by Center for A+D | Jan 11, 2024 | Community Spotlight
Nicole Paiement Artistic Director & ConductorOpera Parallèle Where did the idea for Opera Parallèle originate? Opera Parallèle was founded in 2010, first as “Ensemble Parallèle” to create space for contemporary opera in the performing arts landscape and...
by Center for A+D | Jan 4, 2024 | Community Spotlight
Quinlin Messenger Director/ FounderJUST Design Where did the idea for JUST design originate? The roots of JUST Design trace through multi-racial heritage and profound dialogues with elders. Quinlin Messenger, founder and director, draws inspiration from his...
by Center for A+D | Dec 16, 2023 | Community Spotlight
Sameena Sitabkhan Undergraduate Assistant DirectorAcademy of Art University How has your work as a mentor evolved? What I love most about teaching is working together with the next generation of architects. Through my work as licensing advisor, AIAS advisor and...
by Center for A+D | Dec 10, 2023 | Community Spotlight
Dion-Jay (“DJ”) Brookter Chief Executive OfficerYoung Community Developers (YCD) What does your work as a mentor look like these days? As the CEO of YCD, my role as a mentor embodies several key principles that are fundamental to my approach in...
by Center for A+D | Dec 3, 2023 | Community Spotlight
Katy Birnbaum Founder/CEOInto the Streets SF Where did the idea for Into the Streets/Bhangra & Beats originate? At the end of 2022, it became clear that San Francisco needed an organization who centers community, diversity, and culture to lead innovative...
by Center for A+D | Nov 25, 2023 | Community Spotlight
John Quintos OwnerSystème D Cafe by Cento Coffee | Center for Architecture + Design Who or what inspires your aesthetic and direction for your cafes and business?First influences were the teenage sub-culture; music, cafes such as Savoy Tivoli in North Beach,...
