(Bottom): Legendary architectural photographer Julius Shulman (left) takes pictures of the Performing Arts Center & Music Academy of Santa Monica College, which will include a 541-seat performing arts hall. PACMA, currently under construction, is slated to open in the fall of 2007. At right is Shulman’s associate, Juergen Nogai. photo by Sergio Ortiz
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