https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1317 en-us In 2004, before the real estate crash, the city of Los Angeles and developer Related Companies had plans for downtown's Grand Avenue that were, well, grand. 

]]> 1308-grand-park-rios-clementi-hale-studios.asp Fri, 16 Aug 2013 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7954-grand-park Visitors to the park descend a terraced entry from Grand Avenue to the fountain plaza, which includes the restored Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain and wading pool. A glass-walled pavilion houses a St Grand ParkRios Clementi Hale Studios Los AngelesVisitors to the park descend a terraced entry from Grand Avenue to the fountain plaza, which includes the restored Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain and wading pool. A glass-walled pavilion houses a Starbucks. Los Angeles City Hall beckons people to the park's southeastern border.Photo © Jim Simmons A building for park services also contains a public elevator for ADA-compliant access to the fountain plaza off Grand Street. The architects' hot pink furniture provides the perfect perch from which t Grand ParkRios Clementi Hale Studios Los AngelesA building for park services also contains a public elevator for ADA-compliant access to the fountain plaza off Grand Street. The architects' hot pink furniture provides the perfect perch from which to observe the restored fountain's light show. Photo © Jim Simmons Stairs and ramps, accessed from Broadway, lead to the park's third block'the community terrace'containing a plaza surrounded by gardens. Grand ParkRios Clementi Hale Studios Los AngelesStairs and ramps, accessed from Broadway, lead to the park's third block'the community terrace'containing a plaza surrounded by gardens.Photo © Jim Simmons The architects designed bright magenta lawn furniture'benches, caf' tables and chairs, and lounge chairs'that visitors can easily move around, just as in their own backyards. Grand ParkRios Clementi Hale Studios Los AngelesThe architects designed bright magenta lawn furniture'benches, caf' tables and chairs, and lounge chairs'that visitors can easily move around, just as in their own backyards.Photo © Jim Simmons A long table to the north of the community terrace is the perfect place for brown-bag lunches or picnics. Grand ParkRios Clementi Hale Studios Los AngelesA long table to the north of the community terrace is the perfect place for brown-bag lunches or picnics.Photo © Jim Simmons The fourth block of the park, in front of City Hall, contains an expansive lawn for public gatherings and performances. The lawn connects the dog run to the north with a covered pavilion to the south. Grand ParkRios Clementi Hale Studios Los AngelesThe fourth block of the park, in front of City Hall, contains an expansive lawn for public gatherings and performances. The lawn connects the dog run to the north with a covered pavilion to the south.Photo © Jim Simmons Garden markers describe the characteristics and native regions of the plants throughout the park. Grand ParkRios Clementi Hale Studios Los AngelesGarden markers describe the characteristics and native regions of the plants throughout the park.Photo © Jim Simmons Grand Park Grand ParkRios Clementi Hale Studios Los AngelesImage courtesy Rios Clementi Hale Studios A four-level, 27,000-square-foot performance hall with an auditorium on the two main floors, office space on a small third floor, a lounge and parking below plaza level, and three additional floors of subterranean parking.

]]> mark_taper_forum.asp Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7382-mark-taper-forum Image courtesy Rios Clementi Hale Studios Image courtesy Rios Clementi Hale Studios Image courtesy Rios Clementi Hale Studios Image courtesy Rios Clementi Hale Studios