DRYLANDS DESIGN features work by architects, landscape architects, engineers, and urban designers responding to the challenges of water scarcity in the face of climate change. DRYLANDS DESIGN will recognize water scarcity as an issue of global concern, and challenges the industrialized world to take a leadership position with water-conserving, low-carbon design innovation for its own backyard. DRYLANDS DESIGN is on view at A+D Museum from March 22 - May 15, 2012.

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The sensual organic designs of Karim Rashid have established him as one of the most known and prolific designers of our time. A+D is delighted to present a collection of Karim Rashid prototypes, drawings, limited edition and one of a kind objects that trace Karim's design history from his first solo design show at IDEE Tokyo 1997 to product concepts for Issey Miyake and art pieces created for galleries in New York and Milan.

This special collection donated by Karim and a private collector, will be available for sale at the event. This is your opportunity to own a piece of design history!... and don't forget A+D Members receive a pop up shop discount!

Opening Reception: May 4th 6 - 8pm
Pop Up Shop Continues: May 5th + May 6th 12 - 6pm*
*A+D admission applies

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Cal Poly LA Metro Program presents a lecture with Sylvia Lavin

Join A+D and Cal Poly for an informational talk with Sylvia Lavin on the current relationship between art and architecture surrounding the construction of pavilions on Thursday, May 10th at 6:30pm. Sylvia is a leading figure in contemporary architectural history, theory and criticism. 

Admission: $10 Individual, $5 Students, A+D Members & Cal Poly SLO Students/Alumni FREE

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EMERGE is an exhibition of student graphic design work to be held at A+D Museum's Stephen Kanner Education Center for Architecture and Design. AIGA/LA will support the next generation of designers with the AIGA/LA Scholarship Fund.

Please join AIGA/LA and A+D Museum for the opening reception of Emerge, Saturday, May 12 from 6;00 - 9:00pm. 

This opening event is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of Westwood College.

RSVP requested: rsvp@aplusd.org

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A+D Museum will be closed to the public Thursday, May 17th through Tuesday, June 5th. Please join A+D Museum and AIA/LA in celebrating the opening of 2x8 TAUT the evening of June 5th.

A+D Museum will be closed to the public Wednesday, May 16th through Tuesday, June 5th. Please join A+D Museum and AIA/LA in celebrating the opening of 2x8 TAUT the evening of June 5th.

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Cal Poly LA Metro Program presents a lecture with Patrick Tighe 

Join A+D and Cal Poly for a lecture and discussions with Patrick Tighe Thursday, May 24th at 6:30pm. Patrick Tighe is principal and lead designer of Tighe Architecture. Prior to establishing the practice, Tighe wan an integral part of the Morphosis team where he was an Associate. The work of Tighe Architecture has received numerous awards and the work has been exhibited internationally, as well as published extensively. 

Admission: $10 Individual, $5 Students, A+D Members & Cal Poly SLO Students/Alumni FREE

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2X8 is an annual exhibition sponsored by the AIA|LA, showcasing exemplary student work from architecture and design institutions throughout California. 

2X8 TAUT will open at A+D Museum Tuesday, June 5th from 6.00 - 9.00pm. The 2X8 TAUT opening reception is free and open to the public thanks toAIA/Los Angeles and A+D Museum's Stephen Kanner Education Center for Architecture and Design. RSVP required. 
 

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2X8 is an annual exhibition sponsored by the AIA/LA, showcasing exemplary student work from architecture and design institutions throughout California. Each of the participating academic programs select two projects that exemplify its core vision. The students’ design work will be judged by a noteworthy panel of architects and designers who will then announce the winners at the exhibition opening and convene in a forum to discuss the award-winning work.

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Join noted designer and collector Michael Boyd Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30pm as he discusses the reconciliation of the role of the homeowner with that of a guardian, in the rehabilitation of modernist domestic architecture. Founder of Boyd Design, a design firm with an emphasis on furniture, interior, and garden design, as well as a consulting firm for the restoration and preservation of modernist architecture, Michael Boyd has supervised the restoration of homes designed by Craig Ellwood, John Lautner, Paul Rudolph, Oscar Niemeyer, Richard Neutra, and R.M. Schindler, among others.

The event is presented in collaboration with Decorative Arts and Design Council of LACMA and Edward Cella Art and Architecture. 

Admission: $10 General, $5 Students w/valid ID, A+D Members and LACMA Decorative Arts and Design Council FREE

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Looking for a fun and exciting learning experience? This summer, join A+D Architecture and Design Museum>Los Angeles, the Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), and the Petersen Automotive Museum in a week of museum exploration. Throughout the week, children will explore each institution, learn distinct design concepts and enjoy this unique and culture-rich neighborhood. Camp size is kept small to ensure individual attention, so sign up early! Choose from five days of design-related summer workshops.

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