Pasadena's Desiderio & Victory Parks

Improvements at the picturesque Victory and Desiderio Parks in Pasadena. The work included new and renovated restroom buildings, concession stand, and office. Tasks included construction documents, submittal review, responses to requests for information, and regular correspondence with the City to help meet budgetary constraints.

Los Angeles County Arboretum

We are proud to have been a part of the ongoing improvements at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Recent work included a large renovated restroom building to serve the grounds. As with many parks and recreational facilities, the great distances that must be traversed by electrical and plumbing facilities presented challenges. Lewis Ross Associates met and overcame the challenge, thanks to extensive experience in similar widespread, campus layouts, all while maintaining the project budget. Services extended through the construction phase to project completion. HVAC and Plumbing scope included water heating, domestic water/waste/vent, and book-form specifications.

Clara Shortridge Foltz Courthouse

High-rise renovations and fire alarm upgrades. Jury room renovations and fire alarm survey and report, approximately one million square feet within the scope of survey and design documents. Included submittal and review with State Fire Marshal and DSA.

Used under license. Photo by Coolcaesar

Pasadena Convention Center

LRA has been involved in ongoing improvements in the center, including the renovation of the Exhibit Hall. LRA provided complete MEP engineering for the project. With the A/E team led by Onyx Architects, the renovations included upgrades to the house lighting system, lighting controls, show power distribution, and restroom facilities.

The improvements earned LRA and the design team a Pasadena Historic Preservation award. The aesthetic of the space is maintained while bringing much needed modernization to accommodate new exhibitors from around the world.

More recently, LRA provided engineering for upgrades to the Exhibit Hall's HVAC and Electrical systems, including:

• DDC controls

• Compliance with current ventilation requirements

• CO2 monitoring

• Tie-in to the district heating and cooling system.

• Electrical service upgrade for the Exhibit Hall / Auditorium complex.

Photo credit: Onyx Architects

Sierra Madre Recreational Center

The recreational center renovation for the City of Sierra Madre brought much needed upgrades to the community building, including air conditioning the previously unconditioned space, electric vehicle chargers, ADA restroom upgrades, and a host of audio/video capabilities for meetings and public gatherings.

Photo credit: Onyx Architects