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It’s always a challenge to rebrand a property, especially one like the Hyatt West Hollywood that’s rich in its history and rock-n-roll lore. But this Sunset Strip property—which originated as the Gene Autry Hotel in 1963 and gained notoriety as Continental Hyatt House, or Riot House, when frequented in the ’70s by rock legends Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones—was reopened in January 2009 as an Andaz Hotel, a new brand of Hyatt, after a top-to-bottom redesign by Janson Goldstein.
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	Innovative Design Enhances the Post-Secondary Education Experience June 2010. UniversityBusiness.com. By Rick Shlemmer. Photography: Fotoworks/Benny Chan. Can design impact student satisfaction, even when the students are working students unaccustomed to being on a college campus? West Coast University (WCU), a private, post-secondary institution offering intense, hands-on education to students interested in healthcare careers, recognized that a better campus experience could be a positive factor in recruitment, retention, and overall student success. Continue Reading
	SAA Golf Tournament Raises Over $20,000 for Charity April 14, 2010. - CULVER CITY, CALIF. Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates (SAA) held their annual Charity Golf Tournament on March 26, 2010 at Angeles National Golf Course in Sunland, CA. Over 100 participated in the event and enjoyed a beautiful day of golf and entertainment. Continue Reading
	Nelson Algaze to Speak at Industry Event on March 16 - Industry Leaders Target 2010 Opportunities March 2, 2010. Globest.com. By Bob Howard - LOS ANGELES-Top executives in the commercial real estate industry will examine opportunities large and small for 2010 and beyond when more than 800 industry leaders and allied professionals gather to tackle a host of topics at Real Estate 2010, the upcoming RealShare conference in Downtown L.A. on March 16. The event at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel begins with breakfast/registration at 7 a.m. and continues with a full day of presentations and panel sessions—including the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to CEO Harvey Green of Marcus & Millichap―until concluding with a combination cocktail reception and networking hour beginning at 4:50 p.m. Continue Reading
	Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates (SAA) Committed to Building a Stronger Community Through Various Efforts CULVER CITY, CALIF. (February 26, 2010) Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates (SAA), with design professionals in three Southern California offices, is committed to building a stronger community by identifying needs and encouraging staff to get involved with philanthropic efforts. Throughout 2009, SAA and its employees generously contributed talent, time, and resources to non-profit organizations such as Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, America Recycles, Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Boys & Girls Club, and Soles 4 Souls. Continue Reading
	Andaz West Hollywood Awarded Best of Year Merit Award by Interiors Magazine Andaz West Hollywood was recently awarded Best of Year Merit, Hospitality: Hotel – Corporate. Designed by Janson Goldstein, SAA acted as Executive Architect for this extensive renovation of the infamous Hyatt West Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Completed under several phases, improvements consisted of both interior and exterior upgrades, including a glass pavilion restaurant addition and guest bathrooms in Calacatta marble. Hyatt Hotels Corporation re-opened as Andaz West Hollywood in January, 2009. Download Article
	Design Changes the Adult Education Experience – Archi-Techweb.com West Coast University (WCU) is challenging the concept of adult education by creating a campus experience for adult students who aren’t accustomed to attending college or being on a campus. WCU teamed with Shlemmer Algaze & Associates (SAA) to create its ideal student-friendly environment. Continue Reading
	Design Changes the Adult Education Experience – Buildings.com West Coast University (WCU) is challenging the concept of adult education by creating a campus experience for adult students who aren’t accustomed to attending college or being on a campus. WCU teamed with Shlemmer Algaze & Associates (SAA) to create its ideal student-friendly environment. Continue Reading
	West Coast University Expands, Upgrades Space West Coast University, a nursing and healthcare education specialist that has been expanding in both Orange and Los Angeles counties, is putting the finishing touches on new space that the university says will not only be more functional than traditional adult education facilities but will elevate the image of such schools and universities. West Coast’s facilities include a new North Hollywood campus of 115,000 square feet that is scheduled to open in August as well as two other campuses. Combined, the three facilities total 219,000 square feet, all of which is being designed or redesigned by the Southern California architectural firm of Shlemmer Algaze + Associates. Continue Reading
	Hyatt Regency Monterey makeover features new spa A spa where people can get everything from a manicure to a "Fresh Harvest Wrap" with a mask of artichoke, tomato and rice protein has opened at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. The $6.5 million Accista Spa is part of a $60 million renovation at the 550-room hotel on Old Golf Course Road that's been going on for three years. The spa, which replaced a building with 20 guest rooms, is one of 74 Hyatt Pure spas... Continue Reading
	POM Wonderful POM Wonderful, which bottles pomegranate juice and Fiji water, remodeled its head office to get silver in early 2009. The 20,000-sq.-ft. space, which occupies a full floor in a 11-story building in West Los Angeles, now has high-efficiency lighting controlled by motion sensors, carpeting that contains recycled materials, low-flow toilets, and a bike rack... Continue Reading
	From Riot Hyatt to Andaz West Hollywood on Sunset Strip The newly remodeled luxury hotel embraces its rock star past while boasting updated, sophisticated touches. Four floors below me, a double-deck red tour bus paused, the driver almost certainly regaling passengers with tales of wild times at this hotel when it was the Hyatt Continental or, popularly, the Riot Hotel... Continue Reading
	FIJI Water's Los Angeles office completes LEED-targeted renovation FIJI Water has renovated its Los Angeles office with the goal of achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified status through the U.S. Green Building Council, which takes into account water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection and indoor environmental quality. Continue Reading
	The Inn on Carbon Beach David Geffen has pushed through a lot of tough projects in his time, but perhaps none tougher than his new, 47-room luxury hotel on Malibu's Carbon Beach. Between local building codes, semi-annual wildfires, and the tetchy California Coastal Commission, it would take a Hollywood mogul with billions to accomplish what had always been considered the impossible: a first-class resort on the water in L.A.'s fashionable beach enclave. Continue Reading
	The New Inn Spot Billionaire business moguls David Geffen and Larry Ellison have become hoteliers, hitting the beach with contrasting yet complementary properties. Malibu, where you wake up and breath in fresh ocean air while you gaze past the famous pier and lose yourself in the vast horizon of the Pacific. Continue Reading
	Ambitious restaurant is set to open Brix@1601, a first-of-its kind South Bay restaurant, was abuzz with activity days before its opening Monday. Crisp, quietly attentive servers brought American contemporary dishes to invited guests in the largest room, a handsome, well-appointed space set aside for casual - and, if wished, affordable - dining. Continue Reading
	Fine Dining and Wining in Hermosa Beach Follow the yellow brick road, and where will it take you? In our version, it will lead us to caviar, fine wines, and prime steaks. And from the look of it, Brix, the new Hermosa Beach restaurant, isn't too far off. Continue Reading
	DMV Opens the New Field Office in Hollywood - Energy-efficient facility is a blast from the past with cool 1950s design, look-and-feel West Hollywood-The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today dedicated its newest field office during Grand Opening ceremonies at 936 North Formosa Blvd., in Hollywood. The exterior celebrates the glamour of the Hollywood location that capitalizes on a 1950s-era retro style and the resurgent popularity of classic American cars. Continue Reading
	HealthCare Partners Opens South Bay Medical Spa-"Promising Safety, Results and Revitalization Torrance, CA - May 31, 2007 - HealthCare Partners Medical Group (HCP) will formally open a 1,300 square foot medical spa at 3565 Del Amo Boulevard in Torrance on June 5, 2007 with a private ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:45 a.m. The spa is dedicated to the concept of individualized treatments delivered with safety, results and revitalization -- scientifically proven benefits that promote health and well-being. This spa provides medical and cosmetic treatment services. Continue Reading
	Deep-Pocket Landlords Pay For Big TI to Attract Tenants Tenant Improvement Firms Brought in Earlier; Seeing More Money Allowances For New Cos. By MARK MUELLER The down office market and an ongoing rough credit environment continue to impact the way Orange County's landlords and tenants approach leasing concessions. Continue Reading
	So-Cal Design Southern California-based commercial interior design and architecture firm Shlemmer+Algaze +Associates (SAA) has combined with Pasadena-based City Spaces, a 23-year-old commercial interiors firm, in a move that executives say will expand the firm into new markets and new client practice areas. Combined, the two firms now employ more than 100 professionals in four southern California locations that include Newport Beach, Culver City, Encino and Pasadena. Continue Reading
	Profiles in Excellence - 2008 Women in Business Nominees Erica Zuniga, Director Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates Interiors and Architecture, Newport Beach Zuniga is a driving force in the interior architecture and space planning industry. She manages four project teams totaling 25 staff members and completes about 400 projects per year in addition to business development activities. Continue Reading
	Following a Vision: SAA uses a 'discover, design and deliver' approach to strategic growth. Although Shlemmer + Algaze + Associates (SAA) is an architectural design firm, an integral part of the company's service is business-oriented. "I'm very much interested in commercial real estate," principal Nelson Algaze says. "What separated me throughout my career is that most of my clients are real estate developers. Continue Reading