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Jim Crispino, Principal at Gensler, has moved from New York to Los Angeles, enhancing Gensler’s healthcare design capabilities in the region. The relocation aligns with the growing demand for healthcare infrastructure in California. Meanwhile, CO Architects has expanded significantly during the pandemic, focusing on healthcare and education projects, despite facing supply chain challenges. Both firms are well-positioned to lead in the evolving architecture landscape.
Los Angeles – Jim Crispino, a Principal at Gensler, a prominent architecture firm, has officially relocated from the firm’s New York office to its Los Angeles branch. In this new role, Crispino will continue to lead Gensler’s Global Healthcare Practice area, focusing on the design and development of academic medical facilities. His relocation is expected to enhance Gensler’s influence and capabilities in the Southwest regional markets, thanks to his extensive expertise and global perspective.
Gensler’s office is located at 18500 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 150, Irvine, California, 92612. The relocation of Crispino comes at a time when the healthcare design sector is witnessing significant growth, especially in California, where healthcare infrastructure is increasingly in demand.
In parallel with Gensler’s developments, CO Architects, another key player in the architectural field, has expanded its workforce by one-third since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing its staff to 160 employees. The firm relocated its headquarters last year to a larger, 27,000-square-foot facility, accommodating its increasing business needs.
CO Architects has reported a consistent influx of healthcare and education facility project engagements during the ongoing pandemic. Among its substantial projects are the $1.7 billion Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Replacement Project and a $1.3 billion hospital at UC Irvine, both of which underscore the firm’s significant involvement in advancing healthcare infrastructure in the region.
Furthermore, CO Architects has seen growth in its satellite office in San Diego, which has expanded its personnel to a dozen employees and continues to hire as project demands rise. Despite the growth, the firm experienced a slight revenue decline last year, reporting $63 million in revenue, down from nearly $66 million in 2020. Nevertheless, CO Architects ranked as the second-largest firm in local billings among architecture firms in Los Angeles County.
Founded in 1986, CO Architects specializes in healthcare, education, and civic projects, focusing on transforming community infrastructure through design. As California prepares for new state seismic retrofit requirements for hospitals due by 2030, CO Architects is positioned to meet these challenges head-on. The firm has recently undertaken complex seismic retrofit projects on the UCLA campus, which included work on buildings originally designed by famed architect Paul Williams.
An integral aspect of CO Architects’ design process involves including end-users to ensure the functionality and relevance of projects. This collaborative approach helps address user needs effectively, contributing to the firm’s reputation for thoughtful and engaged design.
However, CO Architects has faced challenges related to the ongoing supply chain disruptions, notably longer lead times and rising material costs. In response, the firm is adapting its material selections to navigate procurement hurdles while aligning with project expectations. Rather than expanding its geographic presence, CO Architects aims to broaden its service offerings while concentrating on its core markets.
Recent trends indicate that there is an increasing demand for architecture focused on healthcare, education, and technology projects. Both Gensler and CO Architects remain at the forefront of this evolving landscape, actively contributing to shaping the future of built environments in these critical sectors.
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- Orange County Business Journal: Gensler Welcomes Jim Crispino
- Wikipedia: Healthcare Design
- Los Angeles Business Journal: CO Architects
- Google Search: Healthcare Design Trends
- Healthcare Design Magazine: Top Design Trends
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Architecture
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