At the annual Pasadena Community Gardens and the American Institute of Architects Pasadena & Foothill Chapter joint fall picnic and raffle, LCDG designer Andrew Sidler received an award for his “Ply-Sphere”. The amazing form was modeled in 3D, deconstructed to 2D, laser cut and cleverly interlocked to form a rigid, outdoor never-seen-before birdhouse.
In March, LCDG promoted associate and architect, Robert Lawson, to be the firm’s Vice President. Robert is a key member of the firm’s executive committee, as a voice for technical excellence and the full utilization of state-of-the-art software. He has a wide range of experience with many project types and is highly regarded by numerous long-term clients, including the City of Burbank, Southern California Edison, and Metropolitan Water District.
Robert has just completed a major garage expansion for SCE at their Ontario Service Center. The facility is used to service the largest vehicles in their fleet. With oversize service bays measuring 25’ x 85’, an overhead bridge crane covering the entire floor area, a three-post lift with an 80,000 lb. capacity, support spaces and provisions for controlling hazardous materials, the new facility is a model for SCE’s “garage of the future”.
Robert celebrated his 20th anniversary with the firm last October.
LCDG has announced completion of Southern California Edison’s Ontario Service Center administration building renovation. The lobby has been expanded and enhanced. A rich colored wood grille on the ceiling and wall brings focus to the reception counter. Safety and sustainability for the entire 30,000 SF space is improved. The building is now fully sprinklered and lighting has been replaced with LED fixtures and automatic controls to meet CalGreen standards. A new, free-standing restroom and large canopy to shade the assembly area for field crew was also built. Construction was completed in seven phases in a period of just three months, minimizing the impact on nearly 100 staff.
LCDG is pleased to announce the promotion of Slavko Vukic to Associate position. He is honored for his enthusiastic, positive and inspiring nature. His exceptional commitment and technical knowledge is demonstrated in the design of the new MWD Service Center in Yorba Linda. Beginning shortly, Slavko will be responsible for construction phases for the improvements to the Norwalk Transit headquarters site and building, and the Our Community School modernization in Chatsworth.