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Join the Facade Tectonics Institute LA-Hub community for an evening of façade-focused presentations and discussion exploring innovation in materials, engineering, and architectural expression. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion bringing together presenters and industry experts to reflect on the technical and conceptual themes emerging from these projects.
Learning Objectives
- Study of Vertical Shading Applications Using Architectural Terracotta
Research conducted by UNStudio and Walter P Moore, presented by Laura Kotter and Jake Leventhal. This presentation examines the performance, design potential, and architectural integration of vertical terracotta shading systems.
- Academy Museum in Los Angeles – A Façade Follie
Presented by Soheil Mohammadi of Walter P Moore, this talk explores the engineering story behind the museum’s distinctive antenna element—an expressive feature that pushes the boundaries between structural necessity and architectural gesture at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.