Revitalizing San Diego’s Historic Golden Hill House: A Fusion of Architectural Notoriety and Community Impact
Our work on Golden Hill House, in San Diego’s Golden Hill neighborhood combines two of our favorite things: historic renovations and helping our community. Originally designed by noted architect Irving Gill in 1895, and known as the George Garretson House, the Shingle style of architecture was progressive at the time of design. The house is […]
Designing Safe Sleeping Sites in San Diego’s East County
Safe Parking Lots Will Offer Refuge For our county’s unhoused citizens, sleeping can be dangerous. Will someone take your things? Will the weather make you suffer? Will someone do you harm? The list of worries goes on. We’re proud to be working with the County of San Diego, along with prime contractor Michael Baker International […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD)
Shouting Out to Our Diverse and Dynamic Team at Platt/Whitelaw! Happy International Women’s Day! “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist, nor to any one organization, but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” – Gloria Steinem Word, Gloria! The official International Women’
Making Our Home in Old Town San Diego: Embracing A Fresh Chapter
After a Year in our New Platt/Whitelaw Office, We’re Celebrating with Gorgeous Photos! As architects, we may overthink when it comes to choosing office space for our firm. But you can’t argue with the results! In fact, we’re so pleased with our choice that we’re taking time to show off here with some fancy new […]
A Post-Occupancy Survey of Park de la Cruz Neighborhood Park & Therapeutic Recreation Services
Architectural Design to Transform a YMCA Building into a Recreation Destination for all Ages and Abilities. Several years ago, we were honored to transform a 25,000-square-foot YMCA building into a City of San Diego facility accommodating therapeutic recreation services (TRS) for the City Heights neighborhood and its surrounding communities. In so doing, S
Dogs Celebrate Reopening of Upgraded San Diego Park in Carmel Valley
Platt/Whitelaw Architects’ Park Design Experience Expands to Include Torrey Highlands Park. Dogs throughout the Del Mar and Carmel Valley area are rejoicing at the reopening of Torrey Highlands Park…and maybe their owners, too. This popular dog (and people) park has been closed intermittently for the last year or so for a minor makeover. Platt/Whitelaw A
Casa Casillas: a Dream Come True
Former YMCA Office Transforms into Maker Space. Former Chula Vista, Calif. Mayor Mary Casillas Salas spent years advocating for an artists’ maker space that would be available to the public. We are proud to be part of Kimley-Horn’s (Prime Consultant’s) team that’s now making her vision a reality. Origin Story Named in honor of Paula […]
Welcome, Andrew and Emma! One Family’s Surrogacy Journey
A Story of Perseverance and of a Tiny Country’s Very Big Role in Changing a Family’s Life. In May and July of 2023, the Platt/Whitelaw Architects’ second generation grew by two. We’ve celebrated many Platt/Whitelaw babies over the firm’s 60+ years, but Andrew and Emma had extraordinary journeys into this world. Building Family Through Surrogacy [&h
James Mason Joins Platt/Whitelaw Architects
Senior Project Coordinator Excels at Community-Based Architecture The Platt/Whitelaw team is a tapestry of diverse backgrounds and talents. Our newest member, James Mason, adds a unique thread to our rich fabric. James has a passion for creating exceptional spaces and a portfolio of people-centric projects that both anchor and elevate their surrounding commu