Book Signing with Tom Sachs at Arcana Books
2026-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, February 7th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome artist Tom Sachs to celebrate the release of his new Phaidon monograph, Tom Sachs Guide. All are welcome; refreshments provided.
From the publisher: “The definitive exploration of the prolific material, intellectual, cultural, and commercial output of inimitable artist Tom Sachs. A 21st-century creative force, Tom Sachs’s critically acclaimed practice spans sculpture, installation, painting, film, ceramics, and industrial design. The Tom Sachs Guide is the most comprehensive-to-date look at his work, documenting decades of rigorous and visionary artmaking. Vividly illustrated with more than 650 images and organized into thematic chapters, the book includes work across mediums, as well as longstanding collaborations with Nike and immersive reinterpretations of NASA missions. A rich appendix includes essential lists and charts, offering insights into the artist’s creative process and studio practice. An object direct from the hands of the artist, Tom Sachs Guide is a printed tour through his studio, his body of work, and the unique worlds he creates, designed and written in close collaboration with Sachs himself.”
PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Sachs will be signing copies of Guide at Arcana on Saturday, February 7th. Books will begin shipping Tuesday, February 10th. Due to a limited supply orders of one copy only per customer will be honored.

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Book Signing + Talk with Frank Ockenfels 3
2026-02-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Helms Daylight Studio, 3221 Hutchison Avenue #E, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts and APA LA on Saturday, February 14th between 1:30 and 3:30 PM at Helms Daylight Studio for an artist talk and book signing with Frank Ockenfels 3, celebrating his latest book, Collaboration: Frank Ockenfels 3 X David Bowie.
Frank will be in conversation with Joe Levy, Contributing Editor at Rolling Stone and author of the book’s foreword.
Frank’s collaboration with Bowie grew from one editorial commission to a series of sixteen different photo shoots The photographs in the book span their years of collaboration from 1991 to 2006, and include portraits, sketchbooks, and contact sheets from working sessions. Together, these images capture the many facets of Bowie’s career in this time period.
The afternoon will most definitely be entertaining, insightful and inspiring as Frank shares his wealth of information, stories and personal experiences from his time with David Bowie.
All are welcome to attend.
Doors open at 1pm (for seating and book sales)
Helms Daylight Studio is located at 3221 Hutchison Ave #E | Los Angeles, CA 90034. Books will be available for purchase during the event, provided by Arcana: Books on the Arts.

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Book Signing + Talk with filmmaker Jill Goldman
2026-02-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts this Saturday, February 21st between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as we welcome Los Angeles-based artist, activist, and filmmaker Jill Goldman to celebrate the launch of her new monograph, Disentanglement / Re-Embodiment. As well as signing copies, Ms. Goldman will engage in what promises to be a lively discussion with noted independent filmmaker Nina Menkes.
From the publisher: “Disentanglement / Re-Embodiment documents five years of bold, deeply embodied work at the edge of art and politics. Developed between 2020 and 2025, the work spans video, performance, photography, installation, and political research, unfolding in a single, cohesive publication that investigates how we live inside of – and push back against – patriarchal power and environmental crisis. Its content centers on ten performance works, staged internationally by Goldman and collaborators weaving over two hundred images of performance documentation, film stills, research ephemera, and installation views. The book includes critical essays by Asti Hustvedt and Alex A. Jones, as well as extracts from conversations between the artist and noted thinkers shaping contemporary feminist, abolitionist, eco-critical, and anti-militarist discourse including Amy Ziering, Yasmeen Hassan, Sumaya Awad, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Nina Menkes, Ruchira Gupta, and Tanya Selvaratnam.”
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday for the opportunity to meet and greet Ms. Goldman – and to pick up a signed example of her engaging new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Disentanglement / Re-Embodiment, please place your order here!

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Jill Goldman is an activist, filmmaker, and artist whose work incorporates dance, performance, photography, and video. Her immersive multi-media installation / performances explore memory, autobiography, the gendered body, and ritual transformation. She received her BA from Bennington College and her MFA from UCLA Film School. She is the director of the feature film Love Is Like That, as well as many award-winning short films, including fort / da, Holding Margie’s Hand, Sally Goes Shopping, the music video for Lenny Kravitz’s “Blues for Sister Someone,” and the short documentary Genevieve, Girl Before the Mirror.
Nina Menkes is considered a cinematic feminist pioneer and one of America’s foremost independent filmmakers. She has shown widely in major international film festivals including multiple premieres at Sundance, the Berlinale, Cannes, Rotterdam, Locarno, Toronto, La Cinematheque Francaise, British Film Institute, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the New York Film Festival. Menkes has been called, “brilliant, one of the most provocative artists in film today” by the Los Angeles Times and her body of work was described as, “controversial, intense, and visually stunning” by Sight and Sound. Menkes has referred to herself as a witch, and Dennis Lim, writing in the New York Times, called her a “Cinematic Sorceress.”

Book Signing + Discussion with Gus Van Sant
2026-02-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, February 28th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they welcome Gus Van Sant to celebrate his beautiful new book Paintings. A conversation between Mr. Van Sant and editor Leah Gudmundson will be followed by a signing.
This first ever published monograph on Van Sant’s paintings gathers together a wide overview of his practice. Sequenced in an achronological and associative manner, the book presents different series in surprising rhythms, focusing on recurring motifs and themes throughout widely varied modes accumulated during decades of work.
Bound inside out, this hardcover publication has a unique objecthood that imparts the suggestion of having been intimately handled by its makers. The outside covers feature two test screen-prints and is signed and stamped on the back, alluding to Van Sant’s painting practice as literally the flipside of his storied career in filmmaking.
Paintings is the inaugural title from Blue Moon Press, the new artist-book imprint founded by Leah Gudmundson as a cousin to the Paris-based subcultural arts magazine Blue Moon she has helmed since 2015.
Please Note:
* No RSVP is required.
* Books will be available for sale at $85 plus sales tax beginning at 3:00 PM on the 28th and will be kept to one per person. Arcana will not be offering pre-sales on this limited item.
* If you cannot attend and would like a signed copy of Paintings, please send Arcana an email. Should there be copies remaining after the event, they will fulfill requests in the order in which they have been received.

Fresh Perks: March Instagram Giveaway
2026-03-01 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00 | Online, CA
Welcome Spring with Room & Board
Enter March 1 – March 31
Spring feels just around the corner, and what better way to welcome it than with fresh blooms and thoughtful design? This month’s Fresh Perks giveaway comes from our friends at Room & Board: a set of three Anya bud vases, sculptural and serene with subtle curves that elevate any stem, branch, or single bloom.
The Anya vases are as versatile as they are beautiful, lovely grouped together or placed individually throughout your home. Whether you bring spring inside or use them year-round, this trio adds a quiet moment of elegance to everyday life.
This Fresh Perks giveaway runs from March 1st at 9:00 am through March 31st at 5:00 pm. One lucky winner will be contacted after the end of the giveaway.
We appreciate you for choosing Helms Design District as your go-to design hub, your shopping destination, and a favorite spot to dine. Thank you for spending time with us throughout the entire year and thank you for always showing up. We love seeing you!

To enter is simple:
(1) You must Follow us on Instagram.
(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too.
(3) This answer isn’t mandatory, but what’s your go-to bloom – classic tulip, moody branches or something bold?
Sign up for our newsletter and automatically be entered for a second chance to win.
Plus, you’ll find out when the next Helms Fresh Perk drops. Good luck!

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Rules & Regs
No purchase is required to enter.
Winners will be selected randomly, contacted after each giveaway closes, and announced in our comments on Instagram.
Open to US residents only, 18 years and older. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age.
This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return, refund, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants.
The “Fresh Perks” giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered.
This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County.

Arcana x Burntsienna Artbook Review
2026-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Join Arcana: Books on the Arts for an artbook review with Jason E.C. Wright, Director of Burntsienna Research Society.
This installation focuses on Architecture, Fashion, or Product Design (special artbooks or periodicals), a programme for artbook collectors and creative professionals to engage with collected artbooks and each other. Guests are invited to bring up to two (2) artbooks, design books, or periodicals from their own collections to share on Arcana’s long display tables.
Each programme begins with a formal review of two (2) books from the Burntsienna Research Library – moderated by Jason E.C. Wright – followed by each guest sharing a bit about what they’ve brought, and how each title offers special reference or inspiration for their practice. For the remaining time you’re invited to flip through the books on display, to read quietly, to make notes or take reference photos, and to personally engage with creative professionals of different disciplines.
We look forward to welcoming you at Arcana Books and Helms Design District.
Limited to 18 spaces.

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Book Signing + Discussion with Brandon Ruffin
2026-03-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, March 7th between 4:00 and 6:00 pm as they welcome the Oakland-based multi-disciplinary artist Brandon Ruffin to celebrate the publication of his Setanta Books monograph Migration Patterns. Along with signing copies, Mr. Ruffin will engage in what is sure to be a lively discussion with noted art director, photographer, and filmmaker Mathieu Bitton.
“Rooted in personal history and collective memory, Migration Patterns offers a powerful reflection on the enduring presence of Southern Black culture in Northern California; particularly in the cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and Ruffin’s hometown, Richmond. The project opens with Siobhan, a poem by Enjoli Flynn-Ruffin, and is accompanied by an essay from journalist and cultural critic Pendarvis Harshaw. Together, these texts frame the book not simply as a collection of photographs, but as a lyrical meditation on legacy, migration, and the evolving meaning of home. At its heart, Migration Patterns is a reflection on lineage: on what it means to be the continuation of a story, and on the responsibility of documenting that story with care. With it, Ruffin adds a vital voice to the canon of contemporary Black photography.”
We look forward to seeing you for the opportunity to meet and greet Brandon Ruffin – and to pick up a signed example of this engaging new book! If you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Migration Patterns, please place your order below.

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WUF Hosts the 2026 Mayors Forum
2026-03-19 07:45 - 09:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
On Thursday, March 19 from 7:45 am to 10:00 am, please join Westside Urban Forum for their Annual Westside Mayors Forum, where the mayors of our four vibrant Westside communities come together for a candid conversation about their land use priorities and the challenges shaping their cities in 2026.
This year’s forum will spotlight how our cities are tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time, including:

Navigating shifting state and federal policies and their impact on sanctuary city policies, social and racial equity, and local land use decisions;
Advancing sustainability through innovative approaches to emissions reduction, mobility, and stormwater management;
Reimagining vacant office and retail spaces to meet immediate market needs while planning for future economic vitality;
Responding to demographic changes, affordability pressures, and disaster recovery needs to support our surrounding communities;
Preparing for the global spotlight with major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics;
Addressing homelessness and expanding access to safe, affordable housing and mental health services;
Upgrading critical infrastructure to support growth and resilience; and
Collaborating with state lawmakers on policies affecting housing, water, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from our mayors about the strategies being employed as they lead their cities through a time of rapid change. Enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow community members on March 5th.
Be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of the Westside! RSVP required.
Invited Mayors
Mayor Caroline Torosis, City of Santa Monica
Mayor Sharona Nazarian, City of Beverly Hills
Mayor Freddy Puza, City of Culver City
Mayor James Butts, City of Inglewood
Mayor John Heilman, City of West Hollywood
Moderator
Christopher Rhie, Founder of Rhie Planning LLC & Westside Urban Forum Board Member
Event Time
7:45 am – 9:30 am
7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast
8:30 am – Panel Discussion
9:15 am – Q & A with audience
Member Tickets: $25
Non-Member Tickets: $65

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Directions
Avoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines, including:
Metro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds), and
Culver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner).
Protected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient, safe way to get to the Design Center.
If you choose to drive, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus.
Sponsor Provided Tickets
Thanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation, but would like to join us, please write WUF at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if they have any remaining sponsor provided tickets.
Image Creator: Mario Tama | Credit: Getty Images

Skip the Traffic. Find your Vibe.
2026-03-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Why sit in 5:00 pm gridlock when you could be on Helms Avenue? On Wednesday, March 25th, join us for Vibes After 5, an after-work party hosted by Helms Design District in partnership with the City of Culver City, designed to bring the community together for music, food, drinks, and connection. As the days grow longer, we’re creating space to stay local, unwind, and celebrate the start of the season.
From 5 pm to 8 pm, enjoy:
KCRW curated music with DJ Novena Carmel
Sweet treats from Pasta Sisters
Father’s Office mocktails
A mini Sunshine Makers Market
Tarot Lounge & Boho Photo Booth
A fun workshop with artist, Jeff Morrical
Local bites, after-hours energy and so much more!
More sunlight. More music. More community.

Fresh Perks: April Instagram Giveaway
2026-04-01 17:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Online, CA
Set the Mood With Fragrance
Enter April 1 – April 30
They say a home is built with furniture, but it’s finished with a feeling. This month, our Fresh Perks Giveaway is all about those intangible details that turn a beautiful room into a personal sanctuary. We’ve partnered with our friends at Harbour to give away an elegantly crafted candle from Lola James Harper.
At Helms, we believe great design should engage all the senses. Whether you are looking to bottle the nostalgia of a favorite travel memory or simply want to shift the energy of your living room after a long day, the right fragrance acts as a final “layer” of interior design. It’s an effortless way to transform your perspective without moving a single piece of furniture.
As we enjoy the fresh energy of spring throughout the District, we want to thank you for making Helms your destination for inspiration, shopping, and dining. We love seeing you explore our showrooms and sharing in the history of this landmark space.

To enter is simple:
(1) You must Follow us on Instagram.
(2) Tag two friends in your comment so they can follow us and enter too.
(3) What is one scent that instantly makes you feel at home? (Not mandatory, but we love a good story!)
Bonus: Sign up for our newsletter for an automatic second entry. You’ll also be the first to know when our next Fresh Perk arrives.
Good luck!

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Rules & Regs
No purchase is required to enter.
Winners will be selected randomly, contacted after each giveaway closes, and announced in our comments on Instagram.
Open to US residents only, 18 years and older. By entering, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age.
This is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return, refund, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants.
The “Fresh Perks” giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
One entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered.
This giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County.

A reception, lecture, and Q+A discussion with Thom Mayne of Morphosis
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join us on Thursday, April 2, 6:30-8:30 pm, for a special evening with Thom Mayne of Morphosis.
In collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design
Helms Design Center
8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Free Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd.
Lecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP

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Thom Mayne founded Morphosis in 1972 as a collective practice engaged in architecture, urban planning, and design. Working globally, his work represents a wide variety of scales and typologies.
Mayne cofounded the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in 1972 and continued to play an active role in architectural education. He has held teaching positions at UCLA, Yale, Harvard GSD, Columbia, the Bartlett School of Architecture, and the University of Pennsylvania. He co-directed the NOW Institute, a division of Morphosis that collaborates with communities, cities, and academic institutions to research and enhance urban environments. Mayne was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2005 and the AIA Gold Medal in 2013. From 2009 to 2016, he served on the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities under President Barack Obama.
In addition to built work, Mayne maintains active art and research practice. His recent publications include Strange Networks (Rizzoli, 2020), a monograph of his recent studies of combinatory systems, and M3: modeled works [archive] 1972-2022 (Rizzoli, 2023), a survey of 50 years of Morphosis models. These investigations continue at Stray Dog Café, his personal studio, where he leads a team of emerging designers and students. His work is held in the permanent collections of MoMA, SFMOMA, the Art Institute of Chicago, and other institutions.
Mayne’s practice reflects a sustained commitment to advancing architectural discourse through built form, speculative research, and civic engagement.

Introduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips, FAIA, PhD, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor, director, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo).

Photo: Thom Mayne of Morphosis

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LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Opening Reception
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later, the rebuild effort is well underway, but it has not been easy. Insurance, permitting, infrastructure, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together.
Please join us on Thursday, April 9th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm during the opening reception as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. Engage in a conversation with the participating architects and studios working to spearhead change within our city and county.
Poster Design by Thy Truc Ho
RSVP required below

EXHIBITS BY:
Ameen Ayoub Design Studio AADS
Andy Kim
Bestor Architecture
Byben
Cal Poly LA Metro Students
Casey Hughes Architects
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
Filosa Vol Architects
Florencia Pita
Geoffrey von Oeyen Design
John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects
Lehrer Architects
Marmol Radziner
Morphosis
M-Rad
Office of Mobile Design (OMD)
Plant Prefab
Scott Prentice Architects
Sorensen Architects
SOTO
SPARCHS
Studio Antares A + E
Tighe Architecture
WTARCH
XTEN Architecture

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LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Friday Docent Hours
2026-04-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later, the rebuild effort is well underway, but it has not been easy. Insurance, permitting, infrastructure, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together.
Please stop by to view the exhibition and engage in a conversation with the Cal Poly student docents during the open studio hours, as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county.
RSVP Below and let us know you’re coming!
Poster Design by Thy Truc Ho

EXHIBITS BY:
Ameen Ayoub Design Studio AADS
Andy Kim
Bestor Architecture
Byben
Cal Poly LA Metro Students
Casey Hughes Architects
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
Filosa Vol Architects
Florencia Pita
Geoffrey von Oeyen Design
John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects
Lehrer Architects
Marmol Radziner
Morphosis
M-Rad
Office of Mobile Design (OMD)
Plant Prefab
Scott Prentice Architects
Sorensen Architects
SOTO
SPARCHS
Studio Antares A + E
Tighe Architecture
WTARCH
XTEN Architecture

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LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Saturday Docent Hours
2026-04-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232

Book Signing + Discussion with Eric Doeringer
2026-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Arcana: Books on the Arts, 8675 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday, April 11th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for a very special presentation of Books & Co. – an exhibition of publications by appropriation artist Eric Doeringer. Doeringer recreates iconic books by artists such as Ed Ruscha, Richard Prince, Sol Lewitt, and Dieter Roth. For example, his edition of Some Los Angeles Apartments presents photographs of each of the buildings in Ed Ruscha’s book of the same title, but shot by Doeringer forty years after the original.
Featuring more than twenty-five publications, this will be the most comprehensive exhibition of Doeringer’s books to date. In addition to the opportunity to meet the artist and get a book – or books – signed, the artist will be producing an exclusive sixteen-page publication to accompany the event.
Eric Doeringer is a Los Angeles-based artist who remakes work by other artists. He has exhibited at institutions including MoMA PS1, The Whitney Museum, The Brooklyn Museum, MassMoCA, and La Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris. Doeringer’s artwork and books are in the collections of MoMA, The New York Public Library, The Whitney Museum, The Brooklyn Museum, The Getty Center, SFMOMA, The National Gallery of Canada, The Baltimore Museum, and numerous university libraries.
Upcoming Arcana Events
Saturday, April 25th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Brad Donenfeld: Looking. Seeing.
Book signing + discussion with Eli Consilvio
Saturday, May 2nd, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Andres Macpherson: The Flower Book
Book signing

LA Rebuilds Symposium: Exhibition + Panel Discussions
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
The Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires transformed the lives of so many here in Los Angeles. One year later, the rebuild effort is well underway, but it has not been easy. Insurance, permitting, infrastructure, and inflated costs have proven challenging. No simple solution has clearly manifested. Instead, a variety of real-world approaches have developed for bringing our communities back together.
Please join us on Sunday, April 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm during the symposium as we take account of some of the best architectural projects permitted and being constructed in the city and county. Engage in a conversation of varied building approaches alongside a discussion from our grass-roots leaders spearheading change within our city and county.
Poster Design by Thy Truc Ho
RSVP required below

EXHIBITS BY:
Ameen Ayoub Design Studio AADS
Andy Kim
Bestor Architecture
Byben
Cal Poly LA Metro Students
Casey Hughes Architects
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
Filosa Vol Architects
Florencia Pita
Geoffrey von Oeyen Design
John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects
Lehrer Architects
Marmol Radziner
Morphosis
M-Rad
Office of Mobile Design (OMD)
Plant Prefab
Scott Prentice Architects
Sorensen Architects
SOTO
SPARCHS
Studio Antares A + E
Tighe Architecture
WTARCH
XTEN Architecture

SPEAKERS:
Barbara Bestor
Joy Chen
Roseanne Landay
Sam Lubell
Leo Marmol
Stephen Phillips
Jennifer Siegal
Steven Somers

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ULI Hosts a Meet and Greet Focused on Transit-Oriented Development
2026-04-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Join the ULI Los Angeles Programs Committee for an exclusive Meet & Greet event focused on the future of transit-oriented development in our city.
Hear directly from Nicholas Saponara, LA Metro Executive Officer, Transit Oriented Communities, and other Metro representatives as they highlight their active joint development pipeline and provide insights into the impactful 10K Home Program.
This is a must-attend event for the ULI community to gain a comprehensive understanding of Metro’s current projects and their vision for increasing housing and community benefits around transit hubs. Learn how these initiatives are shaping the urban landscape of Los Angeles.
MODERATOR
Hilary Norton, Executive Director FASTLinkDTLA
SPEAKERS
Nick Saponara, Executive Director, LA Metro
Attendees are eligible to receive AIA and AICP credits.

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A reception, lecture, and discussion with Paul Lewis
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232
Please join us on Thursday, April 23rd, 6:30-8:30 pm, for a special evening with Paul Lewis.
In collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design
Helms Design Center
8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
Free Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd.
Lecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP

RSVP HERE

Paul Lewis, FAIA, is a Principal at LTL Architects based in New York City and Professor / Interim Associate Dean at Princeton University School of Architecture. LTL are the 2019 NY State AIA firm of the year, have received a National Design Award, and were inducted into the ID Hall of Fame.
The firm’s recent work includes All Straw House, First Place in The Resilient Campus an International Design Competition for University of Buffalo, Ithaca Straw House, Poster House, The Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center, and a new residence hall at Carnegie Mellon University. Their current focus is on the architectural potentials of plant and earth-based materials which is explicated in their most recent book Manual of Biogenic House Sections (2022). LTL Architects are also the authors of Intensities (2013), Opportunistic Architecture (2008) and Situation Normal….Pamphlet Architecture #21 (1998) and Manual of Section (2016) which has been translated into seven languages. Paul received a BA from Wesleyan University and a M.Arch from Princeton University, and is a recent past president of The Architectural League of New York.
Follow Link To Purchase: Manual of Biogenic House Sections (ORO Editions, 2022) by authors Paul Lewis, Marc Tsurumaki & David J. Lewis.

Introduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips, FAIA, PhD, of Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and professor, director, Cal Poly LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo).

Photos: All Straw House section perspective; Manual of Biogenic House Sections book cover; All Straw House construction image.

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