By Kirk Rose AIA, DBIA / Healthcare Practice Leader

The Los Angeles Business Council honored HMC Architects at the 45th Annual Architectural Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More than 40 world-class projects from a diverse spectrum of the architectural field were celebrated for their design excellence and community impact. I’m delighted to announce that HMC’s Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center won the Award for Excellence in the Healthcare Architecture category. On hand to celebrate HMC’s win, were Brian Staton, Chris Taylor, Thomas Ferrer, George Vangelatos, Carolina Ziebell and client Gillian Mintier.

Featuring an engaging keynote address by world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban, winner of the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the annual event drew a crowd of approximately 600 of the region’s leading architects, designers, building professionals and media. Entire project teams – including building owners, designers, contractors and developers – were honored for their contributions to exceptional design in L.A. County and beyond.

“The L.A. Architectural Awards are an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate outstanding projects that marry excellent design with meaningful sustainability,” said Los Angeles Business Council President Mary Leslie. “Today’s winning projects exemplify the entrepreneurial, innovative spirit that makes Los Angeles unique.”