By: James C. Auld • AIA • CDP THE FIRST IN A THREE-PART SERIES As the retail landscape is transformed by consumer choice and market forces, lifestyle centers have emerged as a popular alternative to the traditional shopping mall — they are community-oriented, pedestrian-friendly destinations offering both retail and entertainment amenities. Our award-winning Victoria Gardens […]
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Sep
Sep
By: James C. Auld • AIA • CDP When a new campus student center and bookstore complex was still on the wish list for East Los Angeles College (ELAC), the Los Angeles Community College District recognized the need for thorough evaluation of the needs and wants of many groups who would be using what was […]
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Aug
Aug
By: Joshua A. Foster, Intern “I was a LEGO child!” This may be the biggest cliché answer from any aspiring architect to the constantly asked question of what inspired them to pursue a career in architecture. While this love for LEGOs was something that I did have since about the age of three, I have […]
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Jul
Jul
By: Dayana Rojas, Intern Being part of STIR has given me many opportunities to grow. On a daily basis, I get to use new skills that I have learned as part of my contribution to projects. Teamwork, efficiency, and clarity are key to working on group projects and I have come to appreciate my team’s […]
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Jun
Jun
Little more than a year after STIR Architecture introduced its new brand identity, the firm took home the top prize in the Brand Experience/Corporate Identity category at the 2017 SMPS Los Angeles Chapter’s Marketing Communications Awards at the annual event on June 29, 2017. The colorful and informative presentation board not only captured the juror’s […]
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Jun
Jun
Over a decade ago, a team of developers, designers and local officials began to imagine a project in the heart of historic Utrecht. Together, Klepierre, STIR Architecture and the City of Utrecht focused on what makes cities great and are characteristic of the city’s historic fabric-connections, landmarks, diversity, scale, permeability, city rooms, discovery. With the […]
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Jun
Jun
The story of STIR Architecture. An interview with Leslie Young by David Lecours via LecoursDesign.com In terms of memorability and messaging, most A/E/C firms have terrible brand names. Firms named after founders can be problematic if difficult to say or spell, and challenging for ownership transition. Acronyms are even worse. Lost in alphabet soup, they […]
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May
May
By: Francisco E. Arias • Assoc. AIA • LEED AP BD+C I was fortunate to attend this year’s ICSC RECon 2017 convention. Attending the convention, which boasted over 37,000 attendees, 1200 exhibitors, inspiring key speakers, informative sessions, and the potential to make the deal, has been a goal of mine. While not directly catering to […]
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May
May
Happy work anniversary to Joost Hulshof, who is celebrating 13 years with STIR Architecture. Congratulations!
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Apr
Apr
One year ago, we became STIR Architecture, embracing a brand identity that embodies the way we practice and our passion for complex, mixed-use projects. Together, we have celebrated groundbreakings and project openings, garnered awards for our work, collaborated with clients, colleagues, city planners and local citizens on projects in the United States, Europe and Asia. […]