BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helms Design District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Helms Design District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Helms Design District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144650 CREATED:20260416T214449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T225941Z UID:10002017-1776969000-1776976200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and discussion with Paul Lewis DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 23rd\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a special evening with Paul Lewis.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nPaul 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.\nThe 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. \nFollow Link To Purchase: Manual of Biogenic House Sections (ORO Editions\, 2022) by authors Paul Lewis\, Marc Tsurumaki & David J. Lewis. \n\nIntroduced 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nPhotos: All Straw House section perspective; Manual of Biogenic House Sections book cover; All Straw House construction image.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/a-reception-lecture-and-discussion-with-paul-lewis/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PLewis_featuredimage.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144650 CREATED:20260327T171622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T230021Z UID:10002012-1775998800-1776009600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Symposium: Exhibition + Panel Discussions DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \nRSVP required below \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \nSPEAKERS: \nBarbara Bestor\nJoy Chen\nRoseanne Landay\nSam Lubell\nLeo Marmol\nStephen Phillips\nJennifer Siegal\nSteven Somers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-symposium-exhibition-panel-discussions/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exhibition-Image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144650 CREATED:20260407T203601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225919Z UID:10002016-1775905200-1775916000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Saturday Docent Hours DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nRSVP Below and let us know you’re coming! \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-saturday-docent-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exhibition-Image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20260407T202712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225741Z UID:10002015-1775818800-1775829600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Friday Docent Hours DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nRSVP Below and let us know you’re coming! \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-docent-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exhibition-Image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20260327T171326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225656Z UID:10002010-1775759400-1775766600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Rebuilds Exhibition: Cal Poly LA Metro Opening Reception DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nPoster Design by Thy Truc Ho \nRSVP required below \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEXHIBITS BY: \nAmeen Ayoub Design Studio AADS\nAndy Kim\nBestor Architecture\nByben\nCal Poly LA Metro Students\nCasey Hughes Architects\nEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects\nFilosa Vol Architects\nFlorencia Pita\nGeoffrey von Oeyen Design\nJohn Friedman Alice Kimm Architects\nLehrer Architects\nMarmol Radziner\nMorphosis\nM-Rad\nOffice of Mobile Design (OMD)\nPlant Prefab\nScott Prentice Architects\nSorensen Architects\nSOTO\nSPARCHS\nStudio Antares A + E\nTighe Architecture\nWTARCH\nXTEN Architecture \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-rebuilds-exhibition-cal-poly-la-metro-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exhibition-Image.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20260327T172326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T171228Z UID:10002011-1775154600-1775161800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Thom Mayne of Morphosis DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 2\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a special evening with Thom Mayne of Morphosis.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThom 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.\nMayne 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. \nIn 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. \nMayne’s practice reflects a sustained commitment to advancing architectural discourse through built form\, speculative research\, and civic engagement. \n  \n  \n  \n\nIntroduced 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhoto: Thom Mayne of Morphosis \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/thom-mayne/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ThomMayne.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20251103T211221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T211221Z UID:10001991-1762365600-1762372800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:AWA+D Hosts a Panel Discussion: The Path to Licensure DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, November 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm\, please join AWA+D and fellow design professionals for a panel discussion inside the Helms Design Center as they share their journeys to licensure. \nHear real stories and strategies about how to plan effectively\, stay motivated\, discover your ideal study style\, and pick up practical tips for navigating the licensing exams. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into the process\, you’ll walk away with valuable insights and inspiration for your own path. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER FOR THE TALK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/awad-hosts-a-panel-discussion-the-path-to-licensure/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Path-to-Licensure-Graphic_Nov-5-2025.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20250512T200252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T183837Z UID:10001958-1750896000-1751241599@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Los Angeles Design Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:Helms Design District is proud to be the Westside anchor for the 2025 Los Angeles Design Festival: Design Futurism\, taking place June 26-29 at locations across the city.\n\nDesign Futurism isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about creating it. \nWhen envisioning the future\, design is inherently a part of our collective imagination: a tool for reimagining how we connect\, create\, and challenge existing narratives. This concept expands beyond the exploration of technological spectacle. Design Futurism is a solution-oriented exploration of human potential.In 2025\, LADF invites you to explore Design Futurism through various lenses of our collective human experiences. \nDesign informs every aspect of our present lives\, guiding us towards and through thoughtful experiences. The impact of forward thinking design is tangible in the smallest portions of our everyday practices through global experiences and products. \nWe’re gathering the misfits\, the dreamers\, and the radical thinkers who recognize design as a key to unlock the possibilities of an intentional future. Design Futurism is more than a concept; it’s a multidisciplinary call to action to explore connections between past\, present and the creation of an optimistic future.We’re inviting the LA community to\, to show up curious\, to experiment\, and to make connections between what is and what could be. \nJoin us to create a future where creativity meets purpose\, and design is the key to unlocking new possibilities. \n\nClick below for a full schedule of events and activities at Helms! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n HELMS EVENT SCHEDULE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nVisit the LA Design Festival site for a list of events at all locations citywide. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n LA DESIGN FESTIVAL SITE URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/los-angeles-design-festival-2025/ LOCATION:Helms Design District\, 8800 Venice Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LADF25_Header_RGB_1500px.jpg GEO:34.0306792;-118.3851538 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design District 8800 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90034 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8800 Venice Blvd.:geo:-118.3851538,34.0306792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20250522T230209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T183828Z UID:10001965-1749148200-1749155400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Leon Rost\, AIA of BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, June 5th\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Leon Rost\, Partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLeon Rost\, AIA is a Partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and leads the Los Angeles office\, overseeing projects that span large-scale masterplans\, workplaces\, higher education\, and residential design.\nHe oversaw the design of 3 million square feet within Google’s next-generation campus—home to Google Gemini—reimagining the Silicon Valley workplace as a flexible\, sustainable\, and human-centered environment. He also played a key role in the Athletics Ballpark Masterplan\, shaping a vision for an integrated sports district. Additionally\, Leon led the visioning of Toyota’s Woven City\, a prototype smart city exploring the future of mobility\, robotics\, and urban life. \nHis expertise in institutional and campus planning includes work on the UC San Diego and Claremont McKenna College campuses\, integrating architecture with campus design. His leadership on the Johns Hopkins University Student Center\, the university’s first mass timber structure\, has shaped a dynamic hub for academic and social life. \nBeyond large-scale projects\, Leon has a strong focus on residential and hospitality design. His work on private homes along the Pacific Coast and Not A Hotel in Setouchi\, Japan\, creates bespoke spaces deeply connected to their surroundings. \nLeon’s projects shape how people live\, learn\, work\, and gather\, from urban-scale developments to private homes. \n\nIntroduced 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhotos: (Top) Google Bay View © Iwan Baan; (Above\, left to right) Leon Rost © Bruce Damonte; Toyota Woven City © Squint Opera Ltd; (Below) Johns Hopkins Student Center ©BIG \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/a-reception-lecture-and-qa-discussion-with-leon-rost-of-big/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Google-Bay-View_Iwan-Baan_1200px.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20250521T212448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T162923Z UID:10001962-1748543400-1748550600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Barbara Bestor of Bestor Architecture DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 29th\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Barbara Bestor.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nBarbara Bestor\, FAIA is the principal and founder of Bestor Architecture. Barbara’s award-winning studio is recognized for experimental architecture that engages the city through design\, art\, and urbanism. She believes that good design creates an engaged urban life by creating “strange beauty” that enhances everyday life experience. \nThe studio’s work reinterprets modernism for contemporary living and cultural activities. Projects include: Ashes & Diamonds Winery in Napa\, LACMA’s Scandinavian Design and the US exhibit\, Intelligentsia in Silverlake\, the Silverlake Conservatory of Music\, the new Summaeverthang Community Center in South LA\, the restoration of Lautner\, Schindler\, and other iconic modern masterpieces\, and new buildings at the historic Sunnylands compound in Rancho Mirage. \nBarbara’s career is punctuated with inventive projects in a wide breadth of typologies. She has designed new ways of creating accessible urbanism in her “stealth density” Blackbirds housing\, retail and restaurant flagships\, dynamic workspaces for Beats By Dre and Snap\, and pioneering arts projects that are deeply rooted in their communities and cultural context. \nShe received her undergraduate degree at Harvard University\, studied at the Architecture Association in London and received a MARCH at SCI-Arc. She is the author of Bohemian Modern\, Living in Silver Lake. \nSee more of her work at bestorarchitecture.com \n\nIntroduced 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhotos: (Top) Blackbirds by Bestor Architecture; (Above\, left to right): Barbara Bestor © Joshua White; Hilltop Residence © Bruce Damonte \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/a-reception-lecture-and-qa-discussion-with-barbara-bestor/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Blackbirds-BBA-5516_1200px.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20250513T173624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T220102Z UID:10001959-1747765800-1747773000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Sam Pepper and Justin Cua of Lincoln Property Company DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, May 20th\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a reception\, lecture\, and Q+A discussion with Sam Pepper and Justin Cua of Lincoln Property Company.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Design District and the Cal Poly SLO/LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public with RSVP \nRSVP\n\nSam Pepper and Justin Cua\nSam Pepper\, Vice President of Development at Lincoln Property Company\, co-leads development across the Los Angeles region. He is responsible for managing the execution of ground-up projects including entitlements\, design\, permitting and construction\, across a range of product types including mixed-use\, residential\, and commercial. He plays a key role in advancing Lincoln’s development pipeline and cultivating strategic partnerships throughout Los Angeles. \nWith over 14 years of experience in commercial real estate\, Sam brings a unique blend of development\, design\, and project management expertise. Prior to joining Lincoln\, he worked at Alloy Development and SHoP Architects in New York City\, where he led the design and delivery of large-scale urban infill projects. Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Real Estate Development and Finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has been a licensed architect in the State of New York since 2018. \nJustin Cua\, Vice President of Development at Lincoln Property Company\, co-leads Lincoln’s development business in the Los Angeles region\, focusing on the execution of first- and third-party projects. He is responsible for leadings teams\, expanding the business\, and managing the due diligence\, design\, entitlements\, permitting\, and construction phases for commercial developments. During his time at the company\, he has managed over 3M square feet of multifamily\, industrial\, and athletic facility ground-up projects\, totaling in over $1B in development budgets. \nPrior to joining Lincoln\, Justin worked as an architect at award-winning firms in Los Angeles. As an architect\, he designed large ground-up mixed-use developments for institutional real estate clients in across the country. He received his Master’s of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California and his Bachelor’s of Architecture Degree from California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo. He is a licensed architect is the state of California. \nFounded in Dallas\, Texas in 1965\, Lincoln Property Company consistently ranks among the top managers and top developers of office\, industrial\, retail\, and mixed-use properties in major global markets\, and is a leading\, trusted advisor for investors and occupiers across industries. \n\nIntroduced 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhotos (top) C06 Welcome Center; (above) Sam Pepper and Justin Cua  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/sam-pepper-and-justin-cua/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WelcomeCenterC06_1200px.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20250402T233428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T225301Z UID:10001947-1744308000-1744317000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Architecture: Rebuilding Value DESCRIPTION:Making a hasty move to “build together” cookie-cutter Mediterranean-\, Craftsman-\, Ranch-\, or Colonial-style houses can’t be undone and will change the very fabric that makes Los Angeles wonderful! In the aftermath of one of the worst devastations in Los Angeles’ history\, a panel of renowned professionals in architecture\, construction\, and real estate will come together at the Helms Design Center on Thursday\, April 10th\, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm to discuss the present opportunity to rebuild our communities with lasting beauty\, value\, and sustainability. \nLooking at the past to rethink the future\, this panel talk — Architecture: Rebuilding Value — will reflect on the Berkeley-Oakland fire of 1991 as a starting point to move past the impulse to reconstruct mass-produced tract houses. Instead\, we will focus on creating cost-effective\, artistic\, and sustainable designs that not only preserve our environment but also enhance our local culture\, community\, and quality of life for generations to come. \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nReception: 6:00 pm\nPresentations: 6:30 pm\nQ&A: immediately following \nSorry\, this event has reached capacity. We are no longer taking RSVPs.  \n  \nPhoto: The Sharon Drager House\, Berkeley\, CA\, 1992\, by Franklin Israel and Annie Chu\, © Grant Mudford  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nPanelists:\nAnnie Chu (Chu-Gooding)\nBrian Linder (The Value of Architecture)\nStephen Phillips (SPARCHS)\nMonika Haefelfinger (XTEN)\nGeorge Minardos (Minardos Group) \n\n \n \n \n \n \nAnnie Chu\, FAIA\, is an award-winning architect and a founding principal of Chu-Gooding with an extensive history of teaching\, public speaking\, and civic and professional leadership\, including her roles on the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission\, the Mayor’s Design Advisory Panel\, and the IIDA International Board of Directors. In her four decades in practice\, Annie has worked extensively with world-renowned museums and cultural institutions\, including The Huntington\, Hammer Museum\, Autry Museum of the American West\, Studio Museum in Harlem\, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. \n\n \n \n \n \n \nBrian Linder\, AIA\, Architecture Broker is a seasoned real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience in high-end\, custom residential design and construction and a master’s degree in architecture\, Brian brings his design-oriented expertise to the buying and selling of architectural properties\, historic homes\, and estates. Brian has built his real estate practice around a concept he calls “The Value of Architecture”\, which is based on the notion that architectural homes provide countless lifestyle benefits\, carry greater premiums\, and tend to be less sensitive to market fluctuations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nStephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD is an architect\, historian\, and educator with over 30 years of professional experience in California; he is principal architect at Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) and Professor of Architecture at Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo — where he is the Founding Director of the Cal Poly Los Angeles Metropolitan Program in Architecture and Urban Design. Award-winning residential buildings by Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) have been published in Dwell\, DOMUS\, Der Spiegel\, Dezeen\, The Architect’s Newspaper\, and the San Francisco Chronicle\, among many other notable newspapers\, magazines\, journals\, and books. \n\n \n \n \n \n \nMonika Haefelfinger\, SIA\, President and Founding Partner at XTEN Architecture was born in Basel\, Switzerland. XTEN specializes in custom residential\, cultural and commercial buildings. Swiss precision and the experimental spirit of Los Angeles guide and inspire the design process at XTEN Architecture. \n\n \n \n \n \n \nAs Founder and CEO of Minardos Group\, George Minardos has been building design-centered residential and creative commercial projects in LA\, Santa Barbara and Napa since 1998. Through collaborations with many of Los Angeles’ most innovative architects and design teams\, Minardos Group has earned a stellar reputation as a group that “can build just about anything.” \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/architecture-rebuilding-value/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Architecture-Rebuilding-Value_IGPost_1.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20241115T142339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T211557Z UID:10001926-1731772800-1731780000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing with Architect Lorcan O'Herlihy and Historian Greg Goldin DESCRIPTION:Join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, November 16th between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for a book signing and conversation between noted Los Angeles-based architect Lorcan O’Herlihy and architectural historian (and co-author) Greg Goldin to celebrate the publication of the brand new Rizzoli  monograph Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects: Building In Place: Architecture Rooted in Context and Social Equity. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy to have shipped or to pick up at the shop\, please place your order below. \nORDER YOUR COPY\nWe look forward to seeing you! \nLorcan O’Herlihy\, FAIA\, Founding Principal\, Creative Director of LOHA\, seeks opportunities to engage with the ever-changing complexities of the urban landscape\, while embracing architecture as a catalyst of change. Since founding his firm in 1994\, his work has been guided by a conscious understanding that architecture operates within a layered context of political\, developmental\, environmental\, and social structures. With offices in Los Angeles and Detroit\, his firm has built over one hundred projects across three continents. The diverse work ranges from art galleries\, bus shelters\, and large-scale neighborhood studies\, to large mixed-use developments\, affordable housing projects\, and university residential complexes. Each project exhibits Lorcan’s belief that artistry and social connectivity are key to building vibrant spaces that elevate the human condition. \nGreg Goldin is the author most recently of An Atlas of Never Built Architecture. He was born and raised in Los Angeles\, living at first in suburbia\, next in the geographic center of the city in a neighborhood with two early Schindler houses and Gregory Ain’s Dunsmuir Apartments. Those buildings inspired his interest in architecture. After many years as a political reporter\, he jumped ship and became the Architecture Critic at Los Angeles Magazine\, a twelve-year stint that led to the book Never Built Los Angeles (Metropolis Books\, 2013) and the exhibition Never Built Los Angeles\, which premiered at the A+D Architecture and Design Museum\, Los Angeles\, in July 2013. He was the recipient of a coveted Getty Research Institute grant for Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A. in 2011. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter\, where he continues to unearth untold architectural tales and unbuilt architectural projects. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/arcana-book-signing-with-la-architect-lorcan-oherlihy/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LOHA_Rizzoli.jpeg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20240506T152919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T170557Z UID:10001898-1716489000-1716496200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Discussion + Book Launch with Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin\, with special guest Frances Anderton DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 23\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for the book launch of The Atlas of Never Built Architecture by Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin\, with a discussion moderated by Frances Anderton.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Bakery District and the Cal Poly SLO LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public. The book will be available for purchase during the event\, courtesy of our friends at Arcana: Books on the Arts. \nRSVP\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Lubell\n \n \n \n \n Greg Goldin\n \n \n \n \n Frances Anderton\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nA Romp Through Great Architectural Ideas That Never Were (But Inspire What Might Still Be)\nThe Atlas of Never Built Architecture features hundreds of the most spectacular unbuilt projects of the 20th and 21st centuries in a comprehensive\, geographically arranged survey. Imaginative and ambitious\, the projects reveal the incredible diversity of ideas that have emerged from the world’s most influential architects—and many you’ve never heard of. Spanning nearly 80 countries\, the book presents concepts for projects of all types: museums\, art galleries\, cemeteries\, churches\, bridges\, skyscrapers\, hotels\, theme parks\, casinos\, opera houses\, government buildings\, and even a floating theatre boat that resembles a UFO. Seen together\, the projects conjure a strange and wonderful new world while simultaneously offering insight into how architectural projects have been conceived and developed (and dashed) over the last 100 years. The book also includes previously unpublished prints\, paintings\, drawings\, etchings\, preparatory sketches\, and images that bring these alternate histories to life. \nSam Lubell is Editor at Large at Metropolis. He has written more than ten books about architecture for Phaidon\, Rizzoli\, The Monacelli Press\, Metropolis Books\, and Oro Editions. He writes for The New York Times\, The Los Angeles Times\, Fast Company\, Architectural Digest\, Wallpaper\, Dwell\, Architect Magazine\, and other publications. He has co-curated four major architecture exhibitions and taught as an adjunct professor at Syracuse University School of Architecture\, Columbia University GSAPP\, and Arizona State University The Design School. \nFor more than a decade\, Greg Goldin was Architecture Critic at Los Angeles Magazine. He has written a half dozen books about architecture for Phaidon\, Rizzoli\, and Metropolis Books. His work has appeared in the New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, Metropolis\, and the Architect’s Newspaper. He co-curated the museum exhibitions Never Built Los Angeles and Never Built New York\, and has taught as an adjunct professor at USC\, UCLA\, Syracuse University School of Architecture\, and Columbia University GSAPP. He resides in Los Angeles where he continues a family tradition of being a thorn in the side of the rich and powerful. \nFrances Anderton covers Los Angeles design and architecture in print\, broadcast media and public events. She is the author of Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles\, which won the 2022 Gold award for best Regional Nonfiction from Foreword Reviews. She is co-author of Awesome and Affordable: Great Housing Now\, a multimedia project produced in 2024 by Friends of Residential Treasures: Los Angeles (FORT: LA). She has co-produced short films for the nonprofit housing developers Community Corporation of Santa Monica and Venice Community Housing. Anderton writes a regular newsletter about design and architecture for KCRW public radio station. For many years she hosted the KCRW show DnA: Design and Architecture\, and produced the current affairs shows Which Way\, LA? and To The Point. She teaches an urban housing seminar at USC architecture. Honors include the Esther McCoy Award\, from the Architectural Guild of USC architecture school\, for her work educating the public about architecture and urbanism. \nPreorder The Atlas of Never Built Architecture here \n\nIntroduced by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, Principal 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/the-atlas-of-never-built-architecture/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AtlasOfNeverBuiltArchitecture.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20240505T235838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T194031Z UID:10001897-1715884200-1715891400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and discussion with Standard Architecture | Design DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 16\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a reception\, lecture\, and discussion with Jeffrey Allsbrook and Silvia Kuhle of Standard Architecture | Design.\nIn collaboration with the Helms Bakery District and the Cal Poly SLO LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public \nRSVP\n\nStandard Architecture | Design is the Los Angeles based architecture and interior design partnership of architects Jeffrey Allsbrook\, FAIA and Silvia Kuhle\, FAIA. Our projects are guided by identity and culture\, reflecting the narrative for which they’re designed. Conscious of architecture’s potential to communicate\, from a way of living to a company’s image\, our work aspires to provide the setting that expresses the idea. \nJeffrey Allsbrook\, FAIA\, a founding partner of Standard Architecture | Design\, received a BS in Architecture from the Ohio State University and a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture. He also studied architecture at the Städelschule in Frankurt\, Germany and at the Berlage Institute in Amsterdam. Mr. Allsbrook’s built and theoretical work has been featured in numerous publications both nationally and internationally. In addition to his professional work\, he is committed to architectural education and research. He maintained a faculty position at the University of Southern California from 1999 to 2009. Mr. Allsbrook has presented lectures on Standard’s work and his independent research\, as well as juried reviews at USC\, SCI Arc\, UCLA\, Otis College and Rice University. \nSilvia Kuhle\, FAIA\, a partner of Standard Architecture | Design\, received her Diploma in architecture from the Technische Universität in Darmstadt\, Germany\, and her Master of Architecture from Columbia University in New York. Ms. Kuhle worked with Morphosis Architects for more than ten years. As Principal\, she managed a broad range of award-winning projects including the Cooper Union\, New York\, Caltrans District 7 Headquarters\, Los Angeles\, and the award-winning competition entry for the Phare Tower in Paris. Ms. Kuhle’s work has been published in A+U\, Architectural Record\, SOMA\, Columbia University Abstract\, and SD. Ms. Kuhle taught design studios at UCLA\, as well as lectured and juried reviews at SciArc\, UCLA\, USC and Cornell University. \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, Principal 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhotos: (Top) image of Forest Knoll (photo by Mike Kelly)\, (above) image of Jeffrey Allsbrook and Silvia Kuhle\, and image of Nadel Headquarters (photo by Mike Kelly). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/standard-architecture/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Forest-Knoll_1000px_feat.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20240417T210010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T212237Z UID:10001890-1713628800-1713636000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing with Tim Street-Porter and Annie Kelly for City of Dreams: Los Angeles Interiors DESCRIPTION:Free \n\nJoin Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, April 20th\, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for a book signing with Annie Kelly and Tim Street-Porter to celebrate the publication of their latest sumptuous architecture and design survey\, City of Dreams: Los Angeles Interiors. \nIf you cannot attend and would like to order a signed copy to have shipped or to pick up at Arcana\, please place your order here! \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n\n“Los Angeles’ Tim Street-Porter has been chronicling this metropolis’ architecture and interiors for over twenty-five years. This stunning collection of inspiring homes begins with a look back\, which includes examples of iconic houses inspired by Hollywood film fantasies\, Modernist residences by such luminaries as John Lautner\, and Frank Gehry’s Deconstructivism-style home. The heart of the book features today’s forward-looking homes\, divided into two sections: Living with Art and Design and Los Angeles Modern. Antiquarian Joel Chen artfully blends an eye-catching collection of period furniture and Chinese objets while interior designer Jean-Louis Denoit’s house sparkles with a Tony Duquette gilded mirror and an abalone shell chandelier. Another trend is the renovation of modernist houses with a personal touch. Artist Mary Weatherford’s reworking of her A. Quincy Jones–designed home\, in collaboration with designer Oliver Furth\, has a striking orange bedroom. Illuminating Los Angeles’s dramatic indoor-outdoor living spaces\, this tome is a must-have for architecture and design enthusiasts.” \nTim Street-Porter is the renowned Los Angeles-based architecture and design photographer that has produced numerous books\, including L.A. Modern\, Palm Springs: Modernist Paradise\, Splash: The Art of the Swimming Pool\, and Casa Mexico. \nWriter and designer Annie Kelly is the author of the successful Rooms to Inspire series\, as well as Living in Paradise\, Splash: The Art of the Swimming Pool\, and Casa Mexico. She writes about lifestyle for such publications as Belle and The Los Angeles Times. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/city-of-dreams/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AnnieKellyTimStreet-Porter_IGPost.jpg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20240402T003145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T192714Z UID:10001879-1713465000-1713472200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, discussion and book launch with Cathy Simon\, FAIA DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 18\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a reception\, lecture\, discussion\, and book launch with Cathy Simon\, FAIA.\n“Occupation: Boundary\, Art\, Architecture\, and Culture at the Water”\nIn collaboration with the Helms Bakery District and the Cal Poly SLO LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public \nRSVP\n\nCathy Simon \nCathy Simon’s five-decade long career has focused on transformative design at all scales. Her award-winning work comprises design for higher and secondary education\, civic and commercial buildings\, reinvention of historic structures\, waterfront projects and urban design of numerous postindustrial Bay Area waterfront sites including the renovation of Pier 1\, the Ferry Building and the masterplan for Treasure Island. Academic master plans include Harvard Futures\, a study of Harvard in Allston\, Brown in the Jewelry District\, NYU Plans 2031\, Stanford in Redwood City\, and 2008 and 2017 Master Plans for Bard College\, where she has also designed four buildings. In 1986 she was elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for her work in Design. Educated at Wellesley College and Harvard Graduate School of Design\, she was the William A. Bernoudy Architect in Residence at the American Academy in Rome in 2015 and taught architecture at both Stanford and UC Berkeley where in 1996 she was the Howard Friedman Distinguished Professor of Architecture in Practice. From 1985-2008\, Simon founded and led SMWM\, a celebrated women-owned architecture and urban design practice with offices in San Francisco and New York. In 1999 SMWM won the AIACC Firm Award\, the youngest firm to be so awarded. In 2008\, SMWM joined Perkins + Will and from October 2015-January 2018\, she served as a Senior Consulting Design Principal. \nA speaker\, design juror and critic\, Simon is a member of the University of Washington Architectural Commission and the University of California Berkeley Design Review Committee. In 2016 she was the Board Chair of the Dutch organization OrangeGoesGreen\, and in 2017-2018 served as a Research Advisor for the Bay Area Resilient by Design Challenge. From 1993-1997\, she was President of the GSD Alumni Council and served several terms on the GSD Visiting Committee. She also served for 12 years as a Trustee of the Golden Gate Parks Conservancy from 1992 to 2005. \nCathy’s design philosophy and expertise have made her a natural spokesperson for the burgeoning revitalization and resiliency of post-industrial waterfronts worldwide and she was recently an urban design and architecture consultant to a multi-firm engineering team developing the Port of San Francisco’s Waterfront Resiliency Program. Her book about design and the waterfront\, Occupation: Boundary\, Art\, Architecture and Culture at the Water was published in 2022 by ORO Editions. In 2023 she received the Harvard Graduate School of Design Distinguished Alumni Award. Cathy’s and SMWM’s papers\, drawings and models are collected in the Environmental Design Archives at UC Berkeley\, where last fall they were shown at the College of Environmental Design in an exhibit entitled\, “Giving Voice to Values.” \n\nFollow link to purchase: Occupation: Boundary\, Art\, Architecture\, and Culture at the Water – SIGNED BY AUTHOR CATHY SIMON | ORO EDITIONS \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, Principal 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhotos: Image of Pier 1\, The Ferry Building Renovation (SMWM)\, and image of Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant (SMWM)\, and Cathy Simon (SMWM/Perkins+Will). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/cathy-simon/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cathy-Simon-email.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20240401T212717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T202019Z UID:10001878-1712860200-1712867400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A reception\, lecture\, and discussion with Neal Schwartz\, FAIA DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 11\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, for a reception\, lecture\, and discussion with Neal J. Z. Schwartz.\n“Onomatopoeic Space: I Make My Own Name”\nIn collaboration with the Helms Bakery District and the Cal Poly SLO LA Metro Program in Architecture and Urban Design \nHelms Design Center        \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nFree Parking is available at the corner of Helms Ave. and Venice Blvd. \nLecture is Free and Open to the Public \nRSVP\n\nNeal Schwartz\, FAIA \nNeal J. Z. Schwartz established the modern design studio\, S^A | Schwartz and Architecture\, in 1997.  Recent recognition for the firm’s design work includes several Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Honor Awards\, the James Beard Foundation Award for Excellence in Restaurant Design\, the International Trends Home of the Year Award\, an Architizer A+ Award\, and multiple RADA and Residential Design Awards. In addition\, their work has consistently been honored by the AIA California Council\, San Francisco\, Silicon Valley\, Redwood Empire\, and Boston chapters. S^A is also committed to significant pro-bono work with non-profits\, including La Cocina\, The Children’s Creativity Museum\, Larkin Street Youth Services\, Public Architecture\, and the National AIDS Memorial Grove. \nThe firm’s work has been profiled broadly\, including features in Architectural Record\, The New York Times\, Dwell\, Architect\, Metropolis\, and Residential Architect\, among others. Recent book publications include the New View California collection of 20 of the region’s best residential firms and Influencers Architecture’s review of 37 international design leaders. \nNeal has been actively involved in teaching for over 25 years\, most recently as a full Professor of Architecture at the California College of the Arts (CCA).  He was the founding chair of the AIASF Public Policy & Advocacy Committee (PPAC) advocating for improvements to SF Planning’s residential design review policies and procedures. Recognition of this work has included an AIACC Presidential Citation and two AIASF Community Alliance Awards. \nNeal completed dual master’s degrees in architecture and public policy at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and the Kennedy School of Government\, respectively. He graduated with Distinction in Architecture\, received the Thayer Award for Meritorious Scholarship\, the Sheldon Traveling Fellowship\, and national awards from the Urban Land Institute and American Planning Association. \n\nIntroduced and moderated by Stephen Phillips\, FAIA\, PhD\, Principal 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). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPhotos: Interior image of Modal Home (photo by Bruce Damonte) and image of CCBT Scout (photo by Bruce Damonte)\, and Neal Schwartz. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/neal-schwartz/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CPLAMetro24_Schwartz_Email.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000596-1694952000-1694973600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-17/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230908T190030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T194940Z UID:10001844-1694876400-1694898000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:The Grand Finale – Hip-Hop Architecture Symposium\, Auction\, and Reception DESCRIPTION:September 16th\, 2023 | 3 pm to 9 pm\n• 3 pm Symposium\n• 5 pm Auction\n• 7 pm Reception \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA. 90232\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nHelms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA and A+D Museum present “The Grand Finale” on Saturday September 16th for the closing of the exhibition\, Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture! This dynamic exhibition\, covering the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop architecture\, will conclude with a series of events\, starting with a Symposium/Cypher featuring Exhibit Designer/Curator Sekou Cooke\, and featured architects\, Andres Hernandez\, James Garrett\, Demar Matthews\, and more. \nFollowing the symposium\, there will be a charity auction of the artwork and models on display in the show. The auction will be available online and in person for your chance to take home a piece of the show! The event will conclude with a reception with DJ and food and drinks to celebrate the conclusion of the exhibit. \nAmbiance: Mr Sonny James\nWine from Leimert Park Wine\n \nComplimentary valet parking available! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/the-grand-finale/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CTTE_-GrandFinale_simple.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000595-1694865600-1694887200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-16/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230906T214548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T172303Z UID:10001843-1694802600-1694809800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:ICONS: A Conversation with Legendary Graffiti Artists Prime and Man One DESCRIPTION:Free \nJose “Prime” Reza is a founding father of Los Angeles’ famed\, stylized graffiti lettering. He created the artwork for Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture\, the dynamic exhibition co-presented by Helms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA and A+D Museum about the elements of hip-hop – emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti – and their influence on design and architecture. \nNow it’s time to hear from Prime. \nPlease join us on Friday\, September 15\, when Prime will sit down with celebrated muralist Man One\, in a conversation moderated by Scott “Sourdough” Power\, creator and publisher of indie arts media website NotRealArt.com. \nPrime and Man One will talk about the birth of graffiti in LA and the influence of East Coast hip-hop; and they will share stories about wild childhoods painting the walls of LA\, to what it means to be established artists navigating a world in which street art is a commodity. \nJointly presented by Helms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA and A+D Museum\, as a part of the Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture exhibition. \nAmbiance: DJ Caviar \nComplimentary valet parking available! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nAbout Prime \nJose “Prime” Reza is an American graffiti artist born and raised in the Pico-Union District of Downtown Los Angeles. Prime is credited with being a founding father of Los Angeles stylized graffiti lettering\, a hybrid of Cholo lettering and East Coast style graffiti that is often bold\, aggressive\, and monochromatic. \nPrime is considered one of the most influential artists in the history of Los Angeles public wall writing\, combining “traditional east coast painting techniques with geometric gangster-style blocks\,” according to the curators of the book and exhibition Art in the Streets. His work has been exhibited in many shows including Art in the Streets\, L.A. Louver Gallery and LA Art Show. \nPhoto by Monica Orozco Photography \n\nAbout Man One \nGrowing up in Los Angeles\, Man One developed his artistic skills as a graffiti artist on the streets of LA. He honed his talents as a fine artist and understanding of art history at Loyola Marymount University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. In 2002\, Man One founded Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles to legitimize graffiti art as a valuable and collectible art form and give graffiti artists a professional venue and forum in which to showcase their work. \nMan One’s art comprises his trademark bold\, colorful art strokes and has been featured in over a dozen solo shows\, and countless group exhibitions. His work has been exhibited in many museums including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles\, The Getty\, Pasadena Museum of California Art\, LACMA\, and the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. \nPhoto by Abel Alejandre \n\nAbout Scott “Sourdough” Power \n
Scott “Sourdough” Power is an arts media entrepreneur and producer based in Los Angeles. He is the creator and publisher of NotRealArt.com and chief content officer of Crewest Studio\, a production company specializing in arts programming which he co-founded with L.A. artist Man One. Power hosts the NOT REAL ART podcast under the pseudonym “Sourdough\,” a moniker he earned while living off-the-grid in northern Canada perfecting his tasty sourdough pancakes. Scott is proud to be a member of venerable The Explorers Club and 2x Ironman triathlon finisher. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nSponsored by \n \nCrewest Studio is an LA based production company specializing in contemporary creative arts programming.\nCrewestStudio.com | @creweststudio \n  \n \nNot Real Art is the your leading independent source for discovering new artists.\nNotRealArt.com | @NotRealArtWorld URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/icons-prime-and-man-one/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ICONS-PrimeManOne_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000594-1694779200-1694800800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-15/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000593-1694692800-1694714400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-14/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000592-1694347200-1694368800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-10/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230828T184848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T002948Z UID:10001841-1694271600-1694282400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Harmonizing Spaces Workshop: Hip-Hop Influences on Community Design DESCRIPTION:Free\nHelms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA\, and A+D Museum\, present Harmonizing Spaces Workshop: Hip-Hop Influences on Community Design\, a workshop that explores the dynamic intersection of hip-hop culture and community design. The afternoon of Sept 9th will be full of design\, networking\, and good vibes. Co-facilitated by JAF and offTop Design\, this interactive experience offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the rhythms\, visuals\, and social constructs of hip-hop as a creative muse for cultural community design. \nParticipants will engage in a collaborative process\, utilizing hip-hop music\, iconic imagery\, and cultural motifs to develop conceptual designs that reflect the ethos and vibrancy of hip-hop culture. Whether you’re an architect\, a developer\, an artist\, or simply someone interested in the confluence of culture and community design\, this workshop offers a hands-on experience to transform creative inspiration into actionable ideas. Come ready to collaborate\, innovate\, and harmonize spaces in a way that resonates with the culture. \nThis interactive workshop will be held in the Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture exhibition. Curated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop architecture. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/harmonizing-spaces-workshop/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Harmonizing-Spaces-Workshop-v2_JAF_offTop.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000591-1694260800-1694282400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-09/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000590-1694174400-1694196000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-08/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000589-1694088000-1694109600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-07/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230903T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144651 CREATED:20230607T211127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T162054Z UID:10000588-1693742400-1693764000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture DESCRIPTION:Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture explores the multidimensional influence of hip-hop on our urban fabric.\nCurated and designed by Sekou Cooke\, and jointly presented by SoCalNOMA\, the A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District\, this dynamic exhibition dives into the rich and vibrant world of hip-hop\, from its fundamental elements of emceeing\, b-boying\, and graffiti\, to its influence on the world of design and architecture.\nThe exhibition shows how hip-hop has been translated into the creation of innovative spaces and structures\, effectively introducing a new narrative in architecture. The works on display include groundbreaking contributions from students\, academics\, and practitioners\, ranging from experimental visualizations and innovative installations to façade studies and urban development proposals. Also on show: a wall newly graffitied by Los Angeles artist Prime. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture is more than an exhibition. It’s a journey into a revolutionary design movement\, revealing a shared vision for the future of architecture that’s deeply rooted in the core ethos of hip hop: identity\, process\, and aesthetics. \nClose to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture opens on June 22\, with an opening reception on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It will be accompanied by talks and tours presented by SoCal NOMA\, A+D Museum\, and Helms Bakery District. \nCurator: Sekou Cooke\nExhibition Design: Sekou Cooke\nGraffiti Artist: Prime \nArtwork above: HHA Signifyin’ project by Nate Williams\, 1993. \n\nThe exhibition is free and open to the public. \n8707 Washington Blvd\, Culver City CA 90232 \nExhibition Dates: June 22 – September 17\nHours: Thursday – Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge exhibition at Center for Architecture\, New York\, NY. Photo Erik Bardin.\n \n \n \n \n Close to the Edge Exhibition at SpringBox in St.Paul\, MN. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/close-to-the-edge/2023-09-03/ LOCATION:Close to the Edge Exhibition\, 8707 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HHA_CloseToTheEdge_1_Poster-Image_1080px.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR