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The 2024 Design Awards Event

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We’re celebrating 15 award winning projects, as well as the Trustee’s Awards for Excellence and the President’s Awards at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, followed by a special social event with food and drinks in the stunning ballroom of the Biltmore Hotel. Tickets to the Awards Ceremony and the post-awards reception are $225 for members and $250 and available here (discounted to $175 if you’re attending our Annual Conference – combo packages available on our conference page)

West LA VA Campus Building 207

Project Lead or Principal
Parisa Roshan – Thomas Safran & Associates

Client / Owner
Tyler Monroe – Thomas Safran & Associates

Lead Architect
Lise Bornstein, AIA – KFA Architecture

Landscape Architect
Josh Segal – Segal Shuart Landscape Architects

Structural Engineer
Mohamed Hassan – Englekirk Structural Engineers

Historic Preservation Consultant
Paul Travis – Historic Resources Group

Civil Engineer
Tricia Johns – KPFF

Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing Engineer
Arash Khalifeh – K2D Consulting Engineers

Geotechnical
Josh Feffer – Feffer Geological Consulting

Construction Manager
Kevin Napoli – LENA Group

Contractor
Louis Laxineta – Alpha Construction

Utilities
Marco Cabibbo – P2S

West LA VA Campus Building 207

West LA VA Campus Building 207 is one of fifteen winners honored with the 2024 Preservation Design Award. This project was a recipient in the Rehabilitation category. Award recipients are selected by a jury of top professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, planning, and history, as well as renowned architecture critics and journalists. Tickets and sponsorship options are available at californiapreservation.org/programs/awards/.

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About West LA VA Campus Building 207

The West LA VA Campus, including Building 207, is at the forefront of a significant revitalization effort to support at-risk Veterans. As part of Phase 0, the first stage in the expansive West LA VA North Campus Community Plan, Building 207’s renovation marks the onset of this major project, setting a precedent for future development. Originally a Mission Revival-style structure from 1940, Building 207 has been transformed to provide 59 residential units. This phase of restoration balances historical preservation with modern amenities, addressing key challenges like adhering to historic standards while retrofitting for current needs. Featuring communal spaces and healthcare access, Building 207 not only tackles Veteran homelessness in Los Angeles but also symbolizes a commitment to honoring military legacy and enhancing social responsibility. Its successful renovation paves the way for subsequent phases, aiming to create a supportive, healing environment by restoring historical structures and adding new facilities.

About CPF and the Awards

Held in conjunction with CPF’s 2026 Annual Conference in Riverside, the 2026 Mission Inn Preservation Design Awards Ceremony and Reception will spotlight excellence in historic preservation in a setting that reflects the very spirit of the work being honored. This special evening brings together award recipients, conference participants, preservation leaders, and supporters from across California to celebrate outstanding preservation projects and leadership through the Preservation Design Awards and President’s Awards.

Founded in 1978, the California Preservation Foundation (CPF) is California’s statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of historic places and cultural heritage. Through education, advocacy, and community-centered programs, CPF supports the people, projects, and policies that keep California’s historic resources vital and valued. We now support a national network of more than 36,000 members and supporters. Click here to learn how you can become a member.