People often ask me how to generate jobs in overseas? 

My answer is always simple.  

“All you have to do is to give what you already have.”

Creating one from nothing is more difficult than generating 1 million from 100,000.

At the same time, losing 1 million takes no effort than losing everything. 

This is a true in all fields: getting a job, landing a multi-million dollar project, or simply having good friends and love ones. 

Raised in a “traditional architect’s family” in Japan, educated / trained in the US / Europe, and now practicing in the US, Europe, Saudi-Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, India, China, and Japan, I have gained unique insights and developed a wide-range in perspective towards how our profession or the entire lifestyle can be transformed in 21st century. 

Most of people think that graduating from a good school will secure a great job. 

Most of people think that working for a great company will provide security, and lead to a successful life. 

Our recent experiences such as Lehman Shock in 2008, or Tohoku Earthquake in Japan 2011, gave me a concrete idea of how we should re-think about the traditional way of thinking or “common sense” of “how-to” (including a redefinition of success or ‘”happiness”).

After hundreds of chess game practices on and a bit of ’”self-experimentation of defining ultimate fears,” I couldn’t just wait for a chance to visit to appear in front of me, but to create an opportunity: Zero to 1

I needed a different game-plan so that not only can I survive in this world, but to do well and fulfill my precious time in life.. 

This talk is about how to create something special from nothing and to begin enjoying the so-called ideal lifestyle…….(in progress)

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Speaker Bio:

Daisuke Tanigaki, Lifestylist

Co founder / Director of International Projects

Daisuke Tanigaki is Co-founder of R204DESIGN and leads the firm’s large-scale global projects in the US, Europe, Pacific pacific and Middle East.

He is driven by his search for enlightened human experience.  His visionary insight has brought him to work on several multi-million dollar projects globally for more than decade. 

His recent experience includes the planning and design of a 220 acre mixed-use waterfront resort in Saudi Arabia, which included a hotel, a 1 million sf retail center, 5 Start Hotel, serviced apartments, a health club & SPA, and an amusement park, Luxury based Villas.  In addition, He is commissioned as an design architect for a now-coming latest technology S.M.A.R.T* Organic Farm / mixed-use project near Shanghai, China. (6000 acre)

Mr. Tanigaki recognizes the need of staying up-to date with the latest technology, and thus views state-of-the-art BIM (Building Information Modeling), Open-source network technology and extranet applications not as ends in themselves, but as important tools in innovative design communication and effective work flow. Mr. Tanigaki has shown a deep understanding of unique cultural implementation in modern contents while balancing sustainable factors: Environmental, Social, and Financial. 

He has been also asked to spoke for varies Universities and professional organization groups which topics focuses on ‘ lifestyle design’ in order to avoid ‘ work for living’. 

Daisuke Tanigaki has been published in several public media & magazines both in Japan and U.S.A.

July 7-8, 2011 9am – 5pm

Learn about global experiences and discuss case studies—both good and bad—and how certain design firms have successfully entered international markets.  Also see how smaller boutique firms can gain a foothold using this emerging practice strategy.

For more information, please visit the website: http://execed.uscarchitecture.com/program/design-abroad/

or contact Eric Moore, ericjmoo@usc.edu if you have an interest in securing a place in the class.

June 28, 2011 , 2 pm EDT,  11am PDT  1.5 hours

presented by U.S. Commercial Service (Dept. of Commerce)  Global Design & Construction Team

To register, please contact: Terri Batch 310-882-1750  Terri.Batch@trade.gov    or visit http://www.export.gov/industry/architecture/index.asp

Please join us for our June meeting with special presenter Marcelo Carro from the Argentina office of Corbis Global

• When: Tuesday June 28, 2011 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Where: RTKL Associates Inc. 333 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA, USAThe presentation will provide 1.5 Learning Units for Continuing Education Credit. 

             More information about the event can be found here.

             REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please Register here

SPEAKER’S BIO

Marcelo Carro: Head of Business Partnerships

Carrying 25 years of solid experience in architecture and construction, Marcelo came onboard in January 2007 and leads the business development efforts with CorbisGlobal Previously he spent 17 years in the construction industry, with expertise ranging from infrastructure to renewable energy projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is also a consultant for infrastructure development in Latin America.

As Principal, his first challenge is to identify current and future market trends and to create tailor-made partnership models with clients to develop a win-win business solution. He has played a key role in securing business opportunities for CorbisGlobal in the United States, Brazil, Australia and the Middle East.

PARKING:
Joe’s Parking lots located at 220 and 240 S. Hope St.
Please check with attendant for rates before parking.
Please note we’re unable to validate.

Transit Options: Metro Red & Purple Line stops at Pershing Square station, about 1/2 mile or a 15 minute walk from RTKL. Buses 18, 20, 316, 720, and Dash B stop within 1/2 mile. Visit www.metro.net for schedules and details

AIA|LA International Practice Committee presents an interactive discussion featuring CorbisGlobal.

Venturing to go beyond borders and open up to international markets can be as challenging as rewarding. The global playground presents a different game with some different rules. You just need to understand them, accept them, learn how to play with them and eventually even transform some for the better.

In this program we will share lessons learned over the past 10 years working on projects in over 25 countries in the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Europe.

Speakers:

MARTIN AMENGUAL is the co-founder and CEO of Corbis Global, an architectural, engineering and visualization support firm. For over ten years, Martin has led the studio to become a global player in the AEC industry with offices in Los Angeles, Cordoba and Dubai. Martin holds a Civil Engineering degree from the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba.

RYAN FLAUTZ is a Senior Project Manager of Corbis Global, with over 10 years of experience, with an extensive background in construction documentation and techniques, quality control, staff development and a strong knowledge of federal and state building code.

To RSVP please email Junnaid Javed

To join this meeting on the Web:

Please click on the appropriate link:

ATTENDEE: https://mwmus.webex.com/mwmus/jm.php?PWD=&MK=941351042

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MEETING PASSWORD: No password
Date: April 26, 2011
Time: 4:30 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, Los Angeles/San Francisco)
Teleconference: Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Meeting Number: 941 351 042

Maison de Verre: An exhibition of Original 1966 prints of PHOTOGRAPHS by Michal Carapetian
“Carapetian’s beautiful photos capture the Parisian culture of hte Masion de Verre when the original clients were still alive. These photos register the cultural density of the house, which it was still in their ownership. In this regard, one might speak of Michael Carapetian’s photos as having a unique patina.” Kenneth Frampton
The exhibition will be open for viewings by invitation:
Thursday 24 – Saturday 26 March 2011 from 6pm to 9pm, closed Sunday
Monday 28 March from 6pm to 9pm
at
Tripod Studios
608 Main Street, Venice, CA 90291
ph. 310-452-4300
for invitations and enquiries: Billy@tripodstudios.com
cell: 310-920-4612

March 16, 2011:- AIA | LA Health Care and AIA | LA International Practice Committees Co-Present:
The Shanghai Changzheng New Pudoong Hospital in Shanghai, China and Working in China: Lessons Learned. Guest presenters Patrick McCurdy, Vice President RTKL Associates, Inc., and Michael Ellis, Partner 5+Design. Held at RTKL 333 S. Hope St., Ste C200, L.A., CA 90071 4:30pm-7pm

March 3, 2011:- at Sci Arc: Steven Holl http://sciarc.edu/lectures.php?id=1899

March 2, 2011:- at Cal Poly Pomona: The Dragon (Morphosis in Shanghai): Thom Mayne at 7. Click here to see flyer.

February 1, 2011:Americans designing overseas: international experiences. This program consists of 5-minute presentations of committee members sharing their experiences designing and building overseas, and generating dialogue of lessons learned. Discussions include insight into what expertise American teams bring to the design effort. Projects include single office towers to mixed-use retail development, from architectural design aspects to lighting design in exterior and interior applications, and mechanical systems including thermal comfort and acoustic systems. Project locations include China, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Indonesia, UAE, Libya, UK, and Spain.

January 2, 2011: no meeting for the holidays

December 7, 2010: Ex-Im Bank presentation by Export Finance Manager Marianne Hughes

November 2, 2010: Marketing Internationally

October 19, 2010:Sustainability in China
The AIA/LA and the International Committee was contacted by the Chinese government to have an exchange of ideas about sustainability and building green. A joint meeting was held with COTE and a presentation of the greening of the Wilshire Corridor. The meeting was held at KGM Lighting.

September 7, 2010:Terri Batch, Sr. International Trade Specialist & Leader of the Commercial Service’s Global Design & Construction Team spoke about U.S.
Commercial Service resources available to assist architectural design firms with expanding their business internationally. Key market opportunities were highlighted including Brazil, China, and UAE.