small Footprint Units\nGuests gain insight into the design strategies—such as layout planning\, daylighting\, circulation\, and building systems—that make 300 SF studios functional\, livable\, and dignified. \n3. Explore Interdisciplinary Coordination in Affordable Housing Delivery\nTour participants will see how architects\, engineers\, landscape designers\, and consultants collaborate to address structure\, accessibility\, hazardous materials\, building maintenance\, and performance within a fixed budget. \n4. Understand the Role of Cost Effective Construction Systems\nVisitors will learn why wood frame construction is used for mid rise housing in Los Angeles\, how it meets code requirements\, and how it supports affordability without sacrificing safety or quality. \n  \nTOUR MEETING SPOT\nLocation Address: 1408 W 62nd St Los Angeles\, CA 90047 \nMeet at the entrance. \n  \nPARKING\nTo follow \n  \nFULL CREDIT LIST (Architects\, Builders\, Engineers\, etc.)\n\nARCHITECT – LEHRER ARCHITECTS LA\, INC.\nLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT – STUDIO MLA\nSTRUCTURAL ENGINEER – NOUS ENNEINEERING\nMEP ENGINEER – CEG ENGINEERING (CREATIVE ENGINEERING GROUP)
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/62nd-street-sunnyside/
LOCATION:62nd Street/Sunnyside\, 1408 W 62nd St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Tours
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SUMMARY:Wonderland Houses
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Credit: Marilu Godinez \nArchitecture Firm Credit: MUTUO \nSee Full Credit List Below \nTOUR DETAILS\nThe hillside project redevelops & densifies a challenging site in the Hollywood Hills where a single-family residence once occupied 3 parcels.\nThe design reimagines both the single family private living spaces and the shared communal open spaces of the three interconnected units. The modernist tradition to connect with the outdoors is here primarily interpreted with the inhabitation of the rooftops. \nThree terraces dominate the canyon and allow the expansion of the square footage while bringing the users to enjoy the sunset light Los Angeles is known for. The houses step down with the topography in a rhythmic composition of sloping walls and glazing arrangements that respond to the interior program. \nAwards:\n2021 American Architecture Award\n2021 AIA|California Residential Merit \nSelected Publications:\nWonderland in Hollywood\, Abitare\n10 residential projects in Los Angeles by LA architects we liked this month\, Archinect\nWonderland Houses\, Dwell magazine \nTOUR HOSTS\n \nJose Herrasti\, AIA Los Angeles\, Founding Principal\, Mutuo \nJose Herrasti obtained a bachelor’s in architecture from Universidad Cristobal Colon\, Veracruz\, Mexico (1993)\, and a master’s in advanced architectural design from Columbia University\, New York (1997). He was a professor at Calpoly Pomona (2015 to 2017) and was a John G. Williams Distinguished Visitor at the Fay Jones School of Architecture (2022). Jose was president of the LA Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2022 and 2023). He currently teaches at USC\, Los Angeles. \n \nLorena Garcia\, Founding Principal\, Puente Alameda \nLorena Garcia is a landscape architect\, educator\, and curator. She is the founder of PUENTEALAMEDA\, an international landscape design practice based in Los Angeles and Madrid that explores creative and collaborative designs\, focusing on the intersections between art\, landscape\, and ecology with projects as Museo Reina Sofia master Plan (Madrid)\, Hotel Kamaroti (Greece) and Wonderland (Los Angeles).  She is an assistant Professor at Cal Poly Pomona and a guest lecturer at the School of Design (DMAD) in Madrid. Lorena serves as Chair of Education for the Spanish Association of Landscape Architects\, is a former board member of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Design\, and part of the Colectivo Antimateria Art Collective. \nTOUR MEETING SPOT\n8870 Wonderland Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA 90046\n \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU Approved\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nParticipants will explore the project’s conceptual framework and how it reinterprets modernist principles—particularly the relationship between architecture and landscape—within a contemporary\, multi-unit context. \nParticipants will analyze the formal and spatial composition of the three interconnected units\, including the use of rhythm\, massing\, and sectional strategies to respond to the hillside site. \nParticipants will examine how rooftop terraces function as primary living spaces\, shaping lifestyle\, social interaction\, and experiential qualities of the architecture. \nParticipants will discuss the design approach to integrating multiple dwelling units on a formerly single-family site\, including considerations of identity\, cohesion\, and architectural narrative. \nParticipants will evaluate how materiality\, glazing\, and visual connections are used to frame views\, enhance the perception of space\, and create a distinct sense of place within the Hollywood Hills context. \nPARKING \nStreet parking is limited \nFULL CREDIT LIST (Architects\, Builders\, Engineers\, etc.)\nGeneral Contractor: Asterisk Builders. Inc\, \nStructural: Nous Engineering. \nLandscape: Puente Alameda
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/wonderland-houses/
LOCATION:Wonderland\, 8870 Wonderland Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T113000
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SUMMARY:The Egyptian Theater
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Credit: Mike Hume \nArchitecture Firm Credit: Gensler \nSee Full Credit List Below \nTOUR DETAILS\nGensler collaborated with Netflix to reimagine key elements of The Egyptian Theatre and create an authentic sense of belonging at the century-old historic landmark nestled in the heart of Hollywood\, California. The meticulous redesign of the Art Deco-era theatre spans across its architectural interiors\, exterior entrance\, and signage and wayfinding\, and additionally introduces a permanent narrative storytelling exhibit showcasing its rich history. \nIn line with the approach of The Egyptian’s original artisans\, our interior design concept creates harmonious flow by blending both Egyptian design influences and contemporary abstractions. The modernization deeply prioritizes cultural sensitivity\, reverence\, and inclusivity in a thoughtful and respectful manner across the space\, from the gold-finished papyrus crowning the main gate\, to the customized floor pattern reflecting a falcon’s wings\, to the carefully researched color palette. \nOur multidisciplinary approach extended beyond researching the theatre’s history\, and ultimately revealed a meaningful connection between entrepreneur Sid Grauman’s original desire for inclusive immersion and Netflix’s vision for an open\, welcoming\, and engaging space for today’s patrons. Through this mirroring\, along with the theatre design’s renewed balance of cultural authenticity and modern creativity\, the redesign captures the true essence of The Egyptian’s 100-year history and positions it to entertain audiences for years to come. \nIn 2024\, the Los Angeles Conservancy recognized Gensler’s work with Netflix on the project with the Conservancy’s Chair’s Award\, noting that The Egyptian Theatre “remains a focal point on Hollywood Boulevard and an important place to experience cinema history.” \nTOUR HOSTS\nDenise Zacky-Popoch\, AIA\, Principal + Design Director\, Gensler \nWith more than 20 years of design experience\, Denise leads a diverse range of projects\, with a focus on media and technology clients. As a workplace thought leader\, Denise understands that communicating a company’s unique brand and culture through its work environment is a powerful opportunity to connect employees to the mission and values of the organization. A passionate client advocate\, Denise serves as the Southwest Regional Client Relationship Leader\, working across the region to strengthen our client partnerships with brands including Netflix — now a global account with built projects in Los Angeles\, Amsterdam\, and Brazil — as well as Hulu\, Riot Games\, and DreamWorks. With a commitment to mentorship and ongoing education\, Denise has taught at Southern California Institute of Architecture\, the USC School of Architecture\, and continues to serve as an active panelist for industry discussions. \nRick Kotani\, AIA\, Project Architect\, Gensler \nRick is a Southern California native who grew up in Santa Monica. \nHe attended University of California Berkeley graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. Before returning back to Los Angeles\, Rick made a quick trip to Japan for an internship at a Japanese architectural firm\, Kume Sekkei. There\, he had the opportunity to work in a Project Development team to propose Japan’s first casino. \nAfter returning back to Los Angeles\, Rick gathered experience in an interior architecture working on single-family residences throughout Southern California. He then stepped into the realm of retail working for the Guess Brand store planning team – working on test fits and space plans for a global roll-out. \nTOUR MEETING SPOT \nFront of Building – 6712 Hollywood Boulevard\, Los Angeles 90028 \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU Approved\nPARKING \nUnderground parking nearby\, metered on-street parking. \nFULL CREDIT LIST (Architects\, Builders\, Engineers\, etc.)\nSyska Hennessy – MEP \nStructural Focus – Structural Engineer \nLighting Design Alliance – Lighting
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/egyptian-theater/
LOCATION:The Egyptian Theatre\, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: The Sheats-Goldstein Residence and Club James (2026) - Tour 1
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jeff Green Photography \nARCH TOUR FEST: The Goldstein Estate – Tour 1 @ 10:30 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-2026-tour-1/
LOCATION:The Goldstein Estate\, 10104 Angelo View Dr.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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SUMMARY:Century Villages at Cabrillo
DESCRIPTION:Photography Credit: Nahid LaCiura \nArchitecture Firm: The Architects Collective \nFull Credit List Below \nTOUR DETAILS\n“Homes are the cornerstone of a thriving and just society.” \nAIA Los Angeles & AIA Long Beach / South Bay are very pleased to introduce our communities to Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC): an inspiring and beautifully planned community designed to provide quality affordable housing and onsite supportive services. \nLocated in Long Beach\, CA\, Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) sits on 27 acres and is home to over 2\,000 residents on any given night\, including veterans\, families\, and individuals with special needs. CVC offers both permanent and transitional housing\, complemented by a network of services and amenities with a range of collaborators. \nEstablished in 1997\, CVC transformed a former Naval housing base near the Port of Long Beach into a thriving community. By bringing together service providers\, many of whom operate directly onsite\, CVC leverages a collective-impact approach to break the cycle of homelessness for its residents. (Collective impact is a framework where organizations from different sectors work together towards a common goal.) Nearly every resident in permanent housing at CVC maintained their housing after one year—a testament to its success. \nAs the backbone organization\, CVC serves as the steward\, manager\, and coordinator of the Villages community. CVC is a nonprofit affiliate of Century Housing\, a group dedicated to financing\, developing\, and managing quality affordable housing across California. \nClick here to learn more about Century Villages at Cabrillo. \n  \nTOUR HOSTS\n \nRichard Prantis\, AIA\, LEED AP – Founding Principal\, The Architects Collective (TAC) \nRichard Prantis is the Founding Principal of Los Angeles-based The Architects Collective (TAC). Inspired by a mission to enrich lives through the practice of architecture\, Richard’s work is focused on affordable housing in an effort to bring excellent design to those in need. Richard is concerned with the design of space and how it is experienced; indeed\, architecture can evoke a sense of engagement\, beauty\, joy\, dignity and security. Richard applies to the practice over 30 years of experience inarchitectural design\, construction detailing and construction observation\, providing insight and leadership on all TAC projects.  Drawing inspiration from the regional context\, Richard leads the analysis and design of buildings that integrate the honest expression of building materials\, energy-efficient building design and connection to the outdoors. Richard has served on various AIA|LA committees focused on the intersection of public policy\, design and homelessness and regularly lends his expertise to juries at architectural design programs throughout southern California. Whether traveling locally or internationally\, Richard enjoys full immersion into a culture\, observing urban form\, public realm\, housing typologies\, lifestyle\, history\, art and music. \n \nKimberly Wee – Executive Director\, Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) \nAs Executive Director of Century Villages at Cabrillo and Vice President of Residential Services\, Ms. Wee oversees the services offered to residents in Century’s supportive housing developments. Ms. Wee has more than two decades of program development and contracts experience\, which enables her to oversee Century’s intensive case management county contract\, develop and evaluate programming for adults and youth\, as well as support the larger backbone role that Century Villages at Cabrillo plays within the community. She supports a dedicated team of case managers and clinical staff that serve formerly homeless veterans\, youth\, and families. At the Villages at Cabrillo\, she has worked collaboratively to strengthen and expand the community resulting in thousands of lives being transformed. \n\nMs. Wee began her work in social services and as an advocate for women in Connecticut more than 20 years ago. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Psychology at Central Connecticut State University. As an undergrad\, she worked in the Women’s Center and the Counseling Center where she first began her work as a certified domestic violence counselor and sexual assault advocate. Her work as an undergrad led to being offered a prestigious graduate fellowship to study substance abuse and sexual assault on college campuses throughout the state. \nIn 1998\, she relocated to California where she began working at a domestic violence shelter in Orange County which led to her career path in the field and to Long Beach. In 2000\, she started her work in Long Beach at a domestic violence agency as Program Coordinator. She worked to integrate the shelter and agency into the new community and to build the program into the success it is today. She held several leadership positions in the agency including the Senior Director of Contracts and Quality Assurance. Ms. Wee remains active in the domestic violence movement as a graduate of BlueShield’s Strongfield Leadership Program\, an intense 18-month statewide initiative for leaders in the domestic violence field and as a long time member and current president of End Abuse Long Beach. She is a graduate of the Leadership Long Beach Institute\, class of 2020\, and has recently joined their board of directors. \n \nOscar Alvarado – Senior Vice President of Housing Development\, Century Affordable Development\, Inc. \n\nAs Senior Vice President of Century Affordable Development\, Inc.\, Oscar Alvarado supervises Century’s real estate development team which currently has over 2\,000 affordable homes in its pipeline. During his tenure with Century\, Mr. Alvarado has assembled and established a very productive\, creative\, and effective team of development professionals. His efforts have helped position Century as a regional leader in multi-phase and master-planned communities — an innovative and high- impact approach to addressing the local affordable housing and homelessness crisis. Mr. Alvarado has worked in affordable housing development in Southern California since 2005 and in that time\, he has managed diverse projects serving families\, seniors\, veterans\, the homeless\, and the local workforce. \nPrior to Century\, he worked for Thomas Safran & Associates and A Community of Friends in Los Angeles. In his role\, Mr. Alvarado manages the development team’s relationships with key lenders\, investors\, contractors\, and other partners working with Century to identify\, finance\, and construct affordable and supportive housing. He received a B.A. in Political Economy at the University of California at Berkeley and a Masters of City and Regional Planning from Cornell University. Mr. Alvarado is a board member of American Family Housing\, headquartered in Orange County\, California. \n  \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n1. Participants will analyze how integrated campus planning and circulation design at Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) – a 27-acre supportive housing community serving low-income\, formerly homeless individuals\, families\, and Veterans – support health\, safety\, and welfare outcomes by improving accessibility\, wayfinding\, and connections between housing\, healthcare\, and social services for vulnerable populations. \n\n\n\n2. Participants will evaluate how design strategies for supportive care—such as co-locating housing\, clinics\, and social services—can enhance resident stability\, promote healing and help break the cycle of homelessness\, including the integration of health and wellness into the built environment through amenities such as on-site fitness facilities\, outdoor recreation spaces (including a basketball court)\, and an expanding urban forest that supports both physical and mental health. \n\n\n\n3. Participants will assess how sustainable site design elements\, including stormwater capture within shared open spaces and pedestrian-oriented planning\, contribute to environmental performance while fostering safe\, healthy\, and socially connected community environments. They will also have a chance to explore how new buildings at CVC achieve LEED Gold or Platinum certification\, incorporating advanced energy efficiency features and award-winning environmental practices. \n\n\n4. Participants will explore how human-centered\, trauma-informed care-focused design interventions—such as activated ground floors\, multi-functional community spaces\, and opportunities for informal interaction—can improve mental health\, social cohesion\, and overall quality of life for residents and neighboring communities\, including the site’s relationship to public transit and how design decisions enhance mobility\, community engagement\, and access to essential services.\n  \nFULL CREDIT LIST – Building Credits        \nThe Cove\nGeneral Contractor: Walton Construction Services\nStructural Engineer: David Choi & Associates\nLandscape Architect: MJS Landscape Architecture\nInterior Design: Aylin Inel\n        \nAnchor Place\nGeneral Contractor: Walton Construction Services\nStructural Engineer: David Choi & Associates\nLandscape Architect: RELM\nInterior Designer: Collaborative House\n       \nCabrillo Gateway\nGeneral Contractor: Walton Construction Services\nStructural Engineer: David Choi & Associates\nLandscape Architect: Melendrez (now RELM)\nInterior Designer: JAG Interiors\n       \nPlaza\nGeneral Contractor: Walton Construction Services\nStructural Engineer: N/A\nLandscape Architect: N/A\n\nInterior Designer: Aylin Inel \n\n\nFor CVC projects\, civil engineering plays a significant role\, and the civil engineer across projects is ARDURRA. The master planning and community design partner is City Fabrick.\n  \nTOUR MEETING SPOT\nMeet in front of the property office by the flags at the intersection of Williams Street and River Avenue.\nClick here to see and download the PDF for Driving Directions & the Campus Map. \n  \nPARKING\nParking is available along San Gabriel Avenue\, Williams Street\, and Willard Street\, and any spot on campus like carports\, garages\, etc that aren’t marked as no parking. \n  \n  \nTHANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZERS & PARTNERS!\n \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/century-villages-at-cabrillo/
LOCATION:Century Villages at Cabrillo\, 2001 River Avenue\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Learning Units,Networking,Professional Practice Committee,Tours
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SUMMARY:Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Credit: Here and Now Agency \nArchitecture Firm Credit: LOC Architects \nSee Full Credit List Below \nTOUR DETAILS\nThe Burton Tech High School Expansion demonstrates how thoughtful design can directly advance equity\, health\, and environmental performance within a constrained urban campus. Located in South Los Angeles\, this new two-story academic building increases instructional capacity while redefining what high-quality public school facilities can be in underserved communities. \nParticipants will explore how daylighting served as a primary design driver\, with classrooms\, circulation spaces\, and stairways oriented to maximize natural light while reducing energy consumption through daylight sensors and high-performance glazing. The tour will examine how passive design strategies\, compact massing\, and vertical organization respond to a tight infill site governed by FAR limitations and budget constraints. \nThe project’s indoor–outdoor learning environments—including a flexible courtyard and roof deck classroom—demonstrate how educational spaces can support student well-being\, engagement\, and social interaction while maintaining safety and controlled access appropriate for a school setting. Polycarbonate wall systems balance privacy with transparency\, reinforcing both security and civic presence along the public street. \nThis tour offers insight into sustainable school design\, daylighting in dense urban contexts\, equitable educational environments\, and the integration of health\, safety\, and welfare principles into contemporary K–12 architecture. \nTOUR HOSTS\nAli Jeevanjee\, AIA\, Principal LOC Architects \nAli Jeevanjee is co-founder and principal of LOC Architects\, where he leads projects that integrate architecture\, urban context\, and human experience into thoughtful\, enduring design. At LOC\, Ali provides design direction across civic\, cultural\, educational\, and residential projects\, guiding each from concept through construction. His approach is rooted in crafting spaces that are human-scaled and encourage deeper connections to their surrounding environment. Prior to founding LOC\, Ali gained experience with Frank O. Gehry\, contributing to The Art of the Motorcycle exhibit at the Guggenheim and the Vincor Winery in Canada. He also gained extensive experience at Ellerbe Becket on large-scale sports and entertainment venues\, and collaborated with Kathryn Gustafson on the South Coast Plaza bridge and terrace. Ali holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master of Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and has taught architecture at Cal Poly Pomona and USC. \nPoonam Sharma\, Principal LOC Architects \nPoonam Sharma is a founding partner of LOC Architects\, where she leads projects at the intersection of architecture\, education\, and cultural practice..At LOC\, Poonam has led the design of learning environments\, community spaces\, and performance venues\, with a focus on public benefit\, sustainability\, and inclusive design. Her recent work includes educational\, performance spaces\, and community centers. \n\nPrior to founding LOC with Ali Jeevanjee\, Poonam worked with StudioWorks on a new urban campus for the Los Angeles Unified School District\, and with the Jerde Partnership on large-scale mixed-use developments. She also served as an Exhibition Designer at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, where she contributed to major exhibitions and gallery redesigns.She holds a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and a B.A. in Literature from Scripps College. Her background in the humanities and design underpins a thoughtful\, research-driven approach to architecture that values both narrative and spatial clarity \nTOUR MEETING SPOT \n305 W. 101st Street\, Los Angeles CA 90003 \nAIA CES: 1.0 LU|HSW Approved \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Analyze daylighting strategies—including courtyard orientation\, clerestory glazing\, and polycarbonate wall systems—that improve visual comfort\, reduce energy use\, and enhance student well-being in dense urban school sites.\n2. Evaluate passive design measures such as solar control glazing\, daylight sensors\, and massing strategies that support energy efficiency and long-term operational performance.\n3. Assess how urban infill constraints—including limited site area\, adjacency\, and FAR restrictions—inform safe circulation planning\, controlled access\, and secure yet transparent school design.\n4. Examine the integration of indoor–outdoor learning environments in supporting social-emotional health\, engagement\, and flexible instructional modalities.\n5. Identify strategies for achieving equitable\, high-quality educational environments within tight budget constraints while maintaining code compliance\, accessibility\, and occupant safety.\n6. Interpret how compact circulation planning and vertical organization can maximize instructional capacity while preserving life-safety requirements and environmental quality. \nPARKING \nStreet Parking \nFULL CREDIT LIST (Architects\, Builders\, Engineers\, etc.)\nLOC Architects\, Miyamoto International (Structural) \nDelAmo (Contractor)
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/alliance-judy-ivie-burton-technology-academy-high-school/
LOCATION:Alliance Judy Ivie Burton\, 305 W. 101st Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90003
CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Tours
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SUMMARY:ARCH TOUR FEST: The Sheats-Goldstein Residence and Club James (2026) - Tour 2
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Jeff Green Photography \nARCH TOUR FEST: The Goldstein Estate – Tour 2 @ 12:30 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-2026-tour-2/
LOCATION:The Goldstein Estate\, 10104 Angelo View Dr.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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