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OPEN HOUSE SAN DIEGO

March 23–24, 2019 CELEBRATING ARCHITECTURE, URBAN DESIGN & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Suggested Donation: $3 2 OH! SAN DIEGO 3

ENTER YOUR BEST PICS IN THE OH! SAN DIEGO PHOTO COMPETITION Submit your best photos taken at any OH! SAN DIEGO site during the weekend for a chance to win! Prizes awarded for 1st & 2nd place in each category: Interior, Exterior and Detail. Submissions must be taken on March 23 & 24, 2019 and feature a participating site. The deadline to submit John Muller | ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station photos is Sunday March 31 at 11:59pm. For more information about how to submit photos and to review the complete competition guidelines, visit sdarchitecture.org/openhouse OH! SAN DIEGO MARCH 23–24, 2019 An exciting opportunity for you to learn about the importance of thoughtful and innovative architecture, Oliver Asis | All Souls’ Epsicopal Church urban planning and design. It’s YOUR CHANCE to have a dialog with architects, design enthusiasts and neighbors about the future of our City, and participate in building a more vibrant civic life. The buildings and spaces we build today— as well as those we protect and repurpose—will define the San Diego of tomorrow.

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Inspiring San Diegans to discover the value of design in the built environment

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The Story of Open House Worldwide THE STORY OF OH! SAN DIEGO The Open House concept began OH! SAN DIEGO was founded in 2015 by Susanne Friestedt, in London in 1992 with the aim of WELCOME TO a native San Diegan and Point Loma resident, as her way fostering a better understanding of of giving back to her hometown in a meaningful, lasting architecture outside of the profession, way. San Diego is the third city in the United States to and providing experts and citizens a OH! SAN DIEGO become an official Open House Worldwide City, joining chance to learn about, discuss and New York and Chicago in this distinction. The annual event debate the merits and challenges of offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the iconic, cutting- As the Assemblymember for the 78th District, it architectural design and urban planning. edge, and historical buildings that shape our city’s DNA. is a great honor to welcome you to the San Diego The concept resonated with cities across Each site is chosen for its unique contribution through Architectural Foundation’s (SDAF) Open House San the globe, and led to the creation of architectural design, historic value, cultural significance, Diego (OH! SAN DIEGO).OH! SAN DIEGO is an Open House Worldwide in 2010. Each repurposing of space, or environmental sustainability. opportunity to explore the outstanding examples Open House City is committed to the of architecture and design in our community. While enjoying your own custom tours of the best of San OH! SAN DIEGO same core values and together, reach Diego’s architecture, we invite you to reflect on how these High-quality planning, design, and architecture enrich across five continents, with over one 2019 HONORARY buildings and spaces reflect the challenges and opportunities the quality of life and physical beauty of San Diego, and million people participating worldwide. presented by our history, culture, and geography. CHAIR are hallmarks of a great city. SDAF’s efforts to promote If you happen to be traveling to one a bold, human-centered vision for the built environment It’s your City! Treasure it! Todd Gloria of our sister cities in the future, you Assemblymember, 78th District are helping transform our city into one that is more are invited to attend their events. inviting, efficient and livable for all residents. Make sure to check the Open House A native San Diegan, Todd’s lifelong career in public service was inspired by a lesson his parents—a I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to SDAF for Worldwide web site for details. hotel maid and a gardener—taught him at a organizing this program and to the generous sponsors who young age: if you truly care about something, then The Open House you should leave it better than you found it. help make it possible. Please accept my congratulations for the continued growth and success of OH! SAN DIEGO. Worldwide Family includes: Todd began his public service career working for the County of San Diego’s Health and Human It is a pleasure to participate in this year’s program Services Agency. He went on to join the office of • San Diego • Lisbon • Porto U.S. Congresswoman Susan Davis, before being and I look forward to many more. Welcome • London • Perth • Lagos Margit Whitlock, AIA Susanne Friestedt, UCA Maxine Ward, AIA elected to the San Diego City Council in 2008. and best wishes for a wonderful event. SDAF President OH! SAN DIEGO Founder OH! SAN DIEGO Chair • New York • Thessaloniki • Milan During his two full terms serving on the City Council, • Dublin • Limerick • Zurich Todd was selected by his peers to serve as City Council President and served as the City’s Interim • Tel Aviv • Gdynia • Stockholm Mayor. Under Todd’s leadership, the Council approved • Jerusalem • Buenos Aires • Santiago San Diego’s groundbreaking Climate Action Plan. • Helsinki • Vienna • Torino In the Assembly, Todd has advocated for increased infrastructure investment and pragmatic and • Oslo • Athens • Bilbao innovative solutions to housing and homelessness. Todd Gloria • Melbourne • Monterrey • Gdansk Since being elected to the Assembly in 2016, Todd Assemblymember, 78th District has served in Assembly leadership—first as an • Barcelona • Cork • Atlanta Assistant Majority Whip and, a year later, the • Brisbane • Vilnius • Mexico City Carol Chin Majority Whip (a position he holds today). • Slovenia • Prague • Basel OH! SAN DIEGO Todd is a graduate of the University of San Diego and Program Director • Chicago an enrolled member of the Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes • Madrid • Rosario of Alaska. He lives in the neighborhood of Mission Hills. • Rome • Belfast • Macau 6 OH! SAN DIEGO 7

BEFORE YOU GO RECOMMENDED Sometimes days and hours, reservation CALLING ALL FOR KIDS requirements and details for a site can change. 27 SAN DIEGO LAW LIBRARY If a site requiring advance reservations is full, you can go 1105 Front Street to a site and ask to wait on stand-by in case of no-shows. KIDS & PARENTS! SAT 10AM–4PM However, without an advance reservation, your space cannot Self-guided tour be guaranteed and is at the discretion of the site host. Guided tour every 30 min Go to sdarchitecture.org/openhouse for 41 NEWSCHOOL OF the most up-to-date information. ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN 747 Park Boulevard START AT A HUB! SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM Guided tour every hour Grab your friends and family and make your first stop at one SDAF’s BEEP (Built Environment START of our neighborhood hubs. There, you can sign in and talk Education Program) will host Kids Draw 42 BASILE STUDIO with OH! SAN DIEGO volunteers, who can help you plan Architecture during the OH! San Diego weekend. Visit the sites below to 840 11th Avenue your day. You’ll receive your collectible OH! SAN DIEGO – collaborate with architects to sketch your SAT 10AM 4PM PLANNING! Passport, which volunteers will stamp at each site you visit. Guided tour every 30 min own versions of these architectural sites. Balboa Park Hub 1 | The Timken Museum Take some time to go through this guide and check Bankers Hill Hub 9 | Willis Allen Sign up in advance to receive a BEEP 45 SMARTS FARM out all 101 sites, then plan your itinerary! On average, Downtown Hub 24 | Amici House sketchbook and pencil. 1326 Broadway most people visit 5–6 sites each day. Make sure to note Gaslamp Hub 36 | Gaslamp Museum at Davis Horton House Advanced reservation is not SAT 10AM–1PM opening days and times, as they vary from site to site, and East Village Hub 46 | Central Library required to participate. Self-guided tour whether or not you’ll need a reservation. You can make Barrio Logan Hub 64 | Bread & Salt In partnership with Outside the 46 SAN DIEGO CENTRAL reservations online at sdarchitecture.org/openhouse. Point Loma Hub 72 | Point Loma Hervey Library Lens, our juried photo competition LIBRARY @ JOAN & IRWIN Point Loma Hub 77 | Arts District Liberty Station will award prizes in a separate JACOBS COMMON La Jolla Hub 89 | IS Architecture category for kids (18 & under). 330 Park Boulevard La Jolla Hub 91 | La Jolla Historical Society Visit sdarchitecture.org/openhouse SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM Guided tour every hour WANT MORE MAPS? for details on how to submit photos. 47 URBAN DISCOVERY ACADEMY Visit the app store and search for Archimaps to download our Kids Draw Architecture 840 14th Street free app. It features an interactive map with site addresses, Locations & Hours: SAT 10AM–4PM opening hours and descriptions. An interactive Google map Guided tour every 30 min with site addresses is also available on the website. 77 ARTS DISTRICT LIBERTY STATION 72 POINT LOMA TALK TO US! 2640 Historic Decatur Road HERVEY LIBRARY SAT & SUN 10AM–12PM 3701 Voltaire Street OH! SAN DIEGO is your event, and we want to Dick Laub NTC Command Center SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM hear from you! Participate in our short visitor Self-guided tour survey and let us know how we did! 91 LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY SAT 10AM–2PM sdarchitecture.org/openhouse Architect-led tour 780 Prospect Street SAT & SUN 10AM–12PM SAT 10AM–2PM CONNECT WITH US! Point Loma High School Robotics Demo Web: sdarchitecture.org/openhouse Instagram Twitter Facebook Hashtags: #OHSanDiego2019 #sdarchitecture @sdarchitecture @SDAFinfo @SDAFinfo 8 OH! SAN DIEGO 9

AT A GLANCE

1 Timken Museum of Art 24 Amici House 41 NewSchool of Architecture & Design 71 All Souls’ Episcopal Church 2 San Diego Museum of Art 25 PATH Connections Housing 42 Basile Studio 72 Point Loma Hervey Library 3 Spanish Village Art Center 26 American Institute of Architects San Diego 43 BNIM 73 Jennings House Cafe 4 The Palisades 27 San Diego Law Library 44 AVRP Skyport 74 Point Loma Nazarene University

5 Starlight Bowl DOWNTOWN 28 Downtown Works 45 SMARTS Farm 75 Portuguese Historical Center POINT LOMA BALBOA PARK 6 Botanical Building 29 John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center Walking Tour EAST VILLAGE 46 San Diego Central Library 76 St. Agnes Catholic Church 7 Inamori Pavilion at the Japanese Friendship Garden 30 Atmosphere 47 Urban Discovery Academy 77 ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station 8 Spreckels Organ Pavilion 31 Harris Personal Injury Lawyers at El Cortez 48 Sempra Energy Headquarters 78 Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens 32 Jacobs Music Center 49 Block D Makers Quarter 79 Sim Bruce and Janet Richards Residence III Willis Allen 33 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 50 Broadstone Makers Quarter 80 The Miller Hull Partnership 9 St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 51 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 81 Ullman Sails 10 First Church of Christ, Scientist 34 The US Grant Hotel 52 K1 82 Bali Hai 11 RJC | Steinberg Hart 35 San Diego Chinese Historical Museum 53 Punch Bowl Social 83 Point Loma Assembly 12 The Abbey on Fifth 36 Gaslamp Museum at The Davis–Horton House 54 CANCELLED 84 UPSES Chapel BANKERS HILL

13 Hawthorne Historic Inn GASLAMP 37 Gaslamp Architectural Walking Tour 55 Union Cowork East Village 85 Armada Terrace Residence 14 DGA Planning | Architecture | Interiors 38 Sparks Gallery 56 IDEA1 15 Ohr Shalom Synagogue 39 The Historic Spreckels Theatre 86 Athenaeum Music and Arts Library 57 Shift 16 The Barcelona 40 Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects 87 Grande Colonial Hotel 58 Park 12 17 The Duke 88 Dan McKinney YMCA

18 Duford Law at the Design Center 59 La Esquina LA JOLLA 89 IS Architecture 19 The Marston House Museum and Gardens 60 Basile IE + CM Curatorial 90 J. Craig Venter Institute 20 Hubbell and Hubbell Architects 61 Woodbury University School of Architecture 91 La Jolla Historical Society 21 Domusstudio Architecture 62 Mercado del Barrio 92 La Jolla Recreation Center 22 Wimmer Yamada Caughey 63 LPA Design Studios 93 La Jolla Woman’s Club 23 J Public Relations 64 Bread and Salt 94 La Valencia Hotel and Spa BARRIO LOGAN 65 LWP Group 95 Luce et Studio Architects 66 Think Office Interiors 96 Quint Gallery 67 Tecture 97 REBA | La Jolla Real Estate Brokers Association 68 Villa Montezuma Museum 98 Shepherd Firehouse YMCA 69 Chicano Park 99 St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Hub Symbol: Neighborhood hub. Please start 70 BAE Systems Ship Repair 100 The Salk Institute your day at one of the neighborhood hubs to sign in and get your OH! SAN DIEGO Passport 101 Warwick’s to collect stamps at each site you visit. 10 OH! SAN DIEGO 11

2 SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART 3 SPANISH VILLAGE ART CENTER 5 STARLIGHT BOWL 1450 El Prado 1770 Village Place 2005 Pan American Plaza SAT & SUN 11AM & 2PM SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM Guided archive/library tour Guided tour every hour Originally called the Ford Bowl, this Meet at Border Crossing sculpture Meet at kiosk at entry at west side of Plaza de Panama historic outdoor amphitheater was These quaint buildings and courtyards commissioned by the Ford Motor SAT & SUN 12PM & 1PM Guided architecture tour inspired by charming villages in Spain Company for the 1935-36 California were originally built as gift shops and Pacific International Exposition. Meet at The Watchers sculpture at west side of Plaza de Panama restaurants for the 1935 California Prominent engineer Vern O. Knudsen Pacific International Exposition. Two helped design the concrete bowl and Reservation required years later, a group of artists reopened pronounced the acoustics in the bowl to SDMA is the largest and oldest art Spanish Village as an art destination, be “perfect.” In its early days, the Bowl museum in the region. Local business only to lose it to U.S. Army barracks hosted symphony concerts broadcast and civic leader, Appleton S. Bridges, during World War II. In 1947, the via radio across the country. Later, wildly BALBOA funded the construction. The building artists reclaimed and restored the popular summer musicals were produced was inspired by sixteenth-century Village, which today continues to by San Diego Civic Light Opera. Today, Spanish Renaissance buildings in the be a thriving community of over 200 the group, Save Starlight is raising PARK plateresque style, which means “in independently juried local artists. funds to refurbish and reopen the site. the manner of a silversmith.” Forty Richard Requa, 1935 Richard Requa, 1935 The largest cultural complex west years later, the west wing was of the Mississippi, Balboa Park is completed and features the May 4 THE PALISADES 6 BOTANICAL BUILDING sometimes called “The Smithsonian S. Marcy Sculpture Garden and the 2080 Pan American Plaza 1549 El Prado of the West” for the impressive library, which holds more than 30,000 SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 10AM–1PM SAT & SUN 11AM & 1PM 7 | Inamori Pavilion at the Japanese Friendship Garden concentration of cultural institutions volumes about every aspect of art. Self-guided tour Guided tour within its boundaries. Originally built 1 TIMKEN MUSEUM OF ART William Templeton Johnson, 1925 Start outside the Automotive Museum Meet at south end of the lily pond Robert Mosher, 1966 for temporary use during the 1915–16 1500 El Prado The Palisades area, developed for the This “must–see” San Diego destination Panama-California Exposition, the SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM 1935 California Pacific International was built for the Panama California buildings here are beautiful enough to Self-guided tour Exposition and featuring art deco Exposition and was one of only four be considered attractions in themselves. 12PM & 1PM themes, is anchored by the Ford Building, Balboa Park structures intended to be The real draw is the culture, history, Guided tour now the San Diego Air & Space Museum. permanent. The unique domed lath science and arts held within their walls. Considered to be one of the most The area has long been neglected in Highlights include eight gardens, 15 important examples of mid-century comparison to other areas of the park, museums, a Tony Award-winning southern California modernism, the and an effort has been launched to theater and the San Diego Zoo. Timken is known for the quality of the restore and revitalize its original charm. natural light illuminating its six intimately Learn more from dedicated volunteers 1 | Timken Museum of Art scaled galleries. In contrast to other about upcoming projects, including Balboa Park structures, the building, the Comic Con Museum in the Federal constructed of travertine, bronze and 2 | San Diego Museum of Art Building, restoration of four murals on glass, embraces the park beyond the façade of the Automotive Museum, its walls by creating a light and airy and the restoration of the Starlight “see-through” museum that blurs the Bowl outdoor performance space. boundaries between interior and exterior. John Mock, 1965 6 | Botanical Building 12 OH! SAN DIEGO 13 structure is at present the largest of its’ type in the world and houses more than 2,100 exotic plants. Plans are in the works to restore this important monument back to its original splendor and enhance the visitor experience. San Diego Floral Association will host the tours of the building. Carleton Winslow, 1915

7 INAMORI PAVILION AT THE JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN 2215 Pan American Road E SAT 10AM & 11:30AM Guided tour BANKERS Reservation required Inamori Pavilion is a backdrop to the Japanese Friendship Garden’s HILL breathtaking lower canyon and the focal point for visitors seeking a peaceful, Named after its reputation for being meditative retreat. Completed as home to the affluent and their many part of the Garden’s third phase, the mansions built in San Diego’s heyday Pavilion’s “Sukiya Style” architecture, by some of its most notable architects— 8 | Spreckels Organ Pavilion 19 | Marston House Museum & Gardens representing sophistication and simplicity, including Irving Gill—Bankers Hill is complements the garden’s serene 8 SPRECKELS ORGAN PAVILION imposing central structure with its located west of Balboa Park with easy 9 ST. PAUL’S landscape and integrates the natural 2125 Pan American Road E grand arch and decorative botanical access across the historic Cabrillo EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL topography of the lower canyon. The SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 1PM–4PM motifs, houses the organ’s 5019 pipes Bridge. It is a desirable residential 2728 Sixth Avenue design is also influenced by the ancient Guided tour every 30 min and acts as a giant sounding board. location with bay views available from SAT 10AM–3PM, SUN 2PM–4PM concept of “wabi-sabi,” recognizing Meet on the terrace at the back Delicate “arm-wrap” colonnades many new luxury high-rise condos. Self-guided tour beauty in imperfection and celebrating of the Organ Pavilion extend on each side and embrace the The cathedral, designed by the architect natural changes observed over time. The Spreckels Organ and Pavilion were audience. The Spreckels Organ is the of the prestigious National Cathedral in RNT Architects, 2015 a gift from legendary “Sugar Princes” largest outdoor organ in the world and Washington D.C., features elements of John and Adolph Spreckels. For the continues to offer free music to San both Gothic and Romanesque 1915 Panama-California Exposition, the Diegans, just as its founders intended. architecture. The arduous process architect worked with park designers Harrison Albright, 1914 of designing and constructing this and the Austin Brothers Organ Company 15 | Ohr Shalom Synagogue monumental cathedral took over twenty of Hartford, Connecticut to design a WILLIS ALLEN years, delayed by the Great Depression building that would house a significant 2875 Sixth Avenue and conflicts with the architect. The pipe organ designed specifically SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM cathedral’s organ is a historical to play for outdoor audiences. The instrument that encompasses part of Visit the Bankers Hill hub to help plan the first organ in San Diego, built in your weekend and pick up your passport. 1887 and fully restored in 2012. Phillip H. Frohman, 1928-1951 14 OH! SAN DIEGO 15

10 FIRST CHURCH 14 DGA PLANNING | views. The common spaces include OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST ARCHITECTURE | INTERIORS works by local artists. On a small 2450 Second Avenue 2550 Fifth Ave, Suite 115 50’x100’ lot, The Duke is an example SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 1PM–4PM SAT 10AM–4PM of how to do more with less. Self-guided tour Self-guided tour Stephen Dalton Architects & Guided tour every 30 min Located at street-level within the Micklish Studio, 2016 This masterwork has all the architectural renowned Mister A’s building, this 18 DUFORD LAW hallmarks of Irving Gill on a grand architectural office space respects AT THE DESIGN CENTER scale—the rhythmic series of arches, the bones of this iconic mid-century 3611 Fifth Avenue the unadorned white stucco, and building. The open floor plan, glass SAT 10AM–1PM, SUN 1PM–4PM the simple cubist massing. Upon partitions, light-filled interior and Self-guided tour completion, the mayor at the time was blonde wood complement the all- 16 | The Barcelona Originally THE gathering place for San so impressed, he included it on his list concrete structure, creating a bright 16 THE BARCELONA Diego’s growing arts community, the of ‘must–sees’ for visiting dignitaries. and airy interior. A glass storefront 326 Juniper Street building housed architecture studios and After a misdirected 1950’s remodel, the connects the office with the community, SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM showrooms. It is constructed primarily of building underwent a full restoration to while an expansive four-story skylight Self-guided tour redwood and glass, with an open design. return the church to its original glory. beams into the heart of the office. Now nearly a century old, The Barcelona Irving Gill, 1910 The flat roof, floor-to-ceiling windows James W. Bird, 1965 was originally constructed as a full– Renovation, 1998 DGA, 2017 and cantilevered decks overlooking the service apartment–hotel, complete canyon reflect core design elements with a solarium, ballroom, restaurant 11 RJC | STEINBERG HART 15 OHR SHALOM SYNAGOGUE of California Modernism. Duford and golf course. In its heyday, tourism 320 Laurel Street 2512 Third Avenue Law is committed to maintaining the directories listed it as the “Finest in SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 1PM–4PM SUN 10AM–4PM integrity of this prized structure. Self-guided tour Self-guided tour the West.” Today, it provides residents Lloyd Ruocco, 1949 17 | The Duke with modern systems and amenities, This commercial building that With its dominant Moorish-style by intricate woodwork. When you’re 13 HAWTHORNE HISTORIC INN while maintaining its rich history 19 MARSTON HOUSE incorporates elements of the Streamline outside, gaze up to see the exquisite 2121 First Avenue dome suspended high above an and decorative Spanish Colonial MUSEUM & GARDENS Modern architectural style has housed gold–leaf statue of Gabriel blowing SAT & SUN 10AM–1PM octagonal sanctuary embellished with architecture. Ride the historic elevator 3525 Seventh Avenue many noted architectural firms his horn atop the building. Self-guided tour Middle Eastern decorative motifs, the to the roof deck for panoramic views. SAT & SUN 11AM & 1PM throughout its 40+ years. Since 2003, it Synagogue (formerly Congregation Beth Guided tour of exterior and gardens Norman Foote Marsh, 1910 One of the few remaining large, wood- Eugene Hoffman, 1921 has been home to RJC | Steinberg Hart Israel) is one of the foremost examples of framed turn-of-the-century inns, the Check in 10 min before tour at a leader in civic, military, residential, Mediterranean Revival, an architectural Museum Store / Carriage House former “working man’s” hotel still 17 THE DUKE and commercial architecture. Features style that caught momentum around provides lodging today. The building’s 2535 Brant Street Reservation required include high volume ceilings and custom the mid-1920s. The recent restoration exterior, with a double gambrel roof SAT 10AM–1PM workstations designed and fabricated has brought new life to the building. Self-guided tour Built and designed for the influential and two-story colonnade, remains by Paul Basile of Basile Studio. The vibrant congregation offers a rich Guided tour every 30 min George White and Anna Gunn unchanged since its completion. cultural blend of Conservative Judaism Marston family, this iconic Arts and Interior features such as the lightwell, The Duke, a unique, modern 4-story 12 THE ABBEY ON FIFTH and serves a diverse community. Crafts-style estate is a treasured San multi-family home, takes advantage 2825 Fifth Avenue hallways and redwood stairs and Diego landmark. The 4.5-acre grounds William Wheeler, 1925 of beautiful views of San Diego Bay SUN 10AM–4PM bannisters also retain the no-frills Zagrodnik and Thomas Architects, 2010 feature a formal English Romantic- Self-guided tour character of the original details. and the City skyline. Nestled on the style garden. Its first trees were Henry Neale & R.A. Graham, 1900 hillside adjacent to Maple Canyon, situated in 1906 after consultation Originally built as a Methodist Episcopal the home harmonizes with nature, as Church, this masterful example of with the “Mother of Balboa Park”, 12 | The Abbey on Fifth it pushes outward with balconies Kate Sessions. The grounds include a Classical Revival architecture functions providing a balance of privacy and as an elegant special events venue. pergola, tea house, formal flower beds The interior features enormous and more than 600 blooming plants. stained–glass skylights, and a dozen Irving Gill and William Hebbard, 1905 Garden by Hale Walker, 1927 stained–glass windows surrounded 16 OH! SAN DIEGO 17

20 HUBBELL & HUBBELL as possible. The building and its ARCHITECTS systems are tuned for maximum energy 1970 Sixth Avenue efficiency. A result of its canyon micro- SAT 10AM–4PM climate, coastal breezes and strategically Self-guided tour placed operable windows, is its minimal This renowned father and son design reliance on mechanical systems. team have created many of the county’s Homer Delawie, 1963 most whimsical and green homes. Their domusstudio architecture, 2017 open-plan workspace within this mid– 22 WIMMER YAMADA century office building is a laboratory for AND CAUGHEY green building methods and materials, including straw bale construction, which 3067 Fifth Avenue SAT 10AM–1PM have exemplified their trademark style Self-guided tour since the firm’s inception. Their ongoing “Pearl of the Pacific” collaborative This leading landscape architecture DOWN sculpture project, embraces cultures firm has been providing creative from around the Pacific Rim. design solutions longer than any firm Built 1950’s in San Diego. With multiple addresses TOWN Renovation, 1996 on Fifth Avenue over their 64 years, the firm’s latest home incorporates The center of our City’s civic life, arts 21 DOMUSSTUDIO ARCHITECTURE elements from its original Gaslamp and cultural attractions, and a hub of 2800 Third Avenue studio, including neon signage and SAT & SUN 10AM–1PM a hand-made rosewood conference economic activity, Downtown is a place to work and play hard. The Embarcadero Self-guided tour table, within an open office environment 32 | Jacobs Music Center with high, exposed ceilings. connects the area to the waterfront, The 1960s-era building served as a providing green spaces where the 24 AMICI HOUSE Ergo Architecture, 2001 medical office for over 50 years and public enjoys the natural beauty of the 250 W. Date Street eventually became a blight and blocked bay. The revitalization of many historic SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM 23 J PUBLIC RELATIONS views from the neighborhood into Maple buildings has created new residential, Self-guided tour 2341 Fifth Avenue Canyon. Honoring the original architect’s retail and commercial spaces. 11AM, 1PM & 3PM – legacy and its mid-century bones, the SAT 10AM 1PM Guided neighborhood tour Guided tour every 15 min building was transformed by adding An example of a typical home found expanses of glass and removing all Formerly a 1950’s-era dental supply in San Diego’s Little Italy during interior walls to make it as transparent company, this stylishly remodeled the 1920’s, this partially renovated building preserves the mid-century craftsman-style home was recently bones and brickwork, while softening transformed into Little Italy’s Italian the office aesthetic with a fluid floor 30 | Atmosphere American cultural and heritage center. plan and residential feel. Large picture Visitors learn about the history of windows inserted at both levels, Little Italy and participate in cultural frame views of the sidewalk bustle programs and events in a convivial and beyond to Balboa Park from the atmosphere - after all, “Amici” means PR firm’s open and private offices. “friends” in Italian. Exterior walking tour Hollander Design Group, DESS includes the Firehouse Museum, Our Architecture & Esteban Interiors, 2017 Lady of the Rosary and the piazza.

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25 PATH historically-designated 1913 Jacob 33 MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CONNECTIONS HOUSING Weinberger U.S. Courthouse to the ART SAN DIEGO 1250 Sixth Avenue, Suite 150 Richard Meier-designed James M. Carter 1100 Kettner Boulevard SAT 12PM–4PM, SUN 10AM–2PM and Judith N. Keep Courthouse, which SAT & SUN 12:30PM & 3:30PM Guided tour every 30 min opened in 2013. Its elegant 16-story Guided tour white tower with an ultra-thin profile This historic 14-story building was Reservation required was designed to provide daylight to all originally the San Diego Athletic Club, interior spaces, including the courtrooms. The former Santa Fe Depot baggage which operated for over four decades building was repurposed to provide as a social and athletic facility and was light–filled galleries and spaces 30 ATMOSPHERE later converted to offices. When it was suitable for large–scale installations. A 1453 Fourth Avenue repurposed, the original architectural three–story modern addition contrasts SAT 10AM–2PM 31 | Harris Personal Injury Lawyers at El Cortez features of this Art Deco, ziggurat- with the historic building, while taking styled building were retained. Today, SAT 10AM, 11AM & 12PM and ornamental architectural details, Guided tour architectural cues from the original it provides housing for the homeless. the design team created an open materials. The vertical channel glass and Reservation required Several on-site agencies and support executive space for the law office to rust–colored corrugated metal cladding services, including a health clinic, This new, award-winning high-rise complement the building’s history and recall the industrial, railroad origins. are housed under one roof to meet community is uniquely designed to architecture while adding a modern Bakewell & Brown, 1915 the many needs of the residents. serve the broad spectrum of people flavor and warm working environment. Gluckman Mayner Architects, 2008 William H. Wheeler, 1928 needing affordable housing, from Walker & Eisen Architects, 1927 low income working families, seniors, Esteban Interiors, 2018 26 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF and people who have experienced ARCHITECTS SAN DIEGO homelessness. Planned as an urban 32 JACOBS MUSIC CENTER 233 A Street, Suite 200 infill development, the LEED Silver 750 B Street SAT & SUN 1PM–4PM 27 | San Diego Law Library property revitalizes a partial city block, SAT 1PM–4PM, SUN 10AM–4PM Self-guided tour 27 SAN DIEGO LAW LIBRARY 28 DOWNTOWN WORKS vacant for nearly a decade. Atmosphere Guided tour every hour of the lobby and concert hall The offices of this professional 1105 Front Street 550 W. B Street features 205 comfortable and functional organization are housed in this 14-story SAT 10AM–4PM SUN 10AM–1PM homes within its 12 stories, all designed This home of the San Diego Symphony is historic high-rise. An elegant neoclassical Self-guided tour Guided tour every 30 min around an open central courtyard. regarded as one of the finest classical Guided tour every 30 min music venues on the West Coast. It was design, this reinforced concrete This co-working space bridges the gap Joseph Wong Design Associates, 2017 originally built as the Fox Theatre, an structure is clad in granite and brick with When it was built in 1958, the county’s between corporate and entrepreneurial. 31 HARRIS PERSONAL INJURY ornate Gothic Revival movie palace, decorative façade details and a clearly public law library was a state-of-the- The high volume space with bold LAWYERS AT EL CORTEZ complete with a 3,000 pipe organ. In the defined base, middle and top. The art resource for people needing legal graphic accents houses open plan desks, 702 Ash Street 1980’s the interior of the theatre was interior features a marble lobby floor and assistance. Over 50 years later, the meeting rooms and lounges, designed to staircase, and a restored coffered ceiling. building was completely renovated SAT 10AM–1PM preserved and in a structural encourage interaction and collaboration. Self-guided tour Frank Stevenson, 1927 to bring back its original clean sight engineering feat, suspended a parking garage over it, but completely separated lines and mid-century modern design 29 JOHN RHOADES FEDERAL Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is to ensure no sound or vibration aesthetic. The building boasts an iconic JUDICIAL CENTER WALKING TOUR located within the historic El Cortez disturbance. floating staircase, black Escondido 330 W. Broadway Hotel. San Diego’s tallest building Weeks and Day, 1929 granite facings, floor-to-ceiling west- SAT & SUN 11AM for 36 years, the Spanish Renaissance facing windows, white Carrara marble Guided exterior tour Revival-styled landmark once housed floors, a buried peek-a- boo time capsule, Meet in plaza west of Edward J Schwartz the world’s first exterior glass elevator, and one-of-a-kind spaces including Courthouse, near 333 W. Broadway. and the Starlight restaurant on the a permanent hand-painted labyrinth Reservation required 12th floor with sweeping views of and a Hogwarts-inspired lounge. the city. Today, the building houses George Lykos, 1958 Take an exterior tour of the buildings 85 residential condominiums along Renovation, 2012 and public art of San Diego’s judicial with commercial and office space. system. The locations range from the Inspired by the soaring 20-foot ceilings 20 OH! SAN DIEGO 21

35 SAN DIEGO CHINESE 37 GASLAMP ARCHITECTURAL 39 THE HISTORIC HISTORICAL MUSEUM WALKING TOUR SPRECKELS THEATRE 404 Third Avenue 900 Fourth Avenue 121 Broadway SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM SUN 1PM SUN 10AM–1PM Self-guided tour Guided tour Guided tour every 30 min Meet at Broadway Fountain Reservation required For many decades, this Mission in Horton Plaza Park Revival style building was the Chinese At over 100 years old, this theater is the Reservation required Community Church, located within the oldest in San Diego. Built by John D. Chinatown neighborhood. When it was Professor at NewSchool of Architecture Spreckels, with 1,915 seats to salute the slated for demolition in the 1990s, the and former San Diego City Architect, year of the Panama-California Exposition, community rallied together and saved Mike Stepner will bring to life the it was the largest theatre of its kind the building. It was later relocated to history and architecture of the Gaslamp west of New York City when it opened its current site and converted into a Quarter. Mike’s tour includes significant in 1912. Constructed of reinforced museum proudly showcasing San Diego’s structures of the period including Old concrete with terracotta cladding, the GASLAMP rich Chinese history. Enjoy the serene City Hall (1874) and the Baroque Revival six-story building with influences of the These 16 blocks with distinctive Chinese–style garden with its traditional Louis Bank of Commerce (1888). “Chicago School” is an early example Victorian architecture are at the heart entry gate, waterfall and koi pond. of a mixed-use building—with offices of historic downtown. A lively mix Louis Gill, 1927 38 SPARKS GALLERY surrounding the auditorium within. The of bars, restaurants and nightclubs Joseph Wong, 1996 530 Sixth Avenue Baroque style decorative architectural alongside offices, hotels and residences SAT & SUN 11AM–4PM motifs are complemented by allegorical Self-guided tour provide for a vibrant 24/7 lifestyle. This 36 GASLAMP MUSEUM AT THE paintings by Emil Mazy and sculptures by DAVIS–HORTON HOUSE compact and diverse neighborhood Now a contemporary art gallery, Charles C. Christodoro. The prominent is a walkable urban playground 410 Island Avenue the site was originally the historic illuminated marquee welcomes visitors SAT & SUN 12PM–4PM and entertainment destination. 34 | The US Grant Hotel Sterling Hardware building. Over the to the opulent onyx-clad lobby. Self-guided tour 34 THE US GRANT HOTEL years, it functioned as a vaudeville Harrison Albright, 1912 326 Broadway The Davis–Horton House is the oldest theater, carriage repair shop and glass SUN 10AM–1PM building in Downtown San Diego. Home works. The brick and timber structure 40 ROESLING NAKAMURA Self-guided tour to the founding fathers of modern San was thoughtfully repurposed and TERADA ARCHITECTS Diego, William Heath Davis and Alonzo modernized while remaining true to 363 Fifth Avenue, Suite 202 Built by the son of 18th U.S. President Horton, this pre–fabricated saltbox house the vintage feel of the space. The SAT 1PM–4PM Ulysses S. Grant, this hotel is a was originally shipped all the way from original maple floorboards and brick Self-guided tour treasured historic landmark. Designed Portland, Maine. After it was relocated to walls were restored and a steel–framed to crown San Diego’s “City Beautiful” The historic Brunswig Drug Company its current site in 1981, restoration began, mezzanine, inspired by traditional movement, the architect combined is home to this contemporary and electricity was installed for the first exterior fire escapes, was added. several classical architectural styles architectural firm. Originally built as a time. Today, the museum showcases and used steel and reinforced concrete Built 1924 two-story warehouse, a third story was 35 | San Diego Chinese Historical Museum San Diego’s early history and is thought Architects Hanna Gabriel Wells, 2015 as a fire and earthquake–proof frame. added during renovations following a to be haunted by a former resident. The regal surroundings highlight the devastating fire. Though remodeled, hotel’s presidential legacy and the Built 1850 the interior still features original heritage of the current owners, the exposed brick and structural elements. Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Built 1888 The hotel’s rich history includes stays by 15 U.S. presidents, Charles Lindbergh, and Albert Einstein. Harrison Albright, 1910 Renovation, 2017

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calls this 12,000-square-foot 45 SMARTS FARM charter school make it a neighborhood warehouse home. With an emphasis 1326 Broadway landmark. The state-of-the-art facility on unexpected and exquisite details, SAT 10AM–1PM features 22 classrooms, including Basile has designed many of the Self-guided tour a library, fine and performing arts nation’s most unique and celebrated Formerly an unsightly vacant lot, studios, a rooftop PE area with views restaurants and bars. You’ll have an this space has been transformed of downtown, and offers STEAM opportunity to meet the designers and into a thriving urban community (Science Technology Engineering fabricators at this busy workshop. garden and education center, where Arts Mathematics) curriculum. Rod Starkey and Son, 1960 all ages learn about the value of AVRP Studios, 2015 healthy lifestyles through growing 43 BNIM and eating fresh organic produce. 48 SEMPRA ENERGY 797 J Street HEADQUARTERS Established 2012 SAT 10AM–4PM 488 Eighth Avenue Self-guided tour SAT 12PM, 1PM, 2PM & 3PM 46 SAN DIEGO CENTRAL Guided tour EAST This uber–sustainable architecture firm’s LIBRARY @ JOAN & IRWIN Reservation required workplace acts as a real–time laboratory JACOBS COMMON to test principles in human–purposed 330 Park Boulevard The 16-story office building with a sky– VILLAGE integrated design (HP.ID) –how human SAT & SUN 10AM–­ 4PM blue glass facade and elegant lines is needs can be met and enhanced Self-guided tour a significant addition to the downtown SAT 10AM, 11AM, 1PM & 2PM Downtown’s largest and fastest growing through inspired design. The office is skyline. Designed to maximize worker zoned for social gathering, events, and SUN 10AM, 11AM & 12PM comfort and “share the light,” the neighborhood is in transition from a Guided tour former warehouse district to an eclectic, collaboration. Participating in a research LEED Gold-certified, energy efficient thriving enclave. Repurposed brick project with the world–renowned Salk Cutting a striking presence on the city building incorporates smart planning 57 | Shift warehouses stand side-by-side with Institute, employees wear bracelets that skyline, the library’s iconic steel lattice principles including raised floors, modern mixed-use developments. 41 NEWSCHOOL OF sense the impact of daylight on their dome is a fitting tribute to the 30–year demountable walls, and floor-to-ceiling Filled with energy, arts and innovation, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN performance, vital signs and well–being. effort and unprecedented philanthropy glass walls letting in natural light and East Village is fast becoming San 747 Park Boulevard BNIM, 2016 that brought the building to fruition. offering city and ballpark views to Diego’s next great neighborhood. SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM The nine–story concrete and glass 90% of the employees. At street level, Guided tour every hour 44 AVRP SKYPORT structure encloses an impressive atrium the building peels back to create an 703 16th Street, Suite 200 with a grand arch and warm, wood-clad outdoor plaza with public art displays. The campus lies in the heart of the SAT & SUN 1PM–4PM circulation spaces. Seamless indoor– Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, 2015 rapidly transforming East Village design Guided tour every hour outdoor transitions occur between the district, where former industrial spaces atrium, the street level courtyard and 49 BLOCK D now house creative studios, offices Located in the historic Snowflake the auditorium via immense sliding glass and residences –the ideal launching Bakery building, this visionary local 845 15th Street doors. The library is topped off by the SAT 1PM–3PM pad for future architects and designers. design studio has been repurposed as “people’s penthouse”–a viewing terrace Guided tour every 30 min 48 | Sempra Energy Headquarters Innovation and creativity are on display creative office space. The building’s with a magnificent view of the city and Reservation required throughout the school’s studios, digital brick façade, original painted sign and the grand three–story glass reading room. fabrication lab and exhibition spaces. corner entry were restored based on With LEED Platinum and Net Zero historical photos and earned an SDAF Rob W. Quigley, FAIA and Tucker Sadler & Associates, 2013 certification goals, this 6-story 42 BASILE STUDIO Orchid Award for Historic Restoration. collaborative office hub in Makers 840 11th Avenue Visit and learn more about the office’s 47 URBAN DISCOVERY ACADEMY Quarter maximizes natural ventilation SAT 10AM–4PM vision for the new Seaport Village. 840 14th Street with motorized windows and garage Guided tour every 30 min SAT 10AM–4PM doors on each level. The building’s high- Guided tour every 30 min Basile Studio, an award–winning performance facade features a motorized design, build and fabrication firm The vibrant color palette and energetic screen system for shading that adjusts specializing in innovative environments, environmental graphics at this urban 24 OH! SAN DIEGO 25

gym. The Sliver, an adjoining structure, 55 UNION COWORK 58 PARK 12 will feature a vibrant restaurant and EAST VILLAGE 100 Park Plaza ample outdoor seating spaces, as 704 J Street SAT & SUN 11AM–2PM well as two mid-rise penthouses. SUN 10AM–4PM Guided tour every 30 min Self-guided tour LARGE Architecture, DesignArc, Located across the street from Petco and Rob W. Quigley, 2019 This unique and extremely functional Park, this luxury residential and retail 2,200-square foot industrial-chic event community features a striking multi- 53 PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL and coworking space features 16-foot tiered design, with four buildings –a 1485 E Street ceilings with gorgeous wrap-around 37-story tower high-rise and three SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM windows. Many amenities are available Self-guided tour mid-rise buildings –connected by a Guided tour every hour to those using this space: conference pair of above-street bridges evoking 49 | Block D Makers Quarter rooms, lounges, outdoor spaces –and the open-space feel of New York’s to the time of day and year. Manually- Located in the heart of Makers Quarter, a even beer and kombucha on tap! High Line park. The mixed-use project operated screens offer customizable community of inspirational entrepreneurs, Jamie Miller is rich in amenities, with classic and shading levels to individual tenants artists, and makers, Punch Bowl Social modern finishes. A dramatic, cascading within the highly flexible office suites. combines a restaurant and bar with 56 CANCELLED staircase welcomes residents and guests BNIM, 2018 old-school entertainment, including at the property’s street entrance. bowling alleys, karaoke, and vintage 57 SHIFT Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, 2018 arcade games. What makes it unique, is 50 BROADSTONE 1501 Island Avenue its repurposing of the historic Coliseum MAKERS QUARTER SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM 1601 Broadway Federal Athletic Club, which was home Guided tour every hour to many famous boxing matches in the SAT & SUN 10AM–1PM Reservation required Self-guided tour 1920s and 1930s, starring fighters such 51 | Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising as James J. Braddock (whose life was SHIFT is a bold statement on the San The spirit of Makers Quarter is captured depicted in the movie “Cinderella Man”) Diego skyline. Its unique sculpted profile in the design of this mixed-use, 265- 51 FASHION INSTITUTE OF 52 K1 and world champion Archie Moore. The and exciting mix of retail and residential DESIGN & MERCHANDISING 330 13th Street unit, 7-story residential community. expansive 23,400-square-foot warehouse mean it is destined to become the The exterior composition of Corten- 350 Tenth Avenue, Suite 300 SAT 10:30AM–1PM space has been transformed into a lively district’s focal point. Common areas are SAT 10AM–4PM Hard hat tour every 30 min steel, cold-rolled steel, and large environment, incorporating original awash with dazzling murals, while the 368 Guided tour every 30 min expanses of glass create a dynamic Meet at the corner of 13th and K, on ticketing windows, repurposed stadium apartments feature more subtle colors facade. The interior design of the lobby, the west side by the parking lot This award-winning San Diego campus benches, and boxing-themed decor. and natural finishes. Amenities include 58 | Park 12 craft kitchen, lounge, and outdoor Reservation required prepares students to enter careers John S. Siebert, 1924 a rooftop pool and spa, a gym on the pavilion is inspired by technological in fashion, visual arts, interior design Visitors must be age 18 & over OZ Architecture, 2018 21st floor with 360-degree views, a 6th- revolutions from the industrial age to and entertainment. The architecture floor dog park, and co-working space. the present. The community features Closed-toe shoes required (no ballet flats) and design elements reflect a project- 54 CANCELLED Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, 2018 artwork by Christopher Konecki, based “learning landscape,” with a Visitors get a sneak peek of this 23-story Carly Ealey, and Abe Aguilar. warm, bold palette of oranges, yellows mixed-use residential high-rise before it JWDA and Basile Studio, 2018 and greens found in native California opens this summer. Located across from flora. The full-height wall graphics of the Central Library, K1 responds to the abstracted vegetation and a ceiling unique constraints of its modest, canopy of organic metal lanterns triangular lot. Future residents will enjoy lend visual texture to the space. the two-story Sky Lounge on the 21st Clive Wilkinson, 2008 floor, with a built-in bar and outdoor seating, a hotel-style pool area with spa and fire pits, and an adjoining two-level recreation center with a lounge, demonstration kitchen, and 26 OH! SAN DIEGO 27

galleries dedicated to showcasing 63 LPA DESIGN STUDIOS ART-HELL progressive contemporary art. The space 1600 National Avenue 1975 Julian Avenue (next to Bread & Salt) is a collaboration between Paul Basile of SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 1PM–4PM SAT & SUN 11AM–3PM Basile Studio, whose design of the space Self-guided tour Glass blowing demonstrations includes custom industrial steel and Originally built as a shoe factory, this Art-Hell is a state-of-the-art glass doors, and artist/curator C. Martino, LEED–Gold certified space now houses glassblowing studio. Meet owner whose intimate, art-filled tiki room this prominent design and engineering and artist, Kathleen Mitchell, who and patio presents a unique feature. firm. Exposed structural elements reflect has been blowing glass since 1984 the industrial roots of the building. and has traveled and studied with 61 WOODBURY UNIVERSITY Skylights in the saw–tooth roof structure renown masters around the world. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE and outdoor courtyards flood the 2212 Main Street open work area with natural light. 65 LWP GROUP SAT & SUN 1PM–4PM Built, 1935 2632 National Avenue Guided tour every 30 min (last tour at 3:30pm) LPA, 2016 SAT 10AM–4PM BARRIO Classrooms, studios, a digital fabrication Self-guided tour lab, metal and wood shops, and a library 64 BREAD & SALT The offices of developer LWP Group all fit within this former industrial space. 1955 Julian Avenue are true to their mission of creating LOGAN Woodbury also serves as a hub for many SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM experience driven concepts and of the neighborhood’s planning, Self-guided tour reinvigorating spaces. By incorporating Dating back to the 19th century, Barrio education and arts organizations. This experimental center for the arts has a gallery, event space and a rental Logan, recognized as Logan Heights, Built, 1946 strong community ties. Several galleries, unit, they achieve an eclectic urban Rinehart Herbst, 2007 is one of the oldest neighborhoods in workspaces and the architect–owner’s mix that is reflected in the innovative San Diego, with a long history honoring studio now occupy this abandoned street art and unconventional use of 63 | LPA Design Studios its working-class Chicano/Mexican- bakery building. The raw, industrial materials. The open courtyard is flanked American community and culture. During 59 LA ESQUINA 62 MERCADO DEL BARRIO space is being transformed by the art by shipping containers used as meeting the 1960s, the construction of Interstate 2222 Logan Avenue 1101 Cesar E. Chavez Parkway and delicate design interventions such rooms and boasts car tire and packing 5 and the San Diego-Coronado Bridge SAT & SUN 10AM–1PM SUN 1PM as an open–air central courtyard. Future crate planters, a quirky fire pit made dissected the community, yet residents, Self-guided tour Guided tour plans include developing affordable from mechanical components, and an Reservation required awning made from plastic water bottles. refusing to be displaced, creatively Breathing new life into a long–vacant live–work space for artists. Visit the adapted to city-imposed industrial corner lot, this contemporary mixed- Within this mixed-use development studios listed below with Bread & Salt rezoning, which has contributed to the use project is inhabited by a spirited is new public space for community Established 1896 Public Architecture, 2013 area’s unique mixed-use land pattern. community of designers, artists and activities. It links a series of plazas academics. The double–height, naturally and green spaces from Chicano ventilated live-work spaces with Park to Cesar Chavez Park along the ATHENAEUM ART CENTER mezzanines and adjacent patio decks, San Diego Bay. The LEED-certified Entry via Bread & Salt 66 | Think Office Interiors live a lot larger than their footprint. project incorporates porous paving, a A satellite location of La Jolla’s Colors and materials pay homage bioswale for stormwater collection and Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, the to Barrio Logan’s cultural history. treatment, drought tolerant planting, art center encompasses two galleries, Hector Perez, 2012 and over 100 new shade trees for a print studio, an art studio, and a reducing urban heat island effect. The multipurpose event space. On display designers collaborated with regional in the main gallery, Perros y Abstractos 60 BASILE IE + CM CURATORIAL 65 | LWP Group 2070 Logan Avenue and local artists to integrate new by Alvaro Blancarte Osuna. The artist SAT & SUN 1PM–4PM murals and mosaics with the existing draws inspiration from literature, the Self-guided tour murals at the adjacent Chicano Park. mythologies of the Kumiai culture Safdie Rabines Architects and Spurlock and the Baja California landscape in This former Mexican grocery store Landscape Architects, 2013 his large-scale canvases and murals. has been repurposed as side-by-side 28 OH! SAN DIEGO 29

66 THINK OFFICE INTERIORS 1980, the San Diego Historical Resources 1660 Logan Avenue, Suite A Board added the park to the Historical SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 10AM–1PM Landmarks Registry, and in 1997, it Self-guided tour was listed on the California Register The building began its life as a marine of Historical Resources. The park was supply warehouse. Over 50 years later, officially listed on the National Register the former warehouse was completely of Historic Places on January 23, 2013, renovated as The Logan. Architects and was designated a National Historic raised the ceiling height, creating an Landmark on December 23, 2016. open space intended to maximize Established 1970 natural light, and providing a simple, smart and inspirational interior plan 68 | Villa Montezuma Museum 70 BAE SYSTEMS SHIP REPAIR that is perfect for the creative office 68 VILLA MONTEZUMA MUSEUM 2205 East Belt Street and furniture showroom it is used 1925 K Street SAT 11AM & 12PM for today. The Logan is a welcoming SAT 9AM–12PM Guided tour by bus POINT beacon to those entering Barrio Logan. Guided tour every 30 min Meet at Woodbury University School of Architecture, 2212 Main Street, 20 Built, 1966 Reservation required Jonathan Segal and Ron Miriello, 2007 min before tour to board bus This Queen Anne Victorian “Palace of the Reservation required LOMA 67 TECTURE Arts” was home to pianist and spiritualist Proof of U.S. citizenship required Situated on a peninsula between San 2001 Main Street, Suite A Jesse Shepard. Its many distinctive This master ship repair site is located SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 10AM–1PM features include varied roof towers and Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Point Self-guided tour cupolas, an eccentric facade with many on the U.S. Navy’s largest Pacific port, Loma reflects many rich and deep shingle patterns, and stained glass encompassing 15 acres of land and over histories. Strong ties to the military 74 | Greek Amphitheatre at Point Loma Nazarene University This progressive design studio is windows that reflect the owner’s interest 24 acres of water on the San Diego Bay. are plainly evident, with the Marine comprised of designers, craftsmen, in art, music, and literature. The interior Here, U.S. Navy ships and commercial Corps Recruit Depot and the former 71 ALL SOULS’ artists, and builders who work to push of the home is equally detailed with vessels are modernized, overhauled, Naval Training Center at its northern EPISCOPAL CHURCH the boundaries of design and fabrication. ornate wood paneled walls and ceilings and repaired pier-side, or within a border, and Fort Rosecrans, Cabrillo 1475 Catalina Boulevard The Orchid-winning studio, housed in an and five fireplaces with tile surrounds. huge floating drydock. The company National Monument and Naval Base SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 1PM–4PM Self-guided tour 11,000 square foot warehouse complex Comstock and Trotsche, 1887 is actively committed to environmental Point Loma at the south. The community in the heart of Barrio Logan’s Design sustainability, championing recycling has a noteworthy nautical heritage as SAT 11AM & 12:30PM District, includes a fabrication shop, Architect-led tour 69 CHICANO PARK programs, limiting the use of potable the home of America’s Cup Harbor, allowing a direct dialogue between the 1949 Logan Avenue water to clean dry docks, and historical significance as the site of The sanctuary is a wonderful example of design and fabrication of each piece. SAT 10AM–4PM protecting and preserving biodiversity Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s famous mid-century modern church architecture. Self-guided tour in the San Diego Bay. Tour the facility landing in 1542, and is the nucleus of Its hexagonal plan, sweeping protective 12PM, 1:30PM & 3PM by bus with an on-board expert. a close-knit Portuguese community. roof, magnificent pipe organ, and finely Guided tour 79 | Sim Bruce & Janet Richards Residence III crafted wood interior celebrates worship, Established by Chicano activists on April community, art, and a kinship with nature. 22, 1970, Chicano Park has received An exquisite stained glass window international recognition as a major by renowned artist James Hubbell public art site for its commanding illuminates the space with magical, murals. Located beneath the San spiritual light. The church is currently Diego-Coronado Bridge, the 90+ murals embarking on a re-imagining of the painted on the bridge’s flyover columns, campus to better serve the community. ramps and retaining walls depict the Robert Mosher, 1969 social, political, cultural, and historical struggles of Chicanos/Mexicanos. In 30 OH! SAN DIEGO 31

72 POINT LOMA colored glass bulb and decorative The Center hosts a collection of companies and non-profit organizations fitting that the historic Art Moderne HERVEY LIBRARY carved wooden elements throughout. genealogical information, photos showcasing San Diego’s creative building has been rehabilitated to 3701 Voltaire Street The exterior features a covered and artifacts from the community’s community. The original structures serve as a modern cinema, complete SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM porch and unique spiral staircase. rich history, and archives the many were influenced by architect Bertram G. with a new glass-enclosed cafe/bar. Self-guided tour Built 1901 accomplishments of Portuguese leaders Goodhue, who designed many buildings Navy Public Works, 1941 SAT 10AM–2PM and organizations, both locally and for the military in addition to his work Architect-led tour LATTER HALL & SATOR HALL worldwide. Members also maintain the in Balboa Park for the 1915 exposition. 78 STONE BREWING WORLD SAT 10AM–2PM The 32,900-square-foot Science Center Tunaman’s Memorial on Shelter Island. Goodhue created a simplified Spanish BISTRO & GARDENS Point Loma High School Robotics Demo has iconic curved stainless-steel screens, Colonial Revival style with plain and 2816 Historic Decatur Road The library’s design follows a nautical laser cut with Alpha and Omega symbols. 76 ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH unadorned Pueblo influences, which SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM theme, with its faux ship’s hull, wave- Ethereal sunlight floods into the building, 1140 Evergreen Street was implemented throughout NTC by Self-guided tour like roof form and a periscope that 74 | Latter Hall & Sator Hall which contains teaching labs and lecture SAT 10AM–1PM the Navy Public Works Office. Buildings Self-guided tour Now repurposed as a brewery and allows patrons to view the surrounding rooms. A rooftop terrace provides included in the guided tour include 74 POINT LOMA restaurant, this former Navy mess hall’s community from within the building. expansive views of the Pacific Ocean. those listed below, and others. NAZARENE UNIVERSITY The history of this church is tied to the roots are honored throughout the At night, up-lighting makes it glow, 3900 Lomaland Drive Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, 2015 Portuguese immigrants who first settled BUILDING 175 / DOROTHEA space. The main dining hall retains the creating a beacon for the neighborhood SAT 10AM–2PM here in 1883 to work in the fishing LAUB DANCE PLACE original high, exposed wood ceilings reminiscent of the region’s most notable Self-guided tour LYLE & GRACE PRESCOTT industry. The church was originally built 2650 Truxtun Road and introduces an industrial and landmark, the Point Loma Lighthouse. 10:30AM, 11:30AM & 12:30PM MEMORIAL PRAYER CHAPEL by men of the parish in 1908. In 1933, Recruits learned how to make organic mix of metal, stone, concrete, Conwell Shonkwiler & Associates, 2003 Guided tour Simple lines and pure forms embody the crews from 15 boats each pledged torpedoes in this former Navy School and reclaimed wood. At over 20,000 Meet at Latter Hall & Sator Hall true essence of a chapel’s purpose—a 25 cents per ton of fish to build a building, now home to three of square feet, the space features multiple 73 JENNINGS HOUSE CAFE spiritual anchor for the campus. The new church, a Mediterranean-style Before serving as the Point Loma San Diego’s leading professional dining areas and a 10-barrel brewery. 1018 Rosecrans Street entry plays with scale, compressing structure with a bell tower containing Nazarene University campus, this dance companies and schools. Outside, the equally expansive garden SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM and then opening up to enhance the an illuminated statue of Our Lady was the location of a Theosophical space includes water and fire features. Self-guided tour progression from exterior to interior. of Good Voyage, who guided the Navy Public Works, 1941 commune run by Katherine Tingley David Robinson Design, 2013 The tall and narrow interior volume of fishermen back to the bay. The church The Jennings House was built by Sheriff known as “Lomaland.” The campus on the sanctuary is expressed in textured is adorned with beautiful stained glass BUILDING 200 / DICK LAUB NTC Frank Jennings and his wife, Inez. The a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean COMMAND CENTER 79 SIM BRUCE & concrete, wood and glass. Overhead, windows imported from Ireland, and home is thought to have at one time is one of the Top 20 Most Beautiful a light filigree of native wood hangs many life-size statues from Italy. 2640 Historic Decatur Road JANET RICHARDS RESIDENCE III included a single-cell jail for the small College Campuses in the U.S. Its mix in the space, filtering natural daylight This distinctive building with a pointed 955 Bangor Street Point Loma Community —not a far of architectural styles include historic and evoking Christ’s crown of thorns. 77 ARTS DISTRICT cupola above the vestibule lobby, is SAT & SUN 1PM–4PM trek for Sheriff Jennings! The simple buildings from the Theosophical era, the The number three, symbolic of the LIBERTY STATION set back from the street within gardens Self-guided tour frame house has been maintained first Greek Theater in the U.S., mid- Holy Trinity, is evoked throughout the 2640 Historic Decatur Road and palm groves. The former mahogany Owner available on site as a local gathering place and century classics by campus architect – paneled Commanders’ offices are now design, such as in the three prayer SAT & SUN 10AM 4PM Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright coffeehouse for over 20 years. Period Richard Lareau, and innovative, energy niches that radiate from the main space. Self-guided tour community meeting rooms. The hallways photography captures Point Loma in efficient, modern masterpieces. Explore apprentice, Sim Bruce Richards, for his Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Start at Dick Laub NTC Command Center are lined with historic exhibits and art the late 1800s and early 1900s. Crown these buildings among many others. family, this home is sited on a steep and Tecture, 2018 SAT 1PM from current ARTS DISTRICT artists. molding, glass doorknobs and vintage hillside. The mid-century architecture Guided walking tour Navy Public Works, 1942 furnishings add the finishing touches. MIERAS HALL features a palette of natural materials, a 75 PORTUGUESE Reservation required One of the most striking buildings from flowing floorplan, unique siting, and one- Unknown, 1886 HISTORICAL CENTER BUILDING 35 / THE LUCE the Theosophical Society era, it was of-a-kind fireplace designs. Purchased 2831 Avenida de Portugal San Diego’s largest Arts & Cultural AUDITORIUM / THE LOT once home to Albert G. Spalding, the District is located in the historic buildings from the Richards family in 2017, the SAT 10AM–1PM 2620 Truxtun Road sporting goods tycoon. The central home now showcases the new owners’ Self-guided tour of the former Naval Training Center, Navy recruits saw training films here octagonal-shaped room has a dome vast collection of post-war pieces by San where from 1923 to 1997, nearly two and enjoyed the latest Hollywood crowned with a six foot tall amethyst- In 1977, the late Basilio Freitas and Diego artists and craftsmen, such as John million young men—and eventually offerings alongside Point Loma residents. others founded this historic center Baldessari, Margaret Loring, John Dirks, women—were trained. The ARTS Bob Hope and other celebrities did to preserve the culture, heritage, James Hubbell and Jackson Woolley. DISTRICT’s 45 restored buildings are radio broadcasts from its stage. It is language and folklore of the Portuguese home to nearly 145 tenants including Sim Bruce Richards, 1957 community for future generations. museums, galleries, artist studios, dance 32 OH! SAN DIEGO 33

80 THE MILLER 82 BALI HAI 84 UPSES CHAPEL HULL PARTNERSHIP 2230 Shelter Island Drive 2818 Avenida de Portugal 4980 North Harbor Drive SAT 10AM–1PM SAT 10AM–1PM SAT 10AM–4PM Self-guided tour Self-guided tour Self-guided tour 10AM & 11:30AM The style of chapels on the island of Guided tour every 30 min Guided tour Terceira, Azores, is replicated in this In October 2018, Miller Hull moved There has been a tiki bar in this location almost century-old chapel. The interior its architecture studio into this vibrant on Shelter Island since 1953. When follows the tradition of small chapels that waterfront complex that they had Tom Ham, now a well-known San Diego devout fishermen constructed in their previously designed. The firm has restaurateur, took over a year later, he tuna vessels from the 1920’s. Today, the a strong commitment to ecological rechristened it Bali Hai, after the mythical Chapel is used to house the Crown of the design and, like their Seattle studio, forbidden isle from the book, which Holy Spirit during the Festa do Espirito this space was designed with the intent became the 1949 musical, South Pacific. Santo celebrations. On Pentecost Sunday, to become certified with the Living The Bali Hai has maintained its iconic devotees of the Holy Spirit visit the Building Challenge, which asks the tiki style, which is complemented by Chapel to pray and offer a donation of LA question –“What if every single act of new design features added by the late, money, or Portuguese sweetbread to design and construction made the world renowned San Diego architect, Graham assure the continuation of this time- a better place?” The net-zero energy Downes. The original woodwork –15 honored ethnic religious celebration. JOLLA studio is aided by a rooftop PV array types of rare, exotic wood –was restored Built 1922 and retrofitted with operable windows to its original natural beauty. A sculptural Founded in 1887 and home to Ellen to take advantage of the cool marine air wood façade, outdoor dining deck 85 ARMADA Browning Scripps, who built her house and reduce energy loads. The interior and free-standing event pavilion with TERRACE RESIDENCE on the ocean side of Prospect Street, is finished with healthy, sustainable breathtaking bay views, were added. To 736 Armada Terrace “The Jewel” has become an educational materials and is filled with daylight accommodate boaters, the dock was SAT & SUN 1PM–4PM 100 | The Salk Institute and cultural epicenter anchored by and beautiful views of the harbor. retrofitted, making it the largest ‘Dock & Self-guided tour Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the 86 ATHENAEUM Miller Hull Partnership, 2009 Dine’ dock on the Bay. The Ham family Honoring the original architect’s vision La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla Playhouse, MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY continues to operate the Bali Hai, still of minimalism, contemporary design University of California San Diego, the 1008 Wall Street 81 ULLMAN SAILS one of the region’s most famous tiki and wood and glass construction, this Salk Institute, and Birch Aquarium. SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM 2805 Canon Street, 2nd Floor ‘temples’. Look for the iconic “Goof on reimagined 1950’s-era home seamlessly Visitors come from around the world to Self-guided tour SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM the Roof” and “Mr. Bali Hai” sculptures. Guided tour every 30 min Self-guided tour flows from indoors to outdoors. Features visit sea lions at Children’s Pool, stroll Raymond Frazier, 1953 include a floor-to-ceiling sliding door Prospect Street’s shops and restaurants, Access by stairs only Graham Downes, 2010 The Spanish Revival-style building is system, a more functional open floorplan, hike Torrey Pines State Beach, explore home to this non-profit membership In 1967, 21-year-old competitive sailor, eco-friendly materials, an infinity pool, 83 POINT LOMA ASSEMBLY tidepools and sea caves, and swim, library, dedicated to the study of music David Ullman, founded the company and an abundance of low-irrigation surf and sunbathe at iconic beaches. 3035 Talbot Street and art. It is one of only seventeen with a single sewing machine, making landscape and smart-home technology. SAT 10AM–4PM Great appreciation to Heath Fox and such libraries in the country. The site is sails for Lido 14 and Sabot class boats. 90 | J. Craig Venter Institute Self-guided tour Lloyd Ruocco, 1950 the La Jolla Historical Society for their comprised of three historic buildings, Over fifty years later, the San Diego DNA Design Group, 2018 tremendous assistance in expanding joined together to create a cohesive “Loft,” as full-service sail maker locations Founded in 1911, this bungalow-style OH! San Diego into La Jolla. space. It features stylized arched are called, is one of 77 Ullman lofts community center has served many windows and classical columns at the located world-wide. The company purposes –civic meetings, art exhibits, front portico and an iconic rotunda, provides sails for Olympian sailors and social functions—and was a Red Cross which houses the music room. Eminent world-class teams for many Cup races Distribution Center during World War La Jollan and philanthropist, Ellen and National Championships. The I and II. Today, it remains a vibrant Browning Scripps, was the first president large, open space was remodeled in gathering place, hosting meetings, plays, of the organization, which was founded 2007, adding sewing pits to the Loft, weddings, and church services. A vintage in 1899. As the oldest cultural institution allowing use of the floor as a table to car, period outfits, historic photos and facilitate working with larger sails. music of its original era will be on display. John B. Stannard, 1915 34 OH! SAN DIEGO 35 in La Jolla and one of the oldest in San 90 J. CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE It will feature Tangible Memories: interesting shadows on the simple 95 LUCE ET STUDIO ARCHITECTS Diego, the Athenaeum today is a vibrant 4120 Capricorn Lane Recollections of La Jolla Pioneer building mass. The spaces inside and 5070 Santa Fe Street, Suite A cultural center, presenting exhibits, SAT 10AM–3PM Women, a show about the life out, evoke tranquility and purpose. In SAT & SUN 1PM–4PM concerts, lectures and art classes. Guided tour every hour and history of early 20th-century 2017, the club won the coveted Legacy Self-guided tour Guided tour every 30 min William Templeton Johnson, 1921 Park in and enter from garage women, artistically interpreted by Award from the San Diego Chapter of William Lumpkins, 1957 Reservation required female contemporary artists. the AIA, who called the LJWC “the Practicing at the intersection of David Singer, 2006 Visitors must be age 16 & over Built 1904 jewel in the crown of Irving Gill’s work.” architecture, art, and design, the studio’s Irving J. Gill, 1909 Irving J. Gill, 1914 work spans multiple scales from regional 87 GRANDE COLONIAL HOTEL J. Craig Venter Institute is a leader in IS Architecture, 2013 masterplans to custom furniture. By 910 Prospect Street genomic research, with a commitment 94 LA VALENCIA HOTEL & SPA continuously exploring and seeking a SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM to environmental stewardship. The 92 LA JOLLA 1132 Prospect Street solution that is specific to the problem, Guided tour every hour architecture of this 44,000 SF, three- RECREATION CENTER 97 | REBA | La Jolla Real Estate Brokers Association SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM the studio’s custom design, thoughtful Reservation required story laboratory and research facility, is a 615 Prospect Street Self-guided tour use of materials and attention to the splash pad for water play, a three-story direct response to the client’s challenge SAT & SUN 10AM–1PM The Colonial Apartments and Hotel, as it smallest of details is evident in their “adventure center” play structure and that a building should generate more Self-guided tour For over nine decades, La Jolla’s Pink was originally known, is La Jolla’s oldest studio for children, a community space Lady has elegantly graced the seaside workplace. Learn more about current energy than it consumes. The LEED Originally called the La Jolla Playground hotel. The main four story, concrete with cafe, and an outdoor fitness area. bluffs in the heart of the Village. The projects such as the transformation Platinum-certified building contains and Community House and dedicated hotel, boasting the first fire sprinkler Built, 1967 architect conceived a Mediterranean of Mingei International Museum, some of the most innovative water to the children of San Diego, it was system west of the Mississippi, was built Golba Architecture, 2018 palace of pink stucco and terracotta Extraordinary Desserts at the Louie, conservation and energy-efficient commissioned by noted philanthropist in 1928. During construction, the original tile, overlooking lush, terraced gardens and a private residence in Manhattan. systems available and serves as a model Ellen Browning Scripps. The tilt-up wood-framed structure on the site by 89 IS ARCHITECTURE and the sea beyond. Exquisite details for sustainable research buildings concrete construction creating Gill’s 96 QUINT GALLERY architect Richard Requa, was moved 5645 La Jolla Boulevard are throughout the property, including worldwide. It also houses the offices signature arched arcade, was considered 5171 Santa Fe Street, Suite H to the rear of the property where it still SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM mosaic fountains, Spanish tiled steps, of at least one Nobel Prize winner. innovative for its time and became a SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM operates as part of the hotel. Putnam’s Self-guided tour hand-painted ceilings, and elaborate La Jolla Drugstore and Soda Fountain ZGF Architects, 2013 hallmark feature of his work. A bench Self-guided tour Formerly a retail storefront, this building ironwork. Over the years, this storied was located there for many years and dedicated in 1926 to Miss Scripps, with now houses IS Architecture, an award- hotel has served as a hideaway for This industrial gallery space has was managed by actor Gregory Peck’s 91 LA JOLLA a bas relief of children playing and an winning firm specializing in historic HISTORICAL SOCIETY Hollywood luminaries, from Chaplin to presented over 250 exhibitions father. Today, the property includes two inscription by Robert Louis Stevenson, restoration and custom residential Pickford to Garbo. Irving Gill’s adjacent during its 37 years of business. The designated historic landmarks –The Little 780 Prospect Street is the work of artist J.T. Porter, who also architecture. The two side-by-side SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM Hotel Cabrillo was integrated as the gallery consists of 7 spaces exhibiting Hotel by the Sea, by architect Thomas created a bronze statue of a child nearby. storefronts provide employees with a Self-guided tour west wing of the hotel in 1956. contemporary art by emerging, mid- Shepherd, and the Garden Terraces. Irving J. Gill, 1915 shared open plan space for collaboration Reginald Johnson, 1926 career, and established artists. Past Housed in Wisteria Cottage, a fine Richard Requa, 1913 and more private areas to retreat to exhibitions by well-known artists Kelsey Thomas L. Shepherd, 1925 example of vernacular architecture of 93 LA JOLLA WOMAN’S CLUB for focused work. The firm’s passion Brookes, Gisela Colon, Robert Irwin, Frank Stevenson, 1928 early La Jolla, the Society serves as a 7791 Draper Avenue for historic preservation can be seen Ryan McGinness and many more have popular resource and gathering place SAT & SUN 9AM–12PM in the carefully-crafted design of the raised the bar for contemporary art 88 DAN MCKINNEY YMCA where residents and visitors explore Self-guided tour office, featuring an eclectic mix of in San Diego. When Mark Quint took 8355 Cliffridge Avenue history, art, ideas, and culture. Over the Guided tour every 30 min contemporary and historic fixtures, over this space in 2016, he completely SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM years, the simple structure has served as such as a Danish modern light and Like the La Jolla Recreation Center, rebuilt the interiors and transformed Guided tour every 30 min a guest house, a school and a bookstore, repurposed doors from Egypt. the Woman’s Club was commissioned the spaces to accommodate his vision with additions by Master Architect, Dan McKinney, a longtime La Jolla Built, 1951 by Miss Scripps and employed Gill’s for the gallery. Work by artist Michael resident, and the facility’s namesake, Irving Gill. The surrounding garden innovative tilt-up concrete construction. James Armstrong will be on display. terraces with cobblestone walls feature generously donated to the expansion of This prominently sited building with 94 | La Valencia Hotel & Spa the 50+ year-old YMCA. 25,000 square the newly installed Venturi Pergola its clean lines and white plaster walls feet was added and the property now and Garden. The interior of the former is enhanced by the series of pergolas, includes two new swimming pools, a house has been adaptively reused for porches, courtyards and gardens that exhibition space. surround it. Gill’s trademark arches sit side-by-side with the simple, classic columns of the pergola and cast 36 OH! SAN DIEGO 37

97 REBA | LA JOLLA REAL ESTATE 99 ST. JAMES BY-THE-SEA of concrete, teak, lead, glass and BROKERS ASSOCIATION EPISCOPAL CHURCH steel, flanking a grand courtyard. Three 908 Kline Street 743 Prospect Street floors house laboratories with the level SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM SAT 10AM–4PM, SUN 11:15AM–4PM directly above each of them providing Self-guided tour Self-guided tour free access to their systems and utilities. Guided tour every 30 min Designed specifically as a meeting Towers jutting into the courtyard Enter via front doors of church space for the La Jolla Real Estate house study spaces for senior faculty. Brokers Association (REBA), the Like other important structures in La The monumentality of world-renowned architecture’s mid-century modern lines Jolla, this church has a strong connection architect Louis Kahn’s vision is particularly are enhanced by the textural quality to the Browning Scripps family. Eliza felt in the open courtyard of travertine of the stacked masonry walls and the Virginia Scripps was instrumental in marble, bisected by a ribbon of water glamour of the book-matched polished the founding of a church on this site in which leads your eye to the ocean marble slabs on the front façade. Wide 1909. In 1928, Ellen Browning Scripps beyond. In 1992, the Salk received ORCHID WINNERS HISTORIC SITES planes of glass oriented to the entry laid the cornerstone of the bell tower in a 25-Year Award from the American courtyard, allow for the integration memory of her beloved half-sister, Eliza Institute of Architects (AIA) and was The following sites on this year’s OH! SAN DIEGO The following sites on this of indoor and outdoor spaces, while Virginia. She selected the nephew of featured in the AIA exhibit Structures of tour have received SDAF’s coveted Orchid award in year’s OH! SAN DIEGO tour are protecting them from the street. established architect Irving Gill to design Our Time: 31 Buildings That Changed recognition of its excellence in design, historic preservation registered as Historic Places. Henry Hester, 1964 the structure. He drew his inspiration Modern Life. The Salk Institute has been or impact on San Diego’s built environment. for the iconic tower from the Campo described by many as the single most National Register 98 SHEPHERD FIREHOUSE YMCA Florida church in Mexico City. Today, the significant architectural site in San Diego. • The US Grant—1986 • Spreckels Theatre 7877 Herschel Avenue richly decorated Chimes Tower houses Louis I. Kahn, 1965 • San Diego Chinese Historical Museum—1996 • PATH Connections Housing SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM a working set of tubular bells and a • Woodbury University—2009 • The Abbey Guided tour every 30 min newly renovated art gallery. The interior 101 WARWICK’S • Miller Hull at The Wharf at America's Cup Harbor—2009 • The US Grant features a rugged wood beam ceiling. • Marston House & Gardens—2010 Fire Station Engine Company 13 began 7812 Girard Avenue • AIA San Diego • Snowflake Bakery Building—2011 life as much more than a fire station. Louis J. Gill, 1929 SAT & SUN 10AM–4PM • Chicano Park Restoration, 2014 Self-guided tour • Chicano Park—2012 Simultaneously, it also housed La Jolla’s • Hawthorne Inn • La Esquina—2013 • ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station first city hall, a police station, a hospital 100 THE SALK INSTITUTE Established in 1896, Warwick’s is the room, and the water department • Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens—2013 • Balboa Park 10010 North Torrey Pines Road oldest family-owned and operated until 1976. The City of San Diego bookstore in the United States. Known • San Diego Central Library—2014 • La Jolla Woman’s Club SAT & SUN 10AM–1PM • La Jolla Historical Society at Wisteria Cottage—2014 Historical Landmark was designed in Self-guided tour with docent stations for its highly curated selection of books, • El Cortez • SMARTS Farm—2015 the Spanish-Mission Revival style for Access will be to plaza level only including architecture and design • Villa Montezuma the Works Progress Administration. books, eclectic gifts and jewelry, as well • J. Craig Venter Institute—2015 Reservation required The building remained unused for as fine stationery and office supplies, • Sempra Energy HQ—2016 Local Register about a decade until the YMCA The Salk Institute was established in Warwick’s has the vibe of a community • Sator Hall & Latter Hall—2016 • The Jennings House leased it from the City in the 1980s. 1960 by Jonas Salk, MD, developer of marketplace. Over the years, the events • Shepherd Firehouse YMCA—2016 • Davis–Horton House The most recent renovation restored the first safe and effective polio vaccine. program has grown tremendously and • ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station—2017 • The Barcelona the firehouse’s exterior and added Salk envisioned spacious, unobstructed the store is a popular place for authors • The Duke—2017 • First Church of Christ, Scientist modern metallic finishes that contrast laboratory spaces that could be adapted to speak. Enjoy a game of chess on the • IDEA1—2018 • The Salk Institute with the historical building’s façade. to the ever-changing needs of science, giant chess board in front of the store. • domusstudio architecture—2018 • Shepherd Firehouse YMCA Harold Abrams, 1936 with building materials that were simple, Built 1918 • Lyle & Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel—2018 • La Valencia Hotel Trip Bennett III, 2015 strong, durable, and as maintenance- • La Jolla Woman’s Club free as possible. The result: two mirror- • La Jolla Recreation Center image six-story structures, constructed • Wisteria Cottage • Grande Colonial Hotel • The Athenaeum • Marston House 38 OH! SAN DIEGO 39

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