Episode 2: Saving Iconic Architecture | EP 2 | If You Love Something, You Will Do What You Can to Save It. The Formosa Cafe

Design Expressions presented by Pacific Sales & JennAir

Design Expressions presented by Pacific Sales and JennAIr Luxury Appliances | Saving The Formosa Cafe in Hollywood, CA. This is the story about The Formosa Cafe, opened in Hollywood, California in 1939 and was, for decades following a hang-out for some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. The Formosa was built across the street from the legendary Samuel Goldwyn Studio. The biggest celebrities of the day spent their time at The Formosa was a hotspot for legends like James Dean, Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart and Elvis Presley. The 1933 Group works to save significant properties form destruction and brings them back to their former glory. Shaun and Fernando share innovative ideas and a practical approach to saving iconic design instead of just bulldozing and starting over. You are going to hear from design luminaries, Ron Woodson and Jamie Rummerfield of Woodson & Rummerfield's House of Design and founders of SIA (Save Iconic Architecture), developer Bobby Green from 1933 Group who walks through the process of saving a building like The Formosa from the wrecking ball. Additional guests include; Publicist, Lisa Strangis, Journalist Alison Martino, Designer, Jamie Adler and others sharing an amazing story about iconic design and architecture. About Design Expressions: Design Expressions presented by Pacific Sales and JennAir Luxury Appliances was created to share the stories behind amazing design and architecture. This is a partnership between Pacific Sales, a Best Buy company and JennAir Luxury Appliances. #DesignExpressions #Podcast #PacificSales #JennAir #TheFormosaCafe #IconicArchitecture #InteriorDesign