About this Event
“Preservation must become a forward-thinking practice that keeps heritage relevant in the present.” - Leo Marmol
Hosted by Napa County Landmarks, a non-profit organization.
Preservation as Innovation
Architect Leo Marmol draws on decades of experience restoring modernist landmarks in a candid conversation about where historic preservation is failing and how it must evolve. Preservation as Innovation addresses the disconnect between traditional preservation frameworks and the urgent realities of a rampant housing crisis. Marmol argues that preservation must move beyond procedural nostalgia to new systems that embrace sustainability and community needs. Instead of encasing historic sites in amber, Marmol proposes preservation as innovation: a forward-thinking practice that protects meaning by making heritage relevant in the present tense.
About Leo Marmol/Marmol Radziner
Leo Marmol, FAIA, is Managing Partner of Marmol Radziner, the design-build firm he co-founded with Ron Radziner in 1989. With offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York, the practice integrates architecture, construction, interiors, landscape, and fabrication. Known for restoring modernist landmarks such as Richard Neutra’s Kaufmann House and works by Albert Frey, R.M. Schindler, and John Lautner, recent projects include a Beverly Hills mixed-use complex with the historic Saks Fifth Avenue building and the restoration of William Pereira’s Firestone estate. Marmol holds a Bachelor of Architecture with a Minor in Philosophy from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Limited to 75 tickets! Purchase now to reserve your space.
- General Admission — $35
Single admission to the lecture and wine reception. - Friends Ticket — $60 (Admits Two)
Recommended for couples and friends attending together.
Two admissions to the lecture and wine reception. Save $10 when you attend with a guest. - Landmarks' Members — $30
Discounted ticket for Napa County Landmarks' members.
Event Details: April 14, 6-7:30 pm. Wine reception followed by the presentation and Q&A. Historic Hatt Room, Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Napa, CA. For more information contact Landmarks at 707-231-8261 or [email protected]
About Napa County Landmarks:
Through rigorous research, digital documentation, and public-facing programs, we elevate Napa Valley’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes as living resources. By making these places visible, understood, and valued, Napa County Landmarks helps position preservation as a driver of economic opportunity, smart planning, and resilient communities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we gather and deploy resources to support informed stewardship and thoughtful change across the region.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Napa, United States
USD 33.85 to USD 65.87
