by Mann Report

Full-service architecture firm AO announced the launch of its Automotive Studio, a practice area dedicated to delivering integrated design solutions for automotive dealerships, service facilities and evolving mobility-focused retail environments. The new studio will be led by Lyle Hutson, NCARB, who joins AO as a principal, bringing three decades of specialized experience designing automotive facilities for national and international brands, including Porsche, BMW, Lexus, Audi, Genesis and more, expanding AO’s ability to meet growing client demand at the intersection of brand, retail and customer experience.

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by Mia Laureys | Orange County Business Journal

AO is pleased to welcome Lyle Hutson as Principal and leader in the firm's newly launched Automotive Studio. Hutson brings more than 35 years of experience specializing in automotive facility design, branded retail environments, and complex commercial projects across the United States.

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by RENTV

KIA DTLA has completed their conversion of a 100-year-old, 133k sf historic structure located at 2100 S. Figueroa St in downtown Los Angeles into a flagship, next-generation urban dealership. The four-story showroom and service center, designed by AO, blends contemporary automotive retail design with the building’s preserved industrial character.

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