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# A Night of Architectural Splendor: New View California Book Launch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
By [AB design studio](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/author/ab-design-studio) • April 24, 2024 • [Residential](https://www.abdesignstudioinc.com/news/tag/residential)
Step into the world of architectural marvels and artistic brilliance at the launch of New View: A Curated Visual Gallery, where architects, publishers, and creatives united to honor the transformative power of design.
[Image credit: Architects featured in New View: A Curated Visual Gallery - 20 Magnificent Homes by California Architects with Beth Buckley of Benton Buckely Books]
In the wake of a captivating celebration, we find ourselves still enveloped in the glow of an event that transcended the ordinary. The launch of New View: A Curated Visual Gallery — Twenty Magnificent Homes by California Architects was more than just an introduction to architectural wonders; it was a vibrant testament to the magic that unfolds when creativity and collaboration intertwine.
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[Image caption: New View: A Curated Visual Gallery - 20 Magnificent Home by California Architects; Josh Blumer, Principal Architect / Owner AB design studio, inc. Apparatus Lantern : Sconce - images provided by Benton Buckley Books]
The venue, the lavishly refined APPARATUS studio, provided the perfect setting for an evening filled with inspiration and camaraderie. Surrounded by over 300 creatives, each sharing a passion for architecture and design, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation and excitement.
As the publishers, Benton Buckley Books, expressed their gratitude to the architects whose innovative designs graced the pages of New View, it became evident that this book was not merely a collection of photographs and philosophies, but a tribute to the art of collaboration itself. Each page turned was a testament to the vision, creativity, and bold style of the architects featured.
[Image caption: Clay Aurell, Principal Architect / Owner AB design studio, inc. with event attendee after signing a copy of New View - image provided by Benton Buckley Books]
The night unfolded as a celebration of culture, inspiration, and friendship. It was a reminder of the profound impact architecture has on our lives and communities, and a reaffirmation of the power of design to shape our world.
As we reflect on the evening, we are filled with a sense of gratitude—to the team at APPARATUS for their genius in hosting us, to the publishers for curating this visual masterpiece, and to the architects whose work continues to inspire us all.
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[Image credit: Beth Buckley of Benton Buckley Books signing a copy of New View; event attendees reading New View - images provided by Benton Buckley Books]
New View: A Curated Visual Gallery — Twenty Magnificent Homes by California Architects is not just a book; it is a journey—a journey through the realms of creativity and innovation, guided by the hands of visionary architects and celebrated by a community of like-minded individuals. And as we turn the pages of this remarkable tome, we are reminded that the true essence of architecture lies not only in the structures we build, but in the connections we forge and the stories we share.
[Image caption: Event attendees in the stunning Apparatus gallery in Los Angeles, CA - images provided by Benton Buckley Books]
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