Join us for MDC 2013!  Where the Discussion of Design Unfolds

AIACC MONTEREY DESIGN CONFERENCE 2013
Join Internationally acclaimed Architects:  Odile Decq of France, Marcio Kogan, Hon. FAIA of Brazil and Kengo Kuma, Hon. FAIA of Japan join a stellar group of North American designers for Monterey Design Conference 2013.
Go To: http://aiacc.org/mdc/ for more information and registration.

The conference offers participants three days of talks by–and relaxed conversations with– internationally and nationally significant architects.
MDC’s location—a beach in California—generates a stunning environment and a rare opportunity to initiate relaxed conversations with such names all in one setting. 
 
Featured Speakers for 2013
• Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, Founder and Principal, Marlon Blackwell Architect, Fayetteville, AR
• Odile Decq, Principal, Studio Odile Decq, Paris, France
• Anne Fougeron, FAIA, Principal, Fougeron Architects, San Francisco
• Marcio Kogan, Hon. FAIA Director, Studio MK27, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Kengo Kuma, Hon. FAIA, Founder, Kengo Kuma and Associates, Tokyo, Japan
• “Jack” (John E.) MacAllister, FAIA, Partner, Cameron MacAllister Group, Tiburon, CA
• Thomas Phifer, FAIA, Principal, Thomas Phifer and Partners, New York
• Michael Sorkin, Principal, Michael Sorkin Studio, President, Terreform, Distinguished Professor of Architecture and Director, Graduate Program in Urban     Design, CCNY, Architectural Critic, The Nation.
• Jennifer, Yoos, AIA, Principal, VJAA, Minneapolis
• Plus – a special tribute to AIA Gold Medal Recipient, Thom Mayne, FAIA, Founder/Design Director, Morphosis, Culver City, CA
Emerging Talent
• David Freeland and Brennan Buck, Principals, FreelandBuck, New York and Los Angeles
• Jason Kelly Johnson and Nataly Gattegno, Principals, Future Cities Lab, San Francisco
• Dwayne Oyler and Jenny Wu, Principals, Oyler Wu Collaborative, Los Angeles
• Brian Price, Principal, Price Studio, San Francisco
Continuing Education Speakers will include
• Greg Otto, Principal, Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, Inc.
• Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA, Principal, Karen Braitmayer
• Harrison Fraker, FAIA, Professor Architecture and Urban Design, UC Berkeley
In addition to speaker presentations, MDC features social events, exhibitor marketplace, tours, and up to 17 CES credits for Continuing Education credit including accessibility courses.

1 Mile of Beach. 3 Days. 15 Speakers. 50 Hours. 100s of Conversations. 1,000s of Ideas.

Go To: http://aiacc.org/mdc/  for more information and registration.

AIAMB Chapter Sponsored Events:
Join us a day early for a local springboard evening event – 3XM: Monterey Modernism Monologues – presented by AIA Monterey Bay Art + Architecture Lecture Series on Thursday, September 26. 
To view agenda for additional details Go To: http://aiacc.org/mdc/thursday-september-26-2013/

ON THE LAST DAY of the MDC…sunday 09/29
AIAMB / AIACC presents:
The Modern Home Tour
To view agenda for additional details Go To: http://aiacc.org/mdc/post-conference-events/

Also worth a look:

Asilomar Centennial Year: ‘Refuge by the Sea’ Walking Tour
Friday, September 27, 2013

Yoga Session / meditative
Sunday, September 28, 2013

Tai Chi Session / meditative
Sunday, September 29, 2013

Asilomar Centennial Year: ‘Refuge by the Sea’ Walking Tour
Sunday, September 29, 2013

Behind the Scenes of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Tour (re-vamped)
with Chuck Davis FAIA…and our own aiamb Renata Amba
Sunday, September 29, 2013

Register Today for the BEST boost for your design practice and creativity!