The Clippers Experience Center comprises the remodel of an entire 12,500 floor of commercial office space to allow fans to envision the Intuit Dome, the Event Plaza and other spaces before the construction of the arena is complete.

The center is organized as a sequence of experiences that commences through the mannered Plaza Room that emulates the event plaza, complete with a scaled bandshell, basketball court and a recreation of the Clipper Steps. The Model Room allows visitors to get a glimpse of the model of the  72-square foot Intuit Dome and Plaza Buildings as well as a 360 SF mini replica of the 44,000 SF double-sided elliptical halo video board. 

Fans can also step into the Energy Room with sample seating rows from “The Wall,” an uninterrupted 4,700-seat section that the Clippers expect to create noise and home court advantage. From here the sequence continues  to allow fans to experience  buildouts of the three different suite types and components of the Intuit Dome, such as the gridshell enclosure that encompasses the arena and team-related program.

The King Solomon Village is the adaptive reuse of an aggregate of vacant industrial buildings to provide a Temporary Shelter for a hundred homeless individuals in the heart of South Los Angeles. The project is located along the Rail to River bike and walking path along Slauson Avenue that will connect South L. A to the Los Angeles River in the east and the City of Inglewood in the West.

In empathy with the street life experienced by many previously homeless individuals, the design embeds a nuanced street and park within the existing buildings. By sculpting daylight from the industrial skylights and clerestories and positioning active spaces accordingly, the project recreates the openness of a less confined space. The design is articulated by an internal pedestrian “street” that extends from the entrance and continues to the sleeping areas, functioning as the primary axis along which discrete programs are organized. A greenhouse is situated on a perpendicular axis to the main corridor and recreates a well-lit  “park” or public square that invites the community of residents to gather at the intersection of the cruciform axes.

The design transforms the existing structure by extrapolating the tectonic members of the building’s structural skeleton and envelope to construct a hierarchy of spaces for different programs. The intervention reshapes the industrial buildings into a vibrant community for the homeless. It provides a sense of home without alienating them completely from their previously unconfined living conditions. 

The architectural interventions are plugged-in and derived by extrapolating the intricate structure of the existing building. In this manner, the subtle architectural intervention creates separate definable programs within the interior while preserving the openness of the space. The programs inserted into the communal spaces are intended to support the residents and prepare them for their next stage of life. The project extends the intervention by replacing the outdoor surface parking lot with a dog park and lawn while relocating the required parking to the furthest corner.

The Aziziah District in MYAS, Saudi Arabia is located adjacent to a local college, the largest public hospital, and the largest regional retail mall, all within a half-mile of a  national highway. The Urban Design framework for the Aziziah District is based on the integration of walkable blocks and the creation of an interconnected network of open spaces.  The plan orders the unique geometry by establishing similar-sized walkable blocks with clearly defined street walls that shape the streets and open spaces. 

Internal courts above shaded parking structures within each block are open only to the residents of each block. Three parks of various sizes are connected together along a central tree-lined spine that parallels the major boulevard, King Fahad Road. The central space is adjacent to the community mosque and acts as the community gathering space. Elementary schools for boys and girls are located at the northern and southern intersections but away from the main vehicular right of way.

A hotel and office complex acts as the public gateway to the district with active frontages and protected linear open space along with the ground level adjacent to the street. In order to provide shade for pedestrians, shade trees line all the streets while the building facades are brought close together to provide shade in the intense dry heat of the city.

The Institutional core in Manas is located at the crossroads between commercial and residential uses. Inspired by traditional maze-like Indian cities and temples, the schools and related programs are organized as interlocking buildings, courts, and galleries. These provide a variety of spaces protected from the hot climate and infuse greenery through semi-open corridors and gardens. The integration of functions, movements, nature, and the choices to accommodate diverse activities simultaneously are the distinguishing features of the school.

The buildings seem to disappear and spaces in between them dominate the experience of the place. The subtle experience of the space, light, and shadow makes the space memorable. It extends the associations and enriches imagination by creating a pattern of indoor and outdoor spaces. The academic zones are arranged around interlocking courts and terraces linked by galleries.

The project is translated into a simple and standardized system of modern construction using in situ concrete posts, lattices, frames, and so on. The Green roof provides thermal insulation at the roof level while simultaneously giving students the opportunity to learn from and engage with the natural environment.

The circular organization of the gateway buildings intends to create a monumental space that can be perceived even when arriving and driving through the mixed-use gateway. Located at the gateway, the commercial office space serves both resident employees as well as non-residents who may drive from Pune or other nearby areas. Retail uses at the ground level activate the public space.

Embracing the relatively moderate, but warm climate, the commercial office space is served by open corridors that rim the inner circle and deeper office spaces. The shade is provided by the overhangs and interim floors. These allow the enclosed office space to be extended to the inner periphery when additional space is needed. In terms of material, the project embraces brick walls and screen with exposed concrete structure and floor. 

The use of the materials emulates other project typologies that have similar materials with variations in how they are used. The use of brick, terracotta, and similar materials embraces the topography of the site and helps the project “sit” comfortably in the current location.

The proposed 8.3-mile section of the 26-mile long Harbor Subdivision establishes an off-street facility and community resource for pedestrians and bicyclists through the heart of South Los Angeles, connecting residential neighborhoods to transit, and other destinations. This detailed feasibility study fully investigates the viability of the active transportation corridor as a potential interim project on the identified ROW. This includes the evaluation of factors such as potential use, impact on streets and adjacent land uses ROW restrictions, cost/benefit assessment, and conceptual design, and BNSF operations impact.

The project intends to provide county-wide connectivity to the Los Angeles River, as well as an active transportation corridor that improves and enhances linkages between the Metro Blue Line station at Slauson Avenue and Long Beach Avenue, and the future Crenshaw/LAX light rail station at Florence Avenue and West Boulevard. Countywide benefits include increasing the catchment area for transit, providing safe first and last-mile options, and providing improved connectivity to surrounding communities and beyond.

Located on Century Boulevard leading to LAX, this station area is the gateway to Los Angeles. The elevated railroad ROW is unique along the light rail alignment. With the exception of a large residential area to the east of Aviation Boulevard, almost all the built form is characteristic of larger format commercial, industrial and service use. The station area is dominated by a  significantly large under-utilized surface parking lot and surrounded by large parking structures. Airport related uses such as hotel, office, and industrial dominate the area. There is also a significant number of parking lots and parking garages for persons commuting to LAX. East of Aviation Boulevard, there is a residential community with a large number of vacant lots. This is related to future LAX development. 

It is anticipated that a people-mover will be implemented by LAWA connecting the station to the airport in the future. There are significant amounts of hospitality and commercial office uses. However, there is a lack of entertainment venues or accessible open spaces. Several adjacent sites will become available as the consolidated rental facility is implemented.

Century Boulevard is the main boulevard leading to LAX, and because of this airport proximity, the area has a well-established market for both hotels and office space.  The Green Line from the east will connect to the Crenshaw Line at this station and the people mover system will connect this station vicinity with the LAX Terminals.

The North-West Neighborhood Study outlines opportunities for revitalization and development. The study identifies development opportunities for potential developers to facilitate catalytic development at the gateway nodes to leverage the visibility and access to the Northwest Neighborhood Study Area. These development nodes are those that are in close proximity to access ramps from the I-210 Freeway or the closest major intersection. Secondary Development nodes are those that are gateways to the Neighborhood from adjacent neighborhoods such as at either end of Highland Avenue, at the plan area boundaries, or at the southern end of State Street.

The establishment of an urban street wall along Highland Avenue and State Street will provide a more active public right-of-way and active sidewalks. The requirement for a street wall with minimal or no setbacks on the corridor along both streets will also create a stronger presence and encourage continuous development along each of them. This strategy recognizes that the corridors adjacent to the gateways are an integral element that will evolve over time. Thus, infill development that establishes an urban street wall within the existing fabric will provide a strong physical basis for diverse physical conditions throughout the neighborhood.

The Manas clubhouse sits at one of the highest points of the township, providing views of the lake and nearby region. The facility is located at the northern terminus of the promenade that connects the township’s mixed-use gateway to the peak. The clubhouse acts as a community center and crafts a monumental central courtyard with extended open space and a pool that can be shared by all.

The glazed envelope of the clubhouse provides transparency that is protected by the contemporary reinterpretation of a traditional screen (bamboo chik) and projecting horizontal shading. The clubhouse includes an upper-level library, meeting and media rooms, and a variety of dining areas, a banquet hall, and a conference center at the lower level that serves the community and guests. The configuration of the buildings that shape a tall, deep space facing south provide shade within the courtyard buy to allow the sun to soak the pool area.

The retail complex in the heart of the township recognizes the notion that the “bazaar” is a place to both meet and shop. The creation of a variety of shaded “streets” and monumental gathering spaces recreate the colonnade with a minimalist language. By extending upper-level floors and roofs, a vocabulary of parasols is established that unites the composition on a topographically challenging site.

Vertical screens enable the growth of green curtains that provide shade while allowing breeze for the colonnades and ventilation for the interior spaces to minimize the need for conditioned space. The composition integrates the various levels of retail with the use of ramps and stairs that embrace the landscape and navigate the topography. The project creates a central gathering space with a monumental parasol at one end while extending the geometry at the other end providing views for upper-level floors that include restaurants and cafes.