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In May 2017, AIA|LA held its inaugural, daylong Encompass conference that focused on problems and solutions concerning diversity, inclusion, and equity within the profession of architecture. KFA celebrates AIA|LA’s effort in creating the proper forum for continuing the vitally important conversation about diversity and inclusion. AIA Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, 2017 The American […]

KFA employees frequently use public transportation, bike, walk, and carpool to and from our Santa Monica office, which is conveniently located one block from the 17th St. stop on the Metro Expo Line. We provide our commuters with a daily cash reward and reimburse Metro fares. Since the start of our program, sustainable transportation use […]

Late last year saw the groundbreaking for “24,” a 24-acre, mixed-use campus project in Chatsworth, CA. It was master-planned and designed by KFA to occupy the site of a former Los Angeles Times printing plant, shuttered since 1983. The developer, Uncommon, represents the next generation of two distinguished families of the Southern California commercial real […]

KFA collaborated with developer Uncommon and MGA Entertainment to develop a master plan for “24,” the Valley’s first live-work-play community, on the under-utilized 24-acre site of a former Los Angeles Times printing facility in Chatsworth, CA. KFA sat down with Jason Larian and Ryan Hekmat, the co-managing directors of Uncommon, to discuss the concept and […]

2016 “Firm of the Year” Recognizes the Talent & Contributions of Licensed Architects Team KFA has announced several promotions of its licensed architects. Founded in 1975 and based in Santa Monica, CA, the multiple-award-winning firm attracts innovative and talented design professionals, and nurtures their professional advancement. A large percentage of KFA employees have been there […]

Our office is bustling with new faces and we are excited about opportunities to collaborate as we grow. We interviewed our newest freshman class and asked each of them to give us a brief introduction: Christopher Faulhammer Born in Florida and raised in Ohio, Christopher has always had a passion for technology and finding ways […]

As a kid playing amongst the row houses, parks and alleys of DC; as a young adult exploring the maze of courtyards in the old Jewish quarter in Berlin; or yesterday discovering a new walk street near my home in Venice, I have always approached the urban terrain with a sense of inquisitiveness, adventure and delight.

So, when in 2013 I stood with our client amidst a sea of surface parking, and together we imagined the possibilities of a community of apartments interwoven with an amphitheater accessible to the neighborhood, a village green for picnics and movies, an orchard with fruit from his childhood, and an arroyo of people wandering through a huge, yet intimate site, it felt not only right, but like coming full circle as a perfect marriage of site and city.

People find community in different places, and KFA’s current projects reflect a subtle shift in the ways that we live in LA. Incorporating design opportunities for a variety of levels of social interaction increases connectivity and promotes a sense of belonging and participation in a neighborhood.

With the passage of recent initiatives, the people of Los Angeles have committed to making our city denser, more connected, and more inclusive. We will make our streets, transit system, single site and campus scaled projects part of a vibrant interwoven public realm. Looking to the future, I expect it to be an exciting ride in exploring and contributing to this city.

Lise is committed to the advancement of people and the profession. She has spoken at Design for Dignity: Changing the Housing Equation by Design; at Powerful, the AIA|LA conference showcasing women leading the design profession; and at the USGBC-LA Municipal Green Building Conference. She is a Board Member and the Scholarships/Fellowships Chair of the Association of Women in Architecture Foundation, and a Board Member of Step Up on Second.

Over two dozen KFAers took the streets of downtown LA on a balmy Friday night in November to enjoy the fruits of their labor with a carefully curated crawl of the bars and restaurants located in KFA-designed adaptive reuse projects. The group spent the evening savoring drinks and food, while experiencing the new vibrancy of […]

5 KFA Teams competed and finished the 2016 Nautica Malibu Triathlon.Awesome job!! Team D’Yer Mak’Er – Margot Jamison, Ryan K, JasonTeam Killefer Flamingos – Dulce De La Paz, Adam Zhang, Veronica CastroTeam Jake From State Farm – Karen Filippe, Jeff DeWitt, Andrea UrmanitaTeam TriTriAgain – Michelle Bolld, John W, Dganit ShtorchTeam Better Late Than Never – […]

As part of KFA’s green building culture, our firm participated in #ParkingDay2016 as a way to promote green public spaces, educate about sustainable practices, and continue being a good neighbor within the Santa Monica community. Come join us again next year! #StopBySayHI #ParkingDay2017 #KFAParkingDay #KFA #KilleferFlammangArchitects #SantaMonica #ArchitectureforLosAngeles