SCI-Arcs Downtown Future Uncertain Oct 25, 2009
The Southern California Institute of Architecture has leased a 102-year-old former train depot in the Arts District for almost 10 years ... Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 12:14 PM PDT DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The Southern California Institute of Architecture, which catalyzed the commercial and residential revitalization of the Arts District when it moved to the neighborhood in 2000, is considering ditching its current campus. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Rolling With Tom LaBonge (811) Jul 18, 2009
Rolling With Tom LaBonge. Though he represents another portion of Los Angeles, Fourth District Councilman Tom LaBonge has plenty of suggestions for Downtown, including connecting the Red Line to the Arts District to help activate the area. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
* Sanchongs underground art scene Jul 12, 2009
The pair met while studying architecture at the Southern California Institute of Architecture in downtown Los Angeles. Both were painters looking for a way to make a living. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rethinking the SRO Hotel (1) May 4, 2009
2 million Frank Rice Safehaven at 627 S. San Julian St. The new headquarters houses the homeless service group's offices and features a sun shelter designed by students from the Southern California Institute of Architecture. Nearly all of the current housing developments are in former low-income hotels. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
The Big Picture (5) Mar 22, 2009
The lot owned by Meruelo Maddux Properties adjacent to the Southern California Institute of Architecture in the Arts District remains empty with no new plans announced. Although the school once used it as a parking lot, Meruelo fenced it off when he and SCI-Arc became embroiled in a lawsuit. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
