Bob Hale

Rios Clementi Hale Studios

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Architect and partner at Rios Clementi Hale Studios, a multi-disciplinary design studio based in the Larchmont Village neighborhood of Los Angeles

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The Music Center opened to the public with great fanfare in 1964, creating a central gathering place for Los Angeles’ cultural elite.   
  But it was designed to be accessed by car,…

Music Center Plaza gets a pedestrian-friendly redesign

The Music Center opened to the public with great fanfare in 1964, creating a central gathering place for Los Angeles’ cultural elite.  But it was designed to be accessed by car,…

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Can you create affordable housing by building luxury towers?

Does Luxury Housing Trickle Down to Affordable Apartments?

Can you create affordable housing by building luxury towers?

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Mark Taper Forum, exterior view 
   
    Mark Taper Forum, new theatre 
   
    Mark Taper Forum's new downstairs lounge 
   
    Mark Taper Forum's new ladies restroom

All LA's a Stage

Mark Taper Forum, exterior view    Mark Taper Forum, new theatre     Mark Taper Forum's new downstairs lounge     Mark Taper Forum's new ladies restroom

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