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 […]