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Big Bear Discovery Center,
Angeles National Forest, Big Bear, CA |
KAL Architects provided Architectural and Engineering
services to create conceptual site plans for the Big Bear Discovery
Center. Concepts for the expansion of the existing Discovery Center
building included an approximately 3,000 square foot exhibit hall,
additional office space, expanded retail, limited food service,
storage, amphitheater, and learning center. Conceptual site plans
included reallocating and redesigning existing space for other purposes.
Plans included consideration for future development, including potential
re-location of the Moonridge Animal Park to a site, north and west
of the existing Discovery Center, and parking lots. Full consideration
was given to opportunities for shared facilities between the Animal
Park and the Discovery Center, inclu- ding, increased parking, additional
office space, food service, future full-service restaurant, amphitheater,
picnic area and large open space for fundraisers and other functions.
Other considerations included snow loading, energy conservation
and sustainable design. KAL Architects is currently providing Construction
Management services during the Construction Administration Phase. |
| Key Project
Features: |
Project Owner: |
- Conceptual Design, Design Development, Construction Documents,
Programming/Feasibility Studies
- Fire Protection, life safety systems, utilities
- Public function Areas: Gift Shop, Learning Center, Outdoor Amphitheater,
kitchen facility and restrooms
- Disciplines: Architecture Surveying, Geotechnical, Civil, Structural,
Mechanical Plumbing and Electrical
- Geotechnical Investigations and Other Site Investigations
- Construction Drawings in AutoCAD & 3D Rendering
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USDA
– Forest Service, Pacific SW Region, Vallejo, CA |
| Special Note: |
| “…Your
design translated very nicely into campus type environment that is
visually appealing and comfortable to ramble around in. Simply stated,
I had relatively high expectations for this project, and you have
helped exceed those… your leadership on the construction job
site meetings was a major factor in moving the project forward. Because
of your direct participation, problems were identified early and not
allowed to become major barriers…” Dave
Allasia, Contracting Officer, USDA |
Orange County Parks |
KAL Architects is one of the ranked firms for On-Call Architect-Engineer (A-E) and Professional Consulting Services to OC Parks Design Division. |
Air Treatment Facilities FOR ECIS, NEIS, NORS,
and NCOS,
City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering
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KAL Architects provided Architectural Consulting Services for this project. The project calls for design and construction of seven air treatment facilities (ATFs) for the East Central Interceptor Sewer (ECIS), the North East Interceptor Sewer (NEIS), the existing North Central Outfall Sewer (NCOS) and the North Outfall Relief Sewer (NORS) North Portal Projects.
In the order of greatest to least effect on the neighboring community, we considered the subject building relative to its specific neighborhood. Its most significant attribute will be its mass, which summarizes form, shape, size, height, volume, and scale. A satisfactory massing was defined as being unobtrusive or a visual improvement within its context. Second, we considered visual consequence such as trees, followed by the security fencing, shrubbery, and street furnishings as an opportunity for neighborhood urban ornament and improvement. Third, the character of the colors of the building and exposed vessels and equipment should have a salutary effect within its neighborhood. The colors can range from quiet calm to cheerful, while avoiding the dreary and industrially ominous hues. Finally, the architectural character and quality of the building, its materials and details must become a source of community enjoyment and pride. |
Stone Canyon Puming and Filtration Plant, Los Angeles, CA |
KAL provided Architectural Consulting Services for the “Stone Canyon Pumping and Filtration Plant” project. The Scope of Work for this project included creating a new Pumping and Filtration Plant which would replace two existing pump stations and provide new water treatment capability all within a single common structure. The architectural design approach conformed to the regulatory building codes, and blended the building exterior appearance with the surrounding landscape while using environmentally sensitive materials, controlling sound produced by the equipment to agreed levels, and using low maintenance landscaping. |
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