Finding architectural solutions to LA’s homelessness crisis A new book highlights the work of students at the USC School of Architecture to shelter the city’s most vulnerable residents Source By Elijah Chiland For close to 100 years, Los Angeles has been a haven of architectural innovation and ingenuity. For even longer, it’s been home to countless residents…
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and Artist Shepard Fairey visit “Homes For Hope” and “Give Me Shelter” book signing
The Villa Panza, Varese’s 18th-century gem housing an extraordinary collection of modern art including works by Dan Flavin, James Turrell, and Robert Irwin, is now showing “Light Theaters,” a stunning installation of light-related works, this time by students.
About a decade ago, architect David Martin launched a furniture design studio at the University of Southern California. It took students from the sketchpad and computer into the shop where they actually created their products. It has been ongoing since.
The School of Architecture partnered with MADWORKSHOP and ArtCenter College of Design this semester to reimagine and animate the street level plaza and entrance of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles’ downtown Grand Avenue location.
We’re so excited to announce the release of our Homeless Studio’s book titled, “Give Me Shelter”. Pre-order your book today on Amazon!
Particularly intriguing were the paired projects presented by Riccardo Blumer, architect and professor of architecture and industrial design at the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio-USI.
Increasingly aware of LA’s dire homeless situation, David and Mary Martin, founders of Madworkshop, opted for action
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