By Rob Budetti, Managing Partner, AO
Retail centers are evolving, with experience at the forefront and entertainment venues emerging as the new anchors. Consumer expectations are at an all-time high, driving retailers to engage customers like never before. Gone are the days when shopping centers relied on products to drive sales. Today, customers are seeking out places that can deliver a 360-degree experience, encompassing fun activities, great food, new entertainment, as well as the latest products, goods, and services.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
A proposed 1.1-million-square-foot commercial development slated for the site of the shuttered Fry's Electronics store in Warner Center has cleared a key obstacle. At its meeting on October 26, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission voted to reject two appeals which sought to block the construction of District at Warner Center, a mixed-use complex proposed by Kaplan Companies.
by BD+C Staff
Humphreys and Partners, Gensler, Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Niles Bolton Associates, and AO top the ranking of the nation's largest multifamily housing sector architecture and architecture/engineering (AE) firms for 2023, as reported in Building Design+Construction's 2023 Giants 400 Report
by LA Times
Jack Selman’s architectural journey began in 1974 when he founded Architects Orange (AO). Starting with retrofitting a condemned building in Old Town Orange, his innate talent flourished. A graduate of UC Berkeley and an NCARB-certified architect, his passion for design fueled AO’s growth to a leading Orange County firm with 17 specialized studios.
by Luke Garrott | Building Salt Lake
In south Downtown, an area long marked by light-industrial uses, car lots, repair shops, and scattered local artisans and retailers, large residential projects are becoming prominent features of the neighborhood. Locals Boyer Company have submitted design review plans for a two-building, 348-unit project between Main and West Temple on the south side of 800 South. Just to west is The Charli, the adaptive reuse and new construction building by CW Urban.
by John Caulfield | Building Design + Construction
Dana Point, Calif., is a coastal city in Orange County best known for its harbor. Lately, the city’s downtown area has become more appealing to visitors and residents alike, thanks in part to redevelopment that has created more live-work-play options. Prado West is one such project. This mixed-use development on 2.3 acres consists of three buildings that encompass 32,500 sf of retail and restaurant space, 109 apartments with 50 floor plans, and a 24-hour fitness center.
By Leah Draffen | MultiFamily Executive
Out of nearly 240 nominations, the jurors selected 12 grand winners and 11 merit winners. In addition, the jurors selected Atlas at Park & Paseo, the grand winner in the mid-rise category, as the Multifamily Project of the Year. Developed by Alliance Residential and designed by AO, Atlas is the third and final phase of Park & Paseo.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
A short walk from LA Historic Park in Chinatown, a food processing facility has made way for the neighborhood's next housing and commercial development. The property, located at 1457 N. Main Street, was recently approved for the construction of a six-story structure which would contain 376 studio and one-bedroom apartments on its upper floors and 6,448 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.
by Ioanna Magiati and Paolo Leon | Work Design Magazine
As the first generation of digital natives, Generation Z aka Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) is highly accustomed to a technology-first lifestyle. Their penchant towards digital connectivity was solidified during the COVID-19 pandemic, where Gen Z quickly adapted to technology that paved the way for remote work with programs like Zoom and Teams.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
The tarp is gone at 2721 Wilshire Boulevard, revealing the white exterior new affordable housing complex across the street from Lafayette Park in Westlake. The project from Los Angeles Housing Partnership and Richman Group, which replaced a surface parking lot adjacent to the historic Bryson building, consists of a new six-story edifice which will feature 64 apartments.
by The Registry
Experience the future of sustainable construction and explore the possibilities of modular multifamily development.
Speakers:
Ioanna Magiati, Partner, AO ARCHITECTS
Rick Murdock, Co-Founder & CEO, AUTOVOL
Caleb Roope, President & CEO, THE PACIFIC COS.
Randall Thompson, Senior Preconstruction Manager, NIBBI
by Leah Draffen | Multifamily Executive
As the third and final phase of mixed-use Park & Paseo, Atlas is part of a transformed industrial site on 18 acres in California’s central Orange County. Neighboring the historic Marine Air Corps Station, the five-story wrap building’s unique massing and angled glass curtain walls were inspired by iconic blimp hangars that still stand nearby.
by Orange County Business Journal
Notable projects include Solis Park, The Residences at Brea, Ramsays Kitchen, Harrah's Las Vegas, DSRT Surf, Hoag Dove Canyon Medical Center, and Manila Data Center.
by Nellie Day | Shopping Center Business
This may be the “new normal” post-COVID, but it also feels like a bygone era. At least if you visit many of today’s prominent retail centers. That’s because many architects note the current trends center around what’s familiar. They emphasize small-town charm, basic designs that maximize flexibility, and oftentimes utilize what’s already well-known and loved.
by The Real Deal
The homebuilder’s apartment division secured $65 million in construction financing from Banc of California for Henri, a 313-unit collaboration with EJF Capital in Phoenix, Multi-Housing News reported. The development was first unveiled in October 2022, and ground was broken on the site in July.
by Ray Huard | San Diego Business Journal
A Chicago-based real estate developer, AMLI Residential, is planning its first entry into the San Diego County market with the planned construction of a Kearny Mesa apartment building. Dubbed AMLI Aero for its location at the corner of Aero Drive and Aero Court at 3585 Aero Court, the seven-story building will have 434 apartments.
by Tracey Walker | Environments for Aging
Clearwater at Glendora in Glendora, Calif. is a two-story, luxury assisted living and memory support community comprising 117 units. Those include 188 assisted living and 29 memory care units with studio, companion, and one- and two-bedroom options.
by Sara Cardine | LA Times
Costa Mesa residents Tuesday got a glimpse of “Hive Live,” a 1,050-unit residential development planned for a 14.25-acre parcel currently being used as creative office space and a training field for the Los Angeles Chargers.
by Wave Pool Magazine
Surf ATL announced the addition of Brian Stovall, Brandon Lower, AO and others to the team. The company said in a statement that Brian Stovall of Icon Leisure will bring his 20+ years of expertise in venue management/operations to the project while Brandon will keep the sporting side vibrant.
by Sumer Bowles | Orange County Business Journal
Leading full-service architecture firm, AO, proudly announces the promotion of Arthur Osorio to VP of Technology. In this new role, he continues to guide the firm’s technology innovation efforts while leading a team responsible for the support of existing technology solutions. Emphasizing process improvement and automation, Arthur works to ensure that every team member at AO has access to the most effective tools and resources that best serve the needs of their projects and clients.