Symposium - Reimagining Grand Avenue

Symposium
Reimagining Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California

"The symposium brought leading architectural minds together with people who live here to voice their opinions and creativity, and to contribute to the design, function and culture of the rebirth of Los Angeles' Bunker Hill."
Richard Weinstein

The gathering of international architects was held at the Japan American Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 13.

The panel, assembled by Bunker Hill, LLC, included architects Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid with associate Patrick Schumacher, Harry Cobb, Kevin Daly and associates Olivier Boissiere and Emmanuel Blamont representing Jean Nouvel.

The architects joined local architecture students and Southern California residents in a unique symposium to discuss the $1.2 billion revitalization plans for the cultural heart of Los Angeles - the Grand Avenue project.
The symposium was moderated by Richard Weinstein, UCLA professor of architecture and urban design.

From left to right, Harry Cobb, Frank Gehry, Patrick Schumacher from the office of Zaha Hadid, and Greg Lynn.

From left to right, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Patrick Schumacher from the office of Zaha Hadid, and Brad Pitt.

Primarily regarded as a place for business and commerce, downtown Los Angeles often has been overlooked as a place to live and as a destination for entertainment.

Photo: arcspace

The Grand Avenue development will add new excitement for an increasing number of people opting to live downtown by building on existing venues such as the Music Center of Los Angeles County, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), REDCAT Theater and educational institutions like the Colburn School of Performing Arts and the soon-to-be-built High School for the Visual and Performing Arts.

Rendering: M.Scott Lockard, Douglas E. Jamieson

And you can take the new Metro between Grand Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard.

Photo: arcspace

The Bunker Hill, LLC team included the following:
Weintraub Financial Services, Inc. located in Los Angeles, is one of the premier developers of high-end commercial and residential real estate properties in the area. Richard Weintraub, the company's founder and President, is a native of Los Angeles with two decades of experience in the real estate markets of Southern California, Arizona and New York City.

The Bronson Companies, led by CEO Richard D. Bronson, has a long history in major real estate endeavors throughout the United States with a distinguished record of financially successful development projects. During the past 30 years, Mr. Bronson has been involved in the development of more than 100 shopping centers and office buildings throughout the nation.

Fifield Companies has constructed more than 40 high-rises during the past 30 years and focuses on three core competencies including finance, construction and development and asset management.

Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) is a publicly traded equity real estate investment trust with a market cap of close to $7 billion and more than 20 years in real estate development and investment management experience.

Apollo Real Estate Advisors is a group of companies which has managed in excess of $16 billion in equity since its formation in 1990.

Elizabeth Blau & Associates is a consulting firm specializing in strategic restaurant planning and development with offices in Las Vegas and New York.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, which has properties located in a mix of urban and resort locations, focuses on properties designed to enhance every aspect of a guest's experience.

Artist and educator Edward Albert's commitment to public service and political activism for more than thirty years will help guide the education, culture and civic development of Grand Avenue.

Laurie Olin is one of America's most distinguished landscape architects practicing today. His projects include Bryant Park and Battery Park City in New York, The Getty Center in Los Angeles and major planning and design projects at academic institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, Stanford University, MIT and the University of Virginia.

Architect Frank Gehry is founding partner of Gehry Partners, LLP. His recent projects include Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain.

Architect Zaha Hadid, recipient of Architectural Design Gold Medal, recently completed work on the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati.
Hadid associate Patrick Schumacher was also present.

Architect Jean Nouvel was awarded "Grand Prix d'Architecture" in 1987. His great works include L'Institut du Monde Arabe and Nemausus Public Housing in Nimes, France.
Because of illness Jean Nouvel was represented by associates Olivier Boissiere and Emmanuel Blamont.

Architect Harry Cobb is founding principal of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and former Architect in Residence at the American Academy in Rome. His recent work includes the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall in Philadelphia.

Architect Kevin Daly, founding principal Daly Genik Architects, has had work featured in The New York Times, Time, Newsweek and Los Angeles Times. His award-winning projects include the new Art Center College of Design South Campus Building and the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy.
Bunker Hill, LLC is a highly experienced development team comprising leading professionals responsible for millions of square feet of high-profile and economically successful real estate projects in urban settings.

The partnerships that comprise Bunker Hill, LLC are spearheaded by the development team of Weintraub Financial Services and The Bronson Companies. Partners include Fifield Companies, Vornado Realty Trust, Apollo Real Estate Advisors, Gehry Partners, LLP, Olin Partnership, Daly Genik Architects, Elizabeth Blau & Associates and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

March 29, 2004





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		Symposium Reimagining Grand Avenue Los Angeles, California "The symposium brought leading architectural minds together with people who live here to voice their opinions and creativity, and to contribute to the design, function and culture of the rebirth of Los Angeles' Bunker Hill." Richard Weinstein The gathering of international architects was held at the Japan American Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 13. The panel, assembled by Bunker Hill, LLC, included architects Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid with associate Patrick Schumacher, Harry Cobb, Kevin Daly and associates Olivier Boissiere and Emmanuel Blamont representing Jean Nouvel. The architects joined local architecture students and Southern California residents in a unique symposium to discuss the $1.2 billion revitalization plans for the cultural heart of Los Angeles - the Grand Avenue project. The symposium was moderated by Richard Weinstein, UCLA professor of architecture and urban design. From left to right, Harry Cobb, Frank Gehry, Patrick Schumacher from the office of Zaha Hadid, and Greg Lynn. From left to right, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Patrick Schumacher from the office of Zaha Hadid, and Brad Pitt. Primarily regarded as a place for business and commerce, downtown Los Angeles often has been overlooked as a place to live and as a destination for entertainment. Photo: arcspace The Grand Avenue development will add new excitement for an increasing number of people opting to live downtown by building on existing venues such as the Music Center of Los Angeles County, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), REDCAT Theater and educational institutions like the Colburn School of Performing Arts and the soon-to-be-built High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. Rendering: M.Scott Lockard, Douglas E. Jamieson Rendering: M.Scott Lockard, Douglas E. Jamieson And you can take the new Metro between Grand Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard. Photo: arcspace Photo: arcspace The Bunker Hill, LLC team included the following: Weintraub Financial Services, Inc. located in Los Angeles, is one of the premier developers of high-end commercial and residential real estate properties in the area. Richard Weintraub, the company's founder and President, is a native of Los Angeles with two decades of experience in the real estate markets of Southern California, Arizona and New York City. The Bronson Companies, led by CEO Richard D. Bronson, has a long history in major real estate endeavors throughout the United States with a distinguished record of financially successful development projects. During the past 30 years, Mr. Bronson has been involved in the development of more than 100 shopping centers and office buildings throughout the nation. Fifield Companies has constructed more than 40 high-rises during the past 30 years and focuses on three core competencies including finance, construction and development and asset management. Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) is a publicly traded equity real estate investment trust with a market cap of close to $7 billion and more than 20 years in real estate development and investment management experience. Apollo Real Estate Advisors is a group of companies which has managed in excess of $16 billion in equity since its formation in 1990. Elizabeth Blau & Associates is a consulting firm specializing in strategic restaurant planning and development with offices in Las Vegas and New York. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, which has properties located in a mix of urban and resort locations, focuses on properties designed to enhance every aspect of a guest's experience. Artist and educator Edward Albert's commitment to public service and political activism for more than thirty years will help guide the education, culture and civic development of Grand Avenue. Laurie Olin is one of America's most distinguished landscape architects practicing today. His projects include Bryant Park and Battery Park City in New York, The Getty Center in Los Angeles and major planning and design projects at academic institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, Stanford University, MIT and the University of Virginia. Architect Frank Gehry is founding partner of Gehry Partners, LLP. His recent projects include Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain. Architect Zaha Hadid, recipient of Architectural Design Gold Medal, recently completed work on the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati. Hadid associate Patrick Schumacher was also present. Architect Jean Nouvel was awarded "Grand Prix d'Architecture" in 1987. His great works include L'Institut du Monde Arabe and Nemausus Public Housing in Nimes, France. Because of illness Jean Nouvel was represented by associates Olivier Boissiere and Emmanuel Blamont. Architect Harry Cobb is founding principal of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and former Architect in Residence at the American Academy in Rome. His recent work includes the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Architect Kevin Daly, founding principal Daly Genik Architects, has had work featured in The New York Times, Time, Newsweek and Los Angeles Times. His award-winning projects include the new Art Center College of Design South Campus Building and the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy. Bunker Hill, LLC is a highly experienced development team comprising leading professionals responsible for millions of square feet of high-profile and economically successful real estate projects in urban settings. The partnerships that comprise Bunker Hill, LLC are spearheaded by the development team of Weintraub Financial Services and The Bronson Companies. Partners include Fifield Companies, Vornado Realty Trust, Apollo Real Estate Advisors, Gehry Partners, LLP, Olin Partnership, Daly Genik Architects, Elizabeth Blau & Associates and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. March 29, 2004