Gruen participated in the Helms District program, Seeding the City. This Earth Day event celebrated 21st Century gardens in Los Angeles with a talk on bridging the divide between nature and the built environment. Dean Howell, Director of Landscape Architecture at...
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Ribbon Cutting makes Terasaki Budokan’s opening official in Little Tokyo
Gruen Associates is proud to be the architectural designer and landscape architect of the new Terasaki Budokan state-of-the-art facility in Little Tokyo. Developed and owned by the non-profit Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), the sports complex officially opened...
Recent Promotions
In recognition of their demonstrated leadership, dedication to the firm, and outstanding professional achievements, the Partners of GRUENASSOCIATES are pleased to announce the following promotions: Principal Associate Matthew Parrent, AICP Senior...
Another Holiday Tradition Continues…
Having wrapped another busy winter holiday not too long ago - Valentine's Day - we are reminded of love for those who are in need. And that love is displayed each year by Gruen Associates and our fellow Gruenites, who contribute a toy to the Spark of Love Toy Drive....
Modernism Week
Once again, it is Modernism Week - a celebration of Mid-Century modern design! The Bank of America building featured as part of Palm Springs' Modernism Week was designed by Gruen Associates' original design partner, Rudi Baumfeld. Rudi was responsible for many of the...
60 years after being taken for abandoned LA freeway, homes may get a new life
In collaboration with Council District 14, Gruen Associates and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) engaged the community to develop an urban strategy for the use of these Caltrans properties that is compatible with the existing neighborhood character and...
Gruen Associates’ Landscape Architecture team wins at the 2021 ASLA Quality of Life Design Awards
Gruen Associates team members and colleagues attended the 2021 ASLA Quality of Life Design Awards presentation and reception held outdoors at the Omni Hotel Los Angeles / Water Court Plaza on September 30th. Gruen Associates won a “Planning and Analysis” award for our...
Thank you to our International Coastal Cleanup Day Organizers, Volunteers and Participants!
2,735 volunteers joined us on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 35 beach, river & inland sites in Los Angeles County, California for our 32nd Annual #CoastalCleanupDay. From 9 am til Noon, volunteers covered 50+ miles of area on land & underwater - removing 5,051 pounds...
Groundbreaking held for the new Airport Metro Connector project
The Airport Metro Connector is having it's long awaited groundbreaking! Congrats to all the many people who have worked on this project. The $500-million transit hub, which is expected to open in 2024, will span across a 9.5-acre site at the corner of Arbor Vitae...
Groundbreaking for the Mt. San Antonio Transit Center and Pedestrian Bridge Project
Mt. SAC officials and Foothill Transit hosted a groundbreaking July 14th for the Mt SAC Transit Center which is set to open Spring of 2022. The ceremony was at the site, with stakeholders and consultants in attendance. The new Transit facility features ten bus bays...
Apple Reveals Details about Newest Store and its Grand Opening
The Newest Apple Store is Set to Open in Downtown's Historic Tower Theatre on June 24th Gruen Associates is the Executive Architect with Foster + Partners as the Design Architect for the renovation of the historic 1927 Tower Theatre into the newest and most dramatic...
Recent Promotions
In recognition of their demonstrated leadership, dedication to the firm, and outstanding professional achievements, the Partners of GRUENASSOCIATES are pleased to announce the following promotions: Principal Associate Chris McFaul, Assoc. AIA Senior Associate Jasmine...