Author Archives: James Brasuell

Point Break post

Curbed LA

“And, of course, the whole thing ends with Reeves delivering arguably the best line from a career full of magnificent lines: ‘Vaya con Dios.’” Read the article.

Point Break post

Curbed LA

“And, of course, the whole thing ends with Reeves delivering arguably the best line from a career full of magnificent lines: ‘Vaya con Dios.’” Read the article.

The Architect’s Newspaper

“Since California approved the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in 1970, its development and business communities have complained that the law has been more effective as an obstacle to economic development than as an instrument of environmental protection.” Read the

The Architect’s Newspaper

“Since California approved the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in 1970, its development and business communities have complained that the law has been more effective as an obstacle to economic development than as an instrument of environmental protection.” Read the

Curbed LA

“The U-Hauls served as temporary displays for the work of up-and-coming, experimental architecture practices here in Los Angeles–where architecture businesses are known for being experimental, even if they don’t often get a chance to deploy those innovations in Los Angeles.”

Curbed LA

“The U-Hauls served as temporary displays for the work of up-and-coming, experimental architecture practices here in Los Angeles–where architecture businesses are known for being experimental, even if they don’t often get a chance to deploy those innovations in Los Angeles.”

Ventura TAP report cover

Urban Land Institute Los Angeles

Report editor for City of Ventura Community Memorial Hospital: A ULI-LA Technical Assistance Panel for the city of Ventura and Community Memorial Hospital. Read/download the report.

Ventura TAP report cover

Urban Land Institute Los Angeles

Report editor for City of Ventura Community Memorial Hospital: A ULI-LA Technical Assistance Panel for the city of Ventura and Community Memorial Hospital. Read/download the report.

Curbed LA

“Directly across the street are the green umbrellas and patio of Urth Café, and the imminent La Kretz Innovation Campus will be moving into the warehouse spaces directly across Hewitt Street from the Barker Block, meaning the number of bearded

Curbed LA

“Directly across the street are the green umbrellas and patio of Urth Café, and the imminent La Kretz Innovation Campus will be moving into the warehouse spaces directly across Hewitt Street from the Barker Block, meaning the number of bearded

Curbed LA

“Dodger Stadium regulars will notice the changes before they enter the stadium. Local landscape architect Mia Lehrer designed the plazas that will welcome the three million or so fans who come to Dodger Stadium every season. Lehrer says the job was an

Curbed LA

“Dodger Stadium regulars will notice the changes before they enter the stadium. Local landscape architect Mia Lehrer designed the plazas that will welcome the three million or so fans who come to Dodger Stadium every season. Lehrer says the job was an

KCET

“It’s no secret that the citizens of Los Angeles believe their hometown to be an exception to many rules. The sun will always shine, there is always a way around the traffic, the Lakers will never miss the playoffs, and

KCET

“It’s no secret that the citizens of Los Angeles believe their hometown to be an exception to many rules. The sun will always shine, there is always a way around the traffic, the Lakers will never miss the playoffs, and

The Architect’s Newspaper

“Clearly, the ghost town quality that made downtown such an attractive back lot for the film industry—like the era of the early 20th century that built the neighborhood—is a thing of the past.” Read the article.

The Architect’s Newspaper

“Clearly, the ghost town quality that made downtown such an attractive back lot for the film industry—like the era of the early 20th century that built the neighborhood—is a thing of the past.” Read the article.

The Architect’s Newspaper

“Zago cited Lafayette Park by Mies van der Rohe and Villa Schwob by Le Corbusier as famous and successful developments that would not have passed muster according to the proposed guidelines. And, Zago pointed out, ‘Crappy buildings haven’t killed L.A.

The Architect’s Newspaper

“Zago cited Lafayette Park by Mies van der Rohe and Villa Schwob by Le Corbusier as famous and successful developments that would not have passed muster according to the proposed guidelines. And, Zago pointed out, ‘Crappy buildings haven’t killed L.A.

LA2050 report cover

LA 2050/Estolano LeSar Perez

Completed initial drafts for the Los Angeles 2050: Who We Are. How We Live. Where We Are Going. report, under contract for Estolano LeSar Perez Avisors. The report sets the agenda and vision for the Goldhirsh Foundation’s LA2050 effort. Read/download

LA2050 report cover

LA 2050/Estolano LeSar Perez

Completed initial drafts for the Los Angeles 2050: Who We Are. How We Live. Where We Are Going. report, under contract for Estolano LeSar Perez Avisors. The report sets the agenda and vision for the Goldhirsh Foundation’s LA2050 effort. Read/download