Building Design + Construction
In Southern California, the developer Merlone Geier Partners is redeveloping what had been a shopping mall on 67.8 acres into the Village at Laguna Hills, a 2.94-million-sf mixed-use community. Ioanna Magiati places this project within the larger urbanization trend. In that context, mixed-use residential and retail "need to create a story" that buttresses the revitalization of the surrounding community, she says.
AO and IMG Construction Management | The Mann Report
Many shopping center owners and operators are looking to breathe new life into their properties by repositioning through the introduction of new uses. AO Managing Partners Rob Budetti and RC Alley, Principal Doug Pearl along with Brett Isaacman from IMG Construction Management discuss trends, property options, strategies and more in this article by The Mann Report.
By Michael Heinrich, AO for Mann Report
California's housing crisis has affected every city across the state. As municipalities explore new development strategies to grow housing stock, they often seek to leverage existing infrastructure to re-imagine 21st century communities. This raises several new challenges for architects and planners, who are tasked with designing more intense, instant urban villages that still deliver an authentic sense of place and vibrant community life. As buildings become larger and neighborhoods denser, the importance of the public realm — the space between buildings — cannot be overstated.
By Steven Sharpe | Urbanize L.A.
After nearly one year of construction, wood framing is starting to wrap above-grade parking at Esperanza at Duarte Station, the new multifamily residential complex now taking shape next to the Metro L Line in Duarte. Completion of the project is expected in mid-2023.
GlobeNewswire
Firm-wide promotions bolster leadership, support the firm’s expansion into new markets and facilitates growth of diverse project portfolio.
By Rob Budetti, Managing Partner, AO and Savio Clemente for Authority Magazine
COVID-19 has created opportunities for innovation and a focus on health and wellness that have led to design innovations. Managing partner Rob Budetti is interviewed by Savio Clemente for his series about developments in the travel industry over the next five years.
Los Angeles Business Journal
In this LABJ article AO Principal, Ioanna Magiati, was interviewed about the time and cost advantages of modular construction. She has worked on modular projects for the past five years, participating in about 50 such projects in LA and Northern California.
By Dan MacDavid, Principal, AO | Western Real Estate Business
Mixed-use industrial has become a significant economic driver in the Inland Empire. Cities are benefiting from business synergies, additional tax revenue, high-quality design and civic engagement that builds community. Dan MacDavid discusses these subjects and more with Western Real Estate Business.
Orange County Business Journal
AO was recently nominated for the Orange County Business Journal's 2021 Companies That Care Awards! The awards recognize local businesses that have gone above and beyond to tackle a variety of challenging and pressing community issues.
By Ioanna Magiati and Paolo Leon, AO for Mann Report
The pandemic launched a new remote work paradigm, where people are no longer constrained by the physical location of their job. Sprouting Zoom Towns offer remote workers a permanent retreat from the city center, whereas Semi-Urban Zoom Towns are a more desirable and practical option for telecommuters who may primarily work remotely but still maintain an office presence. Ioanna Magiati, Senior Associate and Paolo Leon, Associate at AO discuss how we're responding to this new trend.
By Bruce Greenfield, Henry Wong, and Tom Bergerson for Hotel Executive
These days it seems that change is not only constant in the hospitality industry but happening at such a rapid rate that by the time we design and construct a new hotel we are immediately reconsidering the program, implementing new technology, or reacting to new schools of thought.
By Christopher Trela
Restaurants are another growing element of the AO business. Restaurant studio leaders Ruba Younan, Design Principal, and Jeff Rabbitt, Partner, discuss projects, innovations, challenges and solutions with the Orange County Business Journal.
by AO
With more than 20 years of architecture and interior design experience, Alice joins AO to lead multidisciplined teams on large-scale urban design, retail, commercial and mixed-use projects.
By David Malone | Courtesy MBK Rental Living
Esperanza at Duarte Station will be located just 11 miles from downtown Pasadena and 22 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
by Orange County Business Journal
Notable projects including Park & Paseo, VRV, Metro East, Inn at the Mission, Northwood Town Center, and Bosscat Kitchen & Libations.
By Jeff Rabbitt and Ruba Younan
The challenge of repurposing an existing space, creating something new and efficient while recognizing and highlighting the details and elements that give the space its authenticity and appeal.
By Jill Weinlein | Just Luxe
The doors opened to the much anticipated Le Meridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel after three-year build.
by AO
The promotions of Nakisa Heshmati and Nathan McCormick recognize their dedication, leadership, and technical expertise in multifamily and mixed-use architecture and planning.
by AO
We proudly welcome to AO Doug Pearl, Principal, Mixed-Use Development. With established studio expertise in mixed-use, multifamily, and commercial architecture combined with Doug's leadership, AO is uniquely positioned to deliver enhanced integrated design offerings and collaborate with clients to drive the future of mixed-use development.
By Alyssa Jaber | Constructionblog.com | Digital Builder
Behind the Build caught up with Jeff Thomas III, AO's Design/Workflow Technology Lead to learn about his career in design and workflow technology, the evolution of the industry, plus his approach on how to handle relational challenges, and more.