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Saturday, January 15th

830 am- 4 pm [San Diego]
construction: 'James Hubbell at Colonia Esperanza'
H-Street Trolley stop (H-Street exit Freeway 5; Chula Vista)
info: 760-765-3427; lael@abac.com
detail: Ongoing building, gardening, tiling, working with children at an elementary school in Tijuana. Groups meet in Chula Vista and drive down for the day, returning by 530 pm. It is always interesting and you will meet great people. Architect James Hubbell brings everyone together to participate in the long-term creation of an organic architecture. Meeting point is the parking area of the H street Trolley in Chula Vista. Look for Jim's white mini van. Expect to arrive in the Colonia around 930 am, and work until 3 to 4 pm. In general, it's helpful if you bring work gloves, a straw hat and/or any general tools, like a drill, hammer or sander. We take a lunch break from noon to 1 pm. Bring your own lunch. Beginners and professionals are welcome. You can bring your kids! Bring a Friend – Bring Two! A $10.00 donation is helpful for paying material costs. More info? review www.americasfoundation.net.

930-1130 am [San Diego]
lecture: 'Smart Growth, Environmentalism, Affordable Housing'
New School of Architecture (1249 F Street; downtown San Diego)
info: 619-224-8584 [FSDA]; catherine@fsda-online.org
detail: Nico Calavita [Urban Planner] explores the compatibility of smart growth, environmentalism, affordable housing. Part of the annual lecture series by Friends of San Diego Architecture. Talks with slides by specialists in the field of architecture, graphics, urban planning, landscape, and interior design.

1130 am [San Diego]
event: 'Awards Ceremony: Accessory Dwelling Units'
New School of Architecture (1249 F Street; downtown San Diego)
info: 619-224-8584 [FSDA]; catherine@fsda-online.org
detail: Awards ceremony for FSDA's first architecture-design competition: 'Accessory Dwelling Units: Inspired Solutions for our Community'. More information at the competition Web site.

1 pm [LA]
exhibit: 'Spring through Winter'
MAK Center (Schindler Kings Road House, West Hollywood)
info: 323-651-1510; office@makcenter.org
detail: Artist gallery tour. Fantastical and impossible photographs by Amir Zaki of swimming pools, fireplaces, cantilevered buildings. Exhibit closes February 20th.

3 pm [LA]
discussion: 'Re-Photographing Pasadena'
Pasadena Museum of California Arts (490 East Union Street; Pasadena)
info: 626-568-3665; info@pmcaonline.org
detail: Panel discussion.