ASLA Cultural Center Concept in Glendale, California:
This building includes office, library, banquet hall, amphitheater, gymnasium, classroom, cafeteria, and gallery spaces. In order to reduce interior columns and maximize usable space in the limited footprint, full story-high trusses were introduced on alternating floors. The common areas including the gym and banquet hall spanned the entire 100 feet of the property without interior columns. Elevator and stair cores were used as seismic-resisting elements.
The transparent glass facade allows glimpses of the cultural exhibits and inner spaces to engage and welcome the community to enter, learn and participate. The three-story volume of the entry allows for a large number of visitors to assemble, commune and orient before dispersing to functional areas.
This building includes office, library, banquet hall, amphitheater, gymnasium, classroom, cafeteria, and gallery spaces. In order to reduce interior columns and maximize usable space in the limited footprint, full story-high trusses were introduced on alternating floors. The common areas including the gym and banquet hall spanned the entire 100 feet of the property without interior columns. Elevator and stair cores were used as seismic-resisting elements.
The transparent glass facade allows glimpses of the cultural exhibits and inner spaces to engage and welcome the community to enter, learn and participate. The three-story volume of the entry allows for a large number of visitors to assemble, commune and orient before dispersing to functional areas.
Digital Plaza in Novato, California:
This complex includes 34,200 sf of research and development space and 16,400 sf of warehouse space. Modular tilt-up concrete walls saved time during construction and allowed the plaza to open ahead of schedule.
The modular design is repeated in a gradually expanding plan creating leasing space that can be adjusted to the tenant's needs. Staggered buildings create an interior open courtyard that is both anchored by and focused on a large oak tree.
This complex includes 34,200 sf of research and development space and 16,400 sf of warehouse space. Modular tilt-up concrete walls saved time during construction and allowed the plaza to open ahead of schedule.
The modular design is repeated in a gradually expanding plan creating leasing space that can be adjusted to the tenant's needs. Staggered buildings create an interior open courtyard that is both anchored by and focused on a large oak tree.
High-Rise Hotel in Karbala, Iraq:
Concept sketches for a 500-unit, two-bedroom apartment/hotel were prepared by MMA for a US-based developer. MMA was engaged to provide the local Architect with alternative design ideas.
The upper floors consist of 650 sf, two-bedroom short-term rental apartments for visitors and tourists.
The two lower levels host a series of open, accessible retail shops, restaurants, cultural spaces, health clubs, entertainment spaces, conference rooms, and ball rooms.
Concept sketches for a 500-unit, two-bedroom apartment/hotel were prepared by MMA for a US-based developer. MMA was engaged to provide the local Architect with alternative design ideas.
The upper floors consist of 650 sf, two-bedroom short-term rental apartments for visitors and tourists.
The two lower levels host a series of open, accessible retail shops, restaurants, cultural spaces, health clubs, entertainment spaces, conference rooms, and ball rooms.
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Proposed Hilton Hotel in San Rafael, California:
The 250-room hotel has terracing floors and a centrally located, open, multistory corridor. The continuous skylight allows natural light to infiltrate to the interior garden on the ground floor. The centrally located corridor frees outside views and balconies for guest rooms on either side. Balconies and bridges add interest to the interior volume as contrasting spaces and views in progression lead to the main entry atrium. The entry atrium has a glass enclosure supported by a sloping spaceframe. |
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Mini-Storage Facility for Public Storage in Sacramento, California:
This three-story, 105,000 sf storage building is composed of post-tensioned concrete slabs and cast-in-place concrete walls. The design
emphasizes the building entrance and breaks down the required wall mass facing the street.
The large glass volume of the entry contrasts the solid walls and is designed to promote the brand and establish a recognizable presence.
This three-story, 105,000 sf storage building is composed of post-tensioned concrete slabs and cast-in-place concrete walls. The design
emphasizes the building entrance and breaks down the required wall mass facing the street.
The large glass volume of the entry contrasts the solid walls and is designed to promote the brand and establish a recognizable presence.
Lexus Dealership Concept, Los Angeles, California:
MMA was retained to produce a concept rendering for a new Lexus Dealership in Los Angeles. The design focused on how the cars are displayed, the car buyers’experience and the workplace.
A light frame tensile structur protects the dealerships inventory and is a recognizable icon from a distance.
MMA was retained to produce a concept rendering for a new Lexus Dealership in Los Angeles. The design focused on how the cars are displayed, the car buyers’experience and the workplace.
A light frame tensile structur protects the dealerships inventory and is a recognizable icon from a distance.
Porsche Auto Dealership in Los Angeles, California:
The proposed building expansion and update of the existing dealership creates an inviting space and an exciting display of performance
automobiles.
The roof of the dealership doubles as additional space for on-site inventory of new automobiles.
The proposed building expansion and update of the existing dealership creates an inviting space and an exciting display of performance
automobiles.
The roof of the dealership doubles as additional space for on-site inventory of new automobiles.
ARJ Appliance Manufacturer Showroom, Tehran, Iran:
Spaceframes allow stories to be suspended from above or supported by few columns below. The street-level showroom has only four free-standing columns and is enclosed by glass on all four sides. The mezzanine level is suspended from the space-frame above and is supported by the four columns. Office space on the top level is an open space with flexible partitions. Parking and warehouse storage are located in the basement level.
Spaceframes allow stories to be suspended from above or supported by few columns below. The street-level showroom has only four free-standing columns and is enclosed by glass on all four sides. The mezzanine level is suspended from the space-frame above and is supported by the four columns. Office space on the top level is an open space with flexible partitions. Parking and warehouse storage are located in the basement level.
Offices at Civic Center North, San Rafael, California:
This 110,000 sf office building was designed for H&H Development. Compatibility with the existing civic center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was a key design criterion.
The exterior modular glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels have a smooth, earth tone finish.
Several restaurants and outdoor sitting areas are provided on the ground floor to create a vibrant gathering space.
This 110,000 sf office building was designed for H&H Development. Compatibility with the existing civic center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was a key design criterion.
The exterior modular glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels have a smooth, earth tone finish.
Several restaurants and outdoor sitting areas are provided on the ground floor to create a vibrant gathering space.