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SCI-Arc is proud to present this year’s fall public programming series, which continues its commitment to maintaining a robust platform for interdisciplinary discourse. SCI-Arc’s fall 2023 program will include talks, book releases, and exhibitions featuring influential figures from a wide... View full entry »
Tonight, November 30, the Chicago Architecture Biennial resumes its virtual program series, InDialogue, featuring this evening’s discussion taking place online at 6:00pm, entitled Data at the Crossroads, which asks, “Can technology and data support empowerment?” The panelists reflect on... View full entry »
On November 18, SCI-Arc released the newest episode of its podcast, The Arc. Taking on the culture of the authentic copy in art and fashion, the role of authorship in artificial intelligence, and why an architect might draw inspiration for contemporary housing in LA from Neolithic forms, this... View full entry »
Stephanie Guadalupe Ibarra is a developing multidisciplinary artist and designer from Compton, California. She is a soon-to-be graduating senior at California Baptist University College of Architecture, where she will receive her B.Arch.Stephanie knew nothing about what architecture was or could... View full entry »
Los Angeles, CA (April 9, 2020) -- In the midst of unprecedented global challenges, SCI-Arc is proud to announce that its annual fundraising gala and exhibition preview Main Event is now Main E-vent, a lively and spectacular virtual affair to which guests from all over the world are able to... View full entry »
SCI-Arc former board member, honorary trustee, and longtime friend Merry Norris sadly passed away on March 16, 2020. Norris is widely known as an enthusiastic supporter and advocate for cultural and civic life in Los Angeles, dedicating a nearly 35-year career to facilitating art and design... View full entry »
Events at SCI-Arc are always free and open to the public Download Press Images Los Angeles, CA (January 23, 2020) – SCI-Arc is pleased to continue its commitment to maintaining a robust platform for interdisciplinary thinkers with its spring 2020 series of public events. The SCI-Arc... View full entry »
Media Inquiries: Stephanie Atlan, news@sciarc.edu, 213-356-5395 Los Angeles, CA (December 9, 2019) - SCI-Arc is pleased to announce some exciting updates to its postgraduate Master of Science degree program in Architectural Technologies. Already a robust critical exploration of the technical and... View full entry »
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Portrait by Steve Shaw Los Angeles, CA (November 22, 2019) – Ray Kappe FAIA, Founding Director of SCI-Arc and architectural giant, passed away on Thursday, November 21, surrounded by family and loved ones. A world-renowned architect widely considered one of the great innovators of modern... View full entry »
The Arc Podcast Launches at SCI-Arc Los Angeles, CA (November 12, 2019) – SCI-Arc is very pleased to announce the launch of its podcast The Arc, a forum that builds connections between architecture and other worlds. Recorded and produced at SCI-Arc in Los Angeles, The Arc is led by SCI-Arc... View full entry »
Los Angeles, CA (October 10, 2019) – SCI-Arc is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of its newest publication, Sessions, Volume 2, a book comprised of a series of speculative conversations between editor Ramiro Diaz-Granados and a selection of SCI-Arc faculty, including Kristy Balliet... View full entry »
Los Angeles, CA (October 1, 2019) – On September 8th during SCI-Arc’s 2019 graduation commencement ceremony, esteemed architect and longtime SCI-Arc friend, faculty, and trustee Frank Gehry received an honorary M.Arch degree from the school. SCI-Arc Director and CEO Hernan Diaz Alonso, who... View full entry »
Download press images Los Angeles, CA (September 24, 2019) – SCI-Arc is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an exhibition featuring the work of Argentinian artist Fabian Marcaccio, entitled Paintant Lab. The exhibition will run from October 18 through December 1 in the SCI-Arc Gallery... View full entry »
Events at SCI-Arc are always free and open to the public Download Press Images SCI-Arc is pleased to continue its commitment to maintaining a robust platform for interdisciplinary thinkers with its fall 2019 series of public events. The SCI-Arc public lectures coming this fall introduce... View full entry »
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Los Angeles, CA (April 18, 2019) – SCI-Arc is pleased to announce that SCI-Arc Director and CEO Hernan Diaz Alonso has been awarded the prestigious 2019 American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Architecture – a $10,000 prize given to an American architect whose work is recognized for its... View full entry »
Los Angeles, CA (March 12, 2019) – SCI-Arc is pleased to announce the addition of Adele Yellin as its newest board member. Adele Yellin is president of The Yellin Company and known widely as a significant figure behind the redevelopment of downtown Los Angeles — most notably with critically... View full entry »
Los Angeles, CA (March 5, 2019) – SCI-Arc is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate O’Neal as Chief Advancement Officer. Spanning a 25-year career as a fundraiser for arts, higher education, and research programs, O’Neal has played a key role in securing resources to establish new... View full entry »
Los Angeles, CA (February 28, 2019) – SCI-Arc is thrilled to announce programming for the 2019 Main Event gala—an eclectic evening of food, drink, music, and an exclusive preview of the thirteenth annual Spring Show, curated this year by SCI-Arc Faculty Damjan Jovanovic, Angelica Lorenzi, and... View full entry »
Los Angeles, CA (February 15, 2019) – With the expansion of its international programs, as well as satellite initiatives in Bogotá, China, and Mexico City, SCI-Arc has broadened its global reach while remaining committed to creating a positive impact in the context of Los Angeles. In this... View full entry »
The prize will be awarded annually to the best thesis project in SCI-Arc EDGE’s postgraduate program In expanding its mission to support bold, emerging architects, SCI-Arc is pleased to announce the inaugural "Hsinming Fung and Craig Hodgetts Thesis Award." This prize, to be awarded annually to... View full entry »
SCI-Arc ANNOUNCES FALL 2018 PUBLIC LECTURES AND EXHIBITIONS Events at SCI-Arc are always free and open to the public Download Press Images Los Angeles, CA (August 16, 2018) – SCI-Arc is pleased to announce its fall 2018 series of public events. SCI-Arc public lectures this coming... View full entry »
June 15 - August 26, 2018 June 15, 5pm: Exhibition Discussion June 15, 7pm: Opening Reception Los Angeles, CA (May 24, 2018) – SCI-Arc is pleased to announce a new exhibition, Environment[al], opening June 15 in the SCI-Arc Gallery. Curated by Herwig Baumgartner and Marcelyn Gow, Environment[al]... View full entry »
Los Angeles, CA (01/11/2018) – SCI-Arc is excited to announce a new and engaging partnership with Nike, Inc. Students from SCI-Arc will have an opportunity to travel to the Nike’s world headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon for a 5-day brainstorming session with members of the Nike design team... View full entry »
SCI-ARC ANNOUNCES SPRING 2018 PUBLIC LECTURES AND EXHIBITIONS Los Angeles, CA (January 9, 2018) – SCI-Arc is pleased to announce its spring 2018 series of public events. SCI-Arc public lectures this coming spring will introduce speakers from a broad cross-section of today’s most exciting... View full entry »
Events at SCI-Arc are always free and open to the public Download Press Images Los Angeles, CA (August 15, 2017) – SCI-Arc is pleased to announce its fall 2017 series of public events. SCI-Arc public lectures this coming fall will introduce speakers from a broad cross-section of today’s most... View full entry »
The Duck and the Document: Stories of Postmodern ProceduresCurated by Sylvia LavinAssociate Curator: Sarah HearneExhibition Design: Besler & SonsApril 14 – May 28, 2017April 14, 7pm: Opening ReceptionSCI-Arc is pleased to announce, The Duck and the Document: Stores of Postmodern... View full entry »
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SCI-Arc Renews Full-Tuition Scholarship for European ArchitectsScholarship will Fully Cover Tuition for Young European Architects to Study at SCI-ArcSCI-Arc is pleased to announce that it will continue designating a scholarship opportunity for European architects eager to expand their knowledge of... View full entry »
