Platt/Whitelaw Architects Celebrates Opening of Mira Mesa Community Park Phase II
$55 Million San Diego Park Adds Aquatic Complex, Sports Courts, Play Areas and More Article summary: Designed with extensive community input and targeting LEED Silver certification, the Mira Mesa Community Park project demonstrates how collaborative public architecture can create an inclusive, durable and vibrant community hub for generations to come. Platt/
Sacred Space Architecture
Designing Spiritual, Functional and Community-Centered Places of Worship In summary: This article explores how thoughtful architectural design balances technical performance and emotional resonance to create meaningful sacred spaces tailored to each congregation’s beliefs, rituals and community needs. Through real-world examples, it highlights how collabor
More Than a Pool
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
Unique Design Considerations for Temporary Homeless Shelters
By Sandra Gramley, AIA, LEED ap BD+C & Keiko Newton Our moderate climate and high cost of housing result in San Diego grappling with a large homelessness problem. A 2020 count found nearly 5,000 people experiencing homelessness in the City of San Diego. Platt/Whitelaw has been helping both the City of San Diego and the […]