With only 35 physicians per 100,000 residents, Southern California’s Inland Empire faces an acute shortage of primary-care physicians. To address this need, the University of California, Riverside (UCR), expanded its School of Medicine with a new $87-million Education Building (known as EDII), doubling class capacity to 125 students per year.
Project name
UCR School of Medicine
Architecture firm
CO Architects
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Photography
Bill Timmerman Photography
Design team
James Simeo, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal in Charge. Arnold Swanborn, AIA, LEED AP, Design Principal. Tanner Clapham, AIA, Associate Principal/Project Manager. Chris Kaiser, AIA, Senior Associate/Project Architect. David Hwang, AIGA, SEGD, Senior Associate/Environmental Graphics Designer. Kenny Chao, Associate/Designer. Rim Ben Fredj, Project Coordinator. Haley Becker, Interior Designer
Collaborators
Plumbing Trade Partner: Pan-Pacific Mechanical; Geotechnical Engineer: Langan; Fire Protection Engineer: Woden Fire; Acoustics Consultant: Arpeggio
Interior design
CO Architects
Civil engineer
Albert A. Webb Associates
Structural engineer
Waterproofing
Environmental & MEP
P2S, Inc.; Mechanical Trade Partner: A.O. Reed & Co.; Electrical Trade Partner: CSI Electrical Contractors
Landscape
Spurlock Landscape Architects
Lighting
LEED Consultant: Thornton Tomassetti
Construction
Hensel Phelps; Eric Bain, DBIA, LEED AP, CM-Lean, Operations Manager. Pete Spiegel, General Superintendent. Shawn Edwards, Chief Estimator. Stephanie Carter, Project Manager. Joe Prior, LEED AP, Design Manager. Sean Williams, Project Superintendent
Typology
Educational Architecture › University
Prominent Hillside and Coastal Home Designer Shares Field-Proven Feedback for Future Fire-Survivability Success.
Written by
Julie D. Taylor, Hon. AIA, Taylor & Company
Photography
IR Architects
All too often in Los Angeles, homes of architectural significance are leveled or changed beyond recognition by new owners who don’t appreciate their historical worth. Listing looks at how far one realtor will go to preserve a home’s integrity—even over his client’s interest.
Written by
Julie D. Taylor, Hon. AIA, Taylor & Company
Photography
Listing, a play written by Russell Brown about a real estate agent and his dream listing, debuts at Theatre 40
A fun evening of architecture trivia with prizes, topical talks, trails (self-guided tours), and thematic wine tasting.
Title
New Idea in Trivia Comes to Hollywood
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
https://www.fortla.org/events/
Organizer
Friends of Residential Treasures: LA (FORT:LA)
Date
5:00 – 6:30 PM; Saturday; November 9, 2024; February 8, 2025; May 17, 2025; August 9, 2025; November 8, 2025
Venue
Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
A Free Online Guide Teaches Los Angeles Kids About Historic Houses Near Their Schools.
Written by
Julie D. Taylor
Photography
"Every School Has a House" is a free online resource created by FORT: LA that maps historically significant houses near 1,054 LAUSD schools
Step into a world of architectural brilliance with our stunning render of a house by the legendary Frank Gehry! This visionary design seamlessly blends form and function, pushing the boundaries of modern architecture.
Project name
The Sculptural Home
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Visualization
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Residential › House
Step into the future of relaxation with our wooden, gray futuristic bedroom. This innovative space offers a harmonious blend of natural elements and modern design, creating a sanctuary where style meets serenity. The warm tones of wood and the sleekness of gray combine to create a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere, setting the stage for a restf...
Project name
The Futuristic Bedroom
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Visualization
Maedeh Hemati
Status
Concept – Futuristic Design
Typology
Residential › House
If you’re living in Los Angeles, then it makes perfect sense for you to consider building an outdoor kitchen. The sunny climate is sure to make using that space possible and enjoyable.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
