Los Angeles / Koning Eizenberg Architecture
Some firms are struggling to keep offering perks to employees in the down economy.
This office, built in the late 1990s, reflects the values of the California-based firm: speed, frugality, and sustainability.
This West Hollywood, Calif., project combines an impressive mix of uses in less than an acre.
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The 11th annual residential architect Design Awards received 978 entries in 16 categories. Just 26 projects were singled out for accolades, making RADA the most competitive residential architecture awards program in the country. The jury comprised six distinguished architects, including Ed Binkley...
The judges admired the way this Hollywood, Calif., affordable housing engages the street. This effect results from much wrangling by Koning Eizenberg Architecture, which won several plan exceptions from the local zoning board.
To meet their clients' slim budget for this Santa Monica, Calif., custom home, Koning Eizenberg Architecture decided to think of it as a "Crate and Barrel" house.
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Hank Koning and Julie Eizenberg emphasize affordability and livability in every project they design.
Ray Kappe reinvented the house on the hill and architecture education as we know it.
Koning Eizenberg Architects faced the usual affordable-housing challenges: making the design look customized when it had to be generic to meet budget; standing up to building officials and contractors who ask why details must be done well; and overcoming the resistance of neighbors.