A highly innovative facility that focuses on sustainability and the contrast of human and urban scales
Division 13 is an innovative, highly sustainable facility that accommodates 525 employees and 200 buses. The 4.8-acre footprint facility was stacked vertically to fit 12.4 acres of program into a compact, urban site.
Our design expresses the fast, urban, auto-dominated avenue that it fronts, but also stands in contrast to the adjacent transportation building elevation that was designed to relate to the pedestrian scale and create a humanized, approachable face to the agency. The ‘slow’ façade was further highlighted by the public plaza and illuminated art lantern integrated into the architecture. The design was not only meant to be highly functional, sustainable, and efficient, but also an energetic, restorative project that creates a healthier work environment. In addition to the photovoltaic system, 100% rain-water capture, and green roof systems, the naturally illuminated people spaces, the vibrant and open interiors, and the shared fitness studio all contribute the principles of sustainability.
We designed a facility that stands in stark contrast to the uninspired spaces that have become commonplace with most transit facilities. Division 13 is sleek, modern, and beautiful and a fine addition to downtown Los Angeles.
At a Glance
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- Awards
- ACEC National Recognition Award, Engineering Excellence, National Recognition Award, 2017
- Building Design + Construction Building Team Awards, Silver Award, 2016
- USGBC LA Chapter Sustainable Innovation Award, Honor Award in the Water Efficiency Category, 2016
Ken Anderson, Vice President, Buildings, Civic Sector Leader
Architecture has the ability to speak to the human soul. We have a responsibility with every project to create innovative, resilient spaces that connect people to the greater spirit of living.
Rachel Bannon-Godfrey, Vice President, SDG Impact Leader
Sustainable design is a vague and undefined term, but that doesn’t mean our approach to it can be.
Each project is so unique, I try to create spaces that tell a story about the ‘place’ developed from the goals of the client and the specificity of the site.
Sean Feeney, Associate, Project Architect
Clients hire us because of our specialty and expect us to perform. We ease burden and stress by delivering timely projects.
Rachel Fitzgerald , Principal, Discipline Lead, Lighting
I love that my work blends science and technology with design and experience.
Patrick M. McKelvey , Senior Principal
Our purpose and goal is to create better places through thoughtful, creative, and responsive planning and design.
Will Todd, Senior Associate
Through the projects I work on and the relationships I form, it’s my goal to leave the world a better place than I found it.
Jared Weismantel, Senior Associate, Senior Designer
I thrive in an environment focused on exploration and collaboration with a commitment to efficient and holistic design solutions.
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