Architecture & Design Day Trip

Join AIA San Diego, the Urban Land Institute San Diego-Tijuana and Tijuana Architects Association for an exciting and informative day-trip exploring the sophisticated, compelling places and spaces of Tijuana illuminating Mexico's continuing transition to a vibrant and successful economy and culture.

Participants will visit the AIA San Diego 2013 Design Award winning Tijuana Autism Clinic as well as the city's impressive Art Center, Children's Museum, Musical Arts Center and Culinary School.

The tour will begin Saturday morning, July 12 at 9:00 am, just over the Mexican side of the San Ysidro border-crossing and conclude at about 5:00 pm the same day.

Throughout the program, the group will be accompanied by a representative of the Tijuana Architects Association & the AIA San Diego as well as a qualified English/Spanish speaking interpreter/guide. The journey will be coordinated with local officials to ensure smooth and secure operation.

Participants must have a valid U.S. or other passport (exceeding 6 months from expiration at the time of re-entry to the U.S.) and are responsible for ensuring they are eligible to enter Mexico as tourists/visitors and to return to the United States.

Cost: $50

Successful Tour of The Headquarters at Seaport District

The Historic Preservation Committee, chaired by David Marshall, AIA and Principal of Heritage Architecture and Planning, organized a members’ tour of the recently rehabilitated former San Diego Police Department headquarters building on the embarcadero (The Headquarters at Seaport District) on Tuesday February 4.  More than 20 AIA SD members were joined by representatives from Carrier Johnson and Terramar Properties for a 90-minute tour of the site and a detailed examination of the challenges faced during the 10-year, $40 million rehabilitation of the 100,000 square foot property, which contains a mix of retail and restaurant attractions.  The tour concluded with a wrap-up session hosted by the country’s newest Cheesecake Factory restaurant, an innovative and creative space carved out of the former police garage.    General Manager Sean Crane talked about the restaurant and the unique development process.  Tour participants were then treated to a fine sampling of some of the Cheesecake Factory’s fantastic appetizers and signature desserts.  Needless to say, the entire experience was a resounding success.  Don’t miss the chance to explore the Headquarters project yourself at 789 West Harbor Drive.

 

2014 UCSD Campus Tour Series

2014 UCSD Campus Tour Series. 10 HSW units available for complete tour series. San Diego's most important collection of contemporary buildings is found on and near the UCSD Campus.  Join the former Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Design and Construction & Campus Architect and AIA San Diego 2013 Patron of the Year, Boone Hellmann FAIA, for a unique series of mid-day, 90-minute walking tours that will explore the most important buildings in four campus "neighborhoods": Warren College (Mar 25) Revelle College (May 27) Muir College (July 29) North Campus (September 23)

The tours will include both interiors and exteriors and provide thorough insight into the planning and execution of the ambitious postwar campus development plan.

In addition, tour series participants will receive signed copies of "University of California, San Diego: The Campus Guide" & "San Diego Architecture: Downtown", both written by well-known San Diego architectural writer Dirk Sutro, as well as an invitation to an October workshop (date TBD) to explore goals and plans for the next 50 years of campus development with key UCSD staff.

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something special.

Full tour series: -Includes four tours -UCSD Campus Guide & the Downtown San Diego Guide  both by Dirk Sutro -Post-tour series workshop invitation in October $150 for AIA $175 for general public

Note: Capacity is limited.  If places remain following initial availability, individual tickets will be available for $40/tour for AIA members and $50 for the general public.

Upcoming Building Tours

*For all events, AIA members must click on "Enter a Password or Discount Code" to enter their member number and receive member pricing. August 14, 2013 Scripps Cardiovascular Institute Tower Project site tour of the Scripps Cardiovascular Institute Tower located in La Jolla. Event is no longer available for purchase. Capacity met.

August 20, 2013 Hotel Sandford Building Tour Meet the architects and operators of the 130-room Sandford Hotel used by the Housing Commission for downtown seniors. REGISTER

September 25, 2013 NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center Tour Hosted by AIA San Diego & Savings By Design in collaboration with IIDA Take a building tour of the recently completed NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center located in La Jolla, CA. Limited tickets available. REGISTER

NOAA SWFSC Building and Architect Information

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