Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT

In this episode, Cherise is joined byIvan Chabra, AIA, LEED AP, Architect and Senior Associate at EHDD Architecture with offices in San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington. They discuss the UC San Diego Design and Innovation Building in San Diego, California.

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The Design and Innovation Building at UC San Diego is a vibrant hub for creativity and entrepreneurship, reflecting a forward-thinking vision of multidisciplinary collaboration. 

Its structure is not tied to any single department, enabling students, faculty, and visitors from diverse disciplines—ranging from engineering to visual arts—to engage in a dynamic environment that fosters ideation and engineered serendipity.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Brian Wickersham, Founding Partner and Design Director at AUX Architecture in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services in Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles, California.

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The Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center is a beautifully reimagined space, born from the remodel and expansion of a 1950s-era Temple located at the heart of Vista Del Mar’s campus. The Center is not just a building but a beacon of innovation and inclusion, designed to be the home of Vista Del Mar's therapeutic performing arts program. Made from polycarbonate, its semi-translucent façade wraps around the building, and when illuminated at night, it turns into a glowing centerpiece for the campus.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Marcos Santa Ana, licensed Architect, General Contractor, and high-performance building designer. Marcos founded Alloi (alloy), a Los Angeles-based architect-led design-build firm.

The Zen Modern Residence, a 2,650-square-foot home, seamlessly merges poetry and pragmatics. Originally a traditional 1,650-square-foot house, it underwent a thoughtful transformation, resulting in a stunning two-story home. True to its name, the Zen Modern Residence incorporates Feng Shui principles to promote harmony and tranquility.

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In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C.

Cherise is joined by Paul La Vigne, Chief Marketing Officer at Total Security Solutions. Paul details how Total Security Solutions' designs, installations, and manufactured products are crucial in stopping bullets, thereby saving and protecting lives, facilities, and property.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest, Tima Bell, Founder of Bell Design Group in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the East End Studios in Glendale, CA.

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East End Glendale Studios, nestled just northeast of Los Angeles, introduces a contemporary touch to the storied world of film production. The use of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction enhances both the building’s acoustic properties and its sustainability by minimizing material waste. This newly developed 96,034-square-foot lot replaces outdated facilities with a modern complex that caters to the needs of today’s filmmakers.

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In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C.

Cherise is joined by Ryan Wakeman, Vice President at Shure Safe. Ryan highlights the secure transaction products offered by Shure Safe, featuring UL 1-8 bullet resistance, catering to a wide range of establishments from U.S. embassies to fast-food chains and everything in between.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Scott Johnson, FAIA, Design Partner, and James (JED) Donaldson, AIA, Partner from Johnson Fain in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the Figueroa Eight in downtown Los Angeles.

Figueroa Eight is a 41-story high-rise apartment building situated on a one-acre site that was previously a parking lot owned by Mitsui Fudosan America (MFA) since the late 1980s. Designed by Johnson Fain, the building's modernist design fits well into the city's landscape and showcases a unique double-story expression with the use of three types of glass.

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In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C.

Cherise is joined by John Coates, AIA and Architectural Manager for Schluter Systems. John showcases Schluter Systems' role in manufacturing products for tile assemblies in showers, addressing issues related to transitions, membranes, and waterproofing for designers and constructors in the industry.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Patricia Rhee, FAIA, DBIA - Partner at Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. The Press in Costa Mesa, California

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In Costa Mesa, the former auxiliary Los Angeles Times Printing Press facility stands as a relic of a bygone era of information consumption. Built during the latter half of the last century, this complex of concrete panels and steel frames has survived the digital revolution. The Press has been transformed into a creative office space and the expansive halls that once accommodated machinery now welcome people.

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In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C.

Cherise is joined by Evan Thomson, Application Engineer at Nordfab Ducting. Evan introduces Nordfab's industrial ventilation ducting systems, emphasizing their unique clamping installation method used for material evacuation in various design projects for engineers and architects.

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