Local developer Jacob Schwartz Micro-units can offer big-time experiences. Just ask Jacob Schwartz, the founding president of Urban Coastal Development, one of several San Diego real estate developers embracing the trend. He is the visionary behind Downtown’s most talked about micro-units in the Gaslamp, slated to open in Spring 2022. …
Lauren at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Science Center. Photo by Tomoko H. Matsubayashi, connect with her at tomografica.com In a profession as collaborative as design, it is crucial to raise awareness, give back, and get involved with the nonprofit organizations dedicated to making positive change. Enter Lauren Cook, Managing Director …
Our condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the two great Architects we lost this week. Locally, founder of SILLMAN (Architects), Larry Sillman passed away at the age of 76. I personally had the opportunity to collaborate with Larry and his team on a couple of projects and found …
Continuing our Legacy Film Series this week we celebrate one of SDAF’s all-time legends, Maxine Ward. It’s been 16 years since Maxine joined the San Diego Architectural Foundation and 2021 has been her final year on our board. Her list of accomplishments for SDAF is mind-blowing, check this out… Along …
“If you need a sign to tell people to slow down, you’ve designed your street wrong,” said Charles Marohn to an intimate crowd on November 18th at the San Diego History Center. On this night, SDAF sponsored a ULI (Urban Land Institute) speaking engagement and book signing with Charles …
Acre of Awesome might be one of the most sustainably driven venues to host Pecha Kucha Night in San Diego. Ever. When the pandemic hit, Dennis O’Connor, co-founder of Thorn Brewing, had already planned to “re-craft” overstocked beer into a new line of spirits. He anticipated an average …
Earlier this year I set a goal to expand SDAF’s legacy through a film series celebrating several directors, both past and present, who have contributed 10+ years with the foundation. Inspired by commemorative films on Bob Mosher and Graham Downes, I thought “why wait until we have lost these wonderful …
This is the first in an SDAF series exploring the people and companies behind San Diego’s built environment. “It’s a unique little industry,” says Aaron Pebley, a senior project manager with KPFF Consulting Engineers. This is the understatement of the year, considering a recent feather in the KPFF …
Creative partnerships can last a lifetime. That’s the drive behind the longtime collaboration with SDAF and the NewSchool of Architecture & Design. For more than 10 years, NewSchool has been the title sponsor of the annual Orchids & Onions, SDAF’s largest single fundraiser. The innovative school, established in Downtown San …
