by Ioanna Magiati | ArchiExpo
In California, home values and rents sit higher than anywhere else in the nation, and the state accounts for the largest percentage of homelessness, according to the PPIC. Last year, affordability was at an all-time low, and homelessness rates increased. Despite California’s economic prominence, with the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide, over 186,000 individuals remain unhoused (CalMatters).
by Kim Stemper | Orange County Business Journal
Think Together, Orange County’s largest non-profit organization, is taking a bold step to ensure its long-term financial stability by redeveloping its Santa Ana headquarters into a $150 million workforce housing project. The move aims to generate a steady revenue stream that will sustain its mission of providing educational support to underserved students.
by Elyse Glickman | Hotel Management
From the architect’s perspective, Henry Wong, Principal at AO, stresses that as the building and interiors tell a story, so should the guest experience. The visual elements should provide a script which also needs to align to the owner's business plan. “It is about creating moments in time that matter to people, and it also has to do with providing a sequence of things that comes through the guest experience, whether it's during check in, walking through one’s guestroom, or other moments during the stay,”
by Andrew Rogers | Colorado Springs Business Journal
The latest express drive-thru car wash opened Wednesday, March 5 at 507 Garden of the Gods Rd. and represents the company’s 111th location nationwide. “We are kicking off the year with a few new locations and have been so pleased to be expanding in the Colorado market,” said Nicole Rodriguez, vice president of marketing for Super Star Car Wash. “We’ve already begun meeting neighbors and look forward to becoming more ingrained in the community throughout this upcoming year.”
by Allison Dempsey | Construction in Focus
Serving Southern California, Slater Builders is a full-service, family-owned commercial general contractor working in the areas of non-profit, faith-based, hospitality, education, active environments, healthcare, living environments, office/industrial, and tenant improvements, and striving to go above and beyond on every project.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize Los Angeles
Last summer, the Los Angeles Chargers opened "The Bolt," the team's new headquarters campus in El Segundo. In the near future, the property that served as the team's base of operations since moving to Los Angeles in 2017 is set to be transformed into a mixed-use complex including housing and commercial space.
by Building Design + Construction
The mall of tomorrow will look a lot less like the indoor mall of yesterday. Instead, the shopping mall will continue to evolve into indoor-outdoor lifestyle centers that provide not just retail but also dining, entertainment, health and wellness, residential, and community spaces. “For traditional malls, we’re seeing a big shift toward mixed-use models,” says Rob Budetti, Managing Partner, AO.
by Los Angeles Business Journal
Located adjacent to the iconic SoFi Stadium, the retail district known at The Shops at Hollywood Park anchors a transformative 300-acre mixed-use development in Inglewood. Encompassing approximately 890,000 square feet, this vibrant urban village is designed to celebrate the dynamic spirit of Los Angeles, offering an eclectic mix of retail, dining, and entertainment experiences.
by Michael Slaten | Orange County Business Journal
The former Los Angeles Chargers practice facility in Costa Mesa and surrounding office space could soon be turned into a mixed-use development with 1,050 new apartment homes near the city's northern edge. The project, called the Hive Live, would demolish the current 182,520-square-foot Hive Creative Office Campus and the former Los Angeles Chargers practice field to build a new residential community with up to 1,050 units as well as retail and open space over three phases.
By Building Design+Construction
Walker Consultants, Stantec, Choate Parking Consultants, Page, Arcadis North America, and Gensler top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest parking structure architecture and architecture engineering (AE) firms for 2024, as reported in BD+C's 2024 Giants 400 Report.
by Building Design+Construction
Arcadis North America, Gensler, Humphreys & Partners Architects, KTGY, SCB, AO, and AE7 top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest apartment building and condominium architecture and architecture/engineering (AE) firms for 2024, as reported in BD+C's 2024 Giants 400 Report.
by Orange County Business Journal
AO, a leading full-service architecture firm, announced an additional round of promotions today, recognizing several key team members for their outstanding contributions. “As AO continues to expand our services and strengthen valued client relationships, the dedication and talent of our team remain at the core of our success,” said RC Alley, Managing Partner. “We are proud to celebrate the achievements of these newly promoted associates, whose commitment and expertise embody the future of our firm.”
by The Registry
Nestled in the heart of Cypress in north Orange County, The Square Cypress is a vibrant new 31,150-square-foot retail center that promises to become a premier destination for shopping, dining, and community engagement. Strategically located with seamless access to four major freeways—405, 605, 22, and 91—this modern development is designed to cater to both local residents and visitors alike.
by Orange County Business Journal
AO, a leading full-service architecture firm with expertise across the multifamily and commercial real estate spectrum, proudly announces the promotion of six key team members to Senior Associate. The firm’s significant growth over the past year is a testament to the invaluable contributions of these individuals, who cultivate strong relationships and consistently ensure AO delivers exceptional results for its clients.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
Completion is nearing for a new multifamily residential development in the Irvine Business Complex, according to a social media post by AO. The project from Intracorp, located at 2055 Main Street, is named Aurum. The five-story, wrap-style apartment complex includes 178 residential units and a parking garage. According to AO's social media post, the complex also includes a rooftop deck with a pool and other amenities.
by Mia Laureys | Orange County Business Journal
Leading design and planning firm, AO, is proud to announce the promotion of Scott Jones to Partner and Nakisa Heshmati to Principal. Jones and Heshmati embody AO’s commitment to excellence in design, innovation, and relationship-building. Their leadership will continue to shape the future of AO and drive the firm’s legacy forward. Please join us in celebrating their well-deserved promotions.
by Mary Salmonsen | Multifamily Dive
Orange, California-based architectural firm AO — formerly known as Architects Orange — has operated a dedicated modular studio since 2016. The firm works with two modular factories — Autovol in Nampa, Idaho, and Volumetric Building Cos. in Tracy, California — and currently has 11,000 modular units in its pipeline. More than 6,500 of these units are in California, and many of them are affordable housing.
by Rebusiness Online
Legacy Partners and DWS Group have started construction on Legacy Ontario, a 346-unit apartment property in Ontario. Located at 2510 S. Euclid Ave., the community will consist of eight three- and four-story buildings with tucked-under garage parking and covered carports. Additionally, the property will offer 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space facing Euclid Avenue.
by Robyn Friedman | Multi-Housing News
Modular building, in multifamily and elsewhere, continues to gain steam. The market share for permanent modular construction has more than tripled between 2015 and 2023. The figure shot up from 2.14 percent of starts in North America to 6.64 percent, according to the Modular Building Institute. And in 2023, multifamily took the largest share of the modular pie, at 20 percent, according to the MBI.
by Austin Turner | KTLA
Parkside Market at Downtown Disney District Parkside Market in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, is a new, two-story food hall bringing four distinctive locations under one roof: Seoul Sister is a fast-casual modern eatery serving Korean-style rice bowls; Sip & Sonder serves lattes, fresh treats, frozen drinks and small bites; GG’s Chicken Shop serves chicken sandwiches, salads and classic dinner table sides, and Vista Parkside Market offers great views of the district with signature cocktails and mocktails made with local ingredients and artful garnishes.