Escher GuneWardena Architecture

Tomorrow, March 16, 12pm -- Join Frank Escher along with Jia Yi Gu, Executive Director of the MAK Center, and Judith Sheine, Dept. of Architecture, University of Oregon, for a discussion on Schindler. Escher will discuss Pauline Schindler, a significant, but under-recognized figure in the cultural history of 20th C. Los Angeles, as well as the opera EGA created at the Mak Center in 2013. This event is hosted by the California Preservation Foundation, in partnership with Docomomo US, as part of their March Modernist Series. This event is free, but registration is required. Register here: https://californiapreservation.z2systems.com//eventRegistr

Join Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena this SATURDAY, March 13th, 1-2:30pm PST for a discussion with Society of Architectural Historians, Southern California Chapter (SAH/SCC) President Sian Winship about the restoration of the Church of the Epiphany, known both for being the oldest Episcopal Church in the City of Los Angeles (1887, Ernest Coxhead and 1905/1913 Arthur Benton) and the home of the Chicano Movement during the 1960s. Following a video tour of the campus and a his...torical overview, the group will discuss the preservation process, including the current phase of project, restoring the basement to function again as a community organizing center, funded in part by a grant program of the National Fund for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Rev. Tom Carey, Vicar of Epiphany, will join the panel to round off the discussion. Winship wrote the nomination for the church’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Escher GuneWardena has been in charge of the preservation of the historic church and parish hall for the past decade and involved in fundraising efforts through the process, enlisting help from their friends in the preservation and arts communities. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Email [email protected] to RSVP; Zoom connection information sent upon registration. We hope to see you there!

Today Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the launch of the ADU Standard Plan Program! We are thrilled to have been invited with colleagues from near and far to develop a project for this pilot program. Addressing housing shortage and increasing urban density in our city with simple steps that many homeowners in LA could take is a very smart idea! Read more about the program in the LA Times and Architectural Record and find out more details on the LADBS website about Escher GuneWa...rdena’s standard plan, project architect Juhee Park. https://www.latimes.com//new-city-program-brings-high-desi https://www.architecturalrecord.com//15028-los-angeles-unv https://ladbs.org//approve/escher-gunewardena-architecture

Tuesday, March 2nd at 12pm PST! Join Ravi GuneWardena and artist Miles CoolidgeMiles Coolidge, who will each speak on their individual work in ikebana and photography, respectively, with a response by Bert Winther-Tamaki. This double artist lecture is presented by the UCI Visiting Artist Lecture Series and in conjunction with the virtual exhibit Towards a Raw Materialism curated by Simon Leung. Register Here:...Continue reading

Join Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena Saturday, January 30 at 5pm PST for Intimate Perspective on Legacy, a visual presentation and conversation about EGA’s architectural restoration and conservation projects, beginning with the family home of Paul Revere Williams, as well as the architecture of A. Quincy Jones and Gregory Ain. The conversation will explore the impact and legacy of Williams on Mid-Century architecture and social justice efforts in Los Angeles. This virtual e...vent will be hosted by Janna Ireland and Frederick Janka, Executive Director of the Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation, on the occasion of the Ojai Institute exhibition project Janna Ireland, Looking In, Looking Out. See the link in bio to RSVP for this Zoom webinar. @jannaireland @sezfreddy @carolynglasoebaileyfoundation #ojaiinstitute