FTI LA-hub: DTLA Facades Walk

Join us for some high-stepping as we cruise a focused section of downtown Los Angeles!

Calling all local facade geeks and urban architecture fans! It'll be a short walk, a matter of just a few blocks, but it affords the opportunity to view and discuss 6 buildings of considerable historical and architectural interest:

• Hilton Checkers
• Biltmore
• Cal Edison
• Los Angeles Central Library
• Westin Bonaventure
• City National Plaza

View a map of the walking tour

There will be handouts and planned discussions along the way. We'll end up at the City National Plaza, where we'll be the guests of McCarthy Building Companies with a spectacular top floor view of DTLA. Snacks and beverages will be provided courtesy of McCarthy.

Strut your stuff!

When: Tuesday July 15, 2025 from 4 - 7 PM

Where: We'll meet up in front of the Hilton Checkers at 4pm; 535 S Grant Ave

Bring your curiosity, expertise, stories, and penetrating questions. Or just yourself!

Need help registering? Contact Katerina Hojgrova Neme khojgrova@facadetectonics.org directly.

AIA CES: Attendees will earn 2 AIA LU credits

Registration is free but mandatory.

Participation will be limited, so please register early.
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DTLA public parking is available nearby. Participants are encouraged to use public transportation and carpool to reduce carbon emissions.