The Creation & Restoration of Balboa Park
Balboa Park’s origin story Just outside downtown San Diego are 1,200 acres of land dedicated as park space by the City of San Diego. Known as Balboa Park, the space includes many natural and planted areas as well as buildings ...
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Aspects of Creativity in the Architectural Design Process
Architecture is unique for its blend of art and science. Architect Antonin Gaudí, for example, is world famous for his unconventional shapes, colors and textures. But, at the end of the day, his designs for the Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell ...
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San Diego’s Formative Architects and Architecture
Calling all architecture enthusiasts! Want to cement your savvy-San Diegan status? Dazzle friends with interesting cocktail party conversation? Become a riveting tour guide for your out-of-town guests? We’ve put together an overview of some of the architects (some household names, ...
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New Amenities, Buildings Complete at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
By Naveen Waney Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, a self-sufficient, 190-acre, 7-lake park and RV campground in Santee, California, can now offer visitors and staff additional amenities, upgrades and a new administration building, general store, kitchen and dining deck. Platt/Whitelaw Architects, ...
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What Does a Return to Work Look Like – One Year Later?
By Sandra Gramley, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, and Naveen Waney, AIA The one-year anniversary of California’s initial lockdown has come and gone. With its passage, we at Platt/Whitelaw Architects are reflecting on the impacts the past year has brought ...
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