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L.A.A Quarterly Look at Who’s Building in the City of Angels

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Music Center Aquarium of Plaza renovation brings the Pacific a new gathering space New Pacific Visions Wing will to downtown provide immersive experiences Page 25 Page 26

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he Music Center is already LA’s home to LA still needs more open public space that many of the world’s greatest artistic programs invites the community to engage on many Tand events and a place for Angelenos to join This is not just a different levels, from encountering art in together for meaningful experiences. Plus, the surprising and unexpected ways, to public venue serves as an ideal place to welcome all to plaza strictly for the programming, or enjoying a good book under PROJECT the heart of the Civic performing arts. It is a the canopy of shade trees. From savoring a HIGHLIGHTS WHO’S Center. What’s next delicious meal before a night at the theatre, BUILDING L.A. for the Music Center is plaza for Los Angeles. to sipping coffee or a glass of wine, to ■ $40 million renovation to the SPOTLIGHT its forthcoming Plaza enjoying time spent with family and friends, Music Center Plaza Renovation. The Music Center Plaza is poised to be a ■ Capacity of the Plaza will double The $40-million renovation of the Music its capacity to 5,000 people. Standalone space that all can enjoy. Center’s Plaza is now in full swing. buildings are also being added to the space, This is not just a plaza strictly for the to more than 5000 people The project, which began construction in with offerings that will include a restaurant, a performing arts. It is a plaza for Los Angeles. ■ Standalone buildings are being January, is being redesigned by Rios Clementi coffee house, and a wine bar. A plaza that is, in and of itself, will be a added to the space, with offerings Hale Studios as a new front door to the Dorothy The Jacques Lipchitz-designed Peace destination. A warm, welcoming public space that will include a restaurant, coffee Chandler Pavilion and Mark Taper Forum. on Earth sculpture, currently located at the that offers an open invitation to all and a front Plans call for widening and flattening middle of the plaza, will be relocated to a new door, now even wider, to The Music Center. house, and wine bar the Plaza’s Grand Avenue entrance to open spot on the site. Completion of the renovation is anticipated the space to Grand Park, which will double The idea behind the expansion is that in Spring 2019.

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ong Beach’s gorgeous Aquarium of the Pacific continues to get better and better – The wing will house a state-of-the-art immersive Lwith its new Pacific Visions Wing being the venue’s first major expansion. 300-seat theater, expanded special exhibition Pacific Visions, a 29,000-square-foot, two- story sustainable structure, was designed by the and art galleries, and additional space for live PROJECT San Francisco-based animal exhibits. HIGHLIGHTS WHO’S architecture and design ■ BUILDING L.A. firm EHDD. Pacific Features 29,000-square-foot, two Visions is designed as story sustainable structure SPOTLIGHT a biomorphic structure 130-foot-long curvilinear projection screen Besides the theater, the Pacific Vision’s ■ that suggests the with a 180-degree arc that literally surrounds wing has also been designed to include a State-of-the-art immersive 300 form of a whale and evokes the size, depth, the audience. The venue also will include 6,000-square-foot space for future exhibitions seat theater variability, luminosity, and biological diversity a 30-foot disc positioned in front of the that may include live animals or digital ■ Revitalized front plaza of the Pacific Ocean. main screen that can double as a secondary media. An additional 2,800-square-foot art ■ Increased space for installations, The wing will house a state-of-the-art projection surface or a stage for live performers. gallery is also included in the plans. immersive 300-seat theater, expanded special Theater designs also call for 4-D-style Pacific Visions will be a new focal point performances, and cultural events exhibition and art galleries, and additional space features such as rumbling seats and other of the Aquarium to offer visitors innovative for live animal exhibits. It will also provide a methods of adding tactile and olfactory ways to understand our connections to revitalized front plaza and increased space for stimulation to the viewing experience, such Earth, the World Ocean, and contemporary installations, performances, and cultural events. as blasts of mists, blowing air or aromas, scientific research. The project is slated to The theater includes a 32-foot-tall, according to the aquarium. open in spring of 2019.

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By ELLEN MAIR practices, the SWN helps to create new pos- Clare’s team, providing a full circle system of Shannon’s work has focused on the transporta- sibilities not only for personal growth, but for support and encouragement. tion field, having worked on the Expo Phase 2 he construction industry is not just for men Skanska as well. Kyran Martin, senior project engineer in Los project and now the 6th Street Viaduct replace- anymore. The industry is changing. Con- I recently sat down with three of our local Angeles, grew up following her father around ment project. Shannon joined SWN in 2014 Tstruction jobs are growing in complexity and SWN members to talk about how they got start- job sites where he worked as a handyman. She as a field champion, and became more active in scale with an increasing focus on technology ed in the field and how SWN has played a role thought about studying architecture, but found 2015 when she led Lean In Circles. Since then, and techniques to streamline processes, improve in their career. her passion and majored in construction engi- she has been the Southern California program safety and enhance worker productivity, which Clare De Briere, executive vice president neering at University of New Mexico. Kyran chair. Currently pursuing her MBA, she remains requires a more diverse set of skills. As a result, for commercial development operations in Los wanted to be hands-on, involved more in the active in the group. we’re seeing more diversity on project teams. Angeles, wanted to be an architect. As a UCLA building process, and contributing to a commu- “I really value the resources and programs Some companies are embracing this change, student, she discovered a passion for developing nity. In her time at Skanska, Kyran has worked for women at Skanska,” Shannon said. “And, I and have established resource groups to help and the ability to change people’s daily lives on major healthcare projects, such as Riverside appreciate the outreach and community events women make connections, share ideas and have with what she built. She joined Skanska in July Community Hospital and Hollywood Presbyte- SWN hosts.” the confidence they need to thrive and lead. 2018 with more than 20 years of experience. rian Medical Center. Kyran joined Skanska in Each of these women believe in the value of Skanska, a leading global construction and Prior to joining Skanska, she was executive vice 2012 as an intern and has been involved with a group like SWN to the larger construction and development company, is one such company. president and chief operating officer at The SWN since 2015, where she has played an inte- development industry, and praise the resources Skanska Women’s Network (SWN) is an Ratkovich Company where she oversaw the gral role in the development of the Los Angeles it provides. They strongly support the growth employee resource group focused on retaining acquisition, entitlement, planning, development program as the chair of Southern California and within the industry and the hope that diversity and developing women in the industry. It pro- and disposition of millions of square feet of also serves on the national steering committee. continues to be a focus and resources like Skans- motes and supports a gender-inclusive culture developments, including The Hercules Cam- “The biggest benefit of being a part of a ka Women’s Network become fully imbedded in that enables everyone to be better together. It pus in Playa Vista and The Bloc in downtown group like this is the connection to resources, all companies. provides professional development and a forum Los Angeles. When coming to Skanska, Clare such as mentoring, skills training, panel discus- “We welcome women and value their skills in which women can share experiences and wasted no time getting involved with SWN. sion, and networking,” said Kyran. and abilities,” said Raul Rosales, Skanska exec- influence the company. Networking events are “I’m passionate about the opportunity to mentor Shannon Tynan, field engineer in Los utive vice president and general manager. “We open to all employees, both men and women, women interested in moving up in the company Angeles, was also interested in design and archi- value diversity and inclusion and we work to with a focus on understanding each other’s per- and within the industry,” she said. Sponsored by tecture. It was during a 2012 Skanska summer help all our employees succeed in this exciting spective and promoting equal opportunity and SWN, she meets with her mentee regularly to internship that she discovered a passion for and dynamic industry.” development. Through education and engage- talk about current work programs, career aspi- building and being able to be hands-on and ment to build gender-inclusive workplaces and rations, as well as participating in project tours. involved with a team through site visits and Ellen Mair is Skanska’s Director of Business advocating for positive change in policies and Her mentee is a mentor to another woman on discussions to bring that design vision to life. Development. Learn more at Skanska.com.

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After nearly half a century, on the pulse of the community, enabling the 2 team to deliver unmatched living experiences a passionate new generation is igniting that meet the needs and desires of current and future residents. MVE’s intuitive connection to significant growth at MVE-Partners the community has made for great partnerships and is currently working on several projects or almost five decades, award-winning archi- with top developers that include Jade Enter- tecture, interior design and planning firm prises, Jamison Development, New Pacific FMVE + Partners has been leading the emer- Realty and Holland Partner Group. gence of new design trends in multifamily and MVE is at present working on nine projects mixeduse development, infusing every building with Holland Partner Group, including The and community plan with a unique blend of Grace and Griffin on Spring, two mixed-use, art and technology to pinpoint the essence of high-rise towers at the intersection of the His- what makes a place both great and sustainable. toric Core and Fashion Districts in downtown Evocative designs that pull people in, as well as Los Angeles. The luxury towers have reinforced the ability to practically execute and meet each a sense of renewed enthusiasm within the local project’s unique economic requirements, are community, as premier retail stores and restau- what keep clients coming back to MVE time rants emerge in the area, helping bridge together and again. other newly-revitalized neighboring communities. On the cusp of its 45th anniversary, the firm “MVE + Partners’ vision for the Spring is experiencing a period of considerable growth Street towers was driven by the rich history and vitality with more than 1,000 projects and vibrancy of Spring Street’s Fashion District completed worldwide to date, a studio opening and Historic Core neighborhoods,” said Matt in San Jose and new leadership at the helm. In McLarand, president and director of design, 2017, MVE’s board of directors elected Matt MVE + Partners. “As a firm, we’re always eager McLarand, the son of founder Carl McLarand to innovate and push our design creativity to 3 and an employee since 1994 to the role of pres- the next level, while honoring the history of the ident and director of design. Shortly thereafter, community. For example, metal and cast stone the firm also promoted three longtime employ- was used to capture the architectural style of Los ees to the principal position. Each with roughly Angeles circa 1920. In addition, the application two decades of service to the firm, these veter- of a weaved-fabric pattern on The Grace gives ans will play a vital role in ushering in a new era a modern appearance while also respecting the of expansion and excellence. style and history of the Fashion District.” While MVE continues to progress techno- Coinciding with its consideration of archi- logically and ideologically, its strength lies in its tectural aesthetics, MVE’s expertise also lies in ability to simultaneously rely on its vast history. its attention to economic efficiency. McLarand MVE excels at seeking the new while nurturing added, “Our ability to orchestrate a tower more the established. These investments in talent and efficiently led to a higher ROI, providing sub- strategy are critical to delivering on the sophis- stantially more rental space than originally in ticated needs of longtime clients such as JH the client’s base pro forma.” Snyder Company, with whom MVE has enjoyed Looking ahead to 2019, MVE is committed more than 30 years of trusted partnership. to continuing to deliver best-in-class design that MVE and JH Snyder Company have devel- pushes architecture to new heights and bring oped notable projects in the Los Angeles area forth breakthrough solutions to new challenges over the last three decades, including The posed by high-density design around the country Wilshire Courtyard, The Santa Monica Water and worldwide. Garden and The Howard Hughes Promenade. Founded in 1974, the MVE Group of com- Most recently, this collaboration celebrated panies have offered architecture, planning, breaking ground on a Miracle Mile develop- interiors and graphic design to clients across the ment known as Wilshire Curson. This unique globe. MVE has ridden the construction indus- 21-story, luxury apartment complex will over- try roller coaster through ups, downs, twists and 4 look the famed La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, as turns and has consistently landed upright. The well as the newly-redesigned Los Angeles Coun- reason is that despite the volatility inherent in ty Museum of Art and the Academy of Motion construction, MVE’s mission has always been Pictures Arts and Sciences Museum. clear, its dedication unyielding, its passion With a studio in the heart of downtown unwavering, and its talent unparalleled. Los Angeles and more than 150 projects designed in the county, MVE keeps its finger For more information, please visit mve-architects.com.

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1. The Grace and The Griffin on Spring, Los Angeles, CA | Holland Partner Group 2. Wilshire Curson, Los Angeles, CA | JH Snyder Company 3. Main Street Park, Los Angeles, CA | Jade Enterprise 4. 9200 Wilshire, Beverly Hills, CA | New Pacific Realty

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The Office Property and Big Data Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together

New study explores the effect of big but, in part because of privacy concerns, have not yet embraced tracking tenant movements data on office real estate rent to improve the tenant experience. This white paper is practical for real estate • Landlords and tenants must approach new white paper published by the NAIOP professionals who are beginning to consider how data collection with a clear understanding of Research Foundation offers insight into privacy laws and a great deal of transparency. A the usages and challenges of big data in they can identify big data and assess the relative Personal information should not be collected commercial real estate, particularly in the value of the information they collect. or, at the very least, records should be ano- office sector where the data’s usefulness can nymized. Data should be released only in the be used to both improve a building’s oper- aggregate, if possible, and systems should be ational efficiencies and attract and retain put in place to ensure the security of the data. tenants. • Big data is spurring new technologies and The study, “The Office Property and Big “Big data provides the greatest potential – to give greater insight into some of the fun- disciplines that affect the real estate industry. Data Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together” is and disruption – to the office property sector,” damental questions of real estate more than For example, blockchain technology will have authored by Kimberly Winson-Geideman, said Marc Selvitelli, CAE, executive director anything has before. an increasingly larger role in data management Ph.D., University of Melbourne, Australia. It of the NAIOP Research Foundation. “This • The concept of big data is not solely and property transactions. The need for job identifies some of the obstacles and opportu- white paper is practical for real estate profes- about the data; it is also about the tools cre- positions such as data scientists, data stewards nities associated with big data in the context sionals who are beginning to consider how ated to deal with the data. The collection, and data visualizers will continue to grow as of managing office properties – including they can identify big data and assess the rela- storage, analysis and visualization all present companies take stock of their data sets. privacy issues and data management – and tive value of the information they collect.” unique challenges that require innovative and includes examples of how property managers ongoing solutions. NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Develop- are collecting and analyzing data within their KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR BIG DATA IN CRE • Small data is still important. Real estate ment Association, is the leading organization for office properties. The study identifies these critical take- markets are local: to make big data meaningful, developers, owners and related professionals in In the white paper, big data is defined as aways as deserving the attention of the real sometimes the data need to be selected and office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. high-volume, high-variety and high-velocity estate industry in general and the office sector sorted to such an extent that they are anything NAIOP comprises 19,000 members in North information that is produced in either struc- in particular: but big. America. NAIOP advances responsible com- tured formats, like predictable formats such as • Big data sets are more than just big. They • Office property managers are comfortable mercial real estate development and advocates for sensor data, or unstructured formats, includ- are dynamic and multidimensional and can using nonpersonal big data to monitor and effective public policy. For more information, visit ing pictures and text. be challenging to work with, but they promise improve the performance of building systems naiop.org.

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