United Talent Agency Honored At The 44th Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards
Unique awards presented by the Los Angeles Business Council celebrate the best of the region’s new and innovative architectural achievements
United Talent Agency was celebrated at the 44th Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards on June 4th at a gala luncheon hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council that drew hundreds of the region’s leading architects, designers and building professionals. More than 35 world-class projects from across the architectural spectrum were recognized at the Beverly Hilton for design excellence and community impact.Moderated by Sam Lubell of the Architect’s Newspaper, approximately 500 top professionals were in attendance for the annual event— the first design awards of the season. The awards are presented to entire project teams – including the building owner, designer, contractor and developer – for their contributions to exceptional design in L.A. County.“The L.A. Architectural Awards celebrate truly outstanding projects that demonstrate an unyielding commitment to great design and meaningful sustainability,” said Los Angeles Business Council President Mary Leslie. “Today’s winners enhance our quality of life and prove that Los Angeles remains a global hub for world-class architecture.”A distinguished jury of owners, contractors, architects and civic leaders selected this year’s winners from hundreds of submissions. The Grand Prize went to the new Emerson College Los Angeles facility in Hollywood. U.S Representative Xavier Becerra presented the Community Impact Award to the L.A. River, honoring the organizations that have supported the revitalization of the river. Other winners included the Ace Hotel in Downtown L.A., the Forum in Inglewood, and Tongva Park in Santa Monica, among others.Separately, the Julius Shulman Emerging Talent Award honored a three-person team from Woodbury University for their proposed design of The REEF, a transit-oriented community hub in downtown Los Angeles with retail, residential, boutique hotel and gallery uses. A video about the intensive, three-day student design competition is available at the LA Business Council’s website, www.labusinesscouncil.org.For 44 years, the LABC has hosted this awards luncheon to honor design teams for both their aesthetic vision and their contributions to the community as a whole. Please visit www.labusinesscouncil.org or contact deepti@sugermangroup.com for more information about the awards and for photos of all winners.About the Los Angeles Business Council The Los Angeles Business Council is one of the most effective and influential advocacy and educational organizations in California. For over 70 years, the LABC has had a major impact on public policy by harnessing the power of business and government to promote environmental and economic sustainability in the Los Angeles region. To learn more, please visit www.labusinesscouncil.org.