The first edition of the Italian Design Day (March 2nd) – brainchild of Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, as well as La Triennale di Milano (“Milan Triennial Exhibition”) – that was simultaneously celebrated in one hundred destinations across the globe, could not overlook Los Angeles. A city, or better a conglomerate of cities, each with their own distinctive “design.” As effectively conveyed by one of the panelists, Carlo Caccavale: 

“As the Executive director of the American Institute of Architects - Los Angeles chapter, I am exposed to architecture and design from many sources and I am in touch with many aspects of the profession. To me, L.A. is a city of hidden jewels which are easily overlooked while in the bubble of our cars and distracted by our commutes.