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Referral List of Architects with Child Care Facilities Development Experience in California

Introduction to the Referral List

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Remember, architects generally will work outside their county, and many work on projects statewide. Go to the introduction for more information regarding the List.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Firm
Service Area
Experience
Contact
Architects McDonald, Soutar & Paz, Inc. S. California ·100+ new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 20 years
·Designed portables for Head Start Centers and LA County
3575 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach CA 90807 562-427-5007
Adrian Architects Associates S. California ·3 renovated Child Care Centers in the past 3 years
·3 projects adding portables and playgrounds
3825 4th Ave.
Glendale CA 91214
818-249-9996
Aleks Istanbullu, AIA, Architects
(AI-Architects)
S. California ·5 new Child Care Centers between 1995 and 1999
·Centers with capacity of 60 to 240 children
1659 11th St. #200 Santa Monica CA 90404 310-450-8246
AvilArchitects

S. California

·3 new Child Care Centers: 2 completed in 2002.

·Small to medium size child care facilities.

3304 Pico Blvd. Ste. G
Los Angeles CA 90405
310-450-7542
AZ Architecture Studio S. California · 1 recently completed new Child Care Center
·2 design studies
1631 Stanford St.
Santa Monica CA 90404
310-829-9176
Blake W. Shelters, AIA Statewide ·2 new Child Care Centers between 1996 and 2000 4764 Park Granada #101 Calabasas CA 91302 818-222-2288
Caldwell Architects S. California/ Licensed in Arizona, Utah, Nevada ·2 new Child Care Centers completed recently
·Modernization projects for San Marion and Glendale Unified School Districts are current projects
·90% of work is on educational facilities
3107 Washington Blvd. Marina del Rey CA 90292 310-306-2449
Carde Ten Architects S. California/ Statewide ·15 new and renovated Child Care Centers and Family Homes in last 10 years.
·Centers for universities, non-profits, municipalities, and private clients.
1638 19th St. Santa Monica CA 90404
310-453-4427
doelling brennan peschl, Inc. (dbp inc.) S. California / Central California ·1 new Child Care Center recently. ·Most work in connection with hospital facilities 6080 Center Dr. #250 Los Angeles CA 90045 310-670-9898
Envision Architecture S. California ·3 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 5 years 3647 Kalsman Dr. #1
Los Angeles CA 90016
310-839-7515
Flewelling & Moody S. California / Central California ·6 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 10 years
·Offices in Lancaster
·Firm focuses on pre-school and K-12
141 South Lake Ave.
2nd Floor
Pasadena CA 91101 626-449-6787
Fonda-Bonardi & Hohman (FBH) Los Angeles Area/ Santa Monica ·3 new and renovated Child Care Centers completed recently. ·Preschools and Child Care Centers as part affordable housing complex
·Child Care Center with affordable housing and connection to school district in Long Beach.
1450 23rd St.
Santa Monica CA 90404
310-453-1134
Hatch/Colasuonno Studio (H/C Studio) S. California / Statewide ·4 new and renovated Child Care Centers in mixed use facilities in the past 5 years 3138 West El Segundo
Hawthorne CA 90250
310-573-4300
HCA Partners, Inc. S. California ·4 new Child Care Centers. 54 West Green St. Pasadena CA 91105 626-796-3876
John V. Mutlow Architects (JMA) S. California / Valley ·4 new Child Care Centers in 1992, 1996, and 2000
·2 Head Start Centers, a community center in South Central, and is working on mixed kindergarten preschool project
·Private Child Care Center with K-3
2536 North Vermont Ave. Los Angeles CA 90027 323-664-4373
mutlow@sbcglobal.net
Jubany Architecture S. California / Valley ·1 new Child Care Center in 1998
·Currently working on child development educational center for LA Unified School District

3951 Medford St.
Los Angeles CA 90010
213-625-7909

Kennard Design Group (KDG) Statewide ·8 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 10 years 3600 Wilshire Blvd. #1820
Los Angeles CA 90010 213-381-3311
LA Community Design Center: Ali Barar S. California ·5 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 7 years
·Centers for capacity of 48-120 children, ages infant to after school.
315 W. 9th St.
Los Angeles CA 90015 213-629-2702
abarar@lacdc.com
Landsworth De Boske Associates S. California ·6 new and renovated Child Care Centers since 1990; 2 currently in planning
·Worked on MLK transit center in Compton, a center at UC Irvine, and 2 Head Start Centers; some work with portables
·7000 sq. ft. L.A. County Van Nuys Child Care Center for city employees to be completed in 2005.
6020 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90036 323-938-9356
Leo A Daly S. California ·Child Care Centers in mixed use facilities 550 South Hope St.
27th Floor
Los Angeles CA 90071
213-629-0100
Liberstudio Architects Inc. Statewide ·3 new and renovated Child Care Centers in 1995 and 2003 2444 Wilshire Blvd. #301 Santa Monica CA 90403 310-828-4322
Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects Statewide ·Current project is a large facility for 5-18yr olds, after-school and educational programs 5709 Mesmer Avenue Culver City CA 90230 310-398-0394
(M)Arch. Strategic Architectures S. California ·5 new Child Care Center completed recently
·Many elementary school projects
3006 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica CA 90405
310-664-0651
Miralles Associates, Inc. S. California ·6 completed child care and preschool projects from 2001-2006. This includes rennovations and new construction.
·Prototypical design & programming for the City of LA; experienced with First 5 LA, ADA and DSA and funding sources (i.e., state revolving loan fund).

729 W. Woodbury Rd
Altadena, CA 91001
626-791-7691 x106

Onyx Architects S. California

·3 large Day Development Centers and 1 Day Care Center completed recently in California
·2 corporate Child Development Centers completed in the Midwest including an award-winning center for the Gallup Organization.

16 N. Marengo #700 Pasadena CA 91101 626-405-8001
PBWS Architects S. California / Statewide ·New and renovated Child Care Centers since 1975
·Current project: a new CDC at LA City College and a Child Care Center for Maryvale.
1040 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 200
Pasadena CA 91103
626-432-5000
Pickard Architects S. California ·5 new and renovated Child Care Centers from 1997 to present
·2 new child care projects in planning
7915 Painter Ave. Whittier CA 90602
562-945-8821
Pugh + Scarpa Statewide ·"Dozens" of new and renovated Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes in the past 20 years
·Special needs work
2525 Michigan Ave.
Bldg. F1
Santa Monica CA 90404
310-828-2996
R-2ARCH S. California ·4 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 5 years
·Currently working on a modular "enhanced" Child Care Center.
2357 1/2 Glendon Ave. Los Angeles CA 90064
310-470-1223
Rebecca L. Binder, FAIA, Architecture & Planning S. California to SF Bay ·2 new Child Care Centers in 2001 and 2002
·2 centers for UC schools
7726 West 81st St.
Playa del Rey CA 90293
310-301-0260
Rios Associates S. California / Statewide ·9 new and renovated Child Care Centers since 1990
·Private and public projects: WB, Universal, Fox, Thousand Oaks;
6824 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90038
323-634-9220
RobbinsJorgensenChris
topher
S. California/ Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties ·4 new and renovated Child Care Centers since 1998. 2800 Lafayette
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-566-0080
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke S. California/Statewide
·57 years in educational facilities experience.
·Past 10 years encompass 25 early childhood development centers

3775 10th Street
Riverside, CA 92501
951-684-4664

 

Smith Group:
Mark McVay
Statewide ·1 new Child Care Center in 2002
·Has offices in LA and San Francisco.
444 S. Flower Suite 4700 Los Angeles CA 90071 213-228-6900
Steven Ehrlich Architects S. California/ Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernadino Counties ·2 new facilities for child care in 1994, the second to be completed in 2005. 10865 Washington Blvd.
Culver City CA 90232
310-838-9700
Taylor Architecture Los Angeles Basin ·2 new Child Care Centers in the 1980s
·Both child care centers for LA Unified School District
PO Box 5518
Santa Monica CA 90409 310-395-2456
Tegtmeyer, Depanian and Miller Architects, Inc. (TDM) S. California ·4+ new and renovated Child Care Projects in the past 5 years 930 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90041
323-254-9200
The Albert Group Architects (TAG) S. California/ Statewide ·11+ new and renovated Child Care Centers from 1995 to present
·New facilities and renovations for public agencies and community service groups
3635 Hayden Ave.
Culver City CA 90232 310-837-8863
The Luckman Partnership (TLP) S. California ·Numerous child care facilities and community centers recently completed and in process 333 North Glenoaks #505
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 557-8500

ORANGE COUNTY

Firm
Service Area
Experience
Contact
Dougherty + Dougherty Architects LLP S. California / Central California ·10 to 15 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 9 years.
·As of 2004, working on several Head Start Centers and Child Development Centers in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
3194-D Airport Loop Dr. Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-427-0277
Grillias Pirc Rosier Alves Statewide ·6 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 4 years.
·Has done work for community colleges and churches; 5 new centers, 1 renovation
·Ohlone College Child Care Center in 2004.
·St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church Education Facility.
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 300
Irvine CA 92618
949-951-4772
Hill Partnership, Inc. (HPI) S. California / California ·6 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 7 years.
·Several public and private community college and higher education (Cal State, UC) major remodels.
115 22nd St.
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-675-6442
Irwin.Pancake Architects S. California / Statewide ·4 new Child Care Centers completed recently.
·Specialty is senior care, but has done child care projects.
245 Fischer Ave.
Ste. B-2
Costa Mesa CA 92626
714-556-5774
Kishimoto Architects, Inc. S. California ·15 to 20 Child Care Centers in the past 7 years.
·13 Kinder Care Projects; work for UC Riverside and other State schools.
3002 Dow Ave. #106 Tustin CA 92780
714-669-1101
Pierluigi Bonvicini Architect, Inc. (PBArchitect) S. California ·Preschool, kindergarten, elementary school are current projects 4750 Von Karman Ave
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-955-3704
RobbinsJorgensenChris
topher
S. California/ Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties ·4 new and renovated Child Care Centers since 1998. 2800 Lafayette
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-566-0080
Ross Andrews + Associates Architects (RA+A) S. California / Statewide ·8 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 15 years. 930 West 16th St. #E-1 Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-4530
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke S. California/Statewide
·57 years in educational facilities experience.
·Past 10 years encompass 25 early childhood development centers

5751 Palmer Way,
Suite C
Carlsbad, CA 92010

760-438-5899

Steven Ehrlich Architects S. California/ Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernadino Counties ·2 new facilities for child care in 1994, the second to be completed in 2005. 10865 Washington Blvd.
Culver City CA 90232
310-838-9700
Westgroup Designs, Inc. S. California ·New and renovated Day Care, Head Start, Kindergarten, and K-6 schools between 1990 and 2004. 19772 MacArthur Blvd. Ste. 100
Irvine CA 92612
949-250-0880
simah@westgroupdesigns.com

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Firm
Service Area
Experience
Contact
Commercial Mobile Systems (CMS) Statewide ·10 new Child Care Centers in the past 5 years.
·Exclusively does mobile units.
263 N. Main St.
Riverside CA 92502
800-788-2502
Larry J. Vesely, Architect S. California ·7 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 7 years.
·Private and public projects, 75 to 170 children.
6966 Brockton Ave. #B Riverside CA 92506
909-784-2570
RobbinsJorgensenChris
topher
S. California/ Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties ·4 new and renovated Child Care Centers since 1998. 2800 Lafayette
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-566-0080
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke S. California/Statewide
·57 years in educational facilities experience.
·Past 10 years encompass 25 early childhood development centers

3775 10th Street
Riverside, CA 92501
951-684-4664

 

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

Firm
Service Area
Experience
Contact
HMC Architects Statewide ·6 new and renovated preschools and 1Head Start Center between 2004-06 for Los Angeles, Arcadia, and Escondido Unified School Districts and East Windsor, NJ.
·Modulars.
3270 Inland Empire Blvd.
Ontario CA 91764
909-989-9979
RobbinsJorgensenChris
topher
S. California/ Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties ·4 new and renovated Child Care Centers since 1998. 2800 Lafayette
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-566-0080
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke S. California/Statewide
·57 years in educational facilities experience.
·Past 10 years encompass 25 early childhood development centers

3775 10th Street
Riverside, CA 92501
951-684-4664

 

Steven Ehrlich Architects S. California/ Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernadino Counties ·2 new facilities for child care in 1994, the second to be completed in 2005. 10865 Washington Blvd.
Culver City CA 90232
310-838-9700
Williams Chiao Architects, LLP (WCA) Greater Los Angeles Area ·Private work, preschool, daycare, afterschool, both new and remodels.
·Numerous public and private schools, college and university projects including one Child Development Center in 2003.
276 North 2nd Ave. Upland CA 91786
909-981-5188
philipc@wcarch.com

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Firm
Service Area
Experience
Contact
Karnak Planning and Design S. California ·45 new and renovated Child Care Centers in the past 10 years. ·Private and public work, Head Start Center, preschool, and after school; modulars, conversions of older buildings. 2802 State St., Suite C Carlsbad CA 92008
760-434-8400
karnackarch@aol.com
Lyons, Warren & Associates: David King Statewide ·5-Building Child Care Campus built in 2002.
·Various new, renovation and remodels for schools since 1979.
9455 Ridgehaven Court, Suite 20
San Diego CA 92123
858-573-8999
RobbinsJorgensenChris
topher
S. California/ Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego Counties ·4 new and renovated Child Care Centers since 1998. 2800 Lafayette
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-566-0080
Ruhnau Ruhnau Clarke S. California/Statewide
·57 years in educational facilities experience.
·Past 10 years encompass 25 early childhood development centers

5751 Palmer Way,
Suite C
Carlsbad, CA 92010

760-438-5899

Smith Consulting Architects (SCA) S. California ·3 new and renovated Child Care Centers in 1995,1996, and 2000. 12220 El Camino Real #200
San Diego CA 92130 858-793-4777

VENTURA COUNTY

Firm
Service Area
Experience
Contact
Lauterbach & Associates, Architects Ventura County ·In business in Ventura County since 1970. Their experience is primilarily but not exclusively related to designing Head Start programs. They have also designed two other child care centers. 300 Montgomery Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
gil@la-arch.com

 


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