Revealed, Reviled, & Reborn:100 Years of California’s Spanish Colonial/Mediterranean Revival with Michael Burch, FAIA (1 LU)

Architect Michael Burch will offer a brief history of the Spanish Colonial/Mediterranean Revival style as seen from California. He will cover the style’s origins, it’s Golden Age, Hollywood’s impact, what the style was like at mid-century, the return to its roots and some thoughts on the present and hope for the future. Humor, horror and celebrity crimes will be included. The second part of the talk will focus on the work of Michael Burch Architects.

photo credit: Melba Levick