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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 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:20260404T001441 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:20240321T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20240305T214628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T142521Z UID:10001871-1711006200-1711013400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Friend or Foe: How Will AI Affect Urban Development in LA? DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, we find ourselves suddenly navigating the dynamics brought about by the swift proliferation of applied artificial intelligence. It has changed the conversation around inspired creativity\, technical prowess\, and even experience itself – nothing seems to be immune to the reach of AI-powered techniques. \nAt the same time\, our most urgent societal challenge is ensuring shelter for our unsheltered and housing insecure neighbors. Could AI technologies help us to accelerate development of housing for Los Angeles? Does AI help us to make better informed choices in urban planning? Is a rapid visualization of design concepts building a stronger community engagement? What are the opportunities that AI technologies offer – and what are the potential risks? \nJoin Westside Urban Forum on March 21 as our panelists bring diverse perspectives on the issue through their work in government\, public policy\, venture capital\, startups\, housing development\, and urban design. Our question to them was this: Does Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning offer us a path to improve urban development? Come find out what the leading minds have to say. \nRSVP Required \nMEMBER TICKETS\nNONMEMBER TICKETS\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\, March 20th.  After Wednesday\, March 20th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10.  No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:15 am – Panel Discussion \nContact\nSuzi Paine · info@westsideurbanforum.com · 310-283-2423 URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/friend-or-foe-how-will-ai-affect-urban-development-in-la/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/march-2024-event.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:20240111T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20240104T172658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T183300Z UID:10001862-1704959100-1704965400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Westside Urban Forum Breakfast Panel Discussion - A Conversation with Supervisor Lindsay Horvath DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 11th\, 2024\nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City \n7:45 am – 9:30 am\nDoors open at 7:45 for registration\, breakfast and networking.\nPanel from 8:30 am – 9:30 am \nRSVP Required! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nIn 2022\, voters in Los Angeles County’s 3rd Supervisorial District elected Lindsay P. Horvath to the Board of Supervisors. Succeeding Sheila Kuehl\, Horvath assumed office after serving as a City Councilmember and the longest consecutively-serving Mayor for the City of West Hollywood. In December 2023\, she became chair of the Board. \nSupervisor Horvath has already made history with a number of historic firsts: she is the youngest woman and first millennial to be elected to the Board of Supervisors\, the youngest chair of the Board\, and currently is the only renter to serve on the Board – bringing a much-needed perspective to LA County leadership. \nHaving campaigned on solutions to homelessness\, public safety\, reproductive freedom\, and environmental sustainability\, Supervisor Horvath is positioned to deliver for a much larger constituency that includes the Westside and beyond. The third supervisorial district includes nearly two million residents and 431 square miles of land stretching from the Pacific Ocean to Los Feliz\, and from Venice to San Fernando. The County’s $43 billion budget eclipses the combined state budgets of Kansas\, Montana and Vermont. \nThe Westside Urban Forum is pleased to welcome Supervisor Horvath for a candid discussion with their membership\, kicking off our 2024 programs. \nModerator to be announced. \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\, January 10th\, at 4:00 PM. After Wednesday\, January 10th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion \nLocation\nThe Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. \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\n(1 block west at Washington and National Blvds) \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines\n(at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner) \nParking\nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. 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.com to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nwww.westsideurbanforum.com URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/westside-urban-forum-breakfast-panel-discussion-a-conversation-with-supervisor-lindsay-horvath/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lyndsey-P-Horvath-Official-Headshot-2022-500_625.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:20231207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20231120T215345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T021245Z UID:10001859-1701973800-1701981000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Nature\, Art & Habitat Residency - “FIRE: Renewal\, Rituals\, and Power” DESCRIPTION:Free \nOn Thursday\, December 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm\, please join us in welcoming Nature\, Art and Habitat as they introduce the 2024 residency topic\, FIRE: Renewal\, Rituals\, and Power. The evening’s conversation is focused on the role of Fire as an elemental force that has shaped the very fabric of existence on earth. \nThe discussion will address pressing questions such as: \n\nWhat is our awareness of the dynamics of fire?\nHow does fire and pollution connect us and highlight issues of global justice?\nHow can materialities help protect our homes and workplaces?\n\nCome imagine future scenarios about transforming our material culture and help NAHR investigate the many facets of fire in history\, rituals\, and renewal. The 2024 NAHR open call will be explored in an dialogue and through a collaborative design exercise. \nHead of Ceremony: Deborah Weintraub\, AIA\, LEED AP \nKeynote Speaker: Greg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA\, Architect TBD \nNAHR Fellow 2023: Dodd Holsapple\, Artist \nSCHEDULE\n6.30 – 6.40pm:  Arrival and Socializing\n6.40 – 6.45pm:  Introduction and Welcome\n6.45 – 6.50pm:  The “5 Ws” of NAHR\n6.50 – 7.05:  Past Fellow and Helms Grant recipient presentation Dodd Holsapple\n7.10 – 7.20pm:  Keynote address on 2024 topic by xxxx\n7.20 – 7.30pm:  2024 Topic Announcement\, Introduction of workshop prompts\n7.30 – 8.05pm:  Participative workshop / charrette\n8:05 – 8.30pm:  Presentations and final summation remarks \nABOUT NAHR\nNature Art and Habitat\, an Eco-laboratory of Multidisciplinary Practice\, located in Taleggio Valley\, Bergamo\, Italy and Santa Ynez\, California\, is a program that aims to unfold and display a sensitive type of culture that relates to nature as a source of inspiration and a measure of available resources. \nNAHR is a non-profit organization dedicated to explorations on the environment and creativity\, hosting researchers and scholars from all around the world yearly. \nFREE Parking is located in any of the Helms Bakery Campus lots. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/nahr-fire/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NAHR-Fire-2023_900w.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:20231116T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230712T001240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T172609Z UID:10001832-1700120700-1700127000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Westside Urban Forum Breakfast Panel Discussion - Housing on the Fast Track: The Impact of Directive 1 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 16th\, 2023\nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City \n7:45 am – 9:30 am\nDoors open at 7:45 for registration\, breakfast and networking.\nPanel from 8:30 am – 9:30 am \nRSVP Required! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nDuring Mayor Karen Bass’s inaugural week as Los Angeles’ leader\, she introduced Executive Directive 1 (ED 1)\, a groundbreaking policy aimed at expediting the construction of affordable housing and shelters in the city. The initiative\, successful in reducing the approval time for such projects from over six months to a mere 37 days\, has been hailed as a pivotal move in the city’s fight against its housing crisis. It has resulted in a surge in project applications\, with over 4\,000 units proposed in the first six months alone. The greater approval certainty and flexible incentives have made many more 100% deed-restricted affordable projects feasible\, and they have unlocked the private market: many ED 1 proposals are from for-profit developers that do not require public financing. \nThe policy has not been without controversy. When first enacted\, certain single family zoned parcels were eligible for streamlining affordable multifamily projects. Although the directive was amended to rescind this eligibility\, project applications that were submitted before the change are in a state of limbo\, hotly contested between developers\, housing advocates\, neighborhood groups\, and the City. \nNevertheless\, the City is now seeking to enshrine key tenets of ED 1 into law to ensure its longevity and continued positive effect on the housing landscape of Los Angeles. Many housing advocates would like to ensure that the permanent Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance continues to unlock the full potential of affordable housing development\, while others have flagged the need to avoid unintended consequences such as the displacement of existing tenants. \nJoin the Westside Urban Forum as we delve deep into the aspirations and implications of ED 1\, as well as its proposed codification into the Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance. With homelessness and housing affordability reaching critical levels\, ED 1 aims to streamline the development process\, but what challenges lie ahead? Join us to understand\, debate\, and envision the future of Los Angeles housing. \nSpeakers\nScott Epstein\, Policy and Research Director\, Abundant Housing LA\nBen Lee\, Broker\, Marcus & Millichap\nKevin J. Keller\, AICP\, Senior Advisor\, Office of Mayor Karen Bass \nModerator\nNancy Barba\, Planning Commissioner\, City of Culver City \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\, July 19th\, at 4:00 PM. After Wednesday\, July 19th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion \nLocation\nThe Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. \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\n(1 block west at Washington and National Blvds) \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines\n(at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner) \nParking\nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. 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.com to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nwww.westsideurbanforum.com \nImage Credit: California State Senate URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/westside-urban-forum-breakfast-panel-discussion-housing-on-the-fast-track-the-impact-of-directive-1/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WUF-23.11.16.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:20231019T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20231018T235516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T003947Z UID:10001851-1697701500-1697707800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:The 2023 California Legislative Roundup: Insights into Sacramento DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 19th\, 2023\nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City \n7:45 am – 9:30 am PDT \nDoors open at 7:45 for registration\, breakfast and networking.\nPanel from 8:30 am – 9:30 am \nRSVP Required! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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.\nIt is sending the vast majority of them to the governor’s desk\, for signature or veto by October 14. This year’s session was marked by bills addressing critical issues such as housing\, CEQA reform\, single-stairway buildings\, independent redistricting for the Los Angeles City Council\, orphaned oil and gas wells\, limits on water usage\, and a speeding cameras pilot program. \nJoin us for an engaging and informative panel discussion to review the significant legislation passed—and not passed—in the 2023 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\nJustin Adams\, Senior Economist\, LAEDC Institute for Applied Economics\nMatthew Glesne\, Senior City Planner\, Los Angeles City Planning\nKonstantin Hatcher\, Senior Director of Community Impact\, CA YIMBY \nModerator\nElisa Paster\, Managing Partner\, Rand Paster Nelson \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\, October 17th\, at 4:00 PM. After Wednesday\, October 17th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nEvent Time\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:15 am – Panel Discussion \nLocation\nThe Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. \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 in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. \nParking 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/the-2023-california-legislative-roundup/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cappic.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:20231014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230927T144034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T170542Z UID:10001846-1697281200-1697306400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:David Hartwell | Circle of Confusion DESCRIPTION:Helms Bakery District Presents Photography by David Hartwell\nIn the Helms Design Center\n \nOpening reception and presentation during Culver City Art Walk and Roll Festival. \nExhibition Dates:\nOctober 14th\, presentation 3:00 – 3:45 pm followed by reception.\nOctober 14th – November 17th by appointment \nIn photography\, the circle of confusion determines the depth of field\, the part of an image that is acceptably sharp. Artist photographer David Hartwell sets his sights and lenses on the myriad of plants and flowers that inhabit his garden in Pasadena. David’s art and craft consists of taking hundreds of photographs of each specimen. Inching himself closer to his subject a fraction of a millimeter at a time\, David ends up with images only differentiated by the location of their razor thin focus point\, the circle of confusion. With the aid of AI and a lot of manual post production David reassembles those photos into images that are impossibly sharp\, blurring the boundaries of illustration\, photography and the stored visual memory. This circumvention of the limitations of the lens –the human eye having the same constraints –allows David to physically emulate what the human brain does: synthesize information into a coherent whole. The images are conspicuously simple and familiar yet the resulting amalgams have never been seen by a photographic lens\, nor the human eye. \nDavid Hartwell is a British citizen. He was born and raised in Switzerland where he studied photography and obtained his BFA from Art Center College of Design’s European campus (1991) He is also an accomplished animator\, CG artist and color grader. His work has shown at the Palm Springs Art Museum\, WUHO Gallery in Hollywood\, the Wende Museum of the Cold War\, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands\, National Museum of China in Beijing\, 798 Arts District Beijing\, EPFL University Gallery in Lausanne Switzerland. \nHartwell will present his most recent work which blurs the boundaries of photography\, illustration and the stored visual memory. He will give a presentation about his work and process from 3:00 to 3:45 pm October 14th followed by a reception. \ndouble-bang.com\ninstagram.com/hightechfolkart\nhartwelldavid.com \nFree URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/david-hartwell/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AW23_David-Hartwell_cucurbita-pepo_900px-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;VALUE=DATE:20231014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231109 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20231002T152017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T214726Z UID:10001849-1697241600-1699487999@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Design In Motion DESCRIPTION:Free \nPoster Territory presents \nDesign In Motion\nProjected nightly on the entrance of the Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd.\nOctober 14th – November 12th \nHelms Bakery District and Poster Territory proudly present Design In Motion as part of The United States International Poster Biennial’s “animated poster” category during the fifth annual Culver City Art Walk and Roll Festival. This captivating projection will showcase animations that promote cultural exchange and push the boundaries of visual communication. The US International Poster Biennial (USIPB) is an exhibition dedicated to celebrating and advancing excellence in both national and international contemporary poster design. \nFeatured artwork above by\nWePlayDesign @weplaydesign / Switzerland\nAnimated Poster designed for @neubadluzern URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/design-in-motion/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AW23_Poster-Territory_900px.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:20230928T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T091500 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230922T051204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T161305Z UID:10001845-1695887100-1695892500@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:A Conversation with Katy Young Yaroslavsky: A New Generation Takes Over in Council District 5 DESCRIPTION:Westside Urban Forum presents \nA Conversation with Katy Young Yaroslavsky: A New Generation Takes Over in Council District 5.\nLast year\, voters in Los Angeles’s 5th City Council District considered a slate of city council candidates who all marked a changing of the guard. The most recent in a long line of (all male) councilmembers from the Baby Boom era\, Paul Koretz had represented the district for over 13 years before being termed out. In his place\, Katy Young Yaroslavsky emerged victorious. \nThough Yaroslavsky’s last name has been familiar to Angelenos since the 1970s\, Katy–the daughter-in-law of Zev–is a relative newcomer to city politics and brings a vision very different from that of her successor. CD 5 has historically been cautious about new development\, while Councilmember Yaroslavsky acknowledged the city’s housing crisis on the campaign trail and has expressed a willingness to welcome new homes to her district. And\, being in the heart of the Westside\, touching three of the Westside’s smaller cities\, she represents a district that is a fulcrum for much of the city’s activity — including higher education (UCLA)\, business (Century City)\, and transportation (subway extension). \nThe Westside Urban Forum is pleased to welcome Councilmember Yaroslavsky for a candid discussion with longtime journalist and civic observer Warren Olney\, formerly of KCRW. \nPanelists \nKaty Young Yaroslavsky\, Councilmember \nModerator \nWarren Olney\, former KCRW broadcaster \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: \n\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).\n\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 in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. \n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:15 am – Panel Discussion \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/katy-young-yaroslavsky/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News 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:20230817T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230801T210013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T154122Z UID:10001835-1692295200-1692306000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Giving Design’s Summer Fundraising Event DESCRIPTION:Giving Design\, a 501(c)3 non-profit\, invites you to join their biannual fundraising event.\nCelebrate summer with great company\, delicious food\, drinks\, and live music\, while helping to raise funds for community benefit projects. Your participation will support Giving Design’s efforts in providing quality design services to resource-challenged organizations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n MORE INFO + TICKETS\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nAbout Giving Design\nGiving Design’s mission is to connect the skills and resources of their design community with those who might not otherwise have access to design’s positive impact. They provide design services at a significantly reduced rate to nonprofit and resource-challenged organizations. They are currently providing services for Lions Center for the Visually Impaired\, a care facility for those who are blind or at risk for visual impairments\, as well as M.E.N.T.O.R.S. Inc.\, an organization offering resources and opportunities to improve the socio-economic conditions of underserved communities. Past projects include Kedren\, a children’s psychiatric hospital; ICLC\, a law firm on Skid Row providing pro bono legal services; and Care Harbor\, a healthcare event providing medical services to uninsured or underinsured individuals in Southern California. \ngivingdesign.org URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/giving-design-2023/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GivingDesign-header_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:20230727T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230717T181427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T155118Z UID:10001833-1690479000-1690486200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Westside Urban Forum presents An Evening of Urbanism: Frances Anderton & Josh Stephens DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 27th\, 2023\nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City \n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\n5:30 pm: Doors open for cocktails and viewing of Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip Hop Architecture\n6:30 – 7:30 pm: Program begins at Helms Design Center\n7:30 pm – onward: Drinks and discussion to follow at Father’s Office (no host) \nRSVP Required! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nLos Angeles was built imperfectly\, at an imperfect time. Now it is trying to reinvent itself. Into what?\nThat’s Topic A for authors Frances Anderton (Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles) and Josh Stephens (The Urban Mystique) when they sit down to talk about Los Angeles\, community and urbanity today – from the house to the megalopolis. \nAs “home” moves from the suburbs to thoroughfares and backyards\, Frances considers how to sustain the region’s vaunted easy living – by adapting LA’s legacy of innovative\, bucolic and socially centered multifamily housing. Meanwhile\, Josh tries to make sense of the cultural\, political and real estate interests that make “shoehorning a new city into the old” so frustrating\, and so fascinating. \nThey will take on the struggles over housing\, the clash of scales that shape LA’s cityscape\, the arterial development that offers the chance for enlivened streets\, and the “zoning\, floor-to-air ratios\, density\, NIMBY-ism\, YIMBY-ism and all manner of arcane\, acronym-laden planning ideas” that\, in Josh’s words\, shape our idiosyncratic Southland. \nPlease join the Westside Urban Forum on the evening of Thursday\, July 27\, for a discussion between Josh and Frances to explore the ways that design\, planning\, policy\, and culture intersect — and reveal ways Los Angeles can learn from its past. \nThe event will open with refreshments and viewing of Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip Hop Architecture\, an exhibition co-presented by Helms Bakery District\, SoCal NOMA and A+D Museum. \nModerator\nNick Maricich\, Principal City Planner in the Housing Policy Division\, Los Angeles City Planning \nRegistration Fees\n$10 WUF Members\n$15 Non-Members \nPre-registration closes on Wednesday\, July 26\, at 4:00 PM. Onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nCopies of books will be available to purchase\, courtesy of Arcana Books \nEvent Time\n5:30 pm: Doors open for cocktails and viewing of Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip Hop Architecture\n6:30 – 7:30 pm: Program begins at Helms Design Center\n7:30 pm – onward: Drinks and discussion to follow at Father’s Office (no host) \nLocation\nThe Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. \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\n(1 block west at Washington and National Blvds) \nCulver City Bus “1” and “1C1” lines\n(at the adjacent Washington Blvd/Helms Avenue street corner) \nParking\nFor those who choose to drive\, parking is available in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex. Parking Map \nwww.westsideurbanforum.com URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/wuf-presents-an-evening-of-urbanism/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/frances-and-josh-books.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:20230713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230711T233958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T154145Z UID:10001831-1689271200-1689278400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:LA Metro\, LADOT\, Walk ’n Rollers\, and BikeLA host a community-based design workshop DESCRIPTION:Free\nJoin LA Metro\, LADOT\, Walk ’n Rollers\, and BikeLA for a community- based design workshop and provide input on the proposed MAT Culver City First/Last Mile project list. The project aims to make the 1/2 mile radius around Culver City Metro Station easier to walk and bicycle. Limited availability. Please RSVP to bit.ly/CCExpo1stLastMile. \n  URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-metro-ladot-walk-n-rollers-and-bikela-host-a-community-based-design-workshop/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Picture2.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:20230629T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230531T223505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T184405Z UID:10000541-1688024700-1688031000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Westside Urban Forum Breakfast Talk: Reviving Transit Ridership DESCRIPTION:Reviving Transit Ridership\nThursday\, June 29th\, 2023
\nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\n8:30 am – 9:30 am PST \nDoors open at 7:45 for registration\, breakfast and networking. \nRSVP Required!

  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Members Register Here\n \n \n \n \n Nonmembers Register Here\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nLos Angeles County transit agencies are investing billions in new bus and rail infrastructure and services. Two new rail lines have opened on the Westside in the past ten years\, with more to come. However\, transit ridership is trending in the opposite direction. Ridership on the Los Angeles Metro system is down by approximately one third from pre-pandemic levels. Reasons include everything from work-from-home to increased crime and vagrancy\, reduced service hours\, and increased vehicle headways. And things could get even worse\, as decreased farebox recovery and expiring pandemic emergency funds apply even more pressure to reduce levels of service. If Angelenos avoid the train and bus\, opting for personal vehicles and Zoom\, what does that mean for Los Angeles? Regionwide goals for reducing pollution and increasing transit-oriented development\, walkability\, and housing production are all at stake. \nAt WUF this month\, LA Metro officials and transit advocates will survey the challenges facing Metro and other transit service providers. Join us for a panel discussion on ways to maintain transit service\, attract riders\, and make the most of the crucial infrastructure and civic amenity that the Los Angeles region needs. \nPanelists\nSteve Fiechter\, Sr.\, Director of Metro Services\, People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)\nDaniel Rodman\, Deputy Director Transportation\, Mayor Karen Bass’s Office\nPamela Krebs\, Executive Officer\, Los Angeles Metro\, Communications – Public Relations\nStephen Tu\, Sr. Director for Operations\, Los Angeles Metro \nModerator\nEli Lipmen\, Executive Director\, Move LA \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\, June 28th\, at 4:00 PM. After Wednesday\, June 28th\, onsite registration will be available at the cost of an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this day. \nEvent Time
\n7:45 am – 9:30 am\n7:45 am – Registration & Light Breakfast\n8:30 am – Panel Discussion \nLocation
\nThe Helms Design Center is located at the Helms Bakery campus at 8745 Washington Boulevard in Culver City. \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: \n\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).\n\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 in the adjacent interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd (look for the red banners)\, or there is parking available throughout the Helms Bakery complex.\nParking 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.com to inquire if we have any remaining sponsor provided tickets. \nImage: CartoonLover66 via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-4.0) URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/reviving-transit-ridership/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/800px-Los_Angeles_County_Metropolitan_Transportation_Authority_800px.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:20230625T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230609T211715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T213213Z UID:10001819-1687725000-1687725000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Projecting "Design for the People" DESCRIPTION:Free \nPosterTerritory presents 70+ posters by international designers and graphic artists to celebrate design\, creativity\, inclusiveness\, freedom and love\, to coincide with this year’s theme.\nThe exhibition will be projected each evening on the entrance of the Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Boulevard for street-side viewing. \nPoster Territory is a platform for graphic design campaigns\, contemporary poster contests and art shows in cities across the US and around the world. \nJune 22 – June 25 | 8:30 pm – 1:00 am\nHelms Design Center Projections \n8745 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA \n\n \n \n \n \n \n LEARN MORE URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/projecting-design-for-the-people/2023-06-25/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/design-for-people-LA_3_1000px.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:20230625T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230603T212354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T230407Z UID:10000542-1687708800-1687719600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:California Dreaming DESCRIPTION:Free \nWhat does “California Dream” mean to you?\nThat’s the question that will be addressed by designers\, architects and audience members gathering at the Helms Design Center on Sunday\, June 25th\, from 4 pm to 7 pm.\nThe event marks the recent publication of Architectural Design (AD) magazine’s California Dreaming issue\, celebrating the latest in California design and architecture. Participating architects and writers – including Aaron Gensler\, Alvin Huang\, Benjamin Ball\, Craig Hodgetts\, Denise Bratton\, Elena Manferdini\, Erin Wright\, Heather Flood\, Jasmine Benyamin\, Jill Stoner\, Preliminary Research Office – will join a lively conversation with moderator Frances Anderton about the themes of the issue and the broader cultural impact of West Coast architecture and design. The dialogue will be followed by a public reception\, and sales of the special issue. \nCalifornia Dreaming is the final event for the Los Angeles Design Festival\, a citywide celebration of “design for the people.” It is also one of the last issues of Architectural Design (AD)\, an influential magazine founded in London in 1930 that has advanced cutting edge technologies and ideas in architecture\, and will cease publication in 2024. \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232 \nAmbiance: DJ Caviar \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP HERE URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/california-dreaming/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20230519_AM_AD_Original_01_800px.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:20230625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230613T155444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T175722Z UID:10001181-1687694400-1687716000@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Susan Maddux Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Free \nLos Angeles artist Susan Maddux uses origami-inspired folding to transform paintings\, creating hybrid objects that exist in the space between painting and sculpture.\nAs a 4th generation hapa-Japanese born and raised in Hawaii with stints on the continent growing up\, Maddux has a complex relationship with her heritage. This work explores reconnection with personal history and place through the transformation of material and the ritual of gesture. \nMaddux has a degree in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute\, and worked professionally as a surface pattern designer for many years. A decade ago\, she began creating powerful pieces by gently folding paintings composed of repeating patterns. Forms that bring to mind a kimono or a cape began to appear\, bringing together her interests in the figure\, spirituality\, and textiles. \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\, Culver City\, CA 90232 URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/susan-maddux-art-exhibition/2023-06-25/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Susan_Maddux_Ember_front_1000px.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:20230625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001441 CREATED:20230614T213456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T155223Z UID:10001827-1687694400-1687708800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Design & Art In California\, a curated collection of books by Cisco Home & Burntsienna Research Society DESCRIPTION:Free \nCisco Home and Burntsienna Research Society have curated a collection of books centered around Design & Art in California for the Los Angeles Design Festival.\n Cisco Home is honored to partner with Burntsienna Research Society\, an independent institute of art book reference and design thinking founded by Jason EC Wright. Burntsienna builds reading rooms and programming around art and design books and teach principles on responsible research and design thinking. \nJason and the Cisco Home team look forward to welcoming you to view the Cisco Showroom and talk about design\, books\, art and beauty. \nCisco Home\n8705 Washington Boulevard\nCulver City\, CA 90232 URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/design-and-art-in-california-june25/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jason-Wright_1080px.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