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A house built around three trees. Rather than cutting down any trees on the lot, we built this house around them, enclosing them into open air courtyards. Every room in the house opens out into an outdoor space with a sheltering tree.  Jeremy Levine The design plays on the idea of a ‘Regional Modernism’ by merging two of the local architectural styles of the region: the thick walls and courtyards of the Spanish Colonial style and the exposed structure and open plan and glass walls of the California Case Study homes. Tom Bonner This is a zero-energy Passive House that produces its own solar power, heats water with solar hot water system, recycles grey water and captures rain water. Caption Sustainable Featu... More

Introduction: Correa Way is an architectural gem thoughtfully situated at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in the Pacific Palisades. This single-family residence spans 12,000 SF, featuring a detached 4-car garage and 6 spacious bedrooms, each complemented by walk-in closets and private en-suite bathrooms. KAP Studios LP Site Integration and Mesmerizing Views: Nestled atop a gentle hill, Correa Way seamlessly melds with its natural surroundings, embracing the serenity of the landscape. Every aspect of our design purposefully captures the breathtaking vistas, offering an inviting and serene living experience for its occupants. With an emphasis on harmony, the bedrooms and public spaces, such as the living room, dining room, and gym, are... More

Located in Larchmont Village in Los Angeles, Vernetti is a neighbourhood restaurant where old school meets new school Italian.  Inspired by a century-long history of Italian-American cuisine, Assembledge+ collaborated with the restaurant owners to remodel and expanded the space into a cleaner, more modern aesthetic.  An open wall separates the bar and restaurant yet allows for visual connectivity. Interior materials and fixtures are sourced from various artisans and fabricators to evoke a modernized European bistro aesthetic. Tables and bar top are made locally out of reclaimed wood; hardware and light fixtures are brass; an expansive, starphire glass storefront and hanging interior mirrors allow patrons to better enjoy... More

A historic hotel in Century City area of Los Angeles needed renovation, in order to enter a new era. The legendary Century Plaza is a landmark for the city, therefore its redesign should proceed with respect to its long history.   Century City is a famous neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles. It is the business center of the city and  this becomes apparent when someone looks at the spectacular skyline that the tall towers create. Century Plaza Hotel, which is  located at the heart of Century City, catches visitor’s eye.  The building, which was initially designed by Minoru Yamasaki during the ‘60s, was assigned for redesign to the internationally acclaimed architecture companies “Pei Cobb... More

Freedom Plaza is a 115,000 square-foot, 10-acre project that serves as a retail and dining commercial hub for the Jordan Downs community in Los Angeles. This shopping center is an integral part of the redevelopment of the Jordan Downs community in Watts, California. Since opening in 1944, the Jordan Downs community has not seen any new commercial development in more than 50 years. The center features retailers such as Nike, Ross Dress for Less and Bright Now! Dental. Additionally, Freedom Plaza offers guests a grocery store, Smart and Final Extra!, a gym (Blink Fitness), and several dining options including the Habit, Starbucks, and several more to come, along with “community living room” inspired gathering areas and a pedestria... More

The Rhys is a five story, 69-unit apartment building project over 2 ½ level 114 stall Type 1A parking structure located at Kenmore and Fifth Streets in the Koreatown district of Los Angeles. The project has a total area of 70,247 sf, a gym, rec/social room with conference space, outdoor landscaped deck with BBQ’s, fire pits, seating, and a spa. The massing of this concrete and wood-framed podium-type building provides the best possible unit orientation for maximizing access to light and air. By breaking open the corner of the building, Nadel has allowed southern light and air to penetrate into the building, its units and to the generous amenity deck. This gesture simultaneously breaks down the building’s massing, mitigati... More

HED is the Executive Architect for this major mixed-use development designed by the Jerde Partnership on Wilshire Boulevard  which includes retail, residential, and an extensive parking podium. This LEED Silver project transforms the Wilshire/Vermont intersection in Koreatown into a major transit oriented hub. The site is located across the street from the Wilshire/Vermont Metro station. The Mid-Wilshire Corridor is quickly becoming a vibrant, 24-hour, live-work setting in part due to this very successful development.The project consists of 464 multi-family units in two high-rise towers, 23 stories and 29 stories respectively with approximately 41,000 square feet of retail space. At the base of the project is a seven-level podium that... More

Central to students’ learning, development and emotional well-being, living/learning communities are based on the belief that a strong social support network is the most consistent indicator of academic success. Incorporating study rooms, lounges, classrooms, retail and outdoor spaces, the new USC Village establishes a vibrant, supportive environment that encourages continuous learning, engagement and the development of lasting connections both in and out of the classroom.A significant expansion of USC’s central campus, the Village is closely linked to both the larger campus and its surrounding South Los Angeles neighborhood. Wide, brick-lined pedestrian walkways, multiple points of entry and superb public transportation encourage interconn... More

Designed between 1926 and 1939 by R.M. Schindler (1887–1953) , one of the forefathers of Modern architecture, Manola Court (aka the Sachs Apartments) is a sixteen-unit apartment property on a street-to-street downward sloping lot in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Schindler’s client for the Manola Court project was his friend Herman Sachs (1883–1940), a Romanian-born muralist and decorator known for his work on the Bullocks Wilshire Building, Union Station, and City Hall. The property was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2016. Schindler’s use of a plaster skin as an affordable approach to residential projects broke the trend toward steel-and-concrete construction favored by his coho... More

Designed between 1926 and 1939 by R.M. Schindler (1887–1953) , one of the forefathers of Modern architecture, Manola Court (aka the Sachs Apartments) is a sixteen-unit apartment property on a street-to-street downward sloping lot in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Schindler’s client for the Manola Court project was his friend Herman Sachs (1883–1940), a Romanian-born muralist and decorator known for his work on the Bullocks Wilshire Building, Union Station, and City Hall. The property was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2016. Schindler’s use of a plaster skin as an affordable approach to residential projects broke the trend toward steel-and-concrete construction favored by his coho... More

A New Icon of California Modernism, The Harland is a singular collaboration between OFFICEUNTITLED and Marmol Radziner. Embracing the modern fluidity between indoor and outdoor living, the exclusive collection of thirty-seven condominium homes offers exceptionally expansive private outdoor terraces. Emphasizing privacy, the address offers an attended arrival and a gated porte-cochère with attended parking. Townhomes also offer discreet pedestrian entrances on Harland and Keith Avenues.  More

Built for the State of CA Department of Parks and Recreation, The Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a 57-acre urban state park located 500 feet above the heart of Los Angeles. The project includes a 10,000 SF Visitor’s Center, an observation deck and viewing areas, hiking trails, picnic areas and restoration of the natural landscape.    The turbulent history of the Baldwin Hills site, from oil wells to plans for massive residential development, stripped this mountain of most of its natural past. The challenge was to design structures that feel integrated into their setting and enhance the experience of being in the natural landscape. This was achieved by nestling the buildings into the hillside, conforming to the site&rsquo... More

Located in the West Hollywood/Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles, the site is just north of a transition from a smaller, two-lane pedestrian-friendly shopping district to a larger, four-lane driver-based thoroughfare with a central median. The project aims to expand this commercial district by addressing this shift from pedestrian to commuter. Additionally, it had to reconcile the variety of immediate contexts; a former industrial building with a commercial program in a relatively residential block.  The new aluminum siding is a nod to the metal paneling of the garage, but is elevated with a jade green color, monolithic application, and minimal details that avoid standard flashing profiles or exposed drainage. The two scales of s... More