California Preservation Foundation

Architect Paul Williams - Blazing Trails and Breaking Molds

Modern Architecture and the Sexual Revolution

Where Frank Lloyd Wright Went Wrong!

Join us for an intermediate-level seminar on April 1st, 2021 featuring national leaders in the preservation of modern architecture. Qualifies for AIA HSW and AICP continuing education units. To receive 3 CEUs, check the Part 5 option on checkout.

Learn more about pioneering architect Paul R. Williams at our free lunchinar. Did he really learn how to draw sketches upside down?

Check out this cool story about a hot property! The Futuro home was featured on CNN Business. This very unusual building won a California Preservation Award from CPF. https://www.cnn.com//futuro-nasa-space-age-1960s-flying-sa

Little League, Big Winners! Jay Littleton Ballpark was one of 18 Preservation Design Award winners for 2020. See the stories and triumphs behind California’s best preservation projects, vote for your favorite in our People’s Choice Awards, and see a surprise guest appearance by award-winning filmmaker Eric Bricker at our Annual Awards Show. Free and Open to the Public. Wed., 10/21/20, 6-7:30 p.m., Pacific. Register for a Zoom link or come back to Facebook for the LIVE Awards Show. https://californiapreservation.org/events/awards-2020/

Don't miss the LA Conservancy special event tomorrow! Children of the '70s: Preservation on the Rise, Virtual Panel Discussion + Docent-Led Virtual Tour. Thursday, 10/15, 6 - 8:00 p.m. Zoom address and password will be sent upon registering $25 general public; $20 Conservancy members (laconservancy.org/70sPanel) Join the Conservancy and co-host Pasadena Heritage for this special Live Stream panel discussion + tour, just one of the many special events we're holding as part of... our yearlong initiative celebrating the 1970s! The panel starts at 6 pm led by Julianne Polanco, State Historic Preservation Officer, and featuring Margaret Bach, Founding President of the LA Conservancy, Christy Johnson McAvoy, Founding Principal of Historic Resources Group, and Susan Mossman, Executive Director of Pasadena Heritage. The Tour starts at 7:15 with a one-of-a-kind chance to tour the ArtCenter College of Design's original campus, led by a Conservancy docent. See more

Need to catch up on your learning? Join us today! Insider discussion on the Conservation Approaches to Historic Buildings, featuring award-winning California buildings such as the Robert Frost Auditorium, the Hacienda at Scribe Winery, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District headquarters. Free CEUs. 10/13 Catch Live or Recorded, starts at noon PST, via this Facebook page or register for a Zoom link to join the discussion group: https://californiapreservation.org/events/awards-2020/

Trick question. Who wrote this? When I think about how architecture can shape a community and turn strangers into neighbors, how the right design for a park makes people feel secure, how a school building can be functional and beautiful so kids feel engaged instead of imprisoned. Post your answer below...answer revealed in next post tomorrow!

Starting in five minutes! Awards Series Lectures start today! Energy Efficiency and Resiliency Upgrades including Seismic. Free and CEU credits available. 10/6/20 12-1 pm PST, broadcast on our Facebook facebook.com/capreservation

Diversity Scholarships are available for the National Trust "Past Forward" conference. See here for more details! https://savingplaces.org/diversity-scholarship-application

Don't forget--sign up for PastForward today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation online conference. See the lineup at the link below. Within the themes Resilience and Relevance, PastForward Online 2020 will feature more than 32 sessions on topics such as racial justice and equity, dealing with the effects of the pandemic, climate change, the challenges facing America’s main streets, and many more. https://savingplaces.org/conference

We are excited to kick off a month of free online events (including AIA, AICP CEUs) highlighting some of California's best in historic preservation. Next Tuesday: Don't miss "Energy and Resiliency Upgrades to Historic Buildings" 12 - 1 PM Pacific - Register at: https://californiapreservation.org/events/awards-2020/