ARCH TOUR: NEUTRA IN NOVEMBER

Photo © Darren Bradley.

Photo © Darren Bradley.

A House Tour to Inspire:
Richard Neutra’s VDL House in Silver Lake, a National Historic Landmark

Explore modernist architect Richard Neutra’s VDL Studio and Residences, a site comprised of the original 1940 garden house and the main house reconstructed by Neutra and his son and partner, Dion Neutra, after a fire in 1963 destroyed the original.

“Only those, who have lived in a Neutra House, would ever understand how wonderful the daily satisfactions and delights are and how much this experience helps to augment the joy of living,” his wife, Dione Neutra, stated back in 1970. “This is especially the case in this house, which is built on three levels. With the many glass surfaces, mirrors, pools that reflect trees and flowers, every step from room to room, stairway up and down, is an aesthetic and artist experience, which I have the good fortune to enjoy, while I move about the house and watch the changing weather.” (source: archinect.com)

The Neutra VDL Studio and Residences are available for tours thanks to the stewardship of the College of Environmental Design at Cal Poly Pomona, and resident director and professor Sarah Lorenzen.

To learn more about the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences: http://www.neutra-vdl.org/site/default.asp?10292017143718

WHEN?
Date: Saturday, November 18
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 30-minute house tours will run at 2:00pm and 2:30pm.

WHERE?
Location: 1850 W Silver Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Gather: Meet at Silver Lake Meadow for a little pre-tour autumnal toast at 1pm. We’ll set up blankets directly across the street (at the Silver Lake Meadow) from the Neutra VDL House. The precise location will be sent out closer to the event.
Parking: Street parking only
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/cmb2nhZMS4A2 

HOW MUCH?
Cost: $15

BRING?
Bring a savory or sweet snack to share, if you are so inclined!

REGISTER: http://conta.cc/2zW66bg

MODERNICA FACTORY TOUR

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MODERNICA FACTORY TOUR

Jay Novak, co-owner of Modernica, Inc., will open up the doors to the furniture-making factory and share an insider view on the business, product curation, and ­fabrication methods that have been in operation in Los Angeles for 25 years.

Have the chance to ask your own questions and find out...
How does Modernica choose to follow or revive design trends?
What does the design-to-manufacturing process entail?
How do artists or brands become involved with Modernica for collaborations?
How do designers or firms select furniture for projects at small or mass quantities?

WHEN?
Date: Friday, October 20
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

WHERE?
Location: 2901 Saco St. / A dead-end street, with Modernica at the end
Gather: Meet at the Spanish Revival building, directly in front of the factory as you pull up on Saco St.
Parking: Available on-site, find a spot between the 6 buildings that make up this large complex

HOW MUCH?
Cost: Free for ASID members AND non-members

REGISTER: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeoxm1ktb0af6c4b&llr=yvezcrdab