Designers in the News, Coolhaus in the Haus!

The David Bowie Bachelor pad by Rogerio Carvalheiro

Unless you've ceased to read the interwebs, you probably already know that the Rock-n-Platinum showcase is open to the public on weekends. For a donation of $10 (which goes to Habitat for Humanity of Greater LA) you can take a self-guided tour of these one-of-a-kind rock habitats, get a peek at this expected LEED Platinum building, and support a good cause.

But what you might not know is that Lori Dennis (of Dennis Design Group, the dark design team behind the Alice Cooper Lair) and Jennifer Siegal (one half of the design duo behind the 30 STM penthouse) are both in the headlines this month. Look for Lori Dennis in this month's issue of Angeleno as the winner of the magazine's design competition (see page 140 - 141). And tonight, Jennifer Siegal is being honored by the SCI-arc Alumni Association with a Distinguished Alumni Award. So you see, you really should try to make it out to see another little slice of their work.

But as if that weren't enough reason to come out this weekend, we have an added treat. Coolhaus - our favorite roving purveyor of architecturally-inspired desserts - will be parked in front of the Lofts on Saturday, Nov. 5th from 12.30 to 2.15pm. Even if you can't afford to LIVE in a piece of modern architecture, with Coolhaus there, at least you'll be able BUY and EAT some!

Buy tickets in advance here. See you at the showcase!

Loft photo by Tara Wujcik.

Sandwich photo via LA Mag.

Adorable truck photo via Evil Monito.

Sponsor Spotlight: Los Angeles magazine & Los Angeles Circles

We're thrilled to announce that Los Angeles magazine is on-board as Rock-n-Platinum's exclusive media sponsor. We're also stoked to welcome Los Angeles Circles, the magazine's new exclusive membership program, to our list of generous sponsors.

Since Los Angeles magazine is inarguably THE go-to guide for where to eat, where to shop, and what to do in LA, the good people behind the magazine are usually the first to know about good stuff. But rather than keep that to themselves, they're sharing with their loyal readers.

Sign up for Circles for $48/year and get first dibs on an endless stream of goodies and be the first to know about the best events in town. Card-carrying members are constantly privy to discounts and special offers, ranging from theater and movie tickets, and travel getaways, to gift cards for the city's best restaurants, as well as pre-public fashion, beauty, and furniture sample sales. Travel in these Circles, and you'll be livin' large, saving money, and having too much fun.

Speaking of saving money, Circles is offering 1 free general admission Rock-n-Platinum ticket to the first 20 members to respond. Each of those lucky 20 will get to bring a guest at a special Circles discount. If you're not already a member, then hop to it before the tickets are all snapped up because you certainly don't want to miss this LA party!