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California Modern and Los Angeles

9/30/2016

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Society will tend to toss around the word Modern in many ways. For purposes of this talk on design I will localize Modern to the 20th and 21st century. When we talk about modern building design there a large range of buildings constructed in the 20th and 21st century that reflect this idea. When we speak about modern residential design in California and the city of Los Angeles we can perhaps point to the case study homes during the post war housing boom that used new fresh ideas of the time,  blending no fuss aesthetics, new materials, functionality and various styles. Even before 1940 we see a strong sense of classic Southern California indoor outdoor living arrangement where nature was simple a sliding glass door away. With temperatures in the mid 70's for the bulk of the year most people can agree that the climate has geared and informed the design and lifestyle in this area.  

During the mid 1980's Los Angeles started to garner an international presence as a global city for design and development. Local architects like Frank Gehry started designing major projects abroad while others like John Lautner and Bart Prince made unique local significant residential designs. In Los Angeles the influences of Japanese culture, Spanish styled buildings, and Mediterranean villas mix together a pastiche of color so rich and vibrant that it can overwhelm the senses. While some other cities have a stylized vernacular and design  aesthetic and deviation from that local design atheistic can be met with staunch aggression. By contrast, Los Angeles has made it clear that most anything can be done: A virtual testing ground for architectural ideas and a melting pot of design. 

California has always been on the forefront of invention and exploration. The established history of commerce and economy even in slow times has made for continued growth and new building.

Today we see more than ever a new crop of emerging designers and architects eager to generate new ideas. The information age has fueled unprecedented growth in all sectors during the early 2000's and now as we start to edge into the 2020's we will see new architectures that will inform the population and be informed by the population. The future is indeed bright.


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Selecting a Design Professional

9/20/2016

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One of the most important aspects when starting a new project is to hire the appropriate professionals for the job. Many clients ask me what they can do to make the best project while staying on budget. I in turn respond with a two part answer: First you need to spend the money to get the right people involved. Saving money or taking the lowest priced bidder has its consequences. The fees involved in paying good quality professionals  makes the difference between success and failure.  Do your research and ask many questions. What have they worked on? How do they work? What special services do they provide if any? This and many other questions will give you a picture of them and what they will deliver to you. 
Secondly listen to the professionals. These individuals wether in a large office or boutique firm have many years of experience that far exceeds your understanding of what a project needs to entail and how it is accomplished. Unless you have a degree in their field or have their experience, don't try to tell them how to do the job. Good professionals will automatically want to provide you with the best solutions and keep your anxiety in the decision making process to a minimum.

So if starting a new project is in your near future or you are already involved in a project, keep these recommendations in mind! As always stay calm, stay relaxed, and design on!



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