In the 20th century, the United States embraced expatriate modernists feeling the rubble of Europe. Today's eclectic style hails from around the world, and, increasingly, talent from Asia is creating bold new ideas in the post-postmodern era.
"Buildings are more ambitious than they are in the other parts of the United States. Works of L.A. architects whom we know, such as Tom Mayne, Frank Gehry, Eric Moss, Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan, and many others who represent that renewed ambition that architecture, can transform city and society. More importantly, the young architects, whom I am trying hard to get to know, are even more diversified and decentralized for various agendas."
"We are excited that concerns of the quality of community and urban fabric are on the mayor's agenda. We are on the look out for all kinds of channels that we can use to exchange that energy and enthusiasm from the mayor's office and our school. I am speaking with Gail Goldberg and her team, trying to contribute intelligence and information. Simply put, I want to tell you and your readers, please use us. We are here. If a school doesn't participate in this exciting agenda for the city, I think it is a great mutual loss."
Thanks to Josh Stephens
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