Long Beach’s Studio One Eleven received (yet another) fantastic recognition from one of the nation’s most prestigious and recognized architectural publications. And it is within the Best in Practice recognitiosn from the Architect’s Newspaper. It not only won this honor last year but also garnered an additional honorable mention in the “Best Medium Firm in the States” section.
“We are thrilled to be acknowledged two years in a row,” said principal and all-around great human Michael Bohn. “It meant even more by highlighting our adaptive reuse, affordable housing, and public investments—many located in Long Beach.”
What does it mean that Studio One Eleven was recognized as ‘Best in Practice’?
The Architect’s Newspaper doesn’t just spotlight pretty buildings. Theyrecognize the full spectrum of talent shaping the built world, from visionary designs to the firms bringing them to life. Each year, their awards honor standout work in three categories. Best in Design, for projects in their conceptual stage. Best in Product, for the details that make those visions real. And Best in Practice, for the firms driving the industry forward at every level. Studio One Eleven landed on that list once again—and it’s not their first time. Back in late 2023, their Watts Works project earned a nod in the Best in Design category, proving once again they’re not just designing spaces—they’re shaping how cities function.
“This award goes to our fabulous team and the passion and talent they deliver each day designing places that help cities and their people flourish,” said principal Alan Pullman. “Being honored two years in a row affirms the values we’ve built our practice around: collaboration, creativity, and a deep commitment to making cities more livable and equitable.”
Deciding who wins: The judges panel for Architects Magazine.
This year’s jury represented a slice of some of the best of American designers, architects, and writers within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. It included:
- Tizziana Baldenebro, Executive Director, Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
- Antoine Bryant, Managing Director, Gensler Detroit
- Anne Marie Duvall Decker, Principal, Duvall Decker
- Diane Lipovsky, Principal and Cofounder, Superbloom
- Enrica Oliva, Adjunct Associate Professor, Pratt Institute School of Architecture
- Steve Radom, Founder and Managing Principal, Radom Capital
- Jacob Reidel, Assistant Professor in Practice, Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Jack Murphy, Executive Editor, The Architect’s Newspaper
That very jury of esteemed practitioners and educators examined offices with an eye towards three criteria: design, culture, and social impact.
The design component is broken down into two parts: the firm’s product and the quality of which those projects are completed. The cultural component examines what happens inside the firm, analyzing the internal experience of employees and the overall aura of the office culture. Lastly, the social impact component examines how a firm engages with its community to “envision and enact a better world.”
Studio One Eleven’s influence across Long Beach and the surroudnign area continues.
Whether it’s existing structures like The Current and Long Beach’s tallest building, the Shoreline Gateway tower. Or soon-to-be-built buildings like the impressive, 21-story design for 615 E. Ocean Blvd.. And the massive Alexan West End project. And the 400 Oceangate project. Or the proposed 6,200-seat amphitheater at West Harbor over in San Pedro…
No matter how you dice it, Studio One Eleven’s influence across Long Beach and the immediate region is significant.
Their designs—such as The Alamitos on Alamitos Avenue just south of Broadway, 4th and Linden, and The Pacific at 3rd and Pacific—have become synonymous with Long Beach’s contemporary landscape. And even more, their reach touches areas surrounding and beyond Long Beach: From the large scale project that is San Pedro’s West Harbor development to The Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles, Studio One Eleven has been one of the most influential organizations in representing Long Beach both here at home and throughout the region.
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