MDC What People are Looking Forward to at MDC //byline AIA California Staff October 8, 2024 In just two weeks, the architecture community will gather at the Monterey Design Conference (MDC) to celebrate design and the built environment. With a wide range of inspirational speakers – diving deep into their creative processes, philosophies and projects – and an opportunity to connect with colleagues, MDC provides a refreshing reminder of the power of design. What are attendees looking forward to? Read on: “Looking forward to MDC and spending a weekend immersed in an environment where the focus is design.” Ed Ong, FAIA The incredible Monterey Bay setting itself providing inspiration for many attendees where the natural environment becomes part of the conference’s broader dialogue about the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and the profession’s ability to create positive change. “Power of Place. Power of inspiration. Power of Peers.” Jack Paddon, AIA, LEED AP – 19six Architects An enriching experience for anyone passionate about where the field of architecture is headed, MDC offers both a platform for inspiration and a space to consider how design shapes our world. “This will be my first time at MDC! Looking forward to feeling better connected to the wider design world through both the presentations and maybe more so the in-person discussions that fill in between them, something hard to get through Zoom!” Gustave Heully, AIA, LEED AP – Gruen Associates Thoughtfully curated sessions and a diverse lineup of exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge designs, innovative materials, and groundbreaking ideas, MDC delivers the latest trends, technologies, and creative solutions from thought leaders and emerging talents alike. “Humboldt Sawmill is proud to sponsor the Monterey Design Conference and is looking forward to educating attendees on California grown redwood lumber with its low carbon footprint and overall strong sustainability story.” Jessica Hewitt – Mendocino Companies Got FOMO? Can’t make it in person? It is not too late to register. Join us virtually. International headliner Go Hasegawa will sit down for a unique conversation accessible to virtual attendees ONLY. Plus, we have other goodies if you’re connecting virtually. Find out more.

What People are Looking Forward to at MDC

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AIA California Staff

In just two weeks, the architecture community will gather at the Monterey Design Conference (MDC) to celebrate design and the built environment. With a wide range of inspirational speakers – diving deep into their creative processes, philosophies and projects – and an opportunity to connect with colleagues, MDC provides a refreshing reminder of the power of design.

What are attendees looking forward to? Read on:

“Looking forward to MDC and spending a weekend immersed in an environment where the focus is design.”
Ed Ong, FAIA

The incredible Monterey Bay setting itself providing inspiration for many attendees where the natural environment becomes part of the conference’s broader dialogue about the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and the profession’s ability to create positive change.

“Power of Place. Power of inspiration. Power of Peers.”
Jack Paddon, AIA, LEED AP – 19six Architects

An enriching experience for anyone passionate about where the field of architecture is headed, MDC offers both a platform for inspiration and a space to consider how design shapes our world.

“This will be my first time at MDC! Looking forward to feeling better connected to the wider design world through both the presentations and maybe more so the in-person discussions that fill in between them, something hard to get through Zoom!”
Gustave Heully, AIA, LEED AP – Gruen Associates

Thoughtfully curated sessions and a diverse lineup of exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge designs, innovative materials, and groundbreaking ideas, MDC delivers the latest trends, technologies, and creative solutions from thought leaders and emerging talents alike.

“Humboldt Sawmill is proud to sponsor the Monterey Design Conference and is looking forward to educating attendees on California grown redwood lumber with its low carbon footprint and overall strong sustainability story.”
Jessica Hewitt – Mendocino Companies

Got FOMO?

Can’t make it in person? It is not too late to register. Join us virtually.

International headliner Go Hasegawa will sit down for a unique conversation accessible to virtual attendees ONLY. Plus, we have other goodies if you’re connecting virtually. Find out more.

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