In 2007, Michael A Enomoto, FAIA, and the AIA|LA went before the Los Angeles City Council to seek and gain a month recognizing the contributions by architects to culture and Los Angeles municipal life. In the office, as we organize this year’s LArchitecture month, which kick off early with Powerful 5 (at the end of September) and culminate in the Design Awards Ceremony + Party, we can’t help but note how salient the words of that 2007 resolution still are:
Take this phrase, for instance: “the City of Los Angeles is in a unique position to recognize the vast wealth of architecture already within its municipality.” So, before we let you know about particular events for October’s LArchitecture Month, we, in the office just wanted to take a moment, to thank our members who contribute to the urban fabric of our region on a daily basis.
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles is world-renowned for its famous architects, architecture and architectural enthusiasts; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles is home to one of the largest Chapters of the American Institute of Architects, the AIA/LA Chapter with nearly 3000 members;
WHEREAS, the American Institute of Architects will be celebrating its one-hundred and fiftieth year anniversary;
WHEREAS, AIA/LA in working with the varied and diverse interests of numerous other architectural societies, historical preservationists, conservancies, et al.; and
WHEREAS, the goal of better educating the community about the importance of architecture and design can lead to a more livable and sustainable community; and
WHEREAS, the goal of better educating the community about the importance of architecture and design can lead to a more livable and sustainable community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles is in a unique position to recognize the merits of the vast wealth of architecture already within its municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles can further promote the idea of design excellence and the benefits of elegant density to its populace in an effort to promote a more sustainable, green and livable community;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby officially recognizes the month of OCTOBER as being ARCHITECTURE MONTH, with the expectations that The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Institute of Architects each year will coordinate a series of programs in conjunction with other interested parties that promote the values of architecture and the unique character of the City of Los Angeles to the community-at-large, and, in addition, communicate the programming of these events to City Staff in such a way that the City of Los Angeles can take advantage of these educational opportunities for its constituents.
PRESENTED BY: TOM LABONGE
Councilmember, 4th District
UI is participation in celebrating Architecture Month in Southern California by Co-Sponsoring STROL STRÖL: AIA|LA Interior Architecture Committee Fall Tour 2018
Architecture By: Loyola Marymount University Playa Vista Campus by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM). Central Park by Michael Maltzan Architecture, The Brickyard by Michael Maltzan Architecture and YouTube Space LA by HLW International LLP
The concept for this year’s Interior Architecture Committee Fall Tour is discovering and exploring the best kept secret on the Westside: The Campus at Playa Vista. An afternoon walk discovering Central Park and exploring the multi-level campus with stops to tour spaces where work and outdoors are blurred. Crafted cocktails and innovative bites from locally sourced and organic produce with breathtaking sunset overlook Playa Vista on the balcony of an iconic Silicon Beach landmark. STRÖL: Discover. Explore. Tour. Be Inspired.
Sustainable – Tour LEED Gold Brickyard Property
Tech – Explore The Campus
Relevant – HR and Facilities Share “What Makes Culture Thrive”
Outdoors – Best Kept Secret on the Westside
Leisure – Walkable Outdoor Amenities
4:00 Check-in at LMU
4:30 – LMU Tour (led by SOM)
5:15 – Central Park | The Brickyard Tour (led by Michael Maltzan office)
6:00PM – Sunset Cocktails|Bites