AIA-LBSB
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Bike Haus: Summer Solstice Architectural Bike Ride & Tour
June 21 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
SOLD OUT – click BUY TICKETS to get on the waiting list
- 8:30 am – Gather outside Architects MSP
- 9 am – Tour the office
- 9:10 am – Start the ride
- 12 pm – Completion of ride
- 12 – 1 pm – Optional light lunch at SteelCraft Long Beach
The 2025 AIA Summer Solstice program returns with “Bike Haus”—an immersive architectural cycling tour through the storied neighborhoods of Virginia Country Club (Los Cerritos) and Bixby Knolls. Once part of the historic Rancho Los Cerritos, this area evolved from its agrarian origins into a vibrant architectural landscape blending early 20th-century estates with landmark Mid-Century Modern works.
This year’s tour offers more than just a ride. Participants will pedal through quiet, tree-lined streets and stop at a curated selection of architecturally significant sites, including exclusive access to several formally hosted stops. At these locations, guests will step inside select private residences and commercial buildings for a guided, in-depth look at their design, history, and architectural context.
Featured works span from the handcrafted Arts and Crafts homes of Charles and Henry Greene to iconic Mid-Century Modern designs by Edward Killingsworth, Paul Tay, Hugh Davies, Stan Goldin, and Donald Gibbs. The tour also includes recent contemporary projects that thoughtfully respond to historic surroundings while addressing modern needs.
With its blend of architectural insight, neighborhood history, and rare behind-the-scenes access, Bike Haus invites attendees to engage in meaningful dialogue on preservation, adaptation, and the future of development in Long Beach—all while enjoying a shady summer morning ride through some of the city’s most scenic streets.
The tour concludes at SteelCraft Long Beach – join us for food and libations
AIA members will earn 3.0 LU
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Official BIKE HAUS t-shirt included, courtesy of MHP Structural Engineers
Sponsored by,
Many thanks to AIA LBSB chapter sponsor and friend Maureen Neeley of HouStories for assisting with this program
Our Summer Solstice event is in honor of the late Jonathan Glasgow, AIA. In addition to initiating and leading this annual tour for the AIA Long Beach / South Bay, Jon was an influential architect and mentor for so many in the Long Beach community.
Learn more about Jonathan Glasgow, AIA
