Integrating Art into Public Spaces to Engage, Enhance and Inspire
By Naveen Waney and Sandra Gramley, Principals at Platt/Whitelaw Architects A percentage of estimated construction costs for new buildings are required by many public agencies to be set aside to integrate public art. This can be at the federal level, like the General Services Administration, or the local level, like the City of San Diego […]
Pandemic Brings Changes to Everything from Offices to Apartments
San Diego Business Journal, June 22, 2020, By Ray Huard: Sandra Gramley, co-principal of Platt/Whitelaw Architects in North Park, said now “is a time to reflect because we don’t have the answers.” “As we go forward, I think mostly about flexibility,” Gramley said. https://www.sdbj.com/news/2020/jun/22/pandemic-brings-changes-everything-
Adaptability Keeps $8 Million Project on Schedule
San Diego Business Journal article, April 12, 2020, By Ray Huard: “Designed by Platt/Whitelaw Architects of San Diego, the project includes construction of a new 2,045 square-foot administration building for park staff, renovation of an existing 1,960 square-foot general store with the addition of an 800 square-foot kitchen, and construction of a 4,664 squ
Naveen is a Man of Influence!
SD Metro named Platt/Whitelaw’s own Naveen Waney as one of San Diego County’s 2019 Men of Influence. Naveen was selected for this award based on his outstanding leadership skills for this firm and the community, and his outstanding architectural designs (which have resulted in multiple APWA awards). Congratulations Naveen! #menofinfluence #inspirati
PWA Honored in SD Metro Magazine: Best Companies Under 50 Employees!
Platt/Whitelaw is honored in the latest issue of SD Metro Magazine’s Best Companies Under 50 Employees! We are excited to be included in this esteemed group. Thank you SD Metro! Here’s a link to view the full issue if you want to read on: http://www.sandiegometro.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SD-METRO-NO-1-VOL-XXXVwec.pdf
Congratulations to our own Sandra Gramley!
Sandra Gramley, AIA, NCARB, LEEDap BD+C, was recently named as one of Seven Women chosen as San Diego Business Journal’s Top Women in Construction and Design. Ms. Gramley co-owns one of San Diego’s oldest architecture firms, Platt/Whitelaw Architects (PWA), and as one of the firm’s lead project architects, she plays an important part in developing [&he