Are you ready to take the lead on impactful projects and be part of an innovative team? AO is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Landscape and a Senior Lead Project Coordinator! If you’re passionate, skilled, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. If you're interested or know someone who might be, visit https://bit.ly/3YDlB4v to apply. #NowHiring #WeAreAO #BetterTogether
AO
Architecture and Planning
Orange, CA 13,209 followers
Architecture. Design. Relationships.
About us
Founded in 1974, AO is a full service Architectural, Master Planning and Design firm specializing in Retail, Residential and Mixed-Use projects. We have 50 years of experience in architecture and in the building industry working with America's premier Multifamily, Retail, Commercial, Mixed-Use real estate developers. The firm is one of Southern California's most respected and sought-after Architectural and Planning firms and is widely recognized as an industry leader in the design of high quality projects.
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- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Orange, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- Multifamily, Retail, Hospitality, Restaurant, Mixed-use , Office, Industrial , Parking, Landscape, Global Design, Science + Technology, Modular, and Transit Oriented
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144 North Orange Street
Orange, CA 92866, US
Employees at AO
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#ConstructionUpdate: Just half a mile from the South Hayward BART station, the 100% affordable La Vista Apartments continues to take shape as modular units are craned into place on Building 2. Once completed, the two five-story buildings will provide vital homes for families in Hayward, fostering a strong sense of community through an interconnected living and educational atmosphere. AO is proud to be part of this effort alongside Eden Housing, Inc., ProSet Modular, K2A Architecture + Interiors (school architect), and the dedicated team as we bring this vision to life. #WeAreAO #BetterTogether #AOmultifamily #AOmodular #EdenHousing #PacificWestCommunities #Hayward
Where is ProSet this week? Enjoying a beautiful morning setting Autovol Volumetric Modular units for Pacific West Builders on the La Vista Eden Housing, Inc. apartments in Hayward, CA. Thanks to Westervelt Transport and Setup INC. for the long haul and Stream Modular for the shuttle work. Great design by AO architects and Axiom Engineering. #modularhousing #affordablehousing #supportivehousing #californiamodular #Modularinstallation #modularconstruction #workforcehousing #CHASE #CREA
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Please join us in celebrating AO's recently promoted Associates! Congratulations to Helena Pineda, Hilda Garcia, James Pham, Juan Antonio Ibarra, Nadia Dobrina, and Nancy Bills! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gn9cwGAQ #WeAreAO #BetterTogether #POTM #OCBJ
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#ConstructionUpdate: AO and davisREED Construction, Inc. recently celebrated the topping out of the Westfield UTC Luxury Wing in La Jolla! This milestone marks the latest chapter in AO’s decade-long partnership with Westfield UTC, where we've contributed to various components—from tenant improvements to the food court and retail terrace. This current expansion adds 50,000 SF of new luxury retail and dining, along with additional subterranean parking, continuing the evolution of this premier destination. Discover more AO Retail here: https://lnkd.in/gs9fQNUh #WeAreAO #BetterTogether #AOretail #Westfield #LaJolla #SanDiego
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Please join us in celebrating AO's recently promoted Associates! Congratulations to Andrew Sidler, Celeste Davila, Craig Prestininzi, Cristina Villa-Reyes, Drishti Shah, and Eylyana Soto! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gn9cwGAQ #WeAreAO #BetterTogether #POTM #OCBJ
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#ExcitingNews: The AO team is proud to collaborate with Whole Foods Market once again on their upcoming market at Paradise Valley Mall in Metro Phoenix! Part of a five-year, multi-phase development, this location is a key milestone in Phase 1 of a transformational retail complex. Building on the success of past projects, we’re honored to continue this partnership and help bring their vision to life. #WeAreAO #BetterTogether #AOretail
Senior Design Leader | Retail & Omnichannel Strategy | Brand Environments & Customer Experience | Program & Project Management
🚀 Exciting Milestone! Over the past 12 months, I had the incredible opportunity to oversee designs for 3 of the many upcoming incredible Whole Foods Market stores, each with its own unique challenges and achievements. 🎐 This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Leadership: Almira Pehadzic, Aurelia Vanderzyl, Mary Beth Vultee, Jamie Olsen, julie joyce, Angela Mingo 🏬 Albuquerque, NM: This project uniquely combined shell and tenant improvement (TI) design, requiring seamless coordination between real estate, design, and construction. By optimizing the design to align with business goals, cost efficiency, and operational needs, we successfully delivered a functional, high-quality store within timeline constraints, ensuring a strong market entry and long-term viability. Design Partners: BRR Architecture and D L English Design Studio https://lnkd.in/gPEHEa6B 🏬 Paradise Valley Mall (Phoenix Metro, AZ): Part of a five-year, multi-phase development, this store is a key part of Phase 1 in a transformational retail complex. This project was a significant milestone, and it was incredibly rewarding to see it recognized at the highest levels of leadership. The positive feedback we received reflects the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that went into bringing this store to life. Design Partners: AO and D L English Design Studio https://lnkd.in/gHbneJkb 🏬 Nashua South, (Nashua, NH): This was truly a team effort, requiring incredible cross-functional collaboration to transform an Amazon Fresh site into a Whole Foods Market. The complex slab system posed unique design and construction challenges, making adaptability and problem-solving essential. I’m incredibly proud to have worked alongside an amazing team to navigate these complexities and keep this fast-track project on course. Strong collaboration, adaptability, and shared leadership ensured a seamless transition and successful opening. Design Partners: STUDIOGEE Architecture + Design, Larson Design Group and D L English Design Studio https://lnkd.in/gta5apF8 Special shout out to: Design Partners: Craig Grund, Jennifer Zappa, AIA, Li Johnson, Deborah English, Christopher Girt, Oliver Lan, Mary Owens, Mark Scherrer, Tyler L., Francis Kwek, Rudy Carbajal, Justin Mack, and Jesse Schook, 🙌 Grateful for the collaboration, problem-solving, and dedication that went into these projects. Looking forward to the next big challenge! #WholeFoodsMarket #RetailDesign #Leadership #ProjectSuccess #Architecture #StoreDevelopment #OmnichannelRetail
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#ExcitingNews: The final module is now set at Main Street Apartments! We’re celebrating this major milestone with Volumetric Building Companies and Thrive Living, highlighting the power of innovation and speed in off-site construction. Together, we’re helping deliver more affordable housing to Los Angeles—faster and more efficiently. A huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life! We can't wait to see the finished community. #WeAreAO #BetterTogether #AOmultifamily #AOmodular #ThriveLiving #LosAngeles
The final module sets on this 180,000-square-foot apartment building! More affordable housing is coming soon with the final module set for our 1457 N. Main project in Los Angeles, CA! 🏗️ 345 modules set 🏢 180,222 modular sq ft ✔️ 5 modular floors 📅 7 weeks to set (in 2 phases) 🗓️ 18 months saved on the timeline Demonstrating the power of modular construction in tackling affordable housing challenges in urban areas by delivering faster, more efficient solutions WITHOUT compromising quality. To everyone involved, thank you for making this project a reality. Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. 💪 #BuildingTheFuture #ModularMilestone #ModularSet #InnovativeConstruction #ModularManufacturing
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Please join us in celebrating AO's recently promoted Senior Associates! Congratulations to Linda Laurenzi, Rio Garcia, and Veronica Kim. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmiqG7yv #WeAreAO #BetterTogether #POTM #OCBJ
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Happy #LunarNewYear! As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we reflect on the wisdom, intuition, and transformation that the snake represents. May this year bring clarity, prosperity, and abundant success to all! #WeAreAO #BetterTogether
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Please join us in celebrating AO's recently promoted Senior Associates! Congratulations to Francis Kwek, Fred Tomas, and Kai Lau. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmiqG7yv #WeAreAO #BetterTogether #POTM #OCBJ
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