Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Residential to Commercial Architecture Panel Discussion
The Chinese American Museum presents a talk with four iconic Architects who will discuss LA's urban landscape.
When:
April 5, 2012 6:00pm to 8:00pm
From residential to commercial architecture, the four Chinese American architects featured in Breaking Ground leave behind a legacy of iconic buildings and landmarks certain to inspire many more admirers for generations to come. But beyond their memorable work, what inspired the person behind the ideas and designs?
Join panelists Floridia Cheung (Co-curator), Sue Fawn Chung, Ph.D. (Professor, Historian), John English (Architectural Historian), and Barton Choy, AIA (Architect) in a revealing discussion about the lives and history of these architects, and the social, political and racial barriers they crossed to break new grounds in L.A.'s urban landscape. The discussion will be moderated by Flora Chou (Preservation Advocacy, LA Conservancy)
Featured architect, Gin D. Wong, FAIA (Architect), will be making a special appearance to examine how the architectural movement has shaped Los Angeles into the vibrant metropolis it is today.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 3, 2012
(213) 485-8567 or email RSVP@camla.org with the subject heading "Panel Discussion"
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Phone Number:
(213) 485-8567
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