Episodes

In conversations with local industry experts and thought leaders, each episode of Building LA explores a specific project in Los Angeles, providing you with insights into how it progressed, challenges that were overcome, and what makes the project successful.

Subscribe
Sam Pepper Sam Pepper

EP.06 / Haley Nelson, HGA on the Vallarta Supermarkets HQ

Vallarta Supermarkets is a Los Angeles success story, owned by the same family since it was founded in 1985. In their new corporate office, Haley Nelson was tasked with telling the story of the company, and reflecting their values through the workplace design.

Read More
Sam Pepper Sam Pepper

EP.05 / Sean Madden, SPMD on the Kaleidoscope Mural

Kaleidoscope Mural situated on a power station a stones throw from the ocean, is the largest mural in California. We speak with Sean Madden, CEO of SPMD about how it was created. We also discuss in detail how he has grown his business, the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship, and what he means by being a servant leader.

Read More
Sam Pepper Sam Pepper

EP.04 / Brian Orter, BOLD on The Press

The Press is a transformational 450,000 SF re-development of the old LA Times Printing Facility. In collaboration with the architects EYRC, BOLD brought this space back to life, celebrating its previous use.

Read More
Sam Pepper Sam Pepper

EP.02 / Ryan Lovett, Lendlease on 3401 South La Cienega

Situated adjacent to the La Cienega / Jefferson Light Rail Station on a 3.5 acre site, this project includes a 260-Unit residential building, ground floor retail and a 250,000 SF office building constructed of carbon sequestering mass timber.

Read More
Sam Pepper Sam Pepper

EP.01 / James Woolum FAIA, ZGF on the Cal State LA Student Services Building

Originally built in 1972, the building was left damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake and sat vacant for nearly 20 years until ZGF was tasked with renovating it. Cal State LA initially asked for the 50-year-old structure to be converted into swing space while a new building was being constructed. But ZGF had a different vision.

Read More