Here’s what’s happening in and around Culver City during the opening weekend of LA Design Festival.
Culver City is the hottest neighborhood in LA right now. Ride the newly-opened Expo Line in from Santa Monica or DTLA, experience Platform, explore the Hayden Tract, and see what’s new at Helms Bakery District, the hub for Culver City design district. Each district features a neighborhood design tour and a restaurant tour, among the many other activities.
ICON: Deborah Weintraub
Thursday, June 9 – 6:30pm to 9pm
Helms Bakery District Design Center, 8745 Washington Boulevard
Each year the LA Design Festival recognizes one powerful woman for her outstanding contributions to her industry, this city, and our society at-large. This year, this special honor goes to the City of Los Angeles’ highest ranking architect, Chief Deputy City Engineer Deborah Weintraub, AIA, LEED AP. Ms. Weintraub sits down with Frances Anderton, host of KCRW’s popular Design and Architecture (DnA) show, to talk about her work and her vision for the future of Los Angeles. Following this candid conversation, Helms Bakery District hosts a reception in her honor. Limited seating. RSVP here.
Neighborhood Design Tour
Saturday, June 11 – 4pm to 6pm
Edward Cella Art and Architecture, 2754 S. La Cienega
The Culver City neighborhood design tour take visitors behind-the-scenes of some of Culver City’s most interesting architecture studios, design offices, and galleries. Start the tour at Ed Cella Art & Architecture designed in collaboration between Rachel Allen Architecture and Still Room. Meet the brand architects behind award-winning Rapt Studio. Then step inside Thom Mayne’s international architecture office, Morphosis. Tickets are $20. Be sure to sign the NDA and bring a form of ID.
Summer Salon Series: Art Meets Design
Saturday, June 11 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Modern Resale, 4413 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Modern Resale hosts the first in a series of Summer Salons. Should your art match your furniture or vice versa? As high-end furniture becomes increasingly “collectible” like art, a panel of design experts explore the often symbiotic relationship between art and design.
Culver City Restaurant Tour
Tuesday, June 14 – 2pm to 4pm
Loqui, 8830 Washington Blvd.
Explore the comestible side of this evolving neighborhood. Start the tour at Loqui, a modern taqueria located at Platform. Hop over to Lukshon designed by Ana Henton, and close the tour at Coolhaus, architecturally-inspired ice cream parlor. Sweet treats by Coolhaus to close the tour.
Tom Dixon x Curve
Wednesday, June 15
British design magnate Tom Dixon opens a new concept store blending high design and couture. More details to come soon.