SVA Architects joins Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) in celebrating the completion of IEHP’s reimagining of their Rancho Cucamonga campus in California. The transformation of the IEHP campus includes renovating an existing office building to feature the new Center for Learning and Development, as well as a large health and fitness center and ancillary office function.
Read More
On August 14, the new Albany Middle School Annex received California’s highest distinction for sustainable schools, The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) verification. Located in Albany, Calif., the Annex, which opened in June 2019, was designed by SVA Architects and built by Rodan Builders, Inc.
Read More
In June, the California Strategic Growth Council approved a $25.4 million award to bring Legacy Square in Santa Ana, CA to fruition. Designed by SVA Architects, the property located at 609 N. Spurgeon Street is owned by the Santa Ana United Methodist Church. The Church teamed with National CORE, the City of Santa Ana, and Mercy House to deliver much-needed affordable housing to the downtown area.
Read MoreDemonstrating its commitment to community for an array of design types, SVA Architects, Inc. announced last week that it has earned six 2020 Gold Nugget Awards of Merit and a Judge’s Special Award. Typically, the awards ceremony is part of the annual PCBC® conference and trade show (formerly known as the Pacific Coast Builders Conference), which was cancelled this year due to COVID. The Gold Nugget Awards will instead be a virtual event on July 24, with the awards presentation beginning at 5 p.m.
Read More
The 80-year old Robla Elementary School in Sacramento, Calif., will soon be transformed into a modern, 21st century school with the collaborative efforts of SVA Architects, general contractor Clark/Sullivan, and program manager CFW.
Read MoreSVA Architects announced last week that it has moved its Oakland operations to a new office, now located at 2030 Franklin Street, Suite 210. The firm’s new space is located 0.4 mile from its former address, allowing many staff members to continue biking or walking to/from work.
Read More
SVA Architects’ design for the Twin Oaks Senior Residence Mixed-Use Project in Oakley, Calif. was inspired by the regional architecture, including City Hall, the downtown plaza, and Fire Station 51. The Spanish-revival style development will feature a red tiled roof, white and earth-tone stucco, and stone veneer. The project will also include 5,667 sq. ft. of commercial space, 188 parking spaces, and over 63,000 sq. ft. of open space on the 5.85-acre site.
Read More
On Thursday, February 27, the Sacramento Planning Commission approved SVA Architects’ site plan and design reviews for the last two primary blocks of the Mirasol Village redevelopment. Formerly known as Twin Rivers, the Sacramento public housing community and the surrounding River District neighborhood will be transformed into a fully connected, vibrant community with new transit, employment centers, services, retail, and recreational amenities.
Read More
SVA Architects and J.H. Fitzmaurice have broken ground on the design-build Serramonte Faculty & Staff Housing for Jefferson Union High School District in Daly City, Calif. Jefferson UHSD is the first K-12 school district to pass a bond exclusively to build an affordable community for teachers and staff.
Read MoreRobert Simons, AIA, President of SVA Architects, states, “We have an extremely talented crew, and we want to empower each team member to rise to their individual potential. As our firm continues to grow, we are prioritizing upward mobility for our existing team, as well as bringing in new staff.”
Read More