Nov 6 2009
Denver-Based Fentress Architects Has Designed Some of California's Most Prominent Architecture Projects, Leading to New Expansion of Its Los Angeles Office
Fentress Architects, an international design firm known for sustainable and iconic public architecture, is pleased to announce the new expansion of its Los Angeles office. The firm has 20 employees in its new 6,000-square-foot studio in L.A., complementing its total force of over 150 employees nationwide in San Jose, Denver and Washington, D.C.
“We have designed a number of landmark buildings in the Golden State, so expanding our office here is a natural progression for the firm,” said Curtis Fentress, Principal-in-Charge of Design at Fentress Architects. “California is an important gateway to the thriving Asia-Pacific region, and we have no doubt it will continue to play a vital role in the global economy.”
Fentress has designed some of the Golden State’s most prominent new public buildings, including:
Airport terminals at three of the state’s most important international airports:
- Los Angeles (LAX), a modernization recognized as among the Top 10 Most Promising Projects of California Architecture by California Home and Design.
- San Jose (SJC), gateway to the Silicon Valley.
- Sacramento (SMF), the state capital and home to Governor Schwarzenegger.
Convention centers in two world-famous destination cities:
- Pasadena Convention Center, honoring the renowned Civic Auditorium.
- Palm Springs Convention Center, awarded the People’s Choice Award, American Institute of Architects, Denver Chapter, 2008.
Two of the state’s new pre-eminent research and educational facilities:
- Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, La Jolla, a new alliance of four world leaders in life sciences research – the Salk, Scripps, and Burnham Institutes and the University of California, San Diego.
- Humanities Gateway Building at UC Irvine, a new facility dedicated in October 2009.
Several prominent civic and government buildings:
- California Department of Education Headquarters in Sacramento, the second LEED Platinum certified building in the world (2003).
- Sacramento City Hall, recipient of nine awards for innovation and design excellence.
- City of Oakland Administration buildings, awarded the People’s Choice Award, American Institute of Architects, Denver Chapter, 2003.
- San Joaquin County Administration Building in Stockton, recognized with two innovation awards before completion.
Fentress Architects’ new Los Angeles office address:
Fentress Architects
2150 Colorado Avenue, Suite 150
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 213-250-6600
Fax: 213-250-6601
Source: http://www.fentressarchitects.com/