The Fold, by Karten Design. Photo courtesy of Karten Design
Last night, the A + D Architecture + Design Museum in Los Angeles, held its annual fund-raising gala. In honor of this year’s theme, “The Journey”, the museum enlisted dozens of architects to tackle the problem of the carry-on bag—specifically, its failure to surprise, delight, or be shaped like a baguette.
“Bag-ette,” by Steven Ehrlich. Photo courtesy of Steven Ehrlich
At the gala, models wearing airline uniforms have demo-ed dozens of one-of-a-kind carry-ons designed by the likes of April Greiman and Michael Rotondi, Lorcan O’herlihy, Yadzani Studio, Gensler, AECOM, and many more. Each bag was up for bid in the museum’s silent auction, which benefited its operations.
“Bag-ette,” by Steven Ehrlich. Photo courtesy of Steven Ehrlich
The auction also featured artworks, architectural memorabilia (including a signed lithograph of the Getty Center by Richard Meier), and a weekend getaway to Marfa.
Clearly My Carry-On, by Erica Islas, EMI Interior Design. Photo courtesy of Erica Islas/EMI
Clearly My Carry-On, by Erica Islas, EMI Interior Design. Photo courtesy of Erica Islas/EMI
N0CASE, by Hodgetts + Fung. Photo courtesy of Hodgetts + Fung
Piknik, by Karim Rashid. Photo courtesy of Karim Rashid
Traveler’s Cocoon, by Yadzani Studio of Cannon Design. Photo courtesy of Yadzani Studio of Cannon Design
2Fold, by Frederick Fisher & Partners. Photo courtesy of Frederick Fisher & Partners
Suit=case, by David Hertz and Max Hertz. Photo courtesy of David Hertz and Max Hertz
Info and images via www.architizer.com
