California Architecture Students Celebrated Through Exhibition and Scholarship at the 2021 2x8:Assemblies Student Showcase

2021-12-03T15:04:00-05:00

California is home to public and private educational institutions that offer architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, and urban planning programs — not to mention the myriad of community colleges providing notable two-year programs. In 2002, the AIA Los Angeles and a group of LA-based architects, architecture faculty, and design collaborators launched the first 2x8 Exhibition at the A+D Museum in the Bradbury building. Fast forward 19 years later, the 2x8 Exhibition has become the foremost student-focused architecture exhibition and scholarship event in Los Angeles.

Archinect has been a frequent supporter and media sponsor of the 2x8 Exhibition and Student Awards Program. While last year's exhibition and awards ceremony was conducted virtually, the current iteration, 2x8:Assemblies, features a collection of outstanding student works, enthusiastic exhibition designers, and a community of supportive architects, design professionals, and visitors.

The 2020 2x8 Exhibition Celebrates the Work of California's Architecture Students

2020-11-02T12:22:00-05:00

Since the launch of the first-ever 2x8 Exhibition in 2002, AIA Los Angeles and the 2x8 exhibition team have dedicated their time and effort to curate an eclectic mix of student work showcasing the very best California architecture schools have to offer.

What makes the 2x8 Exhibition so unique is its focus on providing a unique experience for students across as many as 20 schools to showcase their studio work. In addition to a detailed curation of student projects, the 2x8 also highlights faculty work thanks to its open call for site installations. Before the event, faculty are invited to submit their plans for a site-specific installation that will accompany the selected student works.

Although 2020 was filled with much adversity, architecture students across the country adapted to the challenges. They transitioned to remote learning as they strived to stay motivated and dedicated to their architectural education. This year, since in-person events have been put on hold, AIA Los Ang...

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California Architecture Students Celebrated Through Exhibition and Scholarship at the 2021 2x8:Assemblies Student Showcase

The 2020 2x8 Exhibition Celebrates the Work of California's Architecture Students