MDC – Brad Cloepfil, AIA, and Chelsea Grassinger, AIA: Sense of Investigation

In this 60-minute keynote, presented live at the 2024 Monterey Design Conference, Brad Cloepfil, AIA, and Chelsea Grassinger, AIA, of Allied Works focus on the meaning of stewardship in design and how their architecture is fueled by the desire to create resonant, enduring design and expand the boundaries of traditional practice. Brad and Chelsea take us on a journey of their work and explain how each project starts with an intense investigation into the program and the local environment as they search for simple solutions.

Presenter:
Brad Cloepfil | Allied Works, and Chelsea Grassinger | Allied Works

MDC – Fuensanta Nieto, Hon. FAIA & Enrique Sobejano, Hon. FAIA: Transformation and Discovery

Fuensanta Nieto, Hon. FAIA, and Enrique Sobejano, Hon. FAIA, based in both Madrid and Berlin, share how their designs bring a feeling of transformation, discovery and understanding of the place and purpose of a building. Delightfully sharing the stage, Enrique and Fuensanta take us on a tour of the recent projects, including the headquarters for Montblanc, a stunning museum in Cordoba, Spain, and a lyrical museum for Estonian composer Avro Pärt.

Presenter:
Fuensanta Nieto, Hon. FAIA | Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, and Enrique Sobejano, Hon. FAIA | Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos

MDC – Go Hasegawa: Ambitious Ambivalence

Presented live at the 2024 Monterey Design Conference, Japanese architect Go Hasegawa’s “Ambitious Ambivalence” presentation includes stunning and oftentimes whimsical creations. Go displays his dry wit as he reflects on how local materials, cultural elements and environmental considerations influence his designs. He also shows how a combination of inspired design and amazing craftsmanship results in paper-thin marble structures.

Presenter:
Go Hasegawa | Go Hasegawa and Associates

MDC – Enabling Abundance – Housing California

Four housing experts present short case studies and then engage in a thoughtful discussion about the impactful ways architects are bringing solutions to California's severe affordable housing shortage while reducing carbon emissions and uplifting the physical and emotional well-being of residents.

Join Kevin Daley, FAIA, Founding Partner of Frederick Fisher Architects and Partners, Phoebe Yee, AIA, Executive Vice President of Design for Related California, Cory Henry, Founder and Design Director of Atelier Cory Henry, and Dana Cuff, Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, Urban Planning, and Founding Director of cityLAB at UCLA, as they tackle one of California’s most pressing challenges.

Presenter:
Kevin Daley, FAIA | Kevin Daly Architects; Phoebe Yee, AIA Related Californi; Cory Henry| Atelier Cory Henry; Dana Cuff | cityLAB at UCLA

MDC – Reflections with Chuck Davis, FAIA

Presented live at the 2024 Monterey Design Conference, Chuck Davis, FAIA, shares a lifetime of insights gained during his 50 years designing and overseeing major projects including aquariums, zoos and higher education. Deftly interviewed by Pierluigi Serraino, Chuck reflects on how his collaboration with Joseph Esherick influenced his inquisitive design approach and opines how the architectural profession has evolved.

Presenter:
Chuck Davis, FAIA | EHDD; Pierluigi Serraino, AIA

MDC – Refik Anadol: AI in Art and Architecture

In this fast-paced session, Refik Anadol, renowned artist and inventor, explores how generative AI and computational tools can assist architects in designing buildings that integrate functional and aesthetic considerations and how AI can be integrated across disciplines such as neuroscience, architecture, and environmental science to create meaningful, socially impactful outcomes.

Presenter:
Refik Anadol | Refik Anadol Studio

MDC – Tatiana Bilbao: The City, My Living Room

In this 60-minute highlight from the 2024 Monterey Design Conference, Tatiana Bilbao from Mexico City passionately challenges convention norms and examines how architecture can address fundamental human needs. Through largescale masterplans and projects to smaller affordable housing strategies, and by reimagining urban spaces, Tatiana shares her passion for accommodating diverse social configurations, local materials, and environmental conditions.

Presenter:
Tatiana Bilbao | Tatiana Bilbao Estudio

MDC – Frederick Fisher, AIA: Four Pillars

In this 60-minute keynote, presented live at the 2024 Monterey Design Conference, Frederick Fisher, AIA, takes us on a tour of his firm’s landmark projects designed on four pillars: process, context, function, and aesthetics. Frederick highlights his enthusiasm for light and space coupled with design strategies that utilize clean energy and lead to net-zero-emissions.

Presenter:
Frederick Fisher, AIA | Frederick Fisher and Partners Architects

MDC – Kerstin Thompson - What Architect?

In this 60-minute keynote, presented live at the 2024 Monterey Design Conference, renowned Australian architect Kerstin Thompson presents a more casual version of the talk she delivered for her Australian Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal tour. With stunning images and a focus on adaptive re-use, Kerstin assesses architectural design strategies that adapt to and mitigate environmental challenges, such as bushfires and floods, while promoting sustainability.

Presenter:
Kerstin Thompson| Kerstin Thompson Architects