Platt/Whitelaw Architects proud of its role helping reopen the Jackie Robinson YMCA pool. Context is everything. Saying we designed a mechanical building for a pool doesn’t sounds particularly exciting. But a mechanical building for a beloved recreation destination for generations of families in an underserved neighborhood sounds pretty cool. A community pool Such was our […]
Into Africa
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta What are the chances that two of our team would visit southern Africa within weeks of each other? Turns out that in fall of 2022, those chances were pretty good. Sandra Gramley and Dave Madigan both (though separately and with […]
Gloria Nonaka-Rubio Joins Platt/Whitelaw
How a family on the frontlines of history influenced her career ambitions Our team is diverse in many ways, including in our professional backgrounds. For example, Platt/Whitelaw’s newest team member, Gloria Nonaka-Rubio, cut her chops at both engineering and general contracting firms. “Attention to detail is one of my top strengths,” Gloria said. Through her […]
Platt/Whitelaw Architects Moves Office!
One of San Diego’s Oldest Architecture Firms Occupying Space in Old Town Plaza. We’ve got big news! We’ve moved from the village of North Park to the historic neighborhood of Old Town. Our firm secured space at Old Town Plaza, located at 2251 San Diego Ave. “As much as we love North Park, working in […]
A Trip to the Republic of Serbia
Architecture and Culture at the Crossroads of Europe. For decades, our staff has come from all over the country and the world. We think diverse voices and perspectives make for better architecture and inclusivity. Similarly, we’re excited for our staff members when they travel — and even more so when they share about their experiences. […]
Architecture a Century from Now
How our Senior Associate Peter Soutowood helped shape the conversation at the AIA Young Architects Forum’s Summit 30: Mission 2130 Can you imagine the role of architects more than 100 years into the future? That’s exactly what Platt/Whitelaw Senior Associate Peter Soutowood had the chance to do when he was selected as one of 50 […]
A Wind(sun)fall for Schools
Investment Tax Credits Will Support Solar Panel Installations at our Nation’s Schools At the end of 2020, we wrote about our work helping to implement San Diego Unified School District’s ambitious goals to create solar energy at every one of its more than 200 school campuses as well as various administrative facilities. Our architects are […]
A School with a Superpower
As school starts again this year, children attending Clairemont Canyons Academy are in for a big surprise. They will arrive at a colorful new 2-story administration and classroom building. As kids fill the brand-new halls, work will continue elsewhere on the campus to modernize the existing school facilities and create a new joint-use field and […]