Architect Michael Burch, AIA offers a brief history of the Spanish Colonial/Mediterranean Revival style as seen from California. He covers the style’s origins, it’s Golden Age, Hollywood’s impact, what the style was like at mid-century, the return to its roots and some thoughts on the present and hope for the future. Humor, horror and celebrity crimes are included. The second part of the talk focuses on the work of Michael Burch Architects. photo credit: Melba Levick