BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helms Design District - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260402T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 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:20260325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20260305T221710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T195251Z UID:10002008-1774458000-1774468800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Skip the Traffic. Find your Vibe. DESCRIPTION:Why sit in 5:00 pm gridlock when you could be on Helms Avenue? On Wednesday\, March 25th\, join us for Vibes After 5\, an after-work party hosted by Helms Design District in partnership with the City of Culver City\, designed to bring the community together for music\, food\, drinks\, and connection. As the days grow longer\, we’re creating space to stay local\, unwind\, and celebrate the start of the season. \nFrom 5 pm to 8 pm\, enjoy: \nKCRW curated music with DJ Novena Carmel\nSweet treats from Pasta Sisters\nFather’s Office mocktails\nA mini Sunshine Makers Market\nTarot Lounge & Boho Photo Booth\nA fun workshop with artist\, Jeff Morrical\nLocal bites\, after-hours energy and so much more! \nMore sunlight. More music. More community. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/skip-the-traffic-find-your-vibe/ 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/Vibes-After-5-Helms-Design-District-with-Logos.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:20260319T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20260211T192305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T174602Z UID:10002000-1773906300-1773912600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the 2026 Mayors Forum DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 19 from 7:45 am to 10:00 am\, please join Westside Urban Forum for their Annual Westside Mayors Forum\, where the mayors of our four vibrant Westside communities come together for a candid conversation about their land use priorities and the challenges shaping their cities in 2026. \nThis year’s forum will spotlight how our cities are tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time\, including: \n\nNavigating shifting state and federal policies and their impact on sanctuary city policies\, social and racial equity\, and local land use decisions;\nAdvancing sustainability through innovative approaches to emissions reduction\, mobility\, and stormwater management;\nReimagining vacant office and retail spaces to meet immediate market needs while planning for future economic vitality;\nResponding to demographic changes\, affordability pressures\, and disaster recovery needs to support our surrounding communities;\nPreparing for the global spotlight with major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics;\nAddressing homelessness and expanding access to safe\, affordable housing and mental health services;\nUpgrading critical infrastructure to support growth and resilience; and\nCollaborating with state lawmakers on policies affecting housing\, water\, infrastructure\, and disaster preparedness.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from our mayors about the strategies being employed as they lead their cities through a time of rapid change. Enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow community members on March 5th. \nBe part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of the Westside! RSVP required. \nInvited Mayors\nMayor Caroline Torosis\, City of Santa Monica\nMayor Sharona Nazarian\, City of Beverly Hills\nMayor Freddy Puza\, City of Culver City\nMayor James Butts\, City of Inglewood\nMayor John Heilman\, City of West Hollywood \nModerator\nChristopher Rhie\, Founder of Rhie Planning LLC & Westside Urban Forum Board Member \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\n9:15 am – Q & A with audience \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write WUF at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if they have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nImage Creator: Mario Tama | Credit: Getty Images URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-2026-mayors-forum/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WUF_MayorsForum2026_5Mayors.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:20260122T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20260113T163824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180101Z UID:10001997-1769067900-1769076000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the State of Development in Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 22 from 7:45 am to 10:00 am\, Westside Urban Forum hosts the State of Development breakfast panel discussion. \nWith so many state and local legislative changes aimed at making development easier and demand still running hot\, why does development still seem to be cooling? \nWUF is excited to present an engaging and informative discussion with panelists: \nDonna Shen Tripp (Craig Lawson & Co.\, LLC)\nJack Wickersham III (AMJ Construction Management)\nGabe Hungerford (Trammell Crow Company) \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\n9:15 am – Q & A with audience \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write WUF at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if they have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nImage Creator: Mario Tama | Credit: Getty Images URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-state-of-development-in-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WUF-buildings-DTLA.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:20251109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20251023T190225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161321Z UID:10001987-1762700400-1762705800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 40 Years of Dance with Donna Sternberg & Dancers DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 40th year anniversary\, Donna Sternberg & Dancers presents Thriving\, a performance honoring mature choreographers and dancers who have made a significant contribution to the greater Los Angeles dance community. \nThriving celebrates the artistry of elders and dispels stereotypes of aging. The performance is an antidote to preconceived notions of aging by portraying the depth of experience\, artistry and vitality that each choreographer/dancer brings. While not the same dancers as in their youth\, age has brought a different but no less arresting richness to their dancing. Thriving testifies to the wonders of the human body\, to the endurance of the human spirit and to the humanity that binds us together. The performance will be followed by a discussion and audience participation with the artists. \nTicket Pricing \n$25 General Admission\n$20 for Students and Seniors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nThe participants come from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance forms\, reflecting the greater Los Angeles area. They include: \nRamya Harishankar\, Artistic Director and founder of Arpana Dance Company\, specializing in Bharatanatyam dance. \nJeff Slayton\, co-founder of LA Dance Chronicle danced for renowned modern dance companies Merce Cunningham and Viola Farber as well as his own company\, Jeff Slayton & Dancers. \nOguri\, the founder of Body Weather Lab Los Angeles\, specializes in the Japanese dance form of butoh. The connection of the human body to nature is the foundation of his art. \nDonna Sternberg\, a contemporary choreographer\, danced with several companies including with Donald Byrd before founding DS&D in 1985. DS&Ds younger dancers will explore what aging means to them\, in a career where youth is prized. \nThriving will be presented November 8 at 8:00 PM and November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Helms Design Center located at 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232. Parking is available in any of the Helms street level parking lots. \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment\, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/celebrate-40-years-of-dance-with-donna-sternberg-dancers/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/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:20251108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20251023T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T161232Z UID:10001986-1762632000-1762637400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate 40 Years of Dance with Donna Sternberg & Dancers DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 40th year anniversary\, Donna Sternberg & Dancers presents Thriving\, a performance honoring mature choreographers and dancers who have made a significant contribution to the greater Los Angeles dance community. \nThriving celebrates the artistry of elders and dispels stereotypes of aging. The performance is an antidote to preconceived notions of aging by portraying the depth of experience\, artistry and vitality that each choreographer/dancer brings. While not the same dancers as in their youth\, age has brought a different but no less arresting richness to their dancing. Thriving testifies to the wonders of the human body\, to the endurance of the human spirit and to the humanity that binds us together. The performance will be followed by a discussion and audience participation with the artists. \nTicket Pricing \n$25 General Admission\n$20 for Students and Seniors \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nThe participants come from diverse cultural backgrounds and dance forms\, reflecting the greater Los Angeles area. They include: \nRamya Harishankar\, Artistic Director and founder of Arpana Dance Company\, specializing in Bharatanatyam dance. \nJeff Slayton\, co-founder of LA Dance Chronicle danced for renowned modern dance companies Merce Cunningham and Viola Farber as well as his own company\, Jeff Slayton & Dancers. \nOguri\, the founder of Body Weather Lab Los Angeles\, specializes in the Japanese dance form of butoh. The connection of the human body to nature is the foundation of his art. \nDonna Sternberg\, a contemporary choreographer\, danced with several companies including with Donald Byrd before founding DS&D in 1985. DS&Ds younger dancers will explore what aging means to them\, in a career where youth is prized. \nThriving will be presented November 8 at 8:00 PM and November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Helms Design Center located at 8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232. Parking is available in any of the Helms street level parking lots. \nThis performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission\, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment\, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles Arts Commission. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/donna-sternberg-thriving/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/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:20251105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20251008T174637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174637Z UID:10001985-1760599800-1760607000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:WUF Hosts the 2025 California Legislative Roundup DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 16 from 7:45 am to 9:30 am\, Westside Urban Forum hosts the 2025 California Legislature Roundup: Insights into Sacramento breakfast panel discussion. \nIn recent years\, the California legislature has been at the forefront of shaping land use\, housing\, and environmental policy through state law\, taking increasingly bold steps to address the housing crisis and related urban challenges. The 2025 session continued this trend\, advancing a suite of consequential bills on housing production\, land use reform\, and environmental protections—many of which are now before Governor Newsom for signature or veto by the October 12 deadline. \nThe 2025 legislative session produced headline-grabbing housing bills and significant shifts in climate policy. AB 130\, signed in June\, streamlines CEQA review for infill housing projects; it also places a six-year moratorium on new residential building code changes. SB 79\, pending the governor’s signature\, would legalize more multifamily housing near transit. On the climate side\, lawmakers extended the state’s Cap & Invest program through 2046\, and advanced a package of wildfire measures—including $18 billion in new utility wildfire funding and stronger zone zero regulations. \nJoin WUF for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed—and not passed—in the 2025 session. The panel will break down the key takeaways\, analyze the likely impacts on Los Angeles and the wider region\, and provide valuable insights for government officials\, urban planners\, developers\, and community advocates alike. \nModerator\nLauren Chang\, Partner\, Sheppard Mullin \nPanelists\nJesse Zwick\, Southern California Director\, Housing Action Coalition / Councilmember\, City of Santa Monica\nMahdi Manji\, Director of Public Policy\,\nInner City Law Center\nMichael Rochmes\, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator\,\nUS Green Building Council California \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion\nLocation \nMember Tickets: $25\nNon-Member Tickets: $60 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n WUF MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nIf you choose to drive\, street level parking is available throughout the Helms campus. \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-hosts-the-2025-california-legislative-roundup/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_Legislative_Roundup.webp 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:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20250915T193310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T194504Z UID:10001981-1758826800-1758834000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Designing Togetherness: Sport by Design DESCRIPTION:As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympic Games\, we welcome Paris-based designer Gabriel Fontana in conversation with Frances Anderton for an evening on how design can redefine sport to foster inclusivity\, empathy\, solidarity\, and accessibility. \nDrawing on Gabriel’s acclaimed project Multiform—the first queer sport to enter MoMA’s collection—this conversation will explore how sport can be reshaped to reflect the values of today’s generation: mental well-being\, fluid identity\, and social justice. At a time when many sports remain largely unchanged since the first modern Olympics in 1896\, they will discuss how design can challenge tradition and create more inclusive\, relevant\, and transformative experiences. \nThis event is co-curated by Villa Albertine and the Los Angeles Design Festival\, with the support from Helms Design District. \nValet parking for guests is available at 8723 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, inside the interior parking garage adjacent to the event venue.  \nPhoto by Giacomo Bianco \n\n \n \n \n \n \n GET TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nABOUT GABRIEL \nGabriel Fontana is a Paris-based designer and current resident of the Villa Albertine of Los Angeles. He is known for his innovative approach to social design\, focusing on reshaping society through the creation of new sports games tailored for today’s world. Gabriel has received international acclaim in the fields of education\, culture\, and the sports industry. His games have been integrated into school programs across Europe\, showcased at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and recently entered MoMA permanent collection. He curated the Dutch Pavilion for the Venice Architecture Biennale this year. \nABOUT FRANCES \nFrances Anderton is a writer\, broadcaster\, and curator\, known for her deep expertise in Los Angeles’ built environment. She is the author of the book Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles and previously spent many years as the host of KCRW’s DnA: Design and Architecture. She recently collaborated with Friends of Residential Treasures Los Angeles (FORT: LA) on an installation for the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2025\, illustrating the theme PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity. Honors include the Esther McCoy Award\, from the USC Architectural Guild\, for her work educating the public about architecture and urbanism. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/designing-togetherness-sport-by-design/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Anonymous-Allyship-Anonymous-Allyship-Game-Gabriel-Fontana-photo-by-Giacomo-Bianco.jpg-2-scaled-e1757963680725.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:20250724T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250724T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20250717T203005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T203533Z UID:10001972-1753343100-1753349400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Westside Urban Forum Discussion: Habitat Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 24 at 7:45 am\, please join Westside Urban Forum as they go behind the scenes on Habitat—a new mixed-use development featuring a 12-story\, 260-unit building and a 6-story\, 230\,000 SF commercial building at the La Cienega E Line Station. \nHear from the team behind the project as they unpack: \n\nThe vision that guided the project design\,\nThe strategy to entitlements and environmental review\,\nThe construction hurdles they overcame\, and\nThe lessons learned getting a project from concept to construction.\n\nPanelists to be announced. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/westside-urban-forum-discussion-habitat-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HabitatLaCienega-1-e1752784494828.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:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20250501T205319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T205319Z UID:10001956-1750503600-1750521600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Join L.A. GOAL for Junktion\, an Integrated Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:L.A. GOAL\, Inside Out Productions\, and Helms Design District team up to host Junktion\, an Integrated Art Show on Saturday\, June 21st from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm\, celebrating innovation and sustainability in artmaking. We believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and proudly host the exhibition that highlights artists of all abilities\, ages\, and backgrounds. \nJoin us at this very special\, one day exhibition. For more information\, as well as information on how to submit your piece for Junktion\, please click the link below. \nArt submissions for Junktion are open from March 28th to May 25th \n\n \n \n \n \n \n ART SUBMISSION FORM & MORE INFO URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/join-l-a-goal-for-junktion-an-integrated-art-exhibition/ 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/LA_GOAL_unsplash-image-eihBG0FKK0c.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:20250605T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250605T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 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:20260403T211951 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:20250529T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20250523T145911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T165521Z UID:10001964-1748504700-1748511000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:CANCELLED: At a Crossroads: Rethinking Our Regional Approach to Homelessness DESCRIPTION:We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances\, Westside Urban Forum must cancel this event. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \nOn Thursday\, May 29\, please join Westside Urban Forum inside the Helms Design Center\, for a discussion of the tectonic shifts that are transforming the region’s current approach to managing homelessness. From funding cuts and executive scrutiny to new innovations and administrative overhaul\, one thing is certain: things are changing\, and changing fast. \n7:45 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast and Networking\n8:30 – 9:30 AM: Panel \nThe panelists will debate whether these changes are a net negative or positive for the region and what we should expect to see in the coming months and years. \nPanelists:\nBrittney Weissman\, Executive Director\, Hollywood 4WRD\nKathleen Rawson\, President & CEO\, The Hollywood Partnership\nLouis Abramson\, Adjust Staff Member\, RAND Corporation\nSteve Sawicki\, Senior Director of Housing Development\, The People Concern \nTickets: $65 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/at-a-crossroads-rethinking-our-regional-approach-to-homelessness/ 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/Homeless_Event.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:20250521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20250424T164216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T203820Z UID:10001954-1747850400-1747857600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Design Talk: Poul Henningsen DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with landscape architect\, Lisa Gimmy on the innovative and multi-faceted career of Danish design icon\, architect\, inventor\, provocateur and placemaker\, Poul Henningsen. \nRefreshments will be served. RSVP below or email afrederiksen@plpsocal.com. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nABOUT LISA GIMMY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE \nSince its founding in 1992\, LGLA has been responsible for the planning and design of a wide range of projects including campuses\, healthcare facilities\, boutique hotels and many private gardens. \nFounding principal Lisa Gimmy’s passion for design history led to LGLA’s selection to create landscapes for modernist homes by Carl Maston\, Richard Neutra\, Rob Quigley\, and Eugene Kinn Choy\, and to the creation of a courtyard garden for an 18th century building in Antigua\, Guatemala. LGLA helmed the landscape restoration of the landmark Hindry House and recently completed the renovation of the landscape for a 1910 Sylvanus Marston Craftsman home\, both in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Pasadena\, California. LGLA has long promoted sustainable and regionally appropriate solutions to projects regardless of complexity or scale. Designs evolve from a respect for cultural and historical contexts and reflect the qualities of the site and client goals. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/design-talk-poul-henningsen/ 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/Version-for-HELMS-WEBISTE-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:20250520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 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:20250501T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20250423T193057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T184430Z UID:10001951-1746124200-1746131400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Center of Photography Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Los Angeles Center of Photography for the opening reception and panel discussion of Thresholds 2025: The Bold Edition on Thursday\, May 1st from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The exhibition features works by international street photographers and offers an expanded view of the world and street photography as a practice. This juried annual open call brings together sights and visions for a virtual exhibition and a month-long projection-based exhibition at the Helms Design Center in Culver City\, to be viewed street side every night from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am. \nTop Prize Winners \nFirst Place – Thouly Dosios \nSecond Place – Gordon Ownby \nThird Place – Josh Bergeron \nHonorable Mentions \nAnna Rose Barker\, Blanca Cruz\, Chris Gamez\, Danielle Goldstein\, James T Gunderson\, Rohitha Gunetilleke\, Kate Hassett\, Nina Quỳnh-Anh Hồ\, Jasmine Hsu\, Mark Indig\, James Kao\, Paul Kessel\, Suz Lipman\, Greg Lutze\, Nina Menconi\, Chad Nelson\, John Nilsson\, Rollence Patugan\, Kausik Paul\, michael rababy\, Leslie Rosenthal\, Karen Safer\, Jason Santiago\, William Mark Sommer\, Jay G. Thornton\, Edwin Umana\, Jon Wollenhaupt \nJuror \nKara Felt\, Ph.D.\, is the Lawrence S. Friedman Curator of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art \nPhoto Credit: First Place Winner\, Thouly Dosios\, MLK Day Parade \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP AND MORE INFO URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-center-of-photography-thresholds-2025/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/First-Place_Dosios_Thouly_49867693_MLK_Day_Parade.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:20260403T211951 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:20250313T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20250228T200202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T175847Z UID:10001942-1741851000-1741858200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Material Encounters Hosts a Regenerative Design Talk with Nicole Cannon and Guests DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled to a date in the future. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon. \nIn partnership with Material Encounters\, Nicole Cannon\, AIA\, of NCA Studio Inc will be presenting a series of multidisciplinary breakfast discussions that explore resilient design\, the power of materiality\, and the role of design in shaping equitable\, regenerative\, and hopeful futures. \nJoin us on Thursday\, March 13 at 8:00 am\, where Nicole will moderate “Rebuilding with Craft: The Role of Artisanship in Resilient Design”: \n\nHow can craftsmanship and high-quality materials contribute to fire-resistant\, long-lasting architecture?\nExamples of traditional and modern craft techniques that align with sustainable rebuilding.\nHow can exterior space and landscape protect\, connect\, and regenerate our soils and communities?\n\nNicole will be joined by panelists: \nNathan Buxser\, AIA\, LEED AP\, Preconstruction Executive\, Mass Timber\, Swinerton \nDaniel Clason-Höök\, Principal\, MADERA \nAllen Compton\, ASLA\, Founder / Principal\, SALT-LA \nTickets $20 includes light breakfast and coffee. We look forward to seeing you! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/material-encounters-hosts-a-regenerative-design-talk-with-nicole-cannon-and-guests/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/resilience_newlogo_FINAL0306.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:20250305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20250228T194215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T203323Z UID:10001932-1741161600-1741168800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Westside Urban Forum Hosts a Book Launch with Nick Patsaouras DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. A new date will be scheduled shortly. \nPlease join Westside Urban Forum\, Move LA\, and CoMotion on Wednesday\, March 5th at 8:00 am for a conversation with Nick Patsaouras on the launch of his new book: The Making of Modern Los Angeles: A Chronicle. \nNick arrived from Athens at age seventeen and established a successful electrical engineering company designing commercial\, industrial\, educational\, residential\, medical\, institutional\, religious\, and entertainment projects. Nick served on several boards—from LA Metro to LADWP—and even ran for LA Mayor! \nHis book is a firsthand account of decisions made in public and behind the scenes over a fifty-year career that has truly made Los Angeles what it is today. Nick is a true insider whose vision and persistence prevailed and made a monumental difference. The insights and wisdom he gained from all these endeavors are woven throughout this book\, making it a must-read for anyone with even a passing interest in Los Angeles’s recent past and future. \nRegistration Fees\n$25 Members\n$35 Non-Members \nPrice of admission includes a signed copy of the book and breakfast! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n NON-MEMBER TICKETS\n \n \n \n \n MEMBER TICKETS URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/westside-urban-forum-book-launch-nick-patsaouras/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Making_of_Modern_LA_image_.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:20241121T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20241105T173958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T173958Z UID:10001922-1732175100-1732181400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Racial Justice and Land Use: Where are we today? DESCRIPTION:In the past four years\, the movement toward land reparations and racial equity has gained unprecedented momentum in Los Angeles— a city marked by land use practices that have exacerbated racial inequalities and robbed communities of color of opportunities to build generational wealth. As the city\, county\, and state explore reparative measures through groundbreaking reports and task forces\, there is a critical window of opportunity to address these injustices. \nJoin Westside Urban Forum on Thursday\, November 21st at 7:45 am\, for an informative panel discussion to explore the intersections of reparations and land use\, with a focus on restrictive covenants\, eminent domain\, and pathways to justice for the affected families and communities. This event will provide a high-level overview of the land use history\, current reparative efforts and case studies. \nModerator\nTony Tolbert\, Professor at UCLA School of Law \nPanelists\nCaroline Torosis\, Councilmember\, City of Santa Monica\nEric J. Miller\, Professor and Leo J. O’Brien Fellow at Loyola Law School \nAdditional speakers to be announced shortly \nEvent Time \n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:15 am – Panel Discussion \nParking is available in any of the Helms Bakery District lots. \nRSVP Required \nMember Tickets\nNON-MEMBER TICKETS\nFREE RSVP (Student\, Public Sector & Retired Members)\nRegistration Fees\n$25 Members\n$65 Nonmembers\nFREE Student\, Public Sector Employee\, and Retired Members \nPre-registration closes on Wednesday\, November 20th. \nContact\ninfo@westsideurbanforum.com URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/racial-justice-and-land-use-where-are-we-today/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WUF_Event_Image_2024.11.21-e1730828310164.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:20241113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20241024T162937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T164540Z UID:10001919-1731520800-1731528000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:AWA+D Hosts Discussion for Women in Construction DESCRIPTION:Join the Association for Women in Architecture + Design (AWA+D) on Wednesday\, November 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for a panel discussion\, Women in Construction: Navigating the Jobsite with Confidence. \nREGISTER HERE\nFree parking is available in any of the Helms Bakery District lots. \nABOUT AWA+D\nThe Association for Women in Architecture and Design is a Professional Society dedicated to supporting career and educational endeavors for women working in the built environment. Their mission is to advance and support women in the allied fields of architecture and design. They encourage and foster high levels of achievement by providing educational programming\, mentoring\, and illuminating career opportunities for students and professionals in these fields. AWA+D cultivates awareness of the value and advancements created by their profession. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/awad-hosts-discussion-for-women-in-construction/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Women_in_Construction_invite.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:20241017T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20241010T173953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T174220Z UID:10001918-1729151100-1729157400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:2024 Legislative Roundup with Westside Urban Forum DESCRIPTION:The 2024 California Legislative Roundup: Insights into Sacramento \n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nIn recent years\, the California legislature has become increasingly bold about wielding the power of state law to address the housing crisis and other land use matters. This year\, the legislature yet again considered dozens of bills with major impacts on planning and development statewide and\, especially\, in urban areas like Los Angeles. It is sending the vast majority of them to the governor’s desk\, for signature or veto by September 30th. \nJoin Westside Urban Forum for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed–and not passed–in the 2024 session. This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest legislative changes and their impact on our communities and cities. Whether you are a government official\, urban planner\, developer\, or community advocate\, this discussion is essential for understanding how recent legislation will impact your work and our communities. \nSpeakers \nDistinguished guest speaker\, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur\nAdditional speakers to be announced \nModerator\nTo be announced \nRegistration Fees\n$25 Members\n$65 Non-Members \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. Please note that the garage at 8711 Washington is no longer available for use. \nClick Here for the Helms Bakery District Parking Map \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/2024-legislative-roundup-with-westside-urban-forum/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/iStock_37131964_LARGE-1-scaled-e1728581757830.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:20240912T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20240827T142329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T184258Z UID:10001909-1726126200-1726133400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA28: How can the Olympics improve quality of life in Los Angeles? DESCRIPTION:As we prepare for the LA28 Olympics\, it’s essential to consider how we can create lasting benefits for all communities across Los Angeles—not just those directly hosting events. Join Westside Urban Forum on September 12th for a special panel discussion where experts will explore strategies to ensure that short-term rentals\, housing\, and social infrastructure generate positive impacts throughout the region. \nModerator Alissa Walker\, Writer and Editor at Torched \nSpeakers: \n\nEd Mendoza\, Planner and Policy Director at Livable Communities Initiative\nMatt Walker\, Executive Vice President at Lowe Enterprises\, Hospitality and Resort Development\nChris Torres\, City Planning Commissioner for South LA and Founding Principal\, Agency Artifact Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.\nKen Bernstein\, Principal City Planner for LA City Planning’s Office of Historic Resources and the department’s Urban Design Studio.\n\nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:15 am – Panel Discussion \nRSVP Required \nMEMBER TICKETS\nNONMEMBER TICKETS\nRegistration Fees\n$50 Members\n$65 Nonmembers\n$10 Student Members & Retired Members\n$15 Student Nonmembers & Retired Nonmembers \nPre-registration closes on Wednesday\, September 11th.  After Wednesday\, September 11th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10.  No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nContact\ninfo@westsideurbanforum.com URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la28-how-can-the-olympics-improve-quality-of-life-in-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/24.09.12-Event_news_12_2x-2048x1365-1.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:20240623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20240515T121746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T121746Z UID:10001901-1719167400-1719174600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Join us for a Screening + Discussion of the film Biocentrics DESCRIPTION:Please join Material Encounters as they kick off a season of Practice Lab: In Conversation\, beginning with a special screening\, and the Los Angeles premiere\, of Biocentrics. \nBiocentrics explores the interconnectedness of all living things and the importance of preserving biodiversity. Through stunning visuals and interviews with scientists and environmentalists\, the documentary highlights the biomimicry design methodology and the urgent need to shift our perspective towards a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with nature. \nDOORS OPEN: 6:30PM\nPANEL DISCUSSION: 7:00PM\nFILM SCREENING:  7:30PM \nSeating is limited. Tickets $25 adults\, $10 Students (Promo code: LEARN) \nFOR TICKETS\nThe film will be preceded by a short panel discussion with several local biomimic experts. Hosted by Lesley Roberts of Material Encounters. Moderated by Anne LaForti of Nature Knows How. \nWith special thanks to Southern California Fibershed\, Biomimicry 3.8\, and Biomimicry for Social Innovation. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/join-us-for-a-screening-discussion-of-the-film-biocentrics/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Biocentrics-Film-Premier-2.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:20240523T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 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:20260403T211951 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:20240516T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20240430T195150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T190125Z UID:10001894-1715844600-1715851800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Join Westside Urban Forum for Light Bites + Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Adaptive Reuse: Can It Save Post-Pandemic Los Angeles?\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:15 am – Panel Discussion \nMEMBERS REGISTER HERE\nGUESTS REGISTER HERE\nFour years after the onset of the pandemic and the resulting work-from-home trend\, the office market in Los Angeles continues to experience significant challenges with increased vacancy\, sluggish leasing\, and financially burdened ownership. This market disruption has hollowed out many commercial centers that were traditionally reliant on office workers\, resulting in decreased foot traffic and the shuttering of restaurant and retail establishments. Many policy experts have suggested that the rejuvenation of commercial centers requires the reinvention of office centers into mixed-use districts with round-the-clock activation. \nIn order to achieve this\, it has been suggested that lightly used office buildings could be converted into residential space\, providing a much-needed boost in activity. In response\, the City of Los Angeles has released a proposed Adaptive Reuse Ordinance that is intended to encourage these conversions. A similar measure was adopted in Downtown Los Angeles and helped to usher in the boom of residential development that occurred in the neighborhood in the ensuing two decades. However\, few office-to-residential conversions have been successfully executed in recent years\, and experts in the field have commented that there are significant financial\, engineering\, and policy challenges that stand in the way of a meaningful wave of residential conversions. \nDoes the City’s proposed ordinance do enough to overcome these challenges? Are there other converted uses that have a higher chance of success? And how does the environmental benefit of preserving the embodied carbon in existing office buildings come into play? \nJoin the Westside Urban Forum as a panel of experts in the development\, design\, and public policy fields break down these complex issues. This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities of office conversion while discussing the path forward for conversion. \nModerator\nAdrian Scott Fine – President and CEO\, Los Angeles Conservancy \nPanelists\nHolly Harper\, AIA – Planning Assistant\, Urban Design Studio\, Los Angeles City Planning\nMatthew Wister – Studio Director/Senior Associate\, Studio One Eleven\nRachelle Habchi\, M.S.\, P.E. – Project Engineer & Director of Sustainability\, Glotman Simpson Structural Engineers \nRegistration Fees\n$50 Members\n$65 Non-Members\n$10 Student Members & Retired Members\n$15 Student Non-Members & Retired Non-Members \nPre-registration closes on Wednesday\, May 15th. After Wednesday\, May 15th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nDirections\nAvoid the stress of rush hour and skip traffic! The Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd in Culver City is conveniently located a short\, pleasant walk from a number of transit lines\, including: \nMetro Rail “E” (Expo) Line Culver City Station (1 block west at Washington and National Blvds)\, and \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines (at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner). \nProtected bike lanes along Washington Blvd. connecting to Culver City’s larger bike lane network also provide a convenient\, safe way to get to the Design Center. \nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. Please note that the garage at 8711 Washington is no longer available for use. \nClick Here for the Helms Bakery District Parking Map \nSponsor Provided Tickets\nThanks to the generosity of our annual Sponsors\, WUF has a small number of free tickets available to members of the community. If you are not able to join as a member or purchase a ticket for this month’s panel presentation\, but would like to join us\, please write us at info@westsideurbanforum to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/join-westside-urban-forum-for-light-bites-panel-discussion/ 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/Space_Available_750x500.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:20240504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20240430T205124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T205810Z UID:10001895-1714847400-1714854600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Thresholds 2024: Photography and Urban Architecture Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:We are excited to partner with Los Angeles Center of Photography for the opening of Thresholds 2024: Photography and Urban Architecture on Saturday\, May 4th. Thresholds 2024 considers the relationship between photography\, urban architecture\, and their viewers/users. \nTaking street photography as its opening point\, Thresholds 2024 considers our connections with and the ways in which urban architecture informs our presence in the world. From expansive skyscrapers to minute ornate details\, from periodic styles to historic monuments\, from the mundane to the iconic\, photography of urban architecture investigates the elements that define our public spaces and engagement capturing the aesthetics of the ever-changing global cityscapes. \nOffering an expanded view of the world and street photography as a practice\, this juried annual open call brings together sights and visions for a virtual and digital exhibition at the Helms Design Center in Culver City. \nAdmission is FREE to the opening reception\, with RSVP. Donations to LACP are much appreciated. \nFREE Valet Parking is located at 8711 Washington Boulevard\, just east of the Helms Design Center. \nThe street-side projection exhibition runs through May 31st. \nPrize Winners \nFirst Place: Eric Smith\nSecond Place: Leanne Trivett S.\nThird Place: Jessica Stephens \nHonorable Mentions \nJordin Althaus\, Eric Anderson\, Karen Baker\, Trey Burnette\, Richard S. Chow\, Patrick Corrigan\, Dave Drage\, Kay Erickson\, Louie Escobar\, George Feucht\, Richard Hay Jr\, Douglas Hill\, Kenneth Hines Jr\, Mark Indig\, Jim Kerns\, Paul Kessel\, Rebecca Li\, Clay Lipsky\, Zak Long\, Rita Nannini\, Sai Narayan\, Chad Nelson\, Paul O’Malley\, Jeff Pressman\, Camilo Ramirez\, Ted Rigoni\, Christopher Rodriguez\, Karen Safer\, Jessica Stephens\, Barbara Strigel\, Joshua Tann\, Jason Tannen\, and Chengbin Zhang \nJuror & Curator\nCrista Dix\, Executive Director\, Griffin Museum of Photography\, Winchester\, Massachusetts. \n© Photo by Leanne Trivett S.\, Second Place Winner URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/thresholds-2024-photography-and-urban-architecture-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/500x500_Event-Image.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:20240427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211951 CREATED:20240420T183623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T195841Z UID:10001891-1714244400-1714330800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day with Poster Territory DESCRIPTION:In this age of uncertainty\, we are encouraged to rethink the present and future of our planet. Perhaps this is the time to reimagine our humanity\, our relationship with the world\, and each other. \nIn recognition of Earth Day\, PosterTerritory\, together with Helms Bakery District\, presents a new virtual initiative that will showcase a poster selection from The 4th Block Triennial 2024 from April 19th through April 27th. Posters from 20+ countries will explore social and environmental topics REIMAGE THE FUTURE and  REIMAGE HUMANITY’S PLACE IN THE GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM. \nThe exhibition will be projected each evening at sunset on the entrance of the Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Boulevard for street-side viewing. \nABOUT POSTER TERRITORY\nWe build our platform on the belief that art and creativity have the power to save the world. But in order for that to happen the artworks need to be seen. That is why we try to launch as many events as possible – in showrooms across the country as well as online to try and reach every corner of the world. If you are planning a concert\, a conference\, or any other social event – we can help you make it a truly unique experience! \nYou can always share your ideas and projects with us: posterterritory@gmail.com or info@posterterritory.com. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/14149/ 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/Earth-Day-Poster.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 END:VCALENDAR