Art & Architecture Tour
A Stroll Down Architects' Alley: A Historic Walking Tour of Rustic Canyon
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sponsored by
Curated and led by Marmol Radziner and Associates, this tour will begin with a lunch and presentation by Leo Marmol, FAIA, and Tony Merchell, architectural historian, at the historic Rustic Canyon Community Center. Groups will be led on an informative walking tour of this architecturally bountiful neighborhood, past projects by renowned architects, stopping to tour selected houses representing the old and new.
Registration: opens at 11:30 am, Rustic Canyon Community Center, 601 Latimer Road, Santa Monica, free parking
Presentation, Lunch and Tour: noon to 4:00 pm
Tickets: $175 per person, includes lunch, as well as private cocktail reception at Dogtown Station Lofts following the tour. Tickets extremely limited and must be purchased in advance. 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.
Check back later for photos and descriptions of additional homes on the tour.
Note: This is a walking tour of approximately two miles with visits to homes with many stairs. Guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Sponsored by
Curated and led by Marmol Radziner and Associates, this tour will begin with a lunch and presentation by Leo Marmol, FAIA, and Tony Merchell, architectural historian, at the historic Rustic Canyon Community Center. Groups will be led on an informative walking tour of this architecturally bountiful neighborhood, past projects by renowned architects, stopping to tour selected houses representing the old and new.
Registration: opens at 11:30 am, Rustic Canyon Community Center, 601 Latimer Road, Santa Monica, free parking
Presentation, Lunch and Tour: noon to 4:00 pm
Tickets: $175 per person, includes lunch, as well as private cocktail reception at Dogtown Station Lofts following the tour. Tickets extremely limited and must be purchased in advance. 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.
Ward Residence, 2003
Marmol Radziner and Associates
Taking optimal advantage of the location and surrounding landscape, this modern glass, steel and concrete home is effectively divided into two separate but connected private and public pavilions, joined by a glass-enclosed walkway.
www.marmol-radziner.com
www.marmol-radziner.com
Kappe Residence, 1967
Ray Kappe, FAIA
Recognized as one of the greatest houses in all of Southern California, the founder of SCI-Arc’s own home is registered as a Historic Cultural Monument. Ray Kappe will be present to discuss his house and projects with guests.
www.kappedu.com
www.kappedu.com
Levin Residence
1960s house by Mathew R. Leizer, AIA; 1992 remodel by Mark Mack
An original modernist home whose open plan is maintained in the remodel, while a bedroom tower for the children is introduced on the street side, establishing a more urban enclosure and a pronounced assembly of old and new.
www.markmack.com
www.markmack.com
Hightree House, 2003
Marmol Radziner and Associates
A house designed to work with its site, conformed around three sycamore trees. Living spaces are lined windows and skylights, bringing in light from the shaded canyon and allowing constant interaction with nature.
www.marmol-radziner.com
www.marmol-radziner.com
Check back later for photos and descriptions of additional homes on the tour.
Note: This is a walking tour of approximately two miles with visits to homes with many stairs. Guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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