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Jed Donaldson, a partner at Johnson Fain, joined Rebecca Rudolph of Design, Bitches to lead a walking tour of Runway Playa Vista, a vibrant mixed-use development on the historic site of Howard Hughes' former aviation empire. Jed was a key leader in the original development and Rebecca spoke on the most recent redevelopment of the area. Runway Playa Vista is a testament to the importance of creating walkable, community-focused spaces and does so with a focus on sustainability, community spaces, and a vibrant environment. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gUK7gnBd

Join us for a walking tour of Runway Playa Vista, a vibrant mixed-use development on the historic site of Howard Hughes’ former aviation empire. Led by Rebecca Rudolph, founder and principal of Design, Bitches and design architect and partner at Johnson Fain, Jed Donaldson, the tour will explore architecture, art, and urban planning. Afterwards, stop by the farmers market for your Sunday groceries and enjoy lunch by Loqui in the courtyard. When: November 9th | 9:30 am – 1 pm (Walking tour will be from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm) | Lunch to Follow Where: 12775 W Millennium, Playa Vista, CA 90094 Find out more about Runway Playa Vista here: https://lnkd.in/gUK7gnBd Get tickets for the event here: https://lnkd.in/g-9QHvBX.

The Creatives in Conversation event was a successful turnout! People gathered to hear an exciting, thought-provoking conversation between creative leaders, Susan Narduli, Alison Saar, Jarrod Beck, and Christian D. Bruun with moderators, Scott Johnson and Teal Brogden. They spoke on their creative process, inspirations, and much more. The partners at Johnson Fain were significant in making this event possible. Scott Johnson is the founding partner at Johnson Fain and led as a moderator. Suma Spina, a partner at Johnson Fain, is the chair of AIA Interior Architecture Committee and was instrumental to the organization of the event.

In this week's new episode of #Detailed, Cherise is joined by Scott Johnson, FAIA, Design Partner, and James (JED) Donaldson, AIA, Partner from Johnson Fain in Los Angeles, California. They talk about Double Story Expression and Figueroa Eight: https://lnkd.in/eXDxfKSw 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. Owner - Mitsui Fudosan America Executive Architect - Price Architects/HKS, Inc. Interior Designer - Rottet Studio Landscape Architect - RELM MEP Engineer - Glumac Structural Engineer - Englekirk Structural Engineers / Englekirk Institutional Civil Engineer - KPFF Consulting Engineers Lighting Designer - KGM Architectural Lighting Acoustical - Idibri, a Salas O'Brien Company Signage and Graphics - Selbert Perkins Design Façade/Waterproofing - Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Parking - Watry Design, Inc. Façade Fabricator/Installer - Vision Systems

Next Friday, Scott Johnson will be moderating Creatives in Conversation with Teal Brogden of HLB Lighting Design. Join AIA|LA for the fifth installment of Creatives in Conversation for presentations and discussions with four multi-disciplinary creatives whose work includes installation art, mixed-media, sculpture, filmmaking, immersive media, printmaking, technology, and architecture as event. Stimulate your creativity and gain new perspectives through this gathering of artistic leaders. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eBkiC7gf

Highlighting Brendan Bailey at Citrus Commons this week! Brendan Bailey has been with Johnson Fain for over a year now and is overseeing construction at our new project, Citrus Commons. Brendan's favorite part of the project is how it will revitalize the surrounding community. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gca6nmgE

Jed Donaldson, one of our partners at Johnson Fain, writes on the importance of an artfully creative practice that focuses less on efficiency and more on experiential quality. Check out his article below!

🚀 Get ready for #Innovation at the BIM Coordinators Hybrid Summit 2024! We're thrilled to feature James Donaldson, AIA, NCARB from Johnson Fain as one of our esteemed speakers. Dive into the future of #AEC with insights that will transform the industry. Learn more about the session here: https://lnkd.in/eK6-D3cv. Don’t miss this chance to connect with top minds in #Architecture, #Engineering, and #Construction—online on September 11th and live in Dublin, Ireland, on September 12th. Join us by registering now: https://lnkd.in/ezX8hTPU 🌟 #BIM #BIMcoordinatorSummit2024 #BIMheroes #DigitalTransformation

Check out our construction progress at Citrus Commons! The new project will be revitalizing the former Sunkist headquarters into a mixed-use property with residential units, community-serving commercial space, and a spacious outdoor plaza.

Jed Donaldson will be a featured speaker at this year's BIM Coordinators Summit. His talk will be focused on the facade complexities of Johnson Fain's recently finished project, Figueroa Eight. Figueroa Eight is a luxury, residential high-rise located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The project features many sustainability measures including its high-performance, meticulously designed facade.