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Getty View Residence is a Finalist in the 2023 TIDA International Home of the Year

Getty View Residence is a Finalist in the  2023 TIDA International Home of the Year

Trends Magazine’s TIDA Awards recognize the best in the international design of new and renovated homes. For 2023, Getty View Residence in Brentwood took honors as a Finalist in the Home of the Year Category. The judges recognized the three-story stacked residence’s ability to respond to the hilltop context by “:integrating minimalist architecture, interiors, and art for a client who is an interior designer and photographer.”

Sapire Residence showcased Restoration Hardware’s 2024 Outdoor Sourcebook

Sapire Residence showcased Restoration Hardware’s 2024 Outdoor Sourcebook

The highly anticipated 2024 RH Outdoor Sourcebook was released last month. Featuring over 40 exclusive designs from some of today’s most acclaimed designers, you can also spot one of our Pacific Palisades projects scattered throughout the pages of the luxe lookbook. Our project was used to showcase several collections including Bondi, designed by Harrison and Nicholas Condos and inspired by Miami’s famed Art Deco stylings.

Vote for the The Brick and Machine as American Architects’ Building of the Year

Vote for the The Brick and Machine as American Architects’ Building of the Year

The Brick + Machine is one of 39 projects in contention for World Architects’ Building of the Year Award. Potential awardees were featured on the platform’s “Building of the Week” series in 2023 and now the public has an opportunity to decide who takes the grand prize. Voting ends on Sunday, 28 January 2024.

https://www.american-architects.com/en/building-of-the-year

The American Architecture Awards honors Culver City’s The Brick and Machine

The American Architecture Awards honors Culver City’s The Brick and Machine

Recognized in the Commercial Category at The American Architecture Awards, Abramson Architects’ The Brick and Machine is a transformative workspace that navigates zoning challenges and prioritizes sustainability in an effort to propel advancements in modern office design. Hosted by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, the awards celebrate global design excellence, underscoring The Brick and Machine’s pivotal role in architectural innovation.

David Pascu discusses Architectural Innovation with Next Level Designers at WestEdge

David Pascu discusses Architectural Innovation with Next Level Designers at WestEdge

This year’s WestEdge Design Fair, relaunched at Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger, was a thrilling experience. Partnering with ‘Convo By Design,’ the fair hosted a number of insightful panels featuring industry-leading experts. In one of these dynamic discussions, David Pascu from Abramson Architects joined passionate designers, including Duan Tran of KAA Design Group, Alice Kimm from JFAK Architects, and Bryn Garrett of EYRC Architects. Together, they explored the transformative impact of modern materials, practices, and thoughtful design, shedding light on a new golden age of architecture.

The discussion has since been posted as Episode 485 of the 'Convo By Design' podcast. Click Here to Listen.

Bjorn Schrader and Other Leading Experts Explore Workplace Design at WestEdge

Bjorn Schrader and Other Leading Experts Explore Workplace Design at WestEdge

During this year’s WestEdge Design Fair, Abramson Architects participated in two insightful panels produced in collaboration with ‘Convo By Design.’ Alongside other industry-leading experts, Bjorn Schrader shared insights on workplace evolution in Friday’s ‘Back to Work. From Home’ panel. The discussion, moderated by Cheryl Durst, also included perspectives from Bill Bouchey of Gensler, Sarah Devine of Revel Architecture, Ashley Richardson of EYRC Architects, and Scott Parker of Studio One Eleven.

The discussion has since been posted as Episode 472 of the 'Convo By Design' podcast. Click Here to Listen!

The Brick and Machine wins a 2023 LABC Award for Best Commercial Office Building

The Brick and Machine wins a 2023 LABC Award for Best Commercial Office Building

Held at the Sunset Room in Hollywood, the Los Angeles Business Council’s 53rd Annual Architectural Awards showcased the designers, engineers, clients, community advocacy members, and more that help innovate for a better Los Angeles. Abramson Architects was honored with the Best Commercial Office Building for The Brick and Machine (9735 Washington). The win was also covered in the Culver City Crossroads, along with three other local projects that took home honors in the design competition.

Synapse at 8888 Washington featured in the AIA-LA’s Fall Arch Tour

Synapse at 8888 Washington featured in the AIA-LA’s Fall Arch Tour

On Thursday, October 26, the AIA Los Angeles kicked off their Fall Architecture Tour Fest. Their highly curated design showcases offer exclusive access and exciting opportunities to view unique places across the city. This year’s Tour Fest included an inside look at Synapse in Culver City, led by Bjorn Schrader, LEED AP. Attendees learned about the design, fabrication, and installation of the building’s namesake angular facade. Other topics of interest included daylight utilization, carbon reduction efforts, and the innovative 3-level automated parking management system capable of swiftly retrieving cars in as little as 65 seconds.

(Photograph by Here and Now Agency)

The AA “Sirens” take to the Runway for IIDA’s 2023 HAUNT Couture Fashion Show

The AA “Sirens” take to the Runway for IIDA’s 2023 HAUNT Couture Fashion Show

The IIDA’s Haunt Couture is a 2-Part event that celebrates ingenuity and materiality. This year’s contest started with a “Project Runway”-style garment creation session at MASH Studios on September 9th. The culmination of the annual event was the fashion show at the Avalon in Hollywood, which took place on October 26, 2023. The overall theme for this year’s show was “Hunt or be Hunted” and AA’s assigned creature was “The Siren”. During the energetic performance, Sara Cecil (Model/Team Captain) and Christian Esparza (Supporting Model) were supported by a trio of pirates made up of Bjorn Schrader, Carolyn Petty, and Christy Wolfe.

See the team’s runway performance video, along with an intro video on "Sirens on Screen”: https://vimeo.com/885835241

EntreArchitect talks to Trevor Abramson about leading a Design-Intensive Practice

EntreArchitect talks to Trevor Abramson about leading a Design-Intensive Practice

Mark R. LePage regularly talks to inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise on his EntreArchitect Podcast. Mark recently interviewed Trevor Abramson, Founding Partner, on how he approaches the leadership of his design-intensive architectural practice. “With over three decades of commitment to his craft, Trevor Abramson.. and Abramson Architects guide their clients with skill and empathy, helping them to make decisions at every step.”

Listen to the full interview: https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/running-a-design-intensive-architecture-practice

The Local Project features the Sapire Residence

The Local Project features the Sapire Residence

Captured by The Local Project for their ongoing video series, the Pacific Palisades home was chosen for its innovative design, canyon views, and eco-conscious materials. “Positioned on a steep hillside, the architects integrated the house into the land, forging a deep connection with nature,” highlighting a harmonious blend of architecture and environment that must be seen to be fully appreciated.

View the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfLcSuOpNDU

The LABJ talks to Trevor Abramson about reshaping Southern California’s Architecture

The LABJ talks to Trevor Abramson about reshaping Southern California’s Architecture

Howard Fine of the LABJ recently interviewed Trevor Abramson, shedding light on his journey to reshape Southern California’s architectural landscape. The feature examines Abramson Architects’ progression from a designer of modern single-family residences into a well-respected architect for highly technical medical spaces to institutional projects, creative offices, retail and a diverse portfolio of award-winning work.

The cover story also provides additional context from industry expert Carlo Caccavale (Executive Director, LA Chapter of the American Institute of Architects), who shares valuable insights into the evolving architectural scene in the region. Additionally, local healthcare leader Alicia Wachtel (Executive Director of Design and Construction for Cedars-Sinai Health System) provides her perspectives on Abramson Architects’ contributions to healthcare design.

Read the full article here: https://labusinessjournal.com/featured/architecture/

SDBJ covers Abramson Architect’s acquisition of Moon Mayoras

SDBJ covers Abramson Architect’s acquisition  of Moon Mayoras

David Moon recently spoke to the San Diego Business Journal about the acquisition of Moon Mayoras Architects (MMA) by Los Angeles-based Abramson Architects. “One of the things about this alignment that makes it really attractive to us is this gives us an opportunity to expand into the L.A. market sector...”

The merger, which took effect on September 1, 2023, integrates MMA’s deep expertise in healthcare design with Abramson Architects’ exceptional track record in hospitality-driven spaces. The retention of MMA’s San Diego office and its experienced staff, combined with the firm’s existing headquarters in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, enables Abramson Architects to build upon its well-established presence in Southern California.

Read the full article here: https://www.sdbj.com/real-estate/architecture/moon-mayoras-joins-abramson/

Abramson Architects Acquires Moon Mayoras Architects

Abramson Architects Acquires Moon Mayoras Architects

Abramson Architects acquires Moon Mayoras Architects, known for their expertise in navigating OSHPD projects under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). This strategic merger combines over 60 years of experience, solidifying Abramson Architects' position as a leader in compassionate healthcare architecture. Together, they shape the future of healthcare design, delivering transformative environments that prioritize patient well-being. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to creating intelligent, effective, and HCAI-compliant designs, enhancing care quality and promoting healing in the process.

Marco Marraccini discusses “Commute-Worthy” Workplace Experiences at Bisnow

Marco Marraccini discusses “Commute-Worthy” Workplace Experiences at Bisnow

During Bisnow’s Los Angeles Office Market Outlook, held on July 26, Marco Marraccini joined an expert panel to discuss, “Making the Office Experience Commute-Worthy.” Lead by John Kapla of Poppin, the conversation focused on attracting and retaining tenants by providing amenity upgrades, new technologies, and more. Alongside Marco and John were Ryan Burton of Lendlease, Gina Abbot of Lincoln Property West, Louise Sharp of HLW, and Melissa Gutierrez-Sullivan of CIM Group.

Getty View Wins Luxe RED Award

Getty View Wins Luxe RED Award

Getty View Residence has won Luxe's Residential Excellence in Design Award in the Outdoor Space category. The home's architectural gardens have been recognized for their execution in blending nature with art. The material palette has been specifically called out for its focus on elements found in nature.

The Brick & Machine Chosen as US Building of the Week by World Architects

The Brick & Machine Chosen as US Building of the Week by World Architects

World Architects has chosen to feature our award-winning culver city project, The Brick & Machine, as their US Building of the Week. In the article, we discuss the Culver City building's unique design qualities and how the circumstances that led to being commissioned for the project. We also discuss in detail the level of precision put into evaluating an implementing energy-conserving designs.

Urbanize LA Publishes Update on WaMo

Urbanize LA Publishes Update on WaMo

Urbanize LA has recently published an article updating construction efforts on our mixed-use complex on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Motor Avenue. The article mentions wood framing currently on the rise from the eight-story project. The building will feature 112 studio and one-bedroom apartments; addressing a growing population in the Palms neighborhood.

Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Wins Commercial Real Estate Award

Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Wins Commercial Real Estate Award

Our collaboration with Cedars-Sinai on their Tarzana healthcare facility has been honored by San Fernando Valley Business Journal with a Commercial Real Estate Award in the tenant improvement category. The award recognizes the space for its focus on patient and family needs, and our careful design plan that separates three healthcare facilities while streamlining back of house operations.

Abramson Architects Featured in Boyce Thompson's 'The Forever Home'

Abramson Architects Featured in Boyce Thompson's 'The Forever Home'

Former editor of Builder magazine and founding editor of Residential Architect magazine, Boyce Thompson has a 30-year history and an architecture journalist. Abramson Architects' Beverly Hills Residence has been featured in Boyce's hardcover book 'The Forever Home', exploring the different designs and philosophies that go into designing homes that are meant to last a lifetime.

Barker Residence Featured in Plain Magazine

Barker Residence Featured in Plain Magazine

Plain Magazine published an expose on our work on Barker Residence. The article highlights our modern take on a spanish hilltop village house and making the most out of the surrounding scenic landscape. Plain praises our execution of 'old meets new' through our use of rustic and industrial material pallets.

The Brick and The Machine Wins Brick Industry Association Award

The Brick and The Machine Wins Brick Industry Association Award

Abramson Architects' Commercial Core-and-Shell, The Brick and The Machine, has been honored with an award from the Brick Industry Association. As experts in the field of brick application in architecture, the BIA awarded The Brick and The Machine best in class in the Thin Brick category. The use of thin brick throughout the design was influenced by the industrial history of the Culver City area. We are delighted that the BIA has recognized our work with the eponymous materials of which the building has been named after.

Abramson Architects Publishes DEI Impact Summary

Abramson Architects Publishes DEI Impact Summary

Abramson Architects is proud to publish our DEI report. The document summarizes the actions our firm has taken to promote and foster equity within our industry and the surrounding community. The full report will have a permanent home on our website's Initiatives page, and will be updated annually in order to maintain accountability and keep the public and our clients informed of our social actions.

Synapse Wins Commercial Project Award

Synapse Wins Commercial Project Award

Abramson Architects was honored with a Commercial Project Award from Guardian Glass. The international glass producer awarded Synapse creative office with a regional award in the Western U.S. division. The expert panel of judges recognized Synapse for its visual interest and detail through exploring the application of glass in an organize design.

Trevor Abramson guests on the Business of Architecture Podcast

Trevor Abramson guests on the Business of Architecture Podcast

Firm founder Trevor Abramson was a recent guest on the Business of Architecture Podcast. In the conversation, Trevor discusses his early years in architecture, founding Abramson Architects, and how he has guided AA to safety in financially uncertain times.

Abramson Architects Featured in Interiors Magazine

Abramson Architects Featured in Interiors Magazine

Abramson Architect's work on the Keslow Residence has been featured in the February/March issue of Interiors Magazine. The article focuses on our dedication to the Keslow family and their desire to take down their existing home to create a dream house for the entire family. The story goes on to discuss how partner David Pascu and the team went about designing the home and the materiality within.

AD Pro: Why Are We So Obsessed With Speakeasies, Hidden Tunnels, and Secret Rooms?

AD Pro: Why Are We So Obsessed With Speakeasies, Hidden Tunnels, and Secret Rooms?

Hidden spaces are beyond cool, as demonstrated in this AD Pro article. Our Residential Design Team plays close attention to the overall flow of the floorplan while seeking out unique ways to make the most of every potential nook or hideaway. This mid-century modern home features a cleverly concealed safe room and storage space, loosely inspired by Bruce Wayne’s lair in Batman.

Healthcare Business Today: Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz: A Lens into Patient-Centric Design Practices

Healthcare Business Today: Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz: A Lens into Patient-Centric Design Practices

Bjorn Schrader shares with Healthcare Business Today our focus on patient experience in our Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz Urgent Care and OB-GYN design. Bjorn breaks down our design process six ways, focusing on the needs of Los Feliz, the healthcare team, and the greater context of the needs of a healthcare facility. The natural lighting and locality of the space is emphasized in the article as features that bring a sense of comfort and belonging to patients that come in.

Stephen Wise Temple and School Breaks Ground on Aaron Milken Center

Stephen Wise Temple and School Breaks Ground on Aaron Milken Center

Construction on the Aaron Milken Center has broken ground. Designed by Abramson Architects and in collaborations with Stephen Wise Temple, the Aaron Milken Center will be a state-of-the-art center with a multi-tiered campus broken up into small villages with both indoor and outdoor spaces for children and their families to gather, learn, and discover together.

3000 Crenshaw Progress Report

3000 Crenshaw Progress Report

Urbanize LA gives development updates for a three-story office designed for our clients at CIM Group. The building, on the corner of 30th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard, provides a stunning visual interest with dramatic overhangs, storefront windows, and numerous public spaces including a landscaped courtyard area. Urbanize references other projects currently under construction in the Jefferson Park and West Adams neighborhood, alluding to the fashionable neighborhood's recent resurgence.

Abramson Architects Wins Two Awards at SCDF

Abramson Architects Wins Two Awards at SCDF

On December 14th, Abramson Architects won two awards at the 2022 Southern California Development Forum Design Awards. Our work on The Brick and The Machine and Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz Urgent Care & OB/GYN won citation awards in the Commercial/Mixed Use and Healthcare categories respectively. This is the second award win for both projects, with Brick and Machine having won a WUF award and Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz having won an AIA-Los Angeles design award earlier this year.

AIA Los Angeles Design Awards: Healthcare/Institutional/Civic Citation Award

AIA Los Angeles Design Awards: Healthcare/Institutional/Civic Citation Award

AIA Los Angeles has given Abramson Architects a Citation Award in the Healthcare/Institutional/Civic Category for Cedar-Sinai Urgent Care and OB-GYN Clinic in Los Feliz. We are honored to see Cedar-Sinai recognized for their dedication to the community within such a competitive award category. Said by the juror panel, "As a vital urban fixture, this project showcases an excellent treatment of detailing from exterior through to the interior. It creates a dignified workspace while being mindful of the patient experience, thus creating a pleasant throughline.”

(Photograph by Here and Now Agency)

Healthcare Design honors Abramson Architects with Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz Photo tour

Healthcare Design honors Abramson Architects with Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz Photo tour

Managing Editor Tracy Walker takes Healthcare Design readers through a photo tour of our Cedar-Sinai Urgent Care & OB-GYN clinic in Los Feliz. Tracy reflects on our dedication to preserving the historical and local culture of Los Feliz through the building's exterior design and parking lot mural, stating, "The result is a striking building with a nuanced four-box design and textured façade. The scale of the boxes evokes the idea of a patchwork, reminiscent of the rich pastiche that is Los Feliz."

(Photograph by Here and Now Agency)

Cedars-Sinai Designs Hyper-Local Neighborhood Clinics

Cedars-Sinai Designs Hyper-Local Neighborhood Clinics

Health Facilities Management Magazine recognizes Abramson Architect's design of Cedars-Sinai health clinics for their local neighborhood appeal. The article celebrates our Cedar-Sinai Los Feliz location as an example of bringing regionality and pedestrian appeal into a site design. Vice President of strategic integration at Cedars, Mary Clare Lingel, mentions our past success with the company through her statement, “Through our past community expansions, we have learned the importance of creating new facilities that feel natural to the site and cohesive to the neighborhood,”

(Photograph by Here and Now Agency)

David Pascu gives client insight in Business of Home

David Pascu gives client insight in Business of Home

Business of Home's Marina Felix asks our very own David Pascu and three other industry professionals about the tricky business of "How to navigate a client's pricing questions". David describes that a detailed road map is provided to each client by Abramson Architects; and the in-depth process undergone is meant to give everything our clients need to gain a clear and confident understanding of the project's pricing. As studio leader in charge of residential, David is also an expert in handling accommodations requested by our single family housing clients, assuring that "our services can be tailored to suit our clients' needs."

(Photograph by Roger Davies Photography)

Dripp Coffee Bar Costa Mesa wins 2022 AIA|LA Restaurant Design Award

Dripp Coffee Bar Costa Mesa wins 2022 AIA|LA Restaurant Design Award

On September 13th, the AIA-Los Angeles gathered in person to celebrate this year’s outstanding achievements in restaurant design. Dripp Coffee Bar Costa Mesa received a Merit award in the Cafe Category.

The jury, which featured restaurant designer Anthony Poon and Chef Jennifer Hill Booker, had the following remarks, "Dripp Coffee Bar’s retro vibe gives you a boost before your first sip. The ‘coffee drip’ wall style gives added height and depth to what otherwise would have been a cramped space.”

(Photography by Michael Wells Photography)

Cedars-Sinai Urgent Care Clinic’s High Design for Urgent Care

Cedars-Sinai Urgent Care Clinic’s High Design for Urgent Care

On August 16th, Building Design + Construction Magazine featured Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz in an article about the newly opened medical office.

"The new Cedars-Sinai Los Feliz Urgent Care Clinic in Los Angeles plays against type, offering a stylized design to what are typically mundane, utilitarian buildings." - Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor

(Photography by HANA)

Designing Flexible Health Care Environments for Patients

Designing Flexible Health Care Environments for Patients

For a recent article on "Designing Flexible Health Care Environments for Patients", Green Building and Design spoke with Cedars-Sinai's Vice President of Facilities and Design, Zeke Triana. Regarding the newly opened #LosFeliz Medical Office, Triana had this to say, "When you walk in, you feel the total environment has been curated for you, and the details really matter... From how you access the campus to how you park to how you get to your destination to the artwork, landscaping, lighting—everything has been curated so you get that total experience.”

The article credits the design team at Abramson Architects for their ability to put patients at the center of everything. "They want their locations to feel true to the neighborhoods they’re in." - Zeke Triana

(Photography by HANA)

Schwartz Medical featured in Forbes

Schwartz Medical featured in Forbes

On May 31st, Forbes featured Schwartz Medical Clinic in Westlake Village in their article about top-notch doctors and their beautifully designed offices.

"With so much competition, medical practices are doing everything they can to stand out. Embracing interior design has become a big part of this, especially in places like Southern California where aesthetics and are everything." - Amanda Lauren, Contributor

(Photography by Globop Photography)

The Getty View Residence featured in South Bay DIGS

The Getty View Residence featured in South Bay DIGS

The April 8th issue of South Bay DIGS features the Getty View Residence in Brentwood.

"With its pure lines and geometric forms, the L-shaped house has the particularity of featuring a different exterior material at every level, creating visual interest through contrast and balance at the same time." - Karine Monie

(Photography by Manolo Langis)

Barker Residence featured in Luxe Magazine

Barker Residence featured in Luxe Magazine

The January/February issue of Luxe Los Angeles features the Barker Residence. Be on the lookout for your copy on newsstands this month.

"The story of an old-world hilltop village updated with a modern twist guides a new Montecito Residence." - Christine DeOrio

(Photography by Manolo Langis)

Vogue Business asks “Is LA’s Platform the Future of Retail?”

Vogue Business asks “Is LA’s Platform the Future of Retail?”

As Culver City's PLATFORM design district nears its five-year anniversary... the innovative retailer is still making headlines. Recently Vogue Business reported on the evolution of Platform's transformational retail concept. Christina Binkley recently took a look at the Runyon Group's forward-thinking partnership model in her article for Vogue Business. 

 

"Culver City’s Platform offers lessons for retailers as they plan for a post-pandemic landscape... The entire development is targeted to appeal to the trendy upscale local neighborhood, which is heavily populated by film, television, and tech employees who are keenly interested in all things style from food to fashion." Click Here to read more.

 

 

 

“Lush Beverly Hills Abode” – Featured on Interior Design Homes

“Lush Beverly Hills Abode” – Featured on Interior Design Homes

Featured on Interior Design Homes, this contemporary house was a collaboration between Abramson Architects, Magni Kalman Design, and MODAA Construction.  The story goes back at least 15 years when Trevor Abramson and James Magni renovated the client's former home. Trevor and the owner, both South African-born transplants to Los Angeles, had met  "through the grapevine".

 

The two-phased renovation focused on creating a more open ground-level configuration while adding a second level volume housing a luxurious bed-bath-office suite. "Step through that louvred, Douglas fir entry door for a delightful surprise. An expansive courtyard stands as the literal and figurative heart of the house as well as the renovation’s linchpin."

 

Click Here to read more of Edie Cohen’s coverage of this urban oasis.

 

 

 

Short-Term Solutions for Returning to Business as (UN)Usual

Short-Term Solutions for Returning to Business as (UN)Usual

Abramson Architects Offers Rapidly Implementable Ideas for the Post-Pandemic Workplace

As architects and designers, we are constantly adapting to transformations in environment, culture and technology and we pride ourselves in our ability to craft designs that endure these constant shifts. The changes we have seen over the two months, however, have been unlike anything we have ever experienced in both suddenness and scale.

While employees are just getting settled into the work from home environment thanks to widespread “stay-at-home” orders, the C-Suite and other leadership groups are tackling the delicate challenge of transitioning their staff back to the workplace. In the healthcare market, we realize there may be a serious case for discontinuing agile desk configurations due to the increased potential for disease transmission in these settings. Conversely, many of the creative offices and technology companies we partner with have expressed that they plan to leverage their remote working infrastructures while they seek more reliable long-term solutions for face-to-face connections. These companies typically had a 50-60% rate of remote working, even prior to the pandemic-driven requirements.

We in California are looking ahead to how this impacts the reopening of non-essential facilities and creative offices, such as architectural firms. As such, we wanted to share some of the ideas we have been discussing with our clients over the past few weeks.  Most of the following suggestions can be implemented quickly and inexpensively to better prepare your offices, and employees, for their return to “Business as (UN)Usual”.

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Sapire Residence takes Home Top Honors in the AIA-SFV Residential Architecture Category

Sapire Residence takes Home Top Honors in the AIA-SFV Residential  Architecture Category

On Saturday, January 25, 2020, Abramson Architects' "Sapire Residence" was awarded one of the AIA’s San Fernando’s highest honors. In presenting the Honor Award for Residential Architecture, the AIA-SFV offered the following statement, “The level of the project extends well beyond local and regional success. And is well-deserving of the honor award bestowed by the jury.”

 

The Sapire Residence (aka The Palisades House) is a large, but informal, home that has been woven into the topography of the client’s dramatically sloping 2-acre site. The jury noted that, “The architect successfully balanced a 17,000 square foot home by terracing and breaking up the masses.” Other contributing factors include the use of simple materials and the home’s beautiful siting.

 

 

“Open Door Policy” – Abramson Architects’ Major Home Transformation featured in CA Home + Design’s Anniversary Issue

“Open Door Policy” – Abramson Architects’ Major Home Transformation featured in CA Home + Design’s Anniversary Issue

Featured in CA Home + Design’s Anniversary Issue, the 1980’s-built home had quite a history. The clients purchased a 11,000 sq ft home that they liked, but knew would need major work. Low ceilings, dark interiors, and a lack of character exacerbated the effects of the home’s inefficient floor plan.

 

Thoughtful architectural moves and a highly curated interior design transform the dimly lit maze of rooms into an “energized” interior with an organic flow inside and out. Working with Erin Martin (Interior Design) and Scott Schrader (Landscape Designer), the stunning landscape design and courtyard garden now connects seamlessly to the living areas. 

 

“Throughout the house, a preponderance of light—coaxed inside by new openings inset with steel-framed windows—is balanced by a mixture of contemporary and antique pieces carved in dark wood that evoke the family’s South American roots.”

 

Click Here to read more of Abigail Stone’s coverage of this unforgettable Beverly Hills property.

Wyoming Residence featured in a New Book about Resiliency and “Domestic Architecture in the Era of Climate Change”

Wyoming Residence featured in a New Book about Resiliency and “Domestic  Architecture in the Era of Climate Change”

A new book by Boyce Thompson explores domestic architecture in the era of climate change. Abramson Architects’ “Wyoming Residence” is featured along with other examples homes designed to withstand the growing threat of hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, landslides, and other natural disasters.

 

For the Wyoming Residence, the homeowner’s desire for an energy efficient vacation home requiring little maintenance dovetailed perfectly into the fire-safety requirements for Jackson Hole.

Based on the homes location in former “wildlands”, additional protections were needed to counteract wildfires which can reach peak temperatures within seconds. All of this was accomplished without sacrificing home’s aesthetics or its inhabitants’ views of the bucolic setting.

 

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A Short Film Explores Biking in LA and how Designers are “Bridging the Gap” between the Built Environment and Community Needs

A Short Film Explores Biking in LA and how Designers are “Bridging the Gap” between the Built Environment and Community Needs

Abramson Architects teamed up with local Los Angeles filmmaker/editor, Michael Wolfe, to submit a short for the 2019 AIA Film Challenge.  

The fifth annual contest highlights ways architects have collaborated with civic leaders to build resilient and sustainable communities. Our 2019 submission focuses on our efforts as a mid-size architecture firm to "Bridge the Gap" between the current built environment and the community needs.

 

In addition to the short film, featured here, we've also created a series of "takeaway" videos from our June 19th event aimed at bringing together local residents with the architecture and engineering community. These can be found on our Facebook page

 

 

 

 

The PLATFORM’s “Technicolor Drip” by Jen Stark featured in Trends Magazine

The PLATFORM’s “Technicolor Drip” by Jen Stark featured in Trends Magazine

"Technicolor Drip” is the official name of the iconic Jen Stark mural adorning the PLATFORM Design District's Washington Arts structure. The psychedelic 45 x 65 foot permanent installation is a focal point for the highly curated Culver City design district, ensuring visitors experience “a rainbow every day”.

 

Trends Magazine recently featured this short video of Jen during the creation of the visually striking installation. 

 

CSUN’s Hillel Jewish Center moves into Construction on the Abramson Architects-Designed Renovation and Building Addition

CSUN’s Hillel Jewish Center moves into Construction on the Abramson Architects-Designed Renovation and Building Addition

Hillel 818, the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, serves over 6,500 Jewish students from CSU Northridge (CSUN), Pierce College, and LA Valley College. Despite their location in an outdated 1940’s building, the center provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for over 6,500 students. Abramson Architects’ contemporary design focuses on updating security and upgrading infrastructure while also capitalizing on the opportunity to enhance user comfort and improve the operational efficiency to better serve future programs. 

 

DS Honda Construction is beginning Phase I, consisting primarily of the interior remodel of the social hall, courtyard, and office spaces. Phase II will consist of strategically placed additions, the majority of which will create a new consolidated entry/lobby lounge. This will be the first major modernization of Hillel 818 since the building was converted from a fraternity house to a student center in the mid-1980’s.

 

The project was recently featured in the San Fernando Business Journal’s October 14, 2019 Real Estate Section:
Security Looms Large for CSUN’s Jewish Center

 

 

 

BisNow’s “Culver City State of the Market” Panel to feature Trevor Abramson, Founding Principal of Abramson Architects

BisNow’s “Culver City State of the Market” Panel to feature Trevor Abramson, Founding Principal of Abramson Architects

On Tuesday, November 5th 2019, Trevor Abramson will be joining representatives from Hackman Capital, Cambridge Pacific Ventures, and KPRS Construction Services on a panel entitled “Game Changing Downtown Culver City Developments: Everything You Need to Know About Notable Projects.”

 

Of the two dozen local projects Trevor’s firm has completed in Culver City, the most notable is Runyon Group’s 220,000 sqft flagship PLATFORM Complex. The project converted a blighted area into an eclectic development heralded by Fast Company as “The LA Mall that’s Defying the Retail Apocalypse”. The successful introduction of this curated design district helped usher in the current major construction projects in Downtown Culver City.

 

The discussion is a part of BisNow’s “Culver City State of the Market” and will bring together developers, architects, and contractors for other major projects including the Culver Steps, Culver Studios, Culver City Creative, The Entrada, and Access Culver City. Additional sessions during the premier event include “Navigating Culver’s Boom” and “Maintaining Culver Charm”.

 

Abramson Architects Elevates Three New Partners and Four New Associates

Abramson Architects Elevates Three New Partners and Four New Associates

We are proud to announce that firm principals David Pascu, Björn Schrader, and Marco Marraccini have been elevated to Partners. David, Bjorn, and Marco have been instrumental in the firm’s purposeful growth.

 

David’s focus on advancing the architectural details shines through in his delivery of both custom single family homes and multi-family housing.

 

Bjorn’s modernist approach and desire to shape his own surroundings lends itself to projects requiring both high design and “speed-to-market”.

 

Marco’s passion for community-centered architecture help him to navigate multiple stakeholders in building consensus for design solutions.

 

Architects Sasha Monge and Dror Ram, Research Director Ryan Novi, and Senior Interior Designer Kate Balfour have been elevated to Associate.

 

Join us in Congratulating the new Partners and Associates. These individuals embody the spirit of Abramson Architects by bringing a rare human touch to an increasingly corporate landscape.

Abramson Architects’ Contributes Two Modular “CatCube” Designs for the Annual “Giving Shelter” event Benefitting FixNation

Abramson Architects’ Contributes Two Modular “CatCube” Designs for the Annual “Giving Shelter” event Benefitting FixNation

On September 5, 2019 Abramson Architects joined a select few of Los Angeles’ top architecture and design firms in displaying their one-of-a-kind cat condos at Herman Miller LA Showroom. After the event, the dozen luxury modern cat houses were put up for auction along with hand-painted cat bowls from feline-loving celebrities such as William Shatner, Kristen Bell, and Clint Eastwood.

 

This unique event benefits the LA-based non-profit, FixNation, which provides free spay/neuter services for homeless cats (stray, abandoned and feral felines). 

 

For their third year in the charitable event, the team created a piece entitled, “CatCube: A Meow-dular Dwelling”. The flexible system uses magnets to link the parts together, allowing pet owners to configure the number and type of units that best suit their cat’s needs. The single modular design was split into two cat houses for the purpose of the auction and has been featured in the following international architectural publications.  

 

Dezeen
"11 Architectural Cat Shelters”

 

Architectural Digest
"Last Week, the L.A. Design World Was Buzzing About … Cat Condos"

 

Fast Company
"These Cat Houses are Nicer than Human Houses. We're Not Event Joking"

 

interiors+sources
"Architects and Designers Build Shelters for Homeless Cats"

Advocacy / Action / Architecture: A New “Bridging the Gap” Video Series shares Insights on Making LA a Safer, More Inclusive City

Advocacy / Action / Architecture: A New “Bridging the Gap” Video Series shares Insights on Making LA a Safer, More Inclusive City

Abramson Architects continues to explore how designers “Bridge the Gap” between the built environment and community needs. In this series of three videos, they offer helpful takeaways and insights from the speakers and attendees of their June 19th event on "Biking in LA".

 

PART 1 - Advancing the Conversation
http://bit.ly/31KTNMQ

 

PART 2 - Creating a Culture Shift
http://bit.ly/2NcnT7B

 

PART 3 - What Drives You to Cycle
http://bit.ly/2ZcIoUp

 

Schwartz Aesthetic Institute & Surgical Center featured in the 2019 HCD Healthcare Showcase

Schwartz Aesthetic Institute & Surgical Center featured in the 2019 HCD Healthcare Showcase

For the past 19 years, the Healthcare Design Showcase has been published to exemplify the best design and architecture in the healthcare industry. The Schwartz Aesthetic Institute is one of 42 projects chosen for the 2019 Edition based on the criteria of innovation, collaboration, aesthetics, and functionality/operational performance. 

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ONLINE SHOWCASE

 

While relocating their practice, formerly known as the Schwartz Medical Offices, the owners recognized an opportunity to create a glamorous space reflective of the meticulous eye for detail and attention to artistry exhibited by Dr. Schwartz and his staff. Every part of the design was a joint effort between the design team, consultants, vendors, fabricators, and client stakeholders. Read more here. 

Design with Purpose: AA Supports the 9th Annual LA Design Festival through an In-Office Panel and a Winning Installation at the ROW DTLA

Design with Purpose: AA Supports the 9th Annual LA Design Festival through an In-Office Panel and a Winning Installation at the ROW DTLA

From June 20-23, 2019 the Los Angeles Design Festival honors the city’s rich design culture and diversity of talent. AA is participating in two events during this citywide celebration of creativity.

PANEL: “BIKING in LA: BRIDGING THE GAP” June 19, 2019 | ATA | 8924 Lindblade St, Culver City
  5PM: Office Tour & Social Hour | 6PM: Panel and Q&A
CLICK HERE TO RSVP BY JUNE 10th

AA is kicking off this year’s celebration with a pre-festival panel discussion and office tour on June 19th. The panel features experts in the field of design, advocacy, community engagement, wellness, and urban planning to discuss both short and long term strategies for creating a more accessible and interconnected city.

Confirmed Panelists:

Trevor Abramson, FAIA
Design Principal, Abramson Architects

Greg Laemmle
Laemmle Theaters, The Laemmle Foundation, and the Los Angeles County Bike Coalition Member

Kelton Wright
Author of the City Cycling Guide: Los Angeles and Vertical Director of Movement & Sports for Headspace 

Andrew Ross, PE
Civil Engineer, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works


WINNING INSTALLATION: “PARK by Adham Ghatit”
June 20, 2019 - June 23, 2019 | ROW DTLA Market Row | 777 Alameda Street, Los Angeles

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PARK is one of the winning submission from this year’s Los Angeles Design Festival Installation Competition. The playful exploration features a pavilion, designed by AA Project Manager Adham el Ghatit, and brings together plants and shade under a timber framed space to create a small urban park.


You can check out Adham's installation at the ROW DTLA between June 20-23. The installation is free and open to the public.

Reimaging Neighborhoods and Creating Places for Connection: Kate Balfour and Sara Cecil talk Interior Design at Culver City’s Platform

Reimaging Neighborhoods and Creating Places for Connection: Kate Balfour and Sara Cecil talk Interior Design at Culver City’s Platform

For ROCA USA’s new campaign Interior Designers Kate Balfour and Sara Cecil camped out at the AA-designed Platform Complex to help kick off the Los Angeles leg of ROCA’s storytelling journey.

 

In keeping with the theme of “What is Design”, Kate and Sara discuss why they create places for connection and how they approach the delicate balance between trendy and timeless.

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“People are drawn to spaces that are well designed. They might not realize it’s the design of the place that makes them feel so good but at the end of the day, it really matters.” -Kate Balfour, Senior Interior Designer, AA.

 

“When we’re designing in California, being able to bring the local flavor into the aesthetic is really important.” -Sara Cecil, Interior Designer, AA.

 

Interactive Entertainment Company Scopely Signs a 10-Year Lease of AA-Designed Synapse

Interactive Entertainment Company Scopely Signs a 10-Year Lease of AA-Designed Synapse

Geared at attracting tech industry tenants, Synapse has done exactly that. Scopely, an interactive entertainment company, will relocate from their current location to 8888 Washington in 2020. The mobile games maker will more than double their currently footprint after they take residence in their new state-of-the-art headquarters.

The angular geometry of Synapse’s glossy white exterior membrane, made from custom molded glass fiber reinforced panels, gives the 92,000 sq ft creative office complex a sense of movement and purpose. Electricity and network bandwidth are sized to accommodate the high demand a user such as Scopely requires and are further supported by true fiber redundancy.

Synapse is the second phase of the AA-designed Platform mixed-use complex which transformed an abandoned used-car dealership and former railroad station into a lively hub of fashion, art, and culinary talent. Synapse continues where Platform left off by fulfilling the promise of a pedestrian friendly public realm connecting the busy Culver City Metro stop and the city’s rapidly growing Downtown.

LA Times
‘Star Trek’ game maker Scopely lands lease in new Culver City office building

Urbanize LA
This Week's Leases: Video Game Maker Expands in Culver City

Bisnow
Gaming Company Scopely Expands Headquarters In Culver City 

The Hollywood Reporter
Scopely More Than Doubles Footprint with Major Culver City Expansion

Pocket Gamer
Scopely’s recent success is bringing the publisher a new Culver City headquarters

Venture Beat
Scopely expands headquarters in Culver City in L.A.

L.A. Biz
Scopely to expand headquarters in Culver City

Los Angeles Daily News
Interactive gaming company to lease another 60,000 square feet in Culver City: The company likes adventure, so dogs are welcome at work and snacks are free.

Connect California: Commercial Real Estate News
Scopely to Expand HQ at Runyon’s Platform in Culver City

Culver City Observer
Scopely to Expand Headquarters in Culver City.

AA designed Platform and Synapse featured in LA Times Spring 2019 “Design LA Magazine”

AA designed Platform and Synapse featured in LA Times Spring 2019 “Design LA Magazine”

In a recent  Design LA Magazine article entitled “Culver City Now”,  Michael Webb explores the history and future state of this rapidly growing community. The LA Times' quarterly publication examines how the city is dealing with a billion dollars of new construction while continuing their legacy of smart, forward-looking development.  Two Abramson Architects projects were featured in the discussion about how enlightened civic planning is transforming the community.

 

 

The Platform converted an abandoned and blighted area into an eclectic retail, restaurant and creative office development. It AA’s intent to preserve the site’s rich history by repurposing several existing buildings and celebrating these previous operations through the art of architecture.

 

 

The Synapse is a mixed-use office structure which celebrates the tech industry’s ability to share complex concepts and ideas through elegantly interconnected networks. The creative office’s design is a biomorphic representation of the rapid electro-chemical signaling mechanisms occurring in our neural networks.

 

 

Other completed Culver City projects, not listed in the article, include Keslow Camera’s collaborative office, the artfully design Hackman Garage, and two facilities for Cedars-Sinai Medical System. AA is also designing multiple projects in the booming Hayden Track along with the new “Brick and Machine” development set to bring 85,000 sq ft of office and retail space to Downtown Culver City.

 

LALA Bridge, designed by AA, wins Top Honors in the 12th Annual International Design Awards

LALA Bridge, designed by AA, wins Top Honors in the 12th Annual International Design Awards

Celebrating smart and sustainable multidisciplinary design, this year’s International Design Awards (IDA) jury bestowed Abramson  Architect’s LALA Bridge with the Gold Award in the Architecture Category for “Arches, Bridges, Viaducts, and Gateways”. The iconic structure offers a solution to the current bike path’s lengthy detour around the Marina. The pathway is a five percent sloped spiral ramp that is nestled within a latticed shell structure. It was generated by lofting two rotated ellipses along an arch. The monumental bases contribute to the spatial and social experience by becoming an occupiable event space.

 

In addition to the IDA Award, LALA Bridge has also recently been honored by the BSA/AIA (Boston Society of Architecture). The concept was originally conceived to start a discussion on ways the broken pathway could be made whole. In keeping with their desire to leverage old schools of thought with the boldness of new, AA continues to explore this topic.

 

AA Ranked as one of Interior Design Magazine’s Top 50 Architects in Los Angeles, based on the 2019 PowerGrid LA Survey

AA Ranked as one of Interior Design Magazine’s Top 50 Architects in Los Angeles, based on the 2019 PowerGrid LA Survey

Interior Design Magazine released the findings of their first ever PowerGrid LA survey in 2019, after having focused on New York for the last two years. Abramson Architects (AA) ranked 23 on their list of Top 50 Architectural Firms in Los Angeles, a reflection of the firm’s ability to preserve constant design themes that reflect their Southern California roots while remaining inventive and progressive.

 

Interior Design Magazine’s ranking is based on AA’s local development portfolio within downtown L.A., Arts District, Culver City, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Long Beach, and Pasadena. AA’s relevant work includes several local projects such as Third and Traction, a conversion of underused structures in Downton LA into a mixed-use complex that exudes the neighborhood's vitality, and The Union at Sunset, the transformation of a previously introverted site into a vibrant gathering place connected by a network of outdoor terraces. The Los Angeles Premium Outlets (Abramson Architects, Design Architect with DLR Group, Executive Architect) also made the list as the 17th largest On-the-Boards Development project.

 

AA’s Architect and Photographer, Javier Gil Vieco, Wins AIA|LA Architectural Photography Citation Award – February 2019

AA’s Architect and Photographer, Javier Gil Vieco, Wins AIA|LA Architectural Photography Citation Award – February 2019

Javier Gil Vieco, architect and photographer for Abramson Architects, was recognized on February 12, 2019 at the AIA-Los Angeles’ Architectural Photography Awards Ceremony. His submission, entitled “Glowing Profile”, received the following comments from the Jury:

 

“This one I absolutely loved. It is so minimal. It’s so confusing. It renders architecture as a body. You don’t know if it’s on its side, if it’s a landscape, or what the sky is doing. It just feels sort of sensual in a way that I don’t normally see architecture in a photograph.”

 

The purely playful composition achieved by this exercise reflects the importance of composition in Javier’s photographic work.

 

“Architecture is a great subject to create suggestive abstract compositions like this one,” said Javier during his acceptance speech at the Schindler House/MAK Center in Los Angeles.

 

“The materiality of buildings and its elements, the different textures, and contrasts between light and shade, all add up to enrich photographs in a very unique way, which makes architecture photography so special.”

AA’s LALA Gateway Bridge Wins the BSA 2018 Unbuilt Architecture and Design Awards

AA’s LALA Gateway Bridge Wins the BSA 2018 Unbuilt Architecture and Design Awards

Amongst one of the most competitive awards programs in the United States, AIA|BSA Design Awards - Boston Society of Architects honor excellence in architecture. Abramson Architects is proud to announce that the BSA recognized the LALA Gateway Bridge with its 2018 BSA Unbuilt Architecture and Design Citation Award.

 

A few of the Jury comments:

The bridge, because of its scale, becomes a monument to Marina Del Ray and Los Angeles. The curling ramp was thought of as an outdoor LA Guggenheim. One juror considered this bridge “so LA;” ...an appropriate and compelling design for a bridge in LA.
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AA’s Lima Residence added to ArchiTravels online architectural guide, August 2018

AA’s Lima Residence added to ArchiTravels online architectural guide, August 2018

Abramson Architects contributes the 4, 500 sq ft award winning Lima Residence of Calabasas, CA  For full details go to https://www.architravel.com/news/lima-residence-by-abramson-teiger-architects/

AA’s Temple Israel added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, August 2018

AA’s Temple Israel added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, August 2018

Abramson Architects contributes a modern renovation to the Religious Places, TEMPLE ISRAEL of Long Beach, CA  For full details go to https://www.architravel.com/architravel/building/temple-israel/

AA’s Kelly Residence added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, July 2018

AA’s Kelly Residence added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, July 2018

Abramson Architects collaborates with ArchiTravel and contributes one of their award winning residence.  For full details go to https://www.architravel.com/news/kelly-residence-by-abramson-teiger-architects/

AA’s First Presbyterian Church added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, September 2018

AA’s First Presbyterian Church added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, September 2018

Abramson Architects contributes the First Presbyterian Church of Encino, CA featured in the RELIGIOUS PLACES section of ArchiTravels online architectural guide.  Full details go to https://www.architravel.com/architravel/building/first-presbyterian-church/

AA’s PLATFORM added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, June 2018

AA’s PLATFORM added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, June 2018

#HelloPlatform

AA's PLATFORM is featured in the Commercial | Retail | Urban section of ArchiTravel guide. Full details, go to https://www.architravel.com/architravel/building/platform/

AA’s Sinnott Residence added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, October 2018

AA’s Sinnott Residence added in ArchiTravels online architectural guide, October 2018

ArchiTravel highlights AA's Sinnott residence.  An Iconic Angular Home with Timeless Attraction.  To view the full article...https://www.architravel.com/architravel/building/sinnott-residence/

 

AA’s Trevor Abramson, FAIA featured in the January/February 2018 issue of Luxe Magazine.

AA’s Trevor Abramson, FAIA featured in the January/February 2018 issue of Luxe Magazine.

Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine is the “essential source for those with a passion for creating beautiful surroundings and living well.” The team at AA is proud to see Trevor Abramson, FAIA featured in the publication’s ‘Eye on Design 2018’ compendium on regional style.

AA’s PLATFORM wins at the AIA LA Awards

AA’s PLATFORM wins at the AIA LA Awards

Amongst the most prestigious and competitive awards programs in the United States, the annual American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Design Awards honor excellence in architecture. Abramson. Architects is proud to announce that the AIA|LA jury recognized the Platform, a retail, restaurant and workplace development, with its 2017 Los Angeles Design Award.Go to project

AA’s Trevor Abramson, FAIA, and Björn Schrader present the Platform Project at a panel discussion for the Urban Land Institute’s Fall Meeting.

AA’s Trevor Abramson, FAIA, and Björn Schrader present the Platform Project at a panel discussion for the Urban Land Institute’s Fall Meeting.

The Urban Land Institute is a global nonprofit education and research institute with a mission to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in sustaining and creating thriving communities worldwide. At its Fall Meeting on October 23, 2017, AA’s Trevor Abramson and Björn Schrader presented the Platform, a retail, restaurant and workplace development in Culver City. The ULI’s Fall Meeting attracts over 6,000 attendees each year.

Abramson Architects creates a branded experience for Octagon’s hip new Midtown Atlanta workplace

Abramson Architects creates a branded experience for Octagon’s hip new Midtown Atlanta workplace

We are excited to share our latest creative office design for Octagon - a global sports marketing and talent agency. We believe that branding goes beyond a logo and a handful of colors.  It is an experience that must be felt immediately upon entering a space.  For this client, we implemented materials found in sporting venues and equipment such as textured leathers, metal mesh, and glossy wood to brand the space without being too literal.  Go to project

Abramson Architects masters a flexible employee choice environment in Huge’s Atlanta workspace

Abramson Architects masters a flexible employee choice environment in Huge’s Atlanta workspace

Having previously designed multiple office locations for Huge, the team at Abramson Architects aimed to apply the company’s core values to a space that was uniquely Atlanta. Visibility and community are important factors in a Huge workplace. The designers implemented alternative working spaces amongst open seating and glass enclosed environments.Go to project

AA’s PLATFORM wins at the prestigious 47th Annual LABC Architectural Awards

AA’s PLATFORM wins at the prestigious 47th Annual LABC Architectural Awards

We are honored to accept another recognition for our work at PLATFORM, a retail, restaurant and workplace development in Culver City. The Los Angeles Business Council hosts their annual architectural awards, this year celebrating projects that embrace cutting-edge green design and smart transportation systems. “Los Angeles is where art, culture and commerce come together — and the Architectural Awards help us celebrate what L.A. offers to the world,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “This event helps strengthen cultural and economic ties with our international partners, and I thank the Los Angeles Business Council for making it possible.”Go to project

AA wins a Design Award for PLATFORM at the Westside Urban Forum (WUF) Awards

AA wins a Design Award for PLATFORM at the Westside Urban Forum (WUF) Awards

Congratulations to the design team for their work on Platform, a retail, restaurant and workplace development in Culver City.  The project was selected by a jury of industry peers for demonstrating excellence in city making and community building.    Go to project

AA’s Loqui Taco Bar design has been selected as a finalist in the AIA | LA Restaurant Design Awards

AA’s Loqui Taco Bar design has been selected as a finalist in the AIA | LA Restaurant Design Awards

A jury of architects, restaurateurs and design writers have chosen eleven finalists from projects across the country for the American Institute of Architects LA Restaurant Awards. Now we need your support to win the People’s Choice Award! Simply click on the link below to be directed to the voting page.

Click here to vote

Mainland Poke expands with another Abramson Architects-designed location, now open in Marina Del Rey

Mainland Poke expands with another Abramson Architects-designed location, now open in Marina Del Rey

The second AA-designed Mainland Poke shop is now open in Marina del Rey. The design team continued their signature look for the fast-casual brand that was originally established in the Glendale location.
Custom Furniture  
The poke brand’s signature blue color is seen in the mixed material seating that was custom designed for the client.
Wood Accent Wall  
A wood accent wall was designed to mimic fish scales for a perfectly on-brand textural element.

Trevor Abramson will be a panel moderator at the 2017 Bisnow Retail West Event in DTLA

Trevor Abramson will be a panel moderator at the 2017 Bisnow Retail West Event in DTLA

Bisnow’s Big West Coast Retail Event is happening in Los Angeles at the end of March. Real estate developers and designers will join top brand executives for a day of presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on the future of the retail industry in a changing market. AA's Design Principal, Trevor Abramson, will be moderating a panel of industry experts on the topic Leasing Trends Outlook.

Event Details
Tuesday March 28, 2017
10:05AM - 10:50AM | Leasing Trends Outlook Panel
Additional events will be held from 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Sheraton Downtown LA
711 S Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA

Click here to register

Trends Ideas Magazine writes about the ‘maintenance-free home’ designed by Abramson Architects

Trends Ideas Magazine writes about the ‘maintenance-free home’ designed by Abramson Architects

Abramson Architects is excited to announce their latest magazine feature for the Wyoming Residence. Trends Ideas Magazine wrote a beautiful tribute which was published both on their print and digital platforms, which can be read by clicking below.

“As we become increasingly aware of the negative effects our actions can have on our world, many of us are responding by want-ing homes that ‘sit lightly on the land’. It’s a phrase that can encompass a number of different aspects – and many of those were integral to the design of this new home by Abramson Architects.” – Trends Ideas  

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Abramson Architects receives three honors at the AIA SFV 2016 Design Awards

Abramson Architects receives three honors at the AIA SFV 2016 Design Awards

The AIA San Fernando Valley Chapter held its annual awards that recognize design excellence.  Three of AA's projects were chosen as winners.

Platform - Citation Award Go to project
Cohen Residence - Honor Award Go to project
Glenhaven Residence - Merit AwardGo to project

Abramson Architects Interiors Team shares their favorite hardware products with Domaine Home

Abramson Architects Interiors Team shares their favorite hardware products with Domaine Home

Janice Francois, Director of Interiors at AA, offers tips on unique hardware upgrades for any space of the home. Her picks can be found alongside those of other prominent interior designers on the popular website My Domaine.

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Abramson Architects Interiors Team receives the 2017 award for Best Interior Design Studio in California from BUILD News

Abramson Architects Interiors Team receives the 2017 award for Best Interior Design Studio in California from BUILD News

Abramson Architects is proud to report the continued success of the firm's Interior Design department.  The team has just received an award from BUILD News which recognizes AA as the Best Interior Design Studio in California.  The 2017 Interior Design Awards honor excellence in design in both commercial and residential interiors.

Abramson Architects’ Mainland Poke restaurant design is featured in The Architects Newspaper

Abramson Architects’ Mainland Poke restaurant design is featured in The Architects Newspaper

“The firm utilized poke bowls’ aquatic origin—a poke bowl is a dish of cubed fresh fish served over rice and topped with an assortment of flavorful toppings—and the traditional fish markets where one might go to acquire their ingredients, as inspiration.
A decorative pattern comprised of variously recessed wooden blocks lines a main interior wall, while tessellated white tiles reminiscent of fish scales wrap the separate food preparation area. Design Principal Trevor Abramson explained, ‘The white tiles and wood talk to materials found in a traditional fish market and are a perfect palette for the vibrant colors found in the fresh fish poke.’” – The Architects Newspaper

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Abramson Architects unveils the latest addition to Platform in Culver City at  8888 Washington Boulevard

Abramson Architects unveils the latest addition to Platform in Culver City at  8888 Washington Boulevard

Abramson Architects is expanding their Washington Boulevard footprint with the latest addition to the highly popular Platform development which was also designed by AA and opened in May of 2016. The new building will feature three stories of creative office space, ground floor retail and restaurants, and underground automated parking.

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Design Principal Trevor Abramson gives his guide to Culver City in LUXE Magazine’s November Issue

Design Principal Trevor Abramson gives his guide to Culver City in LUXE Magazine’s November Issue

"If you live in Southern California, or have been there in the last eight months, chances are you've spent some time in Culver City. The formerly sleepy destination is a serious hot spot as of late, due in large part to the opening of the 220,000-square-foot shopping mecca Platform. 'The design community has always had a large presence in the neighborhood,' says Abramson Architects Trevor Abramson, the mastermind behind the design of Platform. 'Lately there has been an emergence of high-end fashion brands, top restaurants and progressive tech companies, which has allowed us to develop bold and forward-thinking architecture to house their products and ideas.' Of course he's referring to the retail hub, which contains storefronts, as well as some offices, for such innovative brands as Sweetgreen and art galleries like Tappan Collective—all designed by the architect. Here, the architect shares with us his favorite spots to frequent." - LUXE MagazineCheck out all of Trevor's picks in the November Issue of LUXE

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke buys an Abramson Architects designed home in Venice Beach

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke buys an Abramson Architects designed home in Venice Beach

"Daenerys has some new digs, and they’re much cooler than anything in King’s Landing. Actress Emilia Clarke has purchased a sun-drenched piece of Venice, CA real estate to the tune of $4.64 million. The new Venice, CA chapter of House Targaryen was built in 2009 and is a two-bedroom, three-bathroom spread measuring 2,817 square feet. The use of natural light was paramount in the design of the modern space — the architects at Abramson Teiger worked to bring light into every room, creating a sense of tranquility." - Forbes Magazine  

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Abramson Architects recently completes the first of three new locations for Mainland Poke Restaurants

Abramson Architects recently completes the first of three new locations for Mainland Poke Restaurants

Abramson Architects is excited to announce the opening of the Glendale location of popular restaurant chain Mainland Poke Shop.  It arrives in good company alongside other major eateries such as Shake Shack and Egg Slut, across from the Americana at Brand shopping center. This is the first of three restaurants that the AA team is designing for the client, with additional locations opening in Marina del Rey and Santa Monica early next year.

Thoughtful details like a custom wood fish scale wall and geometric tiling offer branded subtleties that heighten the experience. A pop of light blue balances the mix of organic materials, especially seen in the custom made furniture that was also designed by Abramson Architects.  The design team has enjoyed the process of streamlining the brand from their original shop and creating a model for future locations.

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David Pascu, AIA of Abramson Architects teaches Fatherly how to build a fort

David Pascu, AIA of Abramson Architects teaches Fatherly how to build a fort

David Pascu, AIA is an Associate Principal at Abramson Architects and a father of three. He recently built a fort in the woods while on a hiking trip with his family, and he was asked to share expert tips with the online publication Fatherly.

"David Pascu, award-winning Associate Principal architect at Abramson Teiger Architects, has worked on everything from homes to schools to kicking the hipsters out of the McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn and restoring it to its former glory. But the project his 4 and 8-year-old kids were most stoked about was the all-natural fort they made out in the woods during a camping trip ... Now he has some tips for you and your kid to make your own this weekend." - Fatherly.com

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Abramson Architects wins prestigious American Architecture Award from The Chicago Athenaeum

Abramson Architects wins prestigious American Architecture Award from The Chicago Athenaeum

Abramson Architects is excited to announce our most recent award for the Wyoming Residence, located in Jackson Hole. For over two decades, The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design has annually presented The American Architecture Awards to recognize ‘design excellence for the best and finest contributions to innovative contemporary American architecture.’ The design team at AA is honored to have been chosen for the 2016 awards alongside some of our most influential peers and their notable projects.

“The winning projects are each stunning and provocative new additions to their urban and rural locations—authentic connections to nature and to the very cultures in which they coexist. The selected projects have a positive psychological effect on the communities in which they are built and in which they serve—every detail looks handcrafted; every facade contextualized; every plan, diagram, and section particularly and exquisitely well executed.” – The Chicago Athenaeum

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Abramson Architects is featured in the August Issue of Mountain Living Magazine for the Wyoming Residence

Abramson Architects is featured in the August Issue of Mountain Living Magazine for the Wyoming Residence

Weightless Style

Abramson Architects is honored to share their featured story in the current issue of Mountain Living Magazine.  The Wyoming Residence was chosen for the August issue, which showcases homes with ultimate views.  Our project in Jackson Hole, Wyoming was carefully integrated into the landscape for minimal site alteration of the sloping meadow and maximum views of the Teton Mountain Range.  

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Abramson Architects collaborates with designer Tom Dixon on his latest store,  now open at PLATFORM

Abramson Architects collaborates with designer Tom Dixon on his latest store,  now open at PLATFORM

When British lifestyle designer Tom Dixon looked to open his first West Coast store, he made an interesting yet obvious choice to team up with Nevena Borissova of high-end fashion boutique Curve.  Both retailers have stores in New York, and the two joined forces to create a merged concept store in LA.  The unique space weaves home design and fashion in their shared bold and glamorous signature styles.  Simply titled The Shop, the store is located at PLATFORM in Culver City, a new retail district designed by Abramson Architects.  AA served as executive architect for the 7,000 square foot space.

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Abramson Architects recently completes the new Sweetgreen Headquarters at PLATFORM in Culver City

Abramson Architects recently completes the new Sweetgreen Headquarters at PLATFORM in Culver City

Food Ethos in Design

Sweetgreen, a tech-savvy salad chain, wanted to bring their rapidly expanding corporate team to Los Angeles. They found their new home at PLATFORM in Culver City, a 220,000 square foot retail and creative office district, also designed by Abramson Architects.

Sweetgreen has a firm food philosophy in their restaurants – use only local and seasonal ingredients to support communities and encourage a healthy lifestyle. With this in mind, we were able to implement meaningful design features in their office. The free flowing layout and mobile workstations inspire collaboration and a lively office energy. Conference rooms were named and styled after the seasons to tie into their culinary ideology. An open kitchen houses butcher block islands and communal tables where employees can prepare and enjoy healthy lunches together.

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Abramson Architects Interiors has been selected to showcase at the La Cienega Design Quarter LEGENDS Event

Abramson Architects Interiors has been selected to showcase at the La Cienega Design Quarter LEGENDS Event

Celebrating Interior DesignThe AA Interior Design Team will be taking part in the 2016 LCDQ LEGENDS Event, teaming up with art house Natural Curiosities to design their storefront window for the 3-day celebration. Top Interior Designers from around the world are invited to partner up with design stores on La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles to showcase artistic interior concepts in their respective storefront windows.With an art-centric perspective, AA designers Janice Francois and Kate Balfour translated artist Christopher Wilcox's one of a kind piece of art into a multi-dimensional conversation. The artwork was re-imagined on a new medium as AA enlisted the expertise of MDC Walls to digitally print the graphic on semi-translucent acrylic panels. A single pendant light compliments with dramatic cord placement. A Gabriel Dean designed credenza makes a statement with walnut and brass. Together, the elements present a unified vision with perfect tension.

Abramson Architects wins the 2016 Architects for Animals Design Competition benefiting FixNation

Abramson Architects wins the 2016 Architects for Animals Design Competition benefiting FixNation

Cat Homes for Charity

The AA team entered our “Cat Bowl” design for the cat house competition at this year’s Architects for Animals “Giving Shelter” event, held at the Herman Miller LA Showroom.  We competed against a dozen of Los Angeles’s top design firms and won the highest honor of BEST DESIGN. All entries are auctioned off to benefit FixNation, a non-profit organization that provides resources for homeless cats.  This is our second year taking part in this charitable event and we are thrilled to have contributed to such a virtuous cause.

Taking reference from a fish bowl, our "Cat Bowl" design was inspired by the Chinese yin-yang symbol. The fish make up the form while the cat rests inside, and the layers of the structure are spaced apart to allow the cat easy viewing to the outside while remaining safely hidden within.  The multiple points of access and platforms allow the cat to use the house in a variety of ways.  By letting the cat becomes the fish, we are giving the cat the freedom to see the world while safely being shielded from it.

Abramson Architects receives a 2015 AIA SFV Design Award for the Cedars Sinai Urgent Care Facility

Abramson Architects receives a 2015 AIA SFV Design Award for the Cedars Sinai Urgent Care Facility

The AA team was recognized for design excellence at the 2015 American Institute of Architects San Fernando Valley Chapter Awards banquet held in Los Angeles.  The AIA SFV awards celebrate outstanding architecture, acknowledging AA for their work on the newly completed Cedars Sinai Urgent Care facility located in Culver City.  

When Cedars Sinai approached AA to design a new Urgent Care Center, we welcomed the opportunity to elevate the standard healthcare facility above and beyond the status quo.  It was our foremost goal to create a highly functional space that serves the practical needs of the community, while advancing the typical medical environment to be less sterile and more welcoming.  

We wanted the layout to feel expansive and open, but still encourage a flow that catered to the frequent and sensitive transitions of the patients and staff.  We achieved this by directionally orienting visitors with turquoise fins that lead towards major pathways and darker wood accents that indicate key locations, such as check-in desks and nursing stations.  High design elements were thoroughly considered in every material detail, such as sculptural LED light fixtures and plank flooring. The result is a distinctly streamlined space that gratifies both the client and the public it serves.  

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Abramson Architects is featured in the Summer Issue of LUXE Magazine for the Napoli Residence

Abramson Architects is featured in the Summer Issue of LUXE Magazine for the Napoli Residence

The Lines That Define

Abramson Architects is honored to see their work showcased in a fourteen-page spread in the Summer Issue of LUXE Magazine. The Napoli Residence is located on a golf course in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The sprawling home strikes a perfect balance between modern and traditional to satisfy the sophisticated mixed styles of the owners.

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