MARCH-APRIL 2022
Studio KO | Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech | by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty
20TH CENTURY JAPAN IN 20 BUILDINGS | by John Barr
The Art Room | Creative Space
MAY-JUNE 2022
EXPANDING FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE | WOMEN IN PRACTICE ACROSS THE GLOBE | by Marcia Feuerstein, Jodi La Coe and Paola Zellner Bassett
A Garden Tour | The Bridge House
Studio KO | Yves Saint Laurent Museum Marrakech | by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty
A fascinating account of the story of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech – and a gorgeous homage to creativity
Conceived as a candid diary, this remarkable book documents the 1,423 days that it took to design, build, and inaugurate a beloved architecture and fashion destination. From the moment the up-and-coming French-Moroccan practice Studio KO received a call from YSL’s longtime partner Pierre Bergé to the opening of the museum’s doors in 2017, one month after Bergé died, the entire process of bringing the building to life – its commission, the creative process behind it, and its construction – is told and illustrated here as never before.
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20TH CENTURY JAPAN IN 20 BUILDINGS | by John Barr
MARCH 1st, 2022 | Publication Date
There is a long history in the West of viewing Japan through the twin lenses of orientalism and exoticism. Following the Meiji Restoration of 1868 and the re-opening of Japan after a long period of self-imposed isolation there has been a succession of commentators who have sought to present Japan as somehow ‘other’ and not susceptible to ready understanding. Too often the study of Japanese architecture has followed this pattern or has been presented as a series of visual images that are explained as if they emerged from some unique alchemy of sensitivity and mysticism.
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The Art Room | Creative Space
So you’re familiar with hybrid cars and hybrid dogs right? But, let’s not be overly impressed by the combination of merely two things. Designed by AUX Architecture, the Art Room is a 7,750 square foot creative space housing a restaurant, art gallery, studio and venue for creative collaborations with artists, designers, musicians, architects, chefs, baristas, mixologists, photographers and performers. Take that, Saint Berdoodle and Noofypoo! You’ve got nothing on The Art Room. We’re so excited to eat, art gaze and pop in some ear plugs for the big music show.
What’s really great is the as yet untitled restaurant will be helmed by D Brandon Walker. We hear he’s a big proponent of helping folks with hardships get back on their feet thru culinary training. If all this isn’t reason enough to check out The Art Room, well , you still have the Prius to fall back on.
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908 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Expect the Art Room to open in late March or early April
EXPANDING FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE | WOMEN IN PRACTICE ACROSS THE GLOBE | by Marcia Feuerstein, Jodi La Coe and Paola Zellner Bassett
MAY 26th, 2022 | Publication Date
This book documents contemporary architectural projects designed by women architects participating in diverse forms of practice in diverse regions around the world. Examining each design within its unique context, this collection of forty projects includes beautifully illustrated case studies of transformative buildings, encompassing a range of sizes, building types, materials, and construction methods. Overcoming historical challenges within architectural practice, the women architects in this collection lead their firms and expand the field of architecture.
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We’ve always wanted to see the architectural intriguing “Bridge House” in the Brookside neighborhood of Los Angeles. The home was built to bridge a natural stream making a rare site for a house setting. Well, the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society is giving up just the opportunity. The home will be one of five on this year’s garden tour. Get your tickets at wshphs.com and we’ll see you there.
The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society is showcasing 5 beautiful local gardens. JUNE 5th, 1-5pm
Enjoy Music, Plant Sale & Raffle Items | Docents available at each garden | Refreshments will be served
Bridge House by architect Dan Brunn straddles natural stream in Los Angeles
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