Art & Architecture Tour New Wave of Venice Architecture Saturday, May 16, 2009

Sponsored by Dwell

Explore new and contemporary architecture in this self-guided walking tour of Venice, highlighting the work of award-winning and cutting-edge architects.

Registration: Westminster School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Tour Hours: Houses open noon to 4:00 pm

Tickets: $100 per person, includes private cocktail reception at Dogtown Station Lofts following the tour. All guests receive a complimentary copy of Dwell at registration and may enter to win one of ten annual subscriptions! All advance ticket buyers receive a $15 discount to the Dwell on Design Exhibition, June 27-28, 2009.

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One-Window House, 2006
One-Window House, 2006 Touraine Richmond Architects Winner of a 2007 AIA/LA Design Award, this 1,500-square-foot duplex addition provides a seamless flow from front to back yards through ground-level living space with more public living space at ground level and private spaces above.
www.touraine-richmond.com
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Sale House, 2004
Sale House, 2004 Johnston Marklee Architects Winner of a 2004 AIA/LA Next LA Award, the Sale House engages the existing 2-4-6-8 Studio by Morphosis, to produce a new variation of residential courtyard architecture.
www.johnstonmarklee.com
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Multi-Use Townhouse, 2008
Multi-Use Townhouse, 2008 Dennis Gibbens, Architect A modernist concrete, glass and stucco structure on Abbot Kinney Boulevard comprised of retail and a two-story single family residence – a new urban building type for Los Angeles.
www.dga-inc.com
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Marchyn Residence, 2007: Chihlung Shih, Architect
Marchyn Residence, 2007 Chihlung Shih, Architect Designed for a landscape architect, this modern and sophisticated remodel transformed an ordinary bungalow to a modern and sophisticated living and working space.
www.chihlungshih.com
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Marco Place Residence, 2009
Marco Place Residence, 2009 Barbara Bestor Architecture A new ‘floating bungalow’ on a walk street, this house mixes informal modernism with indoor-outdoor living.
www.bestorarchitecture.com
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Daly Genik House
Daly Genik House Daly Genik Architects An existing house and garage are transformed into colorful garden lanterns that enfold a shared courtyard, entirely wrapped with a perforated metal skin to provide sun shades and privacy. Winner of a 2007 AIA/LA NEXT LA Award and featured on last year's tour, visitors will enjoy a return opportunity to see the project in its completed state.
www.dalygenik.com
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Note: Walking distance is approximately 2.5 miles. Biking or driving is also an option, but please beware that street parking is limited and bikes should not be locked to neighboring houses.

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