Category Archives: events

Peter Zumthor at LACMA

By Mark | Published: November 9, 2009

I just came across this upcoming lecture at LACMA. Good luck securing tickets and hope to see you there. Thursday, November 19 | 7:30 pm LACMA and the American Institute of Architects/Los Angeles present:

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Thom Mayne as KCRW Guest DJ

By Mark | Published: December 10, 2008

Long time supporter of KCRW, architect Thom Mayne, appeared on Los Angeles based KCRW as a guest DJ. There is a long list of architecture majors and drop outs becoming famous musicians – but this is the first starchitect as DJ.

Ludlow, CA Earthquake!

By Mark | Published: December 5, 2008

Two hours ago some of the pots began rattling in the kitchen. My first instinct was EARTHQUAKE!!! – but it stopped before I even made it out of my seat. It turns out it was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Ludlow, CA. It was not nearly as thrilling as the earthquake which took place mid-summer [...]

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The Sequence – Arne Quinze

By Mark | Published: November 23, 2008

Here are some interesting images of a 5 year installation at the Flemish Parliament by Arne Quinze entitled THE SEQUENCE. Quinze: “THE SEQUENCE bridges the communication gap between people and generates movement in the city. I want to reconnect people and let them interact with each other like they did in the past on squares. At [...]

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LACMA Machine Project

By Mark | Published: November 12, 2008

LACMA + Machine Project have a wonderful event going on Saturday November 15th. They are offering a series of free workshops for guests to participate in. All you have to do is show up and enjoy! Also, I am in love with their poster – I have it hanging on my [...]

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Unplugged! High Desert Test Sites

By Mark | Published: November 7, 2008

UNPLUGGED: Ecoshack’s design lab will feature experimental work from the SCI-Arc design studio “Unplugged: Off-the-Grid Experiments in Architecture” during HDTS/CA Biennial in Joshua Tree, CA on Saturday Nov 8, 10am to 5pm. Maps to the site will be available at HDTS headquarters. The design experiments explore the possibilities of low impact design, nomadic technologies, off [...]

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Go Vote!

By admin | Published: November 3, 2008

For all the readers in America – stop whatever you are doing and go vote!

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Fall 2008 LA Lecture Series

By Mark | Published: October 16, 2008

Archinect has a wonderful new feature displaying lecture series posters from architecture schools around the world. Here are the posters for the architecture schools in the Los Angeles area.