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Vaishali Makim, AIA
Principal, Makim Architecture
Originally from Ahmedabad, India a mecca of modern architecture, Vaishali brings her experience to enhance the lifestyles of her clients in Southern California. She successfully leads every project, big or small, from design inception to construction completion. Warmth and natural light are central to a beautiful spatial experience designed by Vaishali.
Vaishali received her bachelor of architecture degree from the School of Architecture, CEPT, Ahmedabad, and her master’s degree in architectural design from UCLA. She was fortunate enough to earn a scholarship to study abroad at ETH, Zurich while pursuing her bachelor’s degree. Vaishali worked for 16 years at various Los Angeles architecture firms, where she guided projects ranging from single-family residences in Manhattan Beach to luxurious estates in Bel Air. Vaishali is a licensed architect in California.
Recent projects include executing a Frank Gehry designed art gallery for Jeffery Deitch, and retail space for luxury store: Just One Eye in Hollywood. She is also in the process of designing and completing several large homes in Malibu and Beverly Hills.
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The Healthy Kitchen of the Future
Meet Michel Wann, a social media and tech icon who is building one of the world’s healthiest, most sustainable homes as an inspiration to those who want to make a real difference. Hear Michael’s take on the healthy kitchen movement and why he is including not just one, but two healthy kitchens in his net-zero-carbon showplace of earth-friendly living in southern California.