In June we featured great practitioners, new and old, embraced the sneaker, and lost an architectural godfather

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In June, Archinect connected with many prolific professionals, saw several interesting milestones within the industry, and some novel collaborations. Let's check out some of June's 2019 highlights.

Alan Manning at the Los Angeles Art Walk

↑ How One Designer Taught Himself to Draw and Became an International Artist

Alan Manning is an LA-based designer and artist. He first decided he wanted to learn to draw back when he was an architecture school. Taking a trip abroad to Barcelona, the young designer vowed not to return home to the States until he could draw. Manning spent the first 6 months sketching all day everyday, building his skills quickly and solidifying his confidence in his ability. Archinect talked with the designer-artist about his world travels, his professional work, and his ambitions for the future.