Erik Evens New President of SoCal Chapter of ICAA

January 13, 2012

Principal Erik Evens has been elected to his second term as President of the Southern California Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.

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2012

2011

  • KAA Wins Three AIA Design Awards

    December 13, 2011   |   architecture, competitions, south bay

    Earlier this month KAA proudly accepted three awards at the 2011 AIA Long Beach / South Bay Design Awards.

  • Milestone Anniversary

    November 12, 2011

    Congratulations to staff member Elise Corvo! Today marks her 10-year anniversary with KAA!

  • 2011 KAA Design Art Exhibit + Sale

    October 24, 2011

    Mark your calendars for December 2nd! We are excited to announce that KAA Design will once again be hosting its annual Art Exhibit + Sale. Now in its fourth year, this year’s show is being held in partnership with and benefiting The HeArt Project.

  • Our Newest Associate - Duan Tran, AIA

    October 18, 2011

    KAA Design is proud to announce the promotion of Duan Tran, AIA to Associate. We would like to recognize and thank Duan for his exemplary talent, leadership, and commitment the firm.

  • Milestone Anniversary

    August 21, 2011

    Congratulations to staff members Patricia Baker and Todd Paolillo! Today marks both of their 10-year anniversaries with KAA!

  • KAA Featured in LA Design Issue

    May 24, 2011   |   product

    Our Rusa Collection for Design Within Reach is now their #1 selling outdoor line. In related news, we wanted to share this mention about the line in the May Design Issue of LA: The LA Times Magazine.

  • Join Erik Evens for "Advanced Shades and Shadows"

    May 16, 2011   |   architecture, lectures + teaching

    Presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, join principal Erik Evens as he teaches an advanced course in the classic art of hand rendering.

  • Welcome Michael McGowan

    April 29, 2011

    KAA is proud to announce that celebrated landscape architect, Michael McGowan, has joined our landscape architecture practice as a Senior Project Manager.

  • Support Vistamar School And Own A Piece Of The Rusa Collection!

    April 25, 2011

    Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful piece of the Rusa Collection and support one of our local schools.

     

awards

AIA | South Bay Design Awards

Merit Award for Excellence in Design
AIA South Bay

AIA | South Bay Design Awards

Citation Award for Excellence in Design
AIA South Bay

AIA | South Bay Design Awards

Citation Award for Excellence in Design
AIA South Bay

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in the press

Coastal Living December 1, 2011

Sunset September 1, 2011

Multi-Family Executive July 19, 2011

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about us

KAA Design is an architecture and design firm with a passion for creating beautiful and enduring lifestyles and experiences. We have expertise in architecture, landscape, interiors, branding and product design.

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our thinking

USC School of Architecture Data Shop

Passionate alumni of the USC School of Architecture have pooled their efforts to start the funding and development process for this important venture.

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