Andy Cohen - Keynote

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  Andy Cohen

  Andy Cohen, FAIA is one of two Gensler Co-CEOs, whose collaborative leadership model sets itself apart in the marketplace as the #1 ranked global design firm, with $1.2 billion in revenue in 2016. For his innovative leadership, he and Co-CEO Diane Hoskins rank on Business Insider’s elite “Creators” list, a who’s who of the world’s 100 top creative visionaries. A hands-on leader, Andy oversees Gensler’s global platform and its day-to-day operations, some 5,500+ people networked across 47 offices, serving clients in 120+ countries. A champion of design, resiliency and sustainability, Andy is Chair of Gensler’s Board of Directors, spearheading design excellence strategies across Gensler’s 31 diverse practice areas. Andy has been a speaker at many premier industry conferences, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Milken Institute Global Conference, Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) and TEDx. Andy is an active Board Member of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics and the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. In his role as Co-CEO, Andy is one of the key contributors to what is acknowledged, by its peers, to be the most admired and largest architecture firm in the world, pioneering project types and design innovation strategies for the next century.

  Gensler

  Co-CEO

  Keynote

  Andy Cohen

  Co-CEO

  Gensler

Design Changes to Hospitality, Office, Mixed Use & Other Developments

Staying Up to Date on the Latest Design Needs Across Asset Classes

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  Gulla Jonsdottir

  Gulla Jonsdottir is an Icelandic Architect, creating unexpected and poetic modern Designs from her eponymous Los Angeles based Design studio. Known for her sensual and dynamic forms that work in harmony with their surroundings, Gulla's environmental compassion brings unique spatial experiences that respond to nature and surrounding site, always echoing the integration of organic beauty and function. Icelandic-born Gulla Jónsdóttir studied mathematics & biology before moving to Los Angeles to study architecture at SCI-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture). Before starting her own firm in 2009, she worked for Richard Meier & Partners, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Dodd Mitchell Design. Gulla & her International team have a reputation for holistic work across the fields of hospitality, commercial & residential design, museums & wellness projects worldwide, as well as having her own furniture line. Gulla was recently named “the next Zaha Hadid” by the Huffington Post and has in her career worked on renowned projects in USA, Japan, Mexico, Iceland, Paris, Beirut, Bahamas and China.

  Gulla Jonsdottir Design

  Founder

  Gulla Jonsdottir

  Founder

  Gulla Jonsdottir Design

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  Tania Van Herle

  Tania Van Herle is the Corporate Systems Leader of HED, responsible for maintaining and driving operational results. With over 25 years of experience in architecture, she has participated in all aspects of the practice including project management, business development, technical leadership, operations, office management and corporate governance. An effective leader and driven businessperson, Tania works with internal stakeholders to spur company growth, maintain key operational procedures, create new processes, and ensures adherence to HED’s mission of creating positive impact through responsive, innovative, and sustainable design solutions. Trained in both architecture and engineering, Tania earned multiple degrees at UCLA in both Civil Engineering and Architecture. She has received various recognitions over her career including the Building Design & Construction’s ‘40 under 40’ Award, a nominee by the Los Angeles Business Journal ‘Women Making a Difference, ’ and was part of the Southern California Leadership Class of 2013.

  HED

  Corporate Systems Leader

  Tania Van Herle

  Corporate Systems Leader

  HED

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  Matt Miller

  Matt Miller is a prefabricated building systems consultant for Clark Pacific. After graduating from UCLA Matt formed Domicile Concrete, an artisanal precast concrete studio focused on residential interiors. Before joining Clark Pacific Matt was a General Manager for a manufacturer of specialty aftermarket hot rod automotive parts, Product Management for a large regional precast concrete manufacturer and taught English and Math at a charter high school for at-risk teens. Matt joined Clark Pacific as a Preconstruction Manager for Structural Systems and is now leading SoCal Business Development for Clark Pacific’s products: Infinite Façade, PARC, and the newly launched NetZERO Building Platform - a prefabricated system designed to meet the 2030 Challenge. Matt’s 20+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and construction come together to help bring prefabricated solutions to owners and developers for better project outcomes. Through collaborative design, advanced manufacturing, and efficient construction, Clark Pacific is transforming the way buildings are delivered.

  Clark Pacific

  Market Segment Leader

  Matt Miller

  Market Segment Leader

  Clark Pacific

• Moderator

  Brian Dyches

  Principal

  Ensemble Business Group

The Future of Architecture & Design in SoCal

Parking, transportation, logistics, the environment, and designing cities for the future & how innovations in tech are shaping construction and design

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  Mia Lehrer

  Mia Lehrer, FASLA, founded MLA with a vision to improve quality of life through landscape. She is internationally recognized for progressive landscape design, advocacy for sustainable and people-friendly public places, and catalyzing work for a climate-appropriate future. Mia has led the design and implementation of ambitious public and private projects, including the Hollywood Park Racetrack redevelopment and its new LA NFL Stadium, the LA County Natural History Museum Gardens, Vista Hermosa Natural Park, and many Los Angeles River-related projects. She earned her Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, and lectures and teaches around the world. In 2017 she received the ASLA’s LaGasse Medal.

  Studio-MLA

  President

  Mia Lehrer

  President

  Studio-MLA

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  Mauricio Espinosa

  Burgeoning was founded in 2009 by Mauricio Espinosa. At the age of 8, with the help of his father - also an architect - Mauricio began to dabble in Autocad, and learn the craft of design. His passion for architecture was ignited early and would lead to a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon. After his undergraduate studies, Mauricio joined the renowned Behnisch Architekten as their design director. He later returned to school, earning a Master’s degree in Architecture from University College London’s The Bartlett School. After his post-graduate work, he became a licensed architect in California, New York and Oregon, and founded Burgeoning. A firm believer in a boundless creative agency, Mauricio strives to create an ecologically balanced future through better design.

  Burgeoning

  Founding Principal & Managing Architect

  Mauricio Espinosa

  Founding Principal & Managing Architect

  Burgeoning

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  Joey Shimoda

  Since establishing his own studio, Shimoda Design Group, in 1999, his work has been consistently published and award-winning, and the product thus far indicates even greater promise for the future. Joey earned his bachelor of architecture degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in 1988. After graduation Joey worked in several notable studios around Los Angeles, including Morphosis, Frank O. Gehry, Marmol + Radziner, Johannes Von Tilburg and Partners, Keating Mann Jernigan Rottet, and DMJM Design. He also spent time in Europe working for Peter Wilson of the Buros von Bolles + Wilson. The Shimoda Design Group has a core staff of six and currently has projects underway in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Phoenix. Joey has taught at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and continues to participate in symposia and student reviews at USC, UCLA, SCI-Arc, Art Center College of Design, and Woodbury University. He is also an appointed Commissioner for the City of Los Angeles Affordable Housing Commission.

  Shimoda Design Group

  Co-Founder

  Joey Shimoda

  Co-Founder

  Shimoda Design Group

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  David McCullough

  A graduate of Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo, David formed McCullough Landscape Architecture as a sole proprietorship in 1999 while consulting for another firm. After wife and partner, Catherine joined the business in 2001 and became Chief Executive Officer and President in 2002; the firm became a woman-owned corporation and a certified Small Business by the State of California. With offices in San Diego and the Bay Area, McCullough creates spaces for hospitality, retail, mixed-use and institutional properties around the world. As principal landscape architect, David oversees all aspects of the design and production of firm projects at McCullough. He serves as head designer on all projects and maintains quality control on all work completed. Previous projects have earned awards and recognition in several national publications. David finds time in his schedule to take leadership in creative organizations such as the the San Diego Architecture Foundation (SDAF) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) local Urban Design Committee. He currently serves as Chair of the Pecha Kucha Night program, which is on its sixth successful year. He finds it inspiring to take part in such a diverse mix of creative minds while bringing them together to share with the public their wild ideas. In addition, recently David was appointed by San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to serve on the Historical Resources Board as Chair, which governs the identification, protection, retention and preservation of historical sites in San Diego. Concurrently, he has been invited to serve on the city’s Code Monitoring Team (CMT). David’s design philosophy is centered around merging context and creative passion with grit, soul, and style. The firm takes every project with a uniquely creative approach that centers around diversity, discovery and conservation. David feels it’s important to engage the human spirit with nature, while expressing empathy. Recent projects include a large waterfront development in Shanghai, China, Seaport San Diego redevelopment, several multifamily projects in Calgary and Vancouver, along with other notable hospitality, entertainment, and mixed-use collaborations in the Western US and Canada.

  McCullough Landscape Architecture

  Principal

  David McCullough

  Principal

  McCullough Landscape Architecture

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  Daniel Gehman

  As Principal at Danielian Associates, Daniel champions the firm’s multifamily studio and focuses on higher density, multifamily, mixed-use developments and infill. His work history has found solutions for every development challenge, from programming and master planning to new residential product development. Daniel has a passion for people, teamwork, and collaboration – he leads by example and enjoys mentoring and coaching. Daniel encourages enhanced levels of creativity, delivers unrivaled client experience, and continuously identifies disruptive ways to more efficiently design and build housing. He has over 30 years of experience working in various leadership roles at top architecture firms. More recently, Daniel worked primarily as a leader in multifamily and hospitality design, though his background includes experience in all aspects of the architectural process. Daniel has successfully built teams, led studios, and continuously strives for design excellence. Daniel received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Cornell University and is an adjunct professor for the USC Master of Real Estate Development program. He is a dynamic and sought-after industry speaker, contributing thought leader, a full member of ULI, and sits on the Multifamily Council at NAHB.

  Danielian Associates

  Principal

  Moderator

  Daniel Gehman

  Principal

  Danielian Associates