The dream project for me isn't a skyline object or spectacle, it's a long-life system -a project whose structure is reused, materials are upgraded and recycled rather than replaced, and performance improves over time. Where sustainable strategies aren't hidden in basements, or rooftops, but become part of the architectural experience. A dream project would be an urban district reimagined, edited with a scalpel (rather than a sledgehammer) with its declining building stock given a new life through subtle upgrades, modest interventions, and attention to craft and building performance.
The Complete Streets project along Richmond Street aims to lower car speeds and improve pedestrian safety through various installations including raised intersections, corner extensions, and flashing crosswalk signals.
The Groundwork film series was conceived by Francesco Garutti and Irene Chin, directed by Joshua Frank, and produced by the CCA. The documentaries offer a personal look at the ideas behind the projects, valuing architectural reflection and process beyond finished products.
"While Malibu's leaders and citizens remain adamantly in favor of controlled growth, they believe there may be a way to build a sewer that does not open the way for wide-scale development."
The 37-story project for 80 Willow, the former Sunset Magazine headquarters, was Becker's inspiration for the bill, highlighting concerns around unchecked development in local communities.
