Posts Tagged ‘Architecture’
ModCom Meeting Recap
Last night I attended my first Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee (ModCom) general meeting at the Peter Shire Studio in Echo Park. It was a great experience. The Committee meets once a month to discuss any post WWII residential and commercial preservation issues. It’s basically a room full of people who are very passionate about Los Angeles architecture and it was very inspiring to listen to them discuss the issues. Among them:
- The recent demolition of the Columbia Savings Building.
- The revised development plan of the Century Plaza Hotel (above).
- The HPOZ status for Balboa Highlands.
- The potential impact on Johnie’s Wilshire and Tiny Naylors Beverly Hills based on the planned MTA Wilshire subway route.
Each issue is tackled, assessed and given a plan of action. It’s nice to know that there is a group of people who are dedicated to preserving the historic architecture of Los Angeles.
In April the Committee will be organizing a 1960s residential architecture tour of Brentwood as part of the year-long “The 1960s Turn 50″ celebration.
We also got a tour of Peter Shire’s amazing studio and learned about his family’s rich Echo Park history. I will definitely be back for next month’s meeting!
For more information on the Modern Committee click here.
The Enduring Contribution of Julius Shulman
Woodbury University’s School of Architecture and the MAK Center are co-hosting a memorial honoring Julius Shulman from 5:30-8:30pm on Sunday, February 21st at the MAK Center For Art & Architecture at the Schindler House. The Enduring Contribution of Julius Shulman includes a cocktail/hors d’oeuvres hour and speakers who will share their memories and impressions of Shulman, a long-time friend of Woodbury. Here is the schedule for the evening:
Introductions:
Kimberli Meyer
The Trajectory of Julius’s Life:
Philip Ethington
Panel Introduction:
John Crosse
Panel Discussion:
“Julius Shulman and the Built Environment” – Steven Erlich, William Krisel, Wim de Wit, with Mary Melton as moderator
Toasts to Julius:
Rose Nielsen
Final Remarks:
Norman Millar
For more information, contact www.MAKcenter.org or call (323) 651-1510.
MAK Day At The Schindler House
Just a friendly that tomorrow, November 7th, is MAK Day at the Schindler House in West Hollywood. What is MAK Day exactly? A look at the day’s itinerary should answer that question for you:
12 – 1 pm: A graphic workshop with Handbuilt Studio for Project Food / LA, in preparation for the Edible Endeavors Convention, Yuju Yeo leads participants will generate foodie propaganda – banners, flyers, posters, etc.
1 – 2 pm: Curatorial walk-through on the exhibition Otto Neurath. Gypsy Urbanism with guest curator Nader Vossoghian
2:30 – 3:30 pm: Criticality, Agency, and Visual Language
A panel discussion on exhibition and display strategies in relation to infrastructure, do-it-yourself methods, social space engagement, graphic communication. Moderated by MAK Center director Kimberli Meyer
PANEL Participants
Nader Vossoghian: architectural historian and guest curator of Otto Neurath. Gypsy Urbanism
Rosten Woo: designer, writer, educator, and co-founder of the Center for Urban Pedagogy
Linda Pollack: artist, creator of Habeas Lounge
Alexis Rochas: architect, creator of a rooftop garden prototype SynthE Green Roof
Juliette Bellocq: graphic designer, Handbuilt Studio
3:30 – 6 pm: Hungry Urbanism Edible Endeavors Convention #3
A survey of food advocacy practices in Los Angeles. In a rapid-fire series of presentations, a diverse set of individuals and organizations will present their work on behalf of food issues in the city. Project Food / LA presents this part rally, part political convention, part lecture and part panel discussion. Curated by Michael Pinto.
The entire event is free and there will also be free Coolhaus ice cream snacks on Superlove granola bars. Lots of free to take advantage of, so be sure to check it out!
MAK Center for Art and Architecture
835 North Kings Road
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323 651 1510
Coming Soon: Silver Lake’s New Library
Silver Lake residents have long awaited for a local branch of the Los Angeles Public Library and next Monday, November 9th they will get their wish as the brand spankin’ new Silver Lake Library is opened to the public. Just around the corner from Silver Lake and Glendale boulevards, the 13,600-square-foot facility includes new technology not seen before in L.A.’s system such as a conveyor belt that checks in and sorts materials from the patrons.
According to M2A, the architectural firm that designed the library, “The plaza, raised above the adjacent street, incorporates traditional references to the ascent to knowledge while creating a gathering place previously non-existent within this community. The fully glazed reading room and a glass garden dematerializes the definition between interior and exterior space, opening up this ‘living room space’ to the plaza. The central spine also brings natural light into the center of the building and, with its photovoltaic skylight helps the facility attain its LEED Gold certification. A continuous clerestory window around the building allows the roof plane to float above the stacks bringing in natural light and affording views of the adjacent hills and sky.”
Sounds like the library will fit right in with Silver Lake’s modern architecture and the benefits of having a library so close by will be a nice perk for local residents. Can’t wait to see it in person at the grand opening celebration next Monday 11/9 at 10am.
Silver Lake Library
2411 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
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