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RBB Ranked in Top Ten Design Firms by Los Angeles Business Journal

RBB Architects was ranked #7 among the Top Architectural Firms in Los Angeles County and #13 among the Commercial Interior Design Firms. RBB has consistently been recognized among the region’s Top 25 firms by the The Los Angeles Business Journal. The ranking is based on 2011 Los Angeles County Billings for completed commercial, institutional, industrial and multifamily residential projects. Up from #13 in last year’s list, RBB has experienced significant growth in workload, and revenue, from 2010 to 2011.

RBB Healthcare and Education Projects Receive AIA Merit Awards

RBB is proud to announce two new Merit Awards this year in the areas of both Healthcare and Education design. The recognized projects are the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Emergency Department in Newport Beach, CA, and the Boise State University Environmental Research Building in Boise, ID. These two projects were completed in 2011, and both achieved highly sustainable, energy efficient design solutions. The Hoag Hospital E.D. is also published in the December issue of Healthcare Design Magazine as one of the year’s Top 5 Emergency Department renovations. The BSU Environmental Research Building was recently published in Idaho Business Review as a Top Construction Project.
These latest AIA honors carry on the firm’s more than 25-year history of award winning projects.

Veronica Flores is RBB’s Newest Associate

RBB proudly announces the promotion of Veronica Flores, who has 16 years of experience with the firm as a Construction Administrator and Contract Document Coordinator for healthcare and institutional projects. Ms. Flores is a LEED Accredited Professional, Certified by the Construction Specification Institute, and holds professional memberships in USGBC and other Green Building Associations. She is the firm’s champion for Sustainable Design, and organizing OSHPD construction administration protocols. Currently she is working with firm principal Kevin Boots on the Martin Luther King, Jr., Medical Center, the Northern Inyo Hospital expansion, and Antelope Valley Hospital renovations and additions.

RBB Begins Selected to Design East Los Angeles Community Health Clinic

RBB will design the new East Third Street Community Healthcare Clinic. The clinic’s mission is to provide accessible healthcare for uninsured and low-income individuals and families residing in Los Angeles County. As a healthcare design firm based in Los Angeles for almost 60 years, RBB is proud to contribute to the improvement of healthcare services in an underserved community. The new will include adult and pediatric medicine, dentistry, optometry, OB services and a pharmacy. The goal for this new 25,000 square foot facility is to achieve an eco-friendly, energy efficient and highly cost efficient building.

Healthcare Design Magazine Recognizes Hoag Hospital Emergency Unit as a Top 5 Finalist

Congratulations go to the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Emergency Department renovation project in Newport Beach, CA, a Top 5 finalist in the nationwide Healthcare Design Magazine 2011 Renovation Competition. The project expanded an existing Emergency Care unit from 24 treatment bays to 52, enabling the hospital to meet the community’s growing need for urgent care. The renovation created a patient-centered environment that emphasizes comfort and high quality care. Design elements include private rooms, a spacious lobby, and a soothing spa-inspired atmosphere enhanced with artwork and garden views. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the project incorporates drought resistant landscaping, energy efficient MEP systems, high performance Low-E glazing, low VOC paints, and use of local and recycled materials.

The Emergency Unit renovation will be featured in the December 2011 issue of Healthcare Design Magazine.

RBB Ranked In ENR Top 500

RBB Architects is pleased to be ranked once again among The Top 500 Design Firms by the Engineering News Record (ENR) Design Firms Sourcebook. The national survey is conducted annually by McGraw Hill Construction. RBB has been consistently listed among the Top 500 Design Firms since 1997.

RBB Clients Ranked as Distinguished Hospitals in 2011

RBB congratulates eight of our clients who were recognized as 2011 Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence in a recent HealthGrades study. RBB is proud to have worked with most of the top facilities in the Los Angeles region that were listed as Distinguished Hospitals, as well as three more of these hospitals located across the U.S. The Southern California facilities are Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, and Saint Vincent Medical Center. Additionally, we congratulate our former clients Sequoia Hospital in San Francisco, Scottsdale Healthcare Medical Center in Arizona, and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, FL. This 2011 HealthGrades study rated 5,000 nonfederal hospitals nationwide, measuring patient outcomes for 26 types of procedures and diagnoses. The data was used to rank America's Top 50 Cities for Hospital Care. Read more.

Three Senior Associates Named at RBB

RBB Architects proudly announces the promotions of three veteran staff members to Senior Associate — Craig Laurie, Dean Schwenke, and James Wieck. All three team members have been instrumental in the completion of numerous award winning RBB projects.

Mr. Laurie has been with RBB for 13 years, and is responsible for overseeing development of production drawings in Revit and CAD. He has worked for many years on multiple projects for Mission Hospital, including the highly acclaimed Acute Care Tower completed in 2010.

Mr. Schwenke has worked for the past 19 years in construction document production, design and on-site management of healthcare projects. Recently, he worked on the Mercy Medical Center Merced replacement hospital and the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center replacement hospital.

Mr. Wieck has 19 years of experience as a construction administrator and project coordinator in healthcare and institutional facility design. He provides oversight of production drawings, agency coordination, and in-house training in Revit and CAD protocols. Recently, he worked on the successful UCR Genomics Building, and is now working on renovations for Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

Mission Hospital Acute Care Tower Selected as California Construction Top 10 Project in 2010

The Mission Hospital project was honored with a Merit Award by California Construction magazine. This state-of-the-art new patient tower began serving the Orange County community in 2010, and has been recognized for innovation design as well as its advanced use of BIM technology. A successful BIM implementation on the new tower enabled the A/E design team to accomplish an accelerated construction schedule and produce cost savings exceeding client expectations.

RBB Selected by Catholic Healthcare West for Design-Build Seismic Upgrades

The Design-Build team of RBB and Clark Construction was contracted by CHW to complete seismic upgrades on nine hospital campuses in California, to meet with new code compliance requirements. The hospitals where the most significant work is underway include St. Bernardine Medical Center in San Bernardino, St. Mary's Medical Center in Long Beach, St. John's Pleasant Valley in Camarillo, and Northridge Hospital Medical Center. The various projects encompass structural upgrades, central plant improvements, and retrofit of 18 SPC building throughout California to meet SB-1953 code compliance requirements. The design-build construction will take place in phases, while the facilities remain operational. RBB provided similar seismic repairs and upgrades at the Northridge Hospital Medical Center, following the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

UCR Genomics Building featured in Laboratory Design

The Genomics Building, completed by RBB in 2009 for the University of California, Riverside is a featured project in Laboratory Design magazine. The project includes state of the art teaching and research laboratories fro several science departments. The modern laboratory design is highlighted by generous natural lighting, a bright color scheme, sustainable materials and finishes, and a modular floor plan to easily accommodate flexibility and new technologies.

RBB Showcased by SchoolDesigner.com

The Genomics Building, completed by RBB for the University of California, Riverside was highlighted on CollegeDesigner.com. The building, completed in 2009, contains teaching and research laboratories that serve the needs of students and researchers from all areas of science. It provides natural lighting, modular flexibility, and the ability to accommodate for changes in scientific equipment and technologies,supporting future advances in medicine, food and plant products.

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Plaza Tower Breaks Ground

Construction for the six-floor, 240,000 square-foot patient tower broke ground this March. To build the Plaza Tower, older portions of the hospital were demolished first. In support of the hospital's sustainable goals, the project recycled 95% of the waste materials from the demolished buildings. An estimated 13,338 tons of materials — including concrete, structural steel, rebar, sheet metal, nonferrous metals, and general debris — have been recycled, reducing waste and producing cost savings. The Plaza Tower will be completed in 2012, and will include 11 surgical suites, ICU and medical/surgical beds. The Plaza Tower addition is the second phase of the Three-phase expansion plan for the PIH campus.

RBB Named Firm of the Year By AIA San Fernando Valley

RBB Architects was honored with a 2009 Firm Award from the AIA San Fernando Valley Chapter. This award recognized outstanding achievement an area of specialized design. Continuing our more than 50 years of expert healthcare design, RBB completed three major hospital projects within one year. Each project demonstrated unique achievements that exceeded the clients' goals. Our 2009 projects have set precedents in the areas of cost efficient, Lean planning and design as well as energy efficient, high performance hospital buildings.

Mission Hospital Acute Care Tower Receives AIA Design Award

This new hospital tower in Mission Viejo, CA, was honored for its achievement in providing the most technologically advanced medical facility in the region. Clearly visible from the campus entrance, the Tower creates a new identity for Mission Hospital. Its bold, metal clad exterior conveys the state of the art services offered within. The interiors offer abundant natural light, creating an enhanced atmosphere for patients, families and staff.

Northern Inyo Hospital Selects RBB to Complete Phase 2 Expansion

The critical access hospital located in Bishop, CA, has named RBB as its new architect or record to complete design and construction services for a $40 million expansion. Northern Inyo Hospital is a not-for-profit district hospital serving the Eastern Sierra region since 1946. The expansion will replace the main hospital building, expand emergency care services, and improve outpatient services including imaging and surgery, to meet the needs of the growing local population.

RBB ranked #38 in Design+Construction Giants 300

RBB Architects was ranked 38th among the Top 50 Architectural Design Firms in the U.S., by Building Design+Construction magazine. The annual Giants 300 survey spotlights the leading AEC firms in the non-residential building industry. The ranking is based on the volume of commercial, institutional, industrial, and multifamily residential building work completed in 2008. Design firms are ranked on billings for work that is performed in-house.

Boise State University Center for Environmental Science and Economic Development Breaks Ground

Boise State University hosted a ground breaking ceremony for the campus' new 97,000 SF building that will support education, research, and outreach for environmental science and economic development. RBB Architects and Boise based contractor, Engineered Structures Inc., were present with Boise State University Associate Vice President, James McGuire. The multi-disciplinary facility is the first new building in the campus' southeast expansion zone. The center will house geosciences and civil engineering laboratories; and office and work areas for Public Policy, Administration, and Political Science. The layout of the building promotes collaboration between scientists, engineers, and political science faculty on environmental policy issues. A flexible design program also allows reconfiguration in response to future changes in research needs. Sustainability principles related to site development, water efficiency, energy savings, materials and resources, and indoor air quality were important elements in the new building design.

RBB Ranked Among ENR Top 500 Design Firms

RBB Architects was ranked among The Top 500 Design Firms once more by the Engineering News Record (ENR) Design Firms Sourcebook. The national survey is conducted annually by McGraw Hill Construction. RBB has been listed among The Top 500 Design Firms nearly every year since 1997.

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Awarded Top Real Estate Project 2008

North Bay Business Journal honored Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with a 2008 Top Project Award in the area of medical services, citing an outstanding contribution to the North San Francisco community. RBB completed the renovation of approximately 24,000 SF of acute care hospital space on two floors. The renovation included complete demolition of the existing tenant space, and upgraded design for 74 medical surgical patient rooms and support functions. The project was completed on an accelerated schedule, delivered from concept to building permits within eight weeks. Following was the renovation and expansion of the Emergency Department, and the 30,000 SF remodel of a Cath Lab and Surgery Department.

RBB Honored with 2008 AIA Design Awards

Two unique design projects by RBB Architects were honored with 2008 AIA Design Awards. The Directors Guild of America headquarters in Hollywood, CA won the 20-Year Design Award, demonstrating its enduring, iconic presence in Los Angeles. The Xiamen Customs Building in China, an international design competition submission, won the AIA Design Concept award. This year's awards ceremony was held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. World renowned architect Moshe Safdie, who designed the Skirball Center, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and gave the keynote address. Over the past decade, RBB has been privileged to receive more than 25 AIA Design Awards for a variety of large institutional buildings.

RBB Selected for Expansion of Antelope Valley Hospital

RBB Architects Inc has been contracted by Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, California to provide Design Services for a New Patient Tower to its medical campus. The hospital is answering a need to expand its patient services and replace older buildings that do not meet current seismic requirements. The new tower and reconfigured campus are the second phase of a current Phase 1, which consist of several internal department remodel projects and infrastructure upgrades as part of the Campus Master Plan. RBB has been working on Master Plan Projects at the Hospital since 2002. The new Tower will feature a patient new drop off and entry to the hospital. Landscaped gardens adjacent to the entry will serve as a therapeutic and reflective space for patients and visitors. This project will take part in the Savings by Design program, employing state-of-the art, energy efficient engineering and building materials.

RBB Ranked in ENR Top 500

RBB Architects was ranked among The Top 500 Design Firms once more by the Engineering News Record (ENR) Design Firms Sourcebook. The national survey is conducted annually by McGraw Hill Construction. RBB has been listed among The Top 500 Design Firms nearly every year since 1997, and was ranked nationally in the Top 10 Healthcare Design Firms in 2000.

RBB Breaks Ground at Mission Hospital

RBB Architects helped Mission Hospital celebrate the ground breaking of the new Acute Care Tower in Mission Viejo, CA. The groundbreaking event marks the official construction launch of the new Acute Care Tower. Scheduled to open in late 2009, the 90,000 SF tower will feature 28 medical/surgical beds, 20 ICU beds, imaging, nuclear medicine, and a new chapel.

Kevin Boots, AIA, LEED AP Named Principal

RBB Architects Inc is pleased to announce the elevation of Kevin Boots, AIA, LEED AP to Principal. During the past 19 years as the firm's Director of Production, Mr. Boots has advanced the firm's CAD capabilities with innovative programs and hands-on training. His exceptional leadership and technical solutions at RBB continue to advance the efficiency and value of our services to our clients and ensures the success of their projects.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Imaging Center Receives AIA Design Award

AIA San Fernando Valley honored the 2007 Design Award winners in a ceremony at the Sheraton Universal City Hotel on January 19, 2008. RBB Architects received an award for the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Tech Center Renovation. Additionally RBB nominated Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) for the Best Client Award which was also presented at the awards banquet.

RBB Oakland Office Changes Location

The Oakland Office of RBB Architects has moved! The new offices will allow us to better serve our clients and offer opportunity for future growth. The move marks a major milestone for RBB's northern California office, established in 2000 as a field office to oversee the construction of Alameda County Medical Center.

Our new address is:

RBB Architects Inc
Plaza 360
22nd Street, Suite 350
Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone and fax will remain the same.

RBB Opens New Sacramento Office

RBB Architects Inc is growing! To better service our Northern California clients, RBB has opened an office in Sacramento. RBB Sacramento will be providing technical and construction administration services to our Sacramento area projects including Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Mercy Elk Grove Hospital.

RBB Architects Inc
2520 Venture Oaks Way
Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95833

Telephone: (916) 333 - 5245

RBB Interior Design Innovations Recognized

Furniture & Interiors magazine details the design innovations of RBB Architects Inc in the Summer 2007 edition. The article, titled "Timeless Designs" features an interview from Annie Laurie Becket, Director of Interior Design.

Mercy Medical Center Merced Breaks Ground

Construction of Mercy Medical Center Replacement Hospital began with a groundbreaking on January 9, 2007 on the new site in Merced, CA. Lloyd Dean, chief executive officer of Catholic Healthcare West, David Dunham, president of Mercy and Ellie Wooten, mayor of Merced were on hand to kick off the project. The $262 million, 7 story tower will provide 185 beds and will see its first patients in December 2009.

UCR Genomics Building Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 18 for the new Genomics Building at the University of California, Riverside. The Genomics building will house the Institute for Integrative Genome Biology, which includes the Center for Plant Cell Biology, the Biotechnology Impacts Center and the Center for Disease-Vector Research. The four story, 64,000 ASF building will be home to more than 200 faculty members, graduate student, postdoctoral and staff researches from the departments of botany and plant sciences, plant pathology, entomology and neurosciences. The project was designed in collaboration with Shepley Bullfinch Richardson and Abbott of Boston.

RBB Selected for Renovations of Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

St. Joseph Health System has awarded RBB the East Wing Renovation at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. The project encompasses approximately 23,000 SF of gut renovation and an estimated construction cost of $14M. The project is being built in conjunction with RBB's other project at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the Cardiac Institute.

USC Selects RBB for New Cardiovascular Clinics

RBB has been awarded the USC Cardiovascular Thoracic Institute (CVTI) located on the USC Health Sciences Campus. The CVTI will feature four outpatient clinic modules which will be used for patient care in multiple disciplines. In support of the core clinical program there will be a Patient Lounge and Library, a Heart Healthy Café, a Wellness Center and a Bed and Breakfast that will enhance the patient centered healing environment that characterizes this project. The CVTI will be located next to the RBB designed Healthcare Consultation Center 2.

RBB Ranked in ENR Top 500

Engineering News Record (ENR) has ranked RBB Architects Inc the No. 377 architectural design firm in the country. RBB moved up 50 spots from the previous year. The results of the magazine's 2006 Top 500 Design Firms were published in the April 24, 2006 issue.

RBB Receives AIA Design Award

RBB Architects Inc (RBB) received a 2005 AIA Design Award in the unbuilt category from the American Institute of Architects San Fernando Valley Chapter for our design of the Hoag Memorial Hospital Ancillary Services Building Renovation. Additionally RBB also won a "Best Client" Award for Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, CA.

RBB Architects Inc announces the promotion Annie Laurie Becket, NCIDQ to Associate.

With over 18 years of design experience, Annie Laurie Beckett directs RBB's interior design group. Becket's experience ranges from educational, hospitality, medical, office and public assembly projects. This diversification enhances her ability to successfully enter new design practice areas with ease. Beckett received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York and New York School of Interior Design.

RBB Completes Phase 1 of Mission Hospital's Emergency Department and Trauma Center Expansion

RBB Architects Inc (RBB) celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of Mission Hospital's Emergency Department and Trauma Center Expansion with the opening of the new dedicated pediatric area. The Emergency Department pediatric area will serve more than 25,000 patients annually, and includes 11 private exam rooms and a dedicated waiting room, apart from adult patients. The new area is specially designed to help ease children's anxieties, with brightly painted walls and floors, and child-friendly furnishings.

Olive Shroder, AIA, LEED AP Achieves ACHA Board Certification

RBB Architects Inc (RBB) congratulates Olive Schroder, AIA, LEED AP on her recent American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) board certification. ACHA members work to improve healthcare architecture on behalf of the public. ACHA, the first organization to provide board certification for architects who practice as healthcare specialists, offers the certification exam to architects with five or more years of licensed experience with the majority of their practice in healthcare. Ms. Schroder joins her colleagues Joe Balbona and Joel Jaffe in this honor.

USC Healthcare Consultation Center II Wins AIA Design Award

RBB Architects Inc (RBB) received a 2004 AIA Design Award in the built category from the American Institute of Architects San Fernando Valley Chapter for our design of the new USC Healthcare Consultation Center II. Additionally RBB nominated clients Daughters of Charity Health System and The University of Southern California (USC) received "Best Client" awards.