She has a degree in Fine Arts from Chouinard Art Institute and a master’s in architecture from UCLA. The firm, Cory Buckner, Architect, specializes in contemporary residential design and mid- century remodel and restoration projects. She was awarded the 2002 Los Angeles Preservation Award and is the author of A. Quincy Jones, published by Phaidon Press, and was a finalist for the 2003 Rome Prize. Buckner will sign copies of her book at the Neon Museum on May 20.