Land+Living: CA Boom 3, Day One

Events — March 24, 2006 Posted by James

Our quick summary of the first day

Weren't we just here? The third year of CA Boom is underway and we're here for the third time - only seven months after we wrapped up our coverage of last year's show. They have moved the date up a few months this year for whatever reason, but it works for me since the weather is a lot nicer... though it is cutting into a potential ski weekend...

Some first impressions for this year compared to last: it seems a bit more crowded, fewer frills but overall seems better organized, a solid line up of homes for the first day tour, and a somewhat expanded exhibition area. There is a good vibe this year as things seem to settle in... as they say, third time is the charm.

Featured after the jump are some images from today's home with links to galleries of the day one home tours. Watch L+L for more content soon.

Link: CA Boom

Overview of the exhibition area

The Mazess Residence & Studio
Michael W. Folonis, AIA and Associates

Click here to view The Mazess Residence & Studio photo gallery

Kumagai Residence
Glen Irani Architects

Note, no images allowed inside, images above photographed from public property.
Click here for a photos of the Kumagai Residence under construction as seen at CA Boom II

Koning Eizenberg House
Koning Eizenberg Architecture

Click here to view Koning Eizenberg House photo gallery

Steifel Dockweiler Residence
Ramirez Studio

Click here to view Steifel Dockweiler Residence photo gallery

13 Degree House
GRAYmatter Architecture

Click here to view 13 Degree House photo gallery

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chris — March 30, 2006
Friday afternoon

we went the first year and again this year.... it seemed to me that there was more to see (more manufacturers) the first year and lots more excitement. when we got there at 1pm it was rather "quiet" nothing on the lawns not many people milling about... this year everything was crammed inside (due to the weather, I guess). there was also more emphasis on pre-fab housing with many different entities showcasing their wares.. this was great if you happened to be in the market for a prefab dwelling. if you went to look for cool furniture and accessories the selection was not as good as the first year, in my opinion. Still, we found this guy that makes the coolest wallpaper and a woman that makes neat handbags... the house tours were great though I wish they'd been able to have some older projects like the first year.