2017 MDC Emerging Talent (AIA California)
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4 Emerging Talent Presentations, filmed live at the 2017 Monterey Design Conference
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MDC Emerging Talent
Heather Roberge, AIA, MURMUR

Among the most inspirational events at the famed Monterey Design Conference are the 15-minute presentations by some of California’s finest emerging talent.
In this FREE presentation, Los Angeles-based Heather Roberge, AIA, of murmur, explores the roles of computational and digital fabrication in shaping contemporary architecture, and illustrates how lightweight construction can defy structural expectations.
Don’t miss the Keynote Presentations from the Monterey Design Conference!
Presenter: | Heather Roberge, AIA, Murmur, Los Angeles |
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Provider: | AIA California |
Certification: | Inspiration Only |
Learning Units: | 0 hours |
MDC Emerging Talent
Alan Tse, Associate AIA, Alan Tse Design

Among the most inspirational events at the famed Monterey Design Conference are the 15-minute presentations by some of California’s finest emerging talent.
In this FREE presentation, San Francisco-based Alan Tse, Associate AIA, captivates the audience with stunning images and a delightfully dry wit as he describes how he learned about budgets, his role as a designer, getting work and meeting client expectations. Alan's stunning restaurant, mixed-use, residential and work space projects combine a warm neutral palette, natural light and a welcoming modern style.
Don’t miss the Keynote Presentations from the Monterey Design Conference!
Presenter: | Alan Tse, Assoc. AIA, Alan Tse Design |
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Provider: | AIA California |
Certification: | Inspiration Only |
Learning Units: | 0 hours |
MDC Emerging Talent
Laura Crescimano, AIA, SITELAB Urban Studio

Among the most inspirational events at the famed Monterey Design Conference are the 15-minute presentations by some of California’s finest emerging talent.
In this FREE presentation, Laura Crescimano, AIA, of San Francisco-based SITELAB Urban Studio, deftly shows how extraordinary events in symbolic spaces or banal ones such as highways and roads can temporarily reveal and transform our image of the urban environment. Laura illustrates how placemaking can elevate the social practice of architecture and encourage inclusive decision making.
Don’t miss the Keynote Presentations from the Monterey Design Conference!
Presenter: | Laura Crescimano, Assoc. AIA, SITELAB Urban Studio |
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Provider: | AIA California |
Certification: | Inspiration Only |
Learning Units: | 0 hours |
MDC Emerging Talent
Jimenez Lai & Joanna Grant, Bureau Spectacular

Among the most inspirational events at the famed Monterey Design Conference are the 15-minute presentations by some of California’s finest emerging talent.
In this FREE presentation Jimenez Lai & Joanna Grant describe how their Los Angeles-based Bureau Spectacular began at the beginning of the Great Recession--through research, experimentation, teaching, publications, and exhibitions and competitions--and evolved into a group of avant-garde individuals who explore design through the lenses of art, culture and education. They conclude their presentation with a delightful Pool Party video created as part of a 2017 MoMA PS1 competition.
Don’t miss the Keynote Presentations from the Monterey Design Conference!
Presenter: | Jimenez Lai & Joanna Grant, Bureau Spectacular, Los Angeles |
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Provider: | AIA California |
Certification: | Inspiration Only |
Learning Units: | 0 hours |