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Don't miss the next lecture in the 2026 AIA San Diego Lecture Series Featuring:


Jennifer Luce, FAIA

Founder & Principal Architect at LUCE et studio

WHERE: La Atalaya Theater at Mingei Museum in Balboa Park
WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2026
TIME: 6-7 pm Refreshments, appetizers & networking | 7-8 pm Lecture | 8-830 Q+A

Jennifer Luce, FAIA has led LUCE et studio architects for over 35 years. The studio has always been passionate about collaboration, especially with artists in cross disciplinary fields. Mingei International Museum’s transformation, completed in 2021, is a testament to how a strong architectural narrative combined with the infusion of art can encourage growth, change and philosophical expression. Mingei’s mission of presenting works of craft, design and folkart has been inspiration for the studio’s interpretation of what Mingei means to architecture.

Small audience watches a performance at the La Atalaya Theatre at The Mingei Museum in Balboa Park

Register Below! Limited capacity

$5 - AIA Members | $30 - General Admission | Free - Students

Proceeds from this event benefit the AIA San Diego Laura Shinn Diversity in Architecture Scholarship Fund, which supports the next generation of underrepresented students pursuing careers in architecture and design.

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About the Lecture Series

The AIA San Diego Lecture Series, in collaboration with NewSchool of Architecture & Design and UCSD Design Lab, explores the evolving future of urban architecture, design, and planning.

Featuring renowned designers, educators, and thought leaders from around the world, the series invites architects, students, and the public to join in bold conversations about how we shape — and reimagine — the cities we live in.


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