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Creative Director Katherine Harvey penned a piece for Fast Company discussing how the recent Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles present a crucial opportunity to create a more resilient future for the city.   Introduced by Co-CEO Jessamyn Davis, Katherine shares how her experience as a Los Angeles resident, Landscape Architect, and academic researcher emphasizes that this critical moment requires more than just recovery; it calls for a collective reimagining and proactive action. She outlines how we can turn urban challenges like wildfires into chances for meaningful change—a philosophy that has guided RIOS' work for the past 40 years.   The piece raises important questions for designers and urban developers: How can we move beyond Los Angeles's historically fragmented approach to urban development? What lessons can we learn about cross-agency collaboration from successful models like the LA Metro transit system?   Read her perspective on engaging and collaborating to envision and create a more livable, vibrant Los Angeles while honoring our history and emerging future. https://lnkd.in/gis4rMiT    #RIOS #RIOSImagines #FastCompany #UrbanDesign #Resilience #LosAngeles #ClimateAction #SustainableDesign #ThoughtLeadership

Connect with RIOS at the International Mass Timber Conference, the world's largest gathering of mass timber experts. Suzan Ozcelik, Project Director; Blake Smith, Senior Project Designer; Scott Mikawa, Senior Project Designer; and Hayden Hood, Designer II, will be in Portland, Oregon, March 25-27 to debut the Campfire installation (booth #798). This striking installation made from salvaged wood, in collaboration with Cambium, examines the architectural applications of mass timber through a combination of material exploration, spatial experience, and structural expression, showcasing the innovative potential of mass timber construction. On Wednesday, March 26, from 1-5 pm, the team invites you to gather around the Cambium Campfire to meet with the design team and enjoy boozy hot chocolate while learning about Carbon Smart™ Wood. #MassTimber #Sustainability #Architecture #RIOS

We are thrilled to welcome Golnaz Ighany as RIOS’ Director of Sustainability. With distinguished experience at Foster + Partners, Stanton Williams, and BDP, Golnaz brings exceptional expertise in climate-responsive design to our global practice. She has contributed to landmark projects including the Bloomberg Headquarters and Apple Park Campus. As Director of Sustainability, Golnaz will lead our initiatives to tackle challenges related to climate, biodiversity, and equity through regenerative design solutions. A UK-licensed architect, LEED AP, and a 2024 European Women in Construction & Engineering Awards finalist, she is passionate about human-centric, performance-driven design. Her leadership furthers RIOS’ commitment to creating sustainable, high-performance spaces that enhance lives while respecting our planet. Please join us in welcoming Golnaz Ighany to RIOS!

On March 18, RIOS Project Designer Ruen Qing Wong will moderate a fireside chat with Anthony Couse, a seasoned leader in the real estate sector and former CEO of JLL Asia Pacific. The discussion will focus on the theme of "Leading with Authenticity."   This YLG Lunch & Learn hosted by ULI Singapore will explore how effective leadership goes beyond strategy. It will emphasize the importance of authentic leadership in today's evolving real estate landscape, discuss how authenticity can strengthen teams and drive long-term success, and provide practical strategies for leading with confidence, integrity, and impact. Join Anthony and Ruen Qing as they address real-world leadership challenges and share valuable lessons gained from decades of experience.   Date: March 18, 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 12 PM – 2 PM Venue: DP Architects (6 Raffles Blvd, #02-249, Singapore 039594)   Register here: https://lnkd.in/guA9iUGf   #ULISingapore#ULIYLG #Leadership 

We were honored to host Interior Design Magazine's 30/30 Los Angeles event at our LA office last week. The event celebrated the brightest rising talents in our industry and it was an incredibly energetic afternoon filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration of design excellence!   Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition to the remarkable honorees - including our own Hailey Algoe, Byron Wong, Julie Lin, Jonah Klinghoffer and Hope Codiga - who are reshaping the future of design through innovation and bold thinking. Your work continues to push boundaries and elevate our collective practice.   RIOS is committed to nurturing the next generation of design leadership. Collaborating with industry leaders like Cindy Allen, AJ Paron, Helene Oberman, Caroline G. Murphy, and Kerri Rodger to support vital events like the Interior Design 30/30 reminds us of the incredible potential and passion driving our industry forward. We look forward to seeing how these honorees continue transforming our built environment in the years ahead. #InteriorDesign #Design #Architecture #30Under30 #DesignExcellence #RIOS #LosAngeles #DesignCommunity #Mentorship

Step into spaces that spark wonder and respond to all senses. Our Experience Design expertise transforms the ordinary into compelling environments where brands, spaces, and narratives interconnect. We craft multisensory journeys across diverse settings—from music venues and creative headquarters to airports and urban districts—where design disciplines converge to create meaningful human connections. In an era of endless scrolling, physical environments that resonate become part of memory and deliver measurable returns, making experience-driven design a powerful business strategy. Discover how Experience Design is good for business at the link. https://lnkd.in/e7wThjuc #ExperienceDesign #Placemaking #Branding #ImmersiveDesign #BusinessStrategy

Rebuilding Los Angeles—what does the future hold for a city with such an iconic design legacy? Huay Wee, Creative Director at RIOS, will be speaking at the upcoming panel "Iconic LA: The Past, Present and Future of an Architectural Legend" hosted by MASS Beverly in conjunction with Design West Hollywood. This timely discussion will explore LA's historic architectural significance, reflect on iconic structures and neighborhoods that have been lost, and discuss how to rebuild with care, respect, and forward-thinking creativity and optimism. Huay will be joined by: Moderator: Jennifer Quail, Editor in Chief at HOME+ by aspire design and home magazine Jamie Bush, Founder at Jamie Bush + Co. Andre Herrero, Principal, Architect at Charlap Hyman & Herrero Adam Hunter, Principal at Adam Hunter Inc. Paul McClean, Founder at McClean Design David Montalba, Founder at Montalba Architects Jaime Rummerfield, Founder at Rummerfields and Co-Founder of Save Iconic Architecture Kelly Schandel, Principal at Thinkpure, Inc. The program will take place at MASS Beverly Hills in West Hollywood, CA. While advance registration is closed, a limited on-site waitlist will be available day-of on a first-come basis. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehY3eiFh #IconicLA #Architecture #LosAngeles #RIOS #UrbanDesign #RebuildLA

Connect with RIOS at MIPIM 2025, The Global Urban Festival—the world's leading real estate event for urban development and investment. Paul Westwood, Design Director, and EMMA JEFFERSON, Director of Partnerships, will be in Cannes, France from March 11-14 to engage in dialogue about shaping the future of sustainable cities through multidisciplinary design and international collaboration to create more prosperous urban environments. We look forward to connecting with international property industry leaders and sharing insights on innovative approaches to transformative placemaking. If you're attending MIPIM 2025, we'd love to meet with you. Reach out to schedule a chat! #MIPIM2025 #RealEstate #UrbanDesign #RIOS

The Chicago City Council has approved The 1901 Project, a transformative community-focused 55-acre neighborhood surrounding the United Center, one of the busiest arenas in the world and home to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. The urban design and master plan, led by RIOS, will seamlessly blend the culture of the city with a global perspective, bringing this vision to Chicago's West Side. The project will feature a world-class 6,000-seat Music Hall Venue also designed by RIOS, along with more than 10 acres of public space and an iconic elevated park designed by Field Operations and site design group, ltd. as the AOR. The development will also include walking paths, recreational areas, community gathering spaces, hotel and retail options, as well as reimagined parking facilities topped by rooftop public parks and ground-floor retail spaces that enhance the pedestrian experience. This milestone represents a significant step forward in creating a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable urban space that reflects Chicago's energy and diversity. Read more in Dezeen: https://lnkd.in/gdqmPBRT Congratulations to The 1901 Project team: Client: United Center Joint Venture Master Planner: RIOS Phase I Architect: RIOS Landscape Strategy: RIOS Landscape Architect: Field Operations Landscape AOR: Site Design Urban Designer: RIOS Music Hall Architect & Interior Architect: RIOS Theater Consultant: Theatre Projects Acoustic Consultant: Kirkegaard MEPT, Sustainability: ME Engineers  Structural Engineer: MKA International, Inc.  Façade & Waterproofing: Thornton Tomasetti  Vertical Trans & Façade Access and Maintenance: Lerch Bates Inc.  Civil Engineer: HBK Engineering, LLC  Code Consultant:  Forza Environmental Analysis: RWDI Ventures Parking: DESMAN - Parking Specialists  Transportation Engineer: Sam Schwartz Pedestrian Traffic Management Services, Inc.  Renderings by Proloog & Studio Ladder AI enhanced by RIOS #The1901ProjectChi #RIOS #Chicago #UrbanDesign #Architecture #LandscapeArchitecture #Placemaking

42XX takes home the highest honors at the Los Angeles Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards! The Marina del Rey project received the Gold Award for Architecture Excellence, celebrating its sustainable innovation as the largest mass timber campus constructed in LA. Designed with cross-laminated timber (CLT), 42XX creates stunning, light-filled workspaces while reducing its carbon footprint. Thoughtfully integrated walkways, paseos, and pocket parks blur the lines between the campus and surrounding community, redefining commercial architecture. Special thanks to our partners Morley Builders and Holmes US for celebrating with us at the Biltmore Los Angeles as we accepted this prestigious honor. Congratulations to the entire project team!   Design Architect & Landscape Architect: RIOS⁠ Executive Architect: House & Robertson Architects Owner/Developer: The Bradmore Group Development Manager: Lincoln Property Company⁠ Leasing: CBRE, Jeff Pion, Michelle Esquivel-Hall & Drew Pion⁠ Contractor: Morley Builders Structural Engineer: Holmes US Civil Engineer: Labib Funk + Associates MEP Engineer: ARC engineering Lighting: Horton Lees Brogden Lighting ⁠ 📸 42XX photography by Pavel Bendov / ArchExplorer #RIOSImagines #DesignAwards #SustainableDesign #MassTimber #ArchitectureExcellence #LABJ #CommercialRealEstate