Architecture Uncorked - August 9 - Barnsdall Gallery Theater
FORT: LA Presents Architecture Uncorked! Historic Homes, Hot Topics and Worldly Wine Don’t miss this fast-paced, design-inspired evening with FORT: LA featuring a sneak preview of Rebel Architects, episode 2 —Art and Rebellion in the ‘70s and ‘80s —before its official release! Join rebel architects Frederick Fisher and Thom Mayne in conversation with artist Chuck Arnoldi, moderated by Frances Anderton. More speakers to be announced! Sommelier India Mandelkern pairs perfect wines to match the rebel architect spirit.
Sheep Meadow in Central Park, United States. Photo courtesy of Central Park Conservancy.
From increased flooding, longer dry spells, invasive pests, or new plant diseases, parks and gardens are uniquely vulnerable to shifts in climate. They also present valuable opportunities to build climate resilience by countering the urban heat island effect, mitigating pollution, fostering biodiversity, and more.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Bears Ears National Monument, Lalibela, Angkor, Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
The world's heritage places, from iconic archaeological sites and historic buildings to vibrant urban neighborhoods and cultural landscapes, excite and enthrall us all. Yet, these awe-inspiring symbols of human ingenuity and identity require intentional protection and preservation. The impacts of climate change, the ravages of conflict, the pressures of new development, and the inertia of neglect all require thoughtful, science-based strategies to safeguard our world's most treasured places.
Each month, Friends of Residential Treasures Los Angeles (FORT: LA) curates a new self-guided trail, inviting Angelenos to explore the city’s rich architectural heritage. These immersive experiences highlight significant homes, hidden gems, and the designers who have shaped Los Angeles' built environment.
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Thaden School, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States 2022. Architects: EskewDumezRipple, Marlon Blackwell Architects, Andropogon Associates.
The prize is only the beginning. MCHAP's goal is to lay groundwork for these conversations to continue growing on their own, contributing to a greater understanding of how architecture impacts the vibrant, complex world around us.
BuildFest 2 lineup poster, featuring installations by Princeton University, Cornell University, Rice University, and others.
"Bethel Woods Art and Architecture Festival 2025: Build Fest 2 – Peace Rises" will bring together faculty and student teams from universities across the United States to construct interactive wooden art installations on the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Over the course of five days, participants will live and work on-site—where legendary performances by Jimi Hendrix and Joan Baez once took place—spending their days fabricating, assembling, and installing large-scale works, and their evenings immersed in cultural programming, including concerts, exhibitions, and pop-up events.
