Leo Marmol, Marmol Radziner + Associates

We are pleased to welcome architect Leo Marmol, FAIA, Principal of Los Angeles-based Marmol Radziner + Associates, best known for its meticulous restoration of mid-century modern homes, including the Richard Neutra-designed Kaufmann House in Palm Springs. Marmol will be in Manhattan Beach on Thursday, September 10, for a discussion on his approach to modern kitchens and baths. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to manhattanbeach@dwr.com by September 7.

This exhibition features a selection of travel sketches, figure drawings and building renderings by one of modernism’s most important architects, Richard Neutra (1892-1970). The pieces range from early pencil sketches from Neutra’s student wanderings in 1913 to later pastel renderings of his Los Angeles houses from the 1950s. The collection will be accompanied by a free audio tour featuring such voices as Ray Kappe, Kelly Lynch, Sarah Lorenzen, Leo Marmol, Dion Neutra, and Victoria Steele. The audio tour will be available in the gallery via cell phone or by download to an mp3 player.

A special tour of the Richard Neutra VDL Studio and Residences in Silver Lake. Hosted by de Lab, the evening will include a brief lecture by Leo Marmol, FAIA, of Marmol Radziner, followed by a reception on the grounds. Leo Marmol, FAIA, will share his insights on the restoration of the historic site and give an overview of the work that is currently under way.

Schedule and ticket prices: The lecture and tour ($20) begins at 7 pm. The reception begins at 8 pm (reception-only tickets cost $10).

Which is harder? Creating a new classic or restoring an old one?

This exhibition features 100 original photographs by the renowned photographer Julius Shulman of houses designed by iconic Modernist architects, such as Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, and John Lautner. Also presented are 20 original drawings, and renderings of three key projects by Neutra, including the famed Kaufmann House, designed as a winter residence for Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr.

The Venice Art Walk "ART & ARCHITECTURE" Tours are returning! Three separately ticketed home tours will take place on Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17. Saturday tours include a cocktail reception and a special art exhibit in Venice. Tours are generously sponsored by Dwell - all guests will receive a complimentary copy of the magazine and a $15 discount to Dwell on Design, June 27-28. All proceeds go to the Venice Family Clinic, the nation's largest free health care facility.

"A Stroll Down Architects' Alley: A Walking Tour of Rustic Canyon"
Curated and led by Marmol Radziner and Associates, this tour will begin with a lunch and presentation by Leo Marmol, FAIA, Randy Young, Rustic Canyon historian, and Tony Merchell, architectural historian, at the Rustic Canyon Community Center. Groups will be led on an informative walking tour of this architecturally bountiful neighborhood, past projects by renowned architects, stopping to tour five houses representing the old and new. Tickets: $175 including lunch and cocktail reception.

"New Wave of Venice"
Explore new and contemporary architecture in this self-guided tour of six Venice homes, highlighting the work of award-winning and cutting-edge architects. tickets: $100 including cocktail reception.

"Eclectic Homes on the Venice Canals"
There's something for everyone on this self-guided walking tour of the Canals, visiting six new modern residences, art collections and artists' homes. Tickets: $100 including ticket to the Venice Art Walk.

Tours: 12pm-4pm
Cocktail Reception: 4:30pm-7pm
Tickets: available online or by calling 310.392.9255

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