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Studio News

COMING UP IN FALL 2008        
David Montalba has been chosen as the 2008 Keynote Speaker at the AIA Emerging Professionals Conference to be held in Florida this winter.

JULY/JUNE 2008        
Although not quite as much trash as the last time, lots of sun and fun at the quarterly Heal-the-Bay beach clean up on Zuma Beach!

David Montalba is a participant at the Leadership/Interaction Skills AIArchitect podcast.

MAY 2008        
The American Institute of Architects honors David Montalba with a 2008 AIA Young Architects Award at the national convention in Boston, Massachusetts.

Rising Glen featured in the May issue of The Robb Report Collection.

APRIL 2008        
Rising Glen awarded a 2008 Watermark Merit Award for the best kitchen in a single-family, remodeled home over 3,000 square feet.

Kara’s Cupcakes - Ghirardelli Square and IDC both receive AIA Design Awards - San Francisco Interior Architecture Citation Awards. In addition, both projects noted in the May issue of California Home + Design, and 7×7 Magazine.

Ports 1961 opens and is highlighted in Fashion Week Daily for its opening party at its new Melrose Place location.

IMG World nominated for a 2008 IIDA Calibre Award.

Team Announcements
Cristine LeVasser, MArch Columbia, and Vincent Zollinger, EPFL join Montalba Architects.

In The Works

ARCADE BOUTIQUE, West Hollywood, CA         Under Construction

Located amidst the growing expanse of Melrose Avenue’s chic retail shops, this 1,600 square foot, high-end women’s boutique redefines the shopping experience. The linear space is punctuated by three triangulated display vitrines. These volumes - extrusions from the floor and ceiling planes - are carved out in the center, exposing sculpted walnut surfaces and creating three distinct merchandise vignettes. Lit from within, the vitrines rhythmically disperse light and create an “arcaded” space, revealed as the customer weaves between the series of platforms. The walnut and cast-like brass elements warm the concrete and acrylic palette; mirrored walls and surfaces visually expand the space and further reflect and filter the light.

NEIL LANE JEWELRY, Los Angeles, CA        Under Construction

Positioned on the corner of La Cienega and the burgeoning Melrose Place, Neil Lane Jewelry’s new 1,400 square foot boutique offers customers a contemporary retail experience, with a few surprises.  An intriguing yet minimal exterior gives way to a spacious and comfortable showroom defined by jewel-like display cases.  The materials highlighted by white oak, Portuguese limestone, and a series of offset panels of ultra-suede.  Although the boutique is a single expansive space, more intimate areas provide for privacy, comfort, and to highlight the collections that define the brand.

BRIARBLUFF RESIDENCE, Malibu, CA        Under Construction

This three-story, ±4,700 square foot house is located in the hills of Malibu and was originaly designed by Buff, Smith & Hensman. Montalba Architects, in conjunction with Andrea Jovine Interior Design and Venice Studios Landscapes, are re-designing a zen-like space with Asian influences and clean lines. The restoration and addition will feature unique, elegant stone floors and counters, Brazilian walnut flooring, built-in teak millwork, leather-wrapped stair handrails, and state-of-the-art audio, visual and security technology. In addition, there is a pool with spa, wine cellar, and an outdoor BBQ area with fire pit.