New Architecture Prize From China to Spotlight Young Architect of Great Promise

The Ordos Prize, a new international architecture prize from China, the first ever from Asia, will honor a young architect at a pivotal point in his or her career. Qingyun Ma, dean of the University of Southern California School of Architecture, is the Founding Director and he has brought together leading global architects to serve as nominators and jury members.

“Unlike other major prizes that recognize an architect for a significant project or body of work, The Ordos Prize is the first to honor emerging young talent,” says Rem Koolhaas, chair of The Ordos Prize Jury and principal of Office of Metropolitan Architecture based in Rotterdam. “The Ordos Prize winners will be our next generation of great architects,” he adds.

Candidates for the prize are being nominated by preeminent global architects: Ben van Berkel, Stefano Boeri, Liz Diller, Jacques Herzog, Thom Mayne, Pierre de Meuron, Enrique Norten, Kazuyo Sejima, Wang Shu and Robert A. M. Stern.

Cars of the Stars on Display at The Americana at Brand

On Sunday, May 31, Caruso Affiliated will host its second annual Concours d’Elegance presented by the prestigious Petersen Automotive Museum at The Americana at Brand in downtown Glendale. From 11a.m. to 4p.m. visitors will get an up close look at 25 rare and classic convertibles many of which have either been owned by celebrities throughout Hollywood history or have appeared in major motion pictures.

One main attraction will be a 1949 DELAHAYE Type 178 Drophead Coupe formerly owned by the legendary Elton John. Other cars of the stars include a 1956 Jaguar XKSS, formerly owned by Steve McQueen; 1965 Imperial Convertible formerly owned by Katherine Hepburn; and a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Convertible, formerly owned by Jack Nicholson and used in the movie, "The Two Jakes"; the 1951 Mercury Kustom from David Lee Roth's "California Girls" video, and the "Speed Racer" Mach 5 prototype.

Hollywood's 16th Annual Women of Distinction Awards

The Hollywood Chamber's 16th Annual Women of Distinction Awards luncheon will take place tomorrow at The Globe Theatre at Universal Hollywood.  KTLA's Cher Calvin will be emceeing the event where the following people are being honored.

Mary Pickford Award

Marlee Matlin

Golden Award for Community Service

Oscar Arslanian

Women of Distinction

Chanell O'Farrill - Hollywood Forever Cemetary

Judy Kloner - Assistance League of Southern California

Leslie Lambert - Community Redevelopment Agency, Hollywood Region

Sarah MacPherson - Hollywood Property Owners Alliance

All proceeds from this luncheon will go to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, which supports Hollywood charitable organizations advancing initiatives such as the arts, education and affordable housing.