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Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New Documentary Series Reunites Los Angeles' Architecture Rebels
Seven young architects with emerging careers gather on Venice Beach in 1980. Their distinctive designs left a significant mark on the Los Angeles landscape. L TO R: Frederick Fisher, Robert Mangurian, Eric Owen Moss, Coy Howard, Craig Hodgetts, Thom Mayne, Frank Gehry. Ave Pildas / Courtesy of FORT: LA A Los Angeles-based architectural advocacy group has created a 12-episode documentary series that reunites standout architects who, starting in the 1970s, shaped the city's mix of building styles. 'Rebel Architects: From Venice to the World Stage' is produced by the nonprofit Friends of Residential Treasures (FORT). The first episode was released July 1, and explored how seven visionary architects got their start and launched initial creative projects. The second episode, 'Art and Rebellion in Venice in the '70s and '80s,' was released August 8 at Barnsdall Art Park in Los Feliz, north of downtown Los Angeles. Barnsdall is home to Frank Lloyd Wright's first Los Angeles commission, Hollyhock House, with its commanding monolithic forms, geometric ornamentation, and modern take on Mayan Revival architecture. It was built between 1918 and 1921. Four of the architects originally photographed on Venice Beach in 1980 reunite at the same spot. Standing L to R: Frederick Fisher, Thom Mayne, Craig Hodgetts. Kneeling: Eric Owen Moss. Ave Pildas / Courtesy FORT: LA The series' concept was conceived around a 1980 photograph shot on Venice Beach. In the photo, seven young architects gather in a semi-circle, their informal looks belying the gravitas of careers that, in coming decades, would significantly impact the look and feel of Los Angeles. Four of the men look at the camera, one gazes at the distant beach, another scratches his head, and the last, the uber-famous Frank Gehry, studies the sand at his feet. Forty-five years after the photo was taken by Ave Pildas, the documentary series reunites four of the group members: Thom Mayne, Eric Owen Moss, Craig Hodgetts, and Frederick Fisher. Besides Gehry, the other two men in the 1980 photograph were Robert Mangurian and Coy Howard. But why reassemble at least part of the group now, other than to reminisce about old times? The 1970s and '80s were a transitional period in Los Angeles' cultural history. The stark and lean look of mid-century minimalism had largely been banished. In its place: playful symbolism, color and novel forms. Frank Gehry emerged as a revolutionary force during the era, his Santa Monica home, a small 1920s pink bungalow, renovated with such inexpensive materials as plywood, corrugated sheet metal and chain-link fencing. About 25 years later, Gehry's mathematically complex design for Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles was realized (among numerous other landmark projects). Clad in stainless steel, the hall's sweeping concave and convex forms are at once a frothy and elegant statement on Grand Avenue. A still from the documentary series, 'Rebel Architects: From Venice to the World Stage." L to R: host Frances Anderton, Frederick Fisher, Craig Hodgetts, Thom Mayne, Eric Owen Moss. Courtesy of FORT: LA. The historical series, each episode less than 15 minutes long, is also meant to capture the 'camaraderie, creativity and passion of this iconic group," says Russell Brown, who directed and produced the series; Brown is FORT's founder and board chair. Journalist Frances Anderton hosts the series. 'We were all outcasts so far as the reality of our situation was,' says architect Frederick Fisher in the series' second episode. 'This vacuum was something that gave ... not just architects but filmmakers, everybody, a sense of no risk because there was no reward. And since there was no reward, you just, damn the torpedoes, just went ahead.' Fisher's firm, Frederick Fisher and Partners, has mastered such projects as the renovation of Princeton's Firestone Library, the Sunnylands Visitor Center in Rancho Mirage, and a recent addition to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Witch Houses and Architectural Adventures FORT also creates self-guided maps that detail Los Angeles architecture, 'each one a narrative adventure through the city's built landscape,' according to press materials. LOS ANGELES - APRIL 1991: A view of the storybook style Spadena House aka the Witch's House in April 1991 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) Getty Images The mapped trail, 'Witch Houses,' guides walkers to various 1920s, '30s and '40s storybook homes (among other decades and styles) with wicked looks and other spook-related details. Are the owners actually witches? No, but given the distinctive architecture and backstories, that's easy to conclude. The trail became so popular that FORT has released five versions of it. Novelist and actor Amber Benson, who played the witch Tara Maclay on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer , conceived and assembled the witch map series. The rest of Los Angeles' architecture is not as eerie, but it's certainly intriguing. The varied styles include: Arts & Crafts, Streamline Moderne, Brutalist, Art Deco, Victorian, Googie, along with ranch style homes, elegant steel and glass residences, and dingbat apartment complexes, to name a few. FORT has released 65 free architecture maps; a few are available via donation. Fifteen more trail maps are in development. Existing maps cover such subjects as: postwar Japanese American architects, small Neutra houses, homes built by Wallace Neff, South Los Angeles garden apartments, residences and housing projects built by Gregory Ain, buildings connected to the Civil Rights Movement, and Schindler multi-family homes. FORT also sponsors artist-led collaborations that 'translate the experience of residential architecture into new forms—short films, playlists, cocktails, poems, and more,' according to its website. FORT's fellowship grants support original research that uncovers obscure stories and figures connected to Los Angeles residential design.
India Today
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Independence Day 2025: How to book your seat at the Red Fort on August 15
India is set to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, a day that honours the country's freedom, unity, and progress. The highlight of the occasion was the Prime Minister's address from the historic Red Fort in Delhi, an event that draws attention from people across the nation and around the year, the Red Fort ceremony begins with patriotic traditions, from the Guard of Honour to the flag hoisting and a grand flower shower by the Indian Air Force. For many, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch it live at the venue, while millions more tune in from home via television and online you plan to attend in person, you'll need to arrive early and follow security guidelines. If you're watching from home, there are multiple platforms to catch the live broadcast. Here's everything you need to know about the schedule, experience, ticket booking, and travel tips for the Independence Day 2025 FORT CEREMONY: SCHEDULE AND HIGHLIGHTSGuard of Honour: The Prime Minister is welcomed by the Armed Forces and the Delhi Hoisting & National Anthem: The tricolour is unfurled, accompanied by a 21-gun Shower: IAF helicopters shower flower petals over the Minister's Address: A speech reflecting on India's achievements, challenges, and future Ceremony: Singing of the national anthem and release of tricolour TO WATCH THE CELEBRATIONS LIVEIf you can't make it to the Red Fort, you can still watch the event on:National TV Channels like DD National and DD Streaming via YouTube, official government websites, and news Broadcasts for live audio TO BOOK TICKETS FOR THE RED FORT EVENTOffline: Tickets are often available at designated government counters in Delhi before the Check official portals like for your original ID when collecting and using your TIPS: WHEN AND HOW TO REACHThe Delhi Metro is the best way to get there. Lal Qila and Chandni Chowk stations are closest to the services usually start early, around 4:00 AM on Independence between 6:30–7:00 AM to clear security and get a good GUIDELINES FOR VISITORSCarry only essential items; large bags are not all instructions from security your ticket and ID handy for prepared for road diversions and parking restrictions near the Red Fort.- Ends
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
DEA's El Paso Division brings first fentanyl murder charge in state
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas House Bill 6 recently passed in response to the rising number of fentanyl-related deaths across the state, and the 34th Judicial District Attorney has indicted a man on murder regarding fentanyl distribution resulting death, being the first state case charged through the El Paso division which covers 17 counties in West Texas, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The DEA says Eric Robles was indicted on state charges of murder and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance on April 3. Eric Robles. Photo: El Paso County Sheriff's Office. On April 23, Robles was transferred from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, just two weeks before completing his sentence on unrelated federal drug charges, the DEA said. The DEA says this is the first case indicted on state charges through the El Paso Division. However, it has had a total of 10 federally-charged cases, which resulted in the sentencing of 10 people for distribution causing death. The 10 individuals received a combined 152 years in federal prison without parole, the DEA said. 'The ability to bring the state charge of murder gives the DEA another tool in our belt,' said Omar Arellano, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's El Paso Division. 'Drug dealers even considering setting up shop in Texas need to keep that in mind.' The DEA's El Paso Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT), a West Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) initiative, investigated the case. FORT is staffed by the DEA, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigations Division, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas National Guard, and the El Paso Police Department. 'The indictment handed down in this case marks a historic and necessary step forward in the fight against the fentanyl epidemic that continues to devastate our community and families across Texas. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is proud to be part of the DEA's Fentanyl Overdose Response Team and to work alongside our local, state, and federal partners to ensure drug traffickers are held fully accountable. We will not tolerate the distribution of fentanyl in our community, and we will continue using every legal tool available to bring justice for victims and their families. Our message is clear: if your actions result in death, you will be charged accordingly,' the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTSM 9 News.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
When Should You Buy Forterra plc (LON:FORT)?
Forterra plc (LON:FORT), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price increase on the LSE over the last few months. The company is inching closer to its yearly highs following the recent share price climb. With many analysts covering the stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock's share price. However, could the stock still be trading at a relatively cheap price? Let's examine Forterra's valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there's still a bargain opportunity. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. According to our price multiple model, which makes a comparison between the company's price-to-earnings ratio and the industry average, the stock price seems to be justfied. We've used the price-to-earnings ratio in this instance because there's not enough visibility to forecast its cash flows. The stock's ratio of 22.43x is currently trading slightly below its industry peers' ratio of 22.67x, which means if you buy Forterra today, you'd be paying a decent price for it. And if you believe Forterra should be trading in this range, then there isn't much room for the share price to grow beyond the levels of other industry peers over the long-term. Furthermore, it seems like Forterra's share price is quite stable, which means there may be less chances to buy low in the future now that it's priced similarly to industry peers. This is because the stock is less volatile than the wider market given its low beta. See our latest analysis for Forterra Future outlook is an important aspect when you're looking at buying a stock, especially if you are an investor looking for growth in your portfolio. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let's also take a look at the company's future expectations. Forterra's earnings over the next few years are expected to double, indicating a very optimistic future ahead. This should lead to stronger cash flows, feeding into a higher share value. Are you a shareholder? FORT's optimistic future growth appears to have been factored into the current share price, with shares trading around industry price multiples. However, there are also other important factors which we haven't considered today, such as the track record of its management team. Have these factors changed since the last time you looked at FORT? Will you have enough confidence to invest in the company should the price drop below the industry PE ratio? Are you a potential investor? If you've been keeping an eye on FORT, now may not be the most advantageous time to buy, given it is trading around industry price multiples. However, the optimistic forecast is encouraging for FORT, which means it's worth further examining other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to take advantage of the next price drop. It can be quite valuable to consider what analysts expect for Forterra from their most recent forecasts. At Simply Wall St, we have the analysts estimates which you can view by clicking here. If you are no longer interested in Forterra, you can use our free platform to see our list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
