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Architecture 101: The Sea Ranch


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Recently having celebrated its 50th anniversary, the Sea Ranch development in coastal Sonoma County, California, is internationally known for its distinctive architecture and ecologically-sensitive land planning. Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA, Eva Li Professor Emeritus of Architecture and Urban Design at the University of California at Berkeley and chair of The Sea Ranch Association Commons Landscape Committee, discusses the unique aspects of this development. There will be a signing of Donlyn Lyndon's book, The Sea Ranch: Fifty Years of Architecture, Landscape, Place and Community on the Northern California Coast (Princeton Architectural Press, 2013) after the talk.

The Museum’s Architecture 101 lecture series, which provides professionals, students, and the general public alike with the opportunity to learn about historical architectural movements every summer, continues this year with a dip into a few types of beach architecture in celebration of the Museum’s summer installation. Come to class in 2015 to learn about lighthouses on July 12, the Sea Ranch on July 19, and Newport Mansions on July 26.

1.5 LU (AIA) / 1.5CM (AICP) / 1.5 PDH (LA CES)

$12 Member | $10 Student | $20 Non-member.
Special series pricing for all three lectures:  $30 Member | $25 Student | $50 Non-member.

Pre-registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Registration is for event planning purposes only and does not guarantee a seat. Online registration for Museum programs closes at midnight the day before the scheduled program.

The Museum's award-winning Shop and Firehook Café are open for one hour prior to the start of the program. Shop and Café hours are subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the exciting success of the Museum's BEACH, it is possible that wayfinding within the Museum could be challenging. This program will take place in the Museum's auditorium, which is located on the north side of the building. To most easily enter the Museum and reach the auditorium, we recommend you use the G Street entrance. If you enter through the G Street doors, you will see the registration tables (after 12pm) and the auditorium to your left.

Photo: Barn at Sea Ranch. Photo by flickr user ricky montalvo.

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Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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