AIA Pasadena & Foothill

Have you met our 2020 Jean Roth Driskel Scholar: Khan Muhammad? Here’s Khan’s update of what he’s got going at the moment: "In this project, wallpaper which has been historically synonymous with domestic chores and femininity becomes the spotlight of architectural form and place keeping. The wallpaper was designed to hang in the dwelling and tells a narrative about space. In some instances, the wallpaper displays figural images that tell domestic stories about the rooms... they decorate. In other instances, the 2-dimensional image is projected into 3-dimensional space and defines the volumes of the architecture. Residences 945 offers studio, family, and roommate dwellings alongside public and private amenities. Currently I am seeking a May 2021 - Aug 2022 internship to fulfill my IPAL program requirements which helps students obtain the architectural license after graduation. I desire to elevate and empower my community as they have done with me. The JRD scholarship has enabled me to continue and extend my service to my community at large through these hard times." Thanks, Khan, for sharing with us your latest and greatest! - All of us at AIAPF & The Jean Roth Driskel Scholarship

With the 2019 Title 24 requirements that have gone into effect January 1st 2020, P2S Commissioning presents a webinar on the overview of the commissioning process and the recent changes in the 2019 code. This AIA CES course is 1-hour long. Participants will understand when commissioning is required in California (per title 24), the Title 24 commissioning process, and the new changes in the 2019 Title 24 part 6 Commissioning Requirements. REGISTER HERE: https://www.aiapf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx

Don’t miss out! Happening today!! Register here: https://www.aiapf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx Join us for our Fall Design mini-series. Hariton Engineering kicks off the first session with a discussion about early-phase MEP coordination.... Format: 30 minute Zoom presentation! Don't be late! Talking Points: - Early project coordination points with MEP engineer to avoid problems later - Importance of discussing desired project aesthetics with engineer - Choices of MEP systems available when designing a project

Register here: https://www.aiapf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx Join us for our Fall Design mini-series. Hariton Engineering kicks off the first session with a discussion about early-phase MEP coordination. Format: 30 minute Zoom presentation! Don't be late!... Talking Points: - Early project coordination points with MEP engineer to avoid problems later - Importance of discussing desired project aesthetics with engineer - Choices of MEP systems available when designing a project

Join us for: Architecture in the age of the JEDI with Steven Lewis, FAIA. This Friday at 5pm! Register here: https://www.aiapf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx Award-winning architect Steven Lewis believes that urban planning and design can promote positive change and progress within our often divided societies. As a principal at ZGF Architects, past president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and the former Urban Design Director for the City of Detroi...t, Steven is a leader in supporting diversity and bringing once-separated communities together as one. Steven is a tireless advocate for social justice and diversity within the field of architecture. With a unique perspective on community-building, he also offers incredible wisdom and honest insights about systemic racism, the lasting impact of the COVID pandemic, our path towards a more equal future for all, and so much more. #zgfarchitects #architecture #urbanplanning #archdaily #architecturedesign #justice #equity #diversity #inclusion #aia #aias #noma

Join AIAPF this Friday, Oct. 16th at 10:30am, we welcome Californian State Assembly Member, Chris Holden! Register Here: https://www.aiapf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx ... Learning Objectives: - AB 979 Corporate Board Diversity - ACA 5/Proposition 16 - Effective Advocacy Christopher Holden is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 41st Assembly District, which encompasses the northern San Gabriel Valley. He is a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus. Join us Friday October 16 to hear more in relation to the learning objectives in current times. #stateassembly #california #architecture #aia #aiapf #archdaily #enablinglegislation #californiastateassembly #chrisholden

Join us for: Architecture in the age of the JEDI with Steven Lewis, FAIA. This Friday at 5pm! Register here: https://www.aiapf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx Award-winning architect Steven Lewis believes that urban planning and design can promote positive change and progress within our often divided societies. As a principal at ZGF Architects, past president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and the former Urban Design Director for the City of Detroi...t, Steven is a leader in supporting diversity and bringing once-separated communities together as one. Steven is a tireless advocate for social justice and diversity within the field of architecture. With a unique perspective on community-building, he also offers incredible wisdom and honest insights about systemic racism, the lasting impact of the COVID pandemic, our path towards a more equal future for all, and so much more. #zgfarchitects #architecture #urbanplanning #archdaily #architecturedesign #justice #equity #diversity #inclusion #aia #aias #noma

Today’s featured project: ArtCenter Terri and Jerry Kohl Commons, by Darin Johnstone Architects In 2014 a prominent art and design school purchased 128,000 square foot, six story, 1980’s mid-rise building at the end of the historic 110 freeway. The programmatic charge for this project was to radically enlarge and transform a small existing ground level café, and to create new vertical connections in the formerly stratified office building. At this new nexus we were asked to ...create a student commons including a café with a full-service kitchen, and an indoor / outdoor environment where students could dine, hang out, and work. All tables, built-ins, and casework were designed by the architect, including the power equipped centralized ‘super table’. The need for more vertical connectivity resulted in two new stairs; An open featured stair connecting level one and two and an enclosed stair down to the parking levels. Overall, the project creates vertical connectivity, an area for food, rest, work, conversation and culture. See more

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Coming up soon! Reserve your spot now. Link in bio. Learning Objective: Brand/Community - How to tailor the brand to a new locale and new generation of communitypriorities... Maintaining operations: How to help the existing hospital survive the disruptions of a replacementprocess Clinical priorities - How to help the client base the tough decisions of site/constructability constraintson the institutional mission Focus on healing - How to configure functional requirements to fulfill the nurturing aspirations of theclient vision Facility resilience - How to arrange campus elements to better survive a flood event #architecture #medicalfacilities #medicalarchitecture #medicalplanning #architecturedesign #interiordesign #architecturelovers #archdaily #zoom #marinadelrey #cedarssinai #hdr

SAVE THE DATE! Friday Sept. 25, 12PM Virtual Event. "Innovators in LED Lighting" with Therese Lahaie Register Here: ... https://www.aiapf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx Couple discussion items: - Identify two ways that the quality of light properties of LED products improve, health and well-being for residential and commercial environments - Observe the four lighting layers and what types of products are required to make the spaces you design look three dimensional

THIS FRIDAY 8/28! Register now to save a seat! Link in bio. Join us, Aug. 28th 12-1pm for a Round Table Discussion on Architectural Practice, with special guest, Abe Chorbajian, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, SVP, Global Market Sector Leader Leisure. Link to Register in our Bio!... Learning Objectives: 1. Return to Service (public companies vs private practice) 2. The New Normal 3. How will the next generation of architects adapt 4. Exodus from practice & early retirement. #architecture #architecturedaily #architecturelovers #architecturalpractice #archidaily #archdaily #architect #archinect #aia #aiapasadenafoothill #aiapf #aialosangeles #interiordesign #interiorsrchitecture #civilengineering #structuralengineering

Join us, Aug. 28th 12-1pm for a Round Table Discussion on Architectural Practice, with special guest, Abe Chorbajian, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, SVP, Global Market Sector Leader_Leisure. Link to Register: https://www.aiapf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx... Learning Objectives: 1. Return to Service _ (public companies vs private practice) 2. The New Normal 3. How will the next generation of architects adapt 4. Exodus from practice & early retirement

(3 of 3) Today’s featured project by architect, Elsye Alam. The Kaweah Rockhouse. The project, completed in 2018, is a new construction single family residence which sits on a challenging steep vacant lot in Pasadena’s San Rafael Hills, with a narrow frontage of less than 40 ft wide that opens up to more than 80 ft wide in the rear. The proposed structure gently touches the ground with a minimal footprint of 765 sf to accommodate 2,380 sf of three bedroom two and a half bath... program into two stories with an attached garage on top connected by a bridge driveway to the street. The project thrusts the balance of the contrasting elements on minimal frontage present and maximal rear view opportunities, concealed frontage and transparent rear, minimum footprint and maximum buildable envelope, warm board-and-batten exterior under intense Southern California sun and cool graphical modernist interior with peaceful soft daylight thru out the day. #aia #aiapf #pasadenaarchitecture #design #sitedriven #contextiskey #architecture #archdaily #architect #designer #architecturephotography #arch #architecturelovers #architecturedaily

(2 of 3) Today’s featured project by architect, Elsye Alam. The Kaweah Rockhouse. The project, completed in 2018, is a new construction single family residence which sits on a challenging steep vacant lot in Pasadena’s San Rafael Hills, with a narrow frontage of less than 40 ft wide that opens up to more than 80 ft wide in the rear. The proposed structure gently touches the ground with a minimal footprint of 765 sf to accommodate 2,380 sf of three bedroom two and a half bath... program into two stories with an attached garage on top connected by a bridge driveway to the street. The project thrusts the balance of the contrasting elements on minimal frontage present and maximal rear view opportunities, concealed frontage and transparent rear, minimum footprint and maximum buildable envelope, warm board-and-batten exterior under intense Southern California sun and cool graphical modernist interior with peaceful soft daylight thru out the day. #aia #aiapf #pasadenaarchitecture #design #sitedriven #contextiskey #architecture #archdaily #architect #designer #architecturephotography #arch #architecturelovers #architecturedaily