Archinect - News2024-11-21T10:02:15-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150172241/los-angeles-architects-band-together-to-raise-funds-for-local-elementary-school
Los Angeles architects band together to raise funds for local elementary school Sean Joyner2019-11-27T12:50:00-05:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/87/872033d4db97c328c71a1850210348b6.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A group of architects at <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/10709152/nac-architecture" target="_blank">NAC Architecture</a> in Chinatown LA have come together to raise money for the students at Castelar Elementary School located just a few blocks from their office. </p>
<p>“We are a community-focused practice, and we love the community we’re in. So a chance to help our neighbors and learn from each other is a valuable investment of our time,” said Helena Jubany, FAIA, a Principal at NAC Architecture, “There are lots of talented artists at design firms, so why not mobilize them for a cause?”</p>
<figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6f/6fd0418403ccda810e9ec24fb10bf26a.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6f/6fd0418403ccda810e9ec24fb10bf26a.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a><figcaption>Humberto Herrero, Job Captain at NAC Architecture working on his piece for the auction.</figcaption></figure></figure><p>After identifying a need for laptops at his kids' school, Edwin Fang, an architect at the firm, founded <em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bt_artshow/" target="_blank">Boundary/Threshold</a>, </em>an art show and silent auction that will be held at the <a href="https://www.easternprojectsgallery.com/easternprojectshome" target="_blank">Eastern Project Gallery</a> in Chinatown. As its name suggests, the theme of <em>Boundary/Threshold</em> centers around an idea of transition. </p>
<figure></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6f/6f179a5c74477b95d7f4f6b8d60a0fd4.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6f/6f179a5c74477b95d7f4f6b8d60a0fd4.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a><figcaption>Piece by Louise Griffin, Project Manager at NAC Architecture.</figcaption></figure></figure><p>The art for the event explore...</p>