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March
2011

Building Bright Futures From Our Roots

In what will be one of the final steps in a phased transition plan, Richard Pollack, FAIA, FIIDA – who founded the firm in 1985 – is moving into the next chapter of his professional career. Richard will be splitting his time between his duties as Principal at the firm and beginning a new consulting business, Pollack Consulting, focused on helping firms within the design and construction industry advance their marketing, business development and other operational efforts.

With this move, the 41 person firm will complete its planned ownership transition and becomes 100% employee owned. Taking the reins of the firm as CEO is the firm’s current President and Design Principal, David Galullo, AIA, IIDA and stepping into the President’s seat is James Pollet, current Design Principal. Joining Leif Glomset, AIA and Sarah Devine to round out the Leadership Team, Steve Lawler, AIA will be promoted to principal.

This year, the firm was named one of the top ten growing Interior Architecture firms by Interior Design Magazine, sitting comfortably in the ID Top 100. From offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Delhi, India, POLLACK architecture interprets company brands through interior architectural design. POLLACK architecture's client-centered approach has resulted in award-winning facilities for apparel and retail, entertainment, financial services, law, and technology.

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January
2011

POLLACK Announces Two More New Hires

Karen Stolzenberg, LEED Green Associate, joins our San Francisco office as a Junior Designer. Karen has previously worked at AMK Inc., designing residential and commercial renovations. As a past collaborator with Public Architecture, Karen brings an enthusiasm for civic engagement through environmental design.

Dan Kretchmer, LEED AP joins POLLACK’s San Francisco office as Junior Designer. Dan recently completed dual Masters degrees in Architecture and Construction Management at Washington University in St. Louis. Previously, Dan worked at HOK in St. Louis on such notable projects as King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia and the Great American Tower in Cincinnati.

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December
2010

Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards 2010

We are pleased to announce that two of POLLACK architecture’s projects were selected to receive Merit Awards at Interior Design Magazine’s Annual Best of Year Awards ceremony, held at the IAC Building in New York City on Thursday.

APX Alarm Headquarters was honored in the Office: Large category, and Recology in the Eco category. Congratulations to all of the winners, and many thanks to the hosts for a wonderful evening.

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December
2010

Happy Third Anniversary To Us!

In addition to POLLACK architecture’s 25th anniversary this year, December marks the third-year anniversary of our Culver City office. See our project galleries for recent projects out of our Culver City office, which include Bird Marella, Naughty Dog, Naked Juice IZZE, and Citadel Environmental.

Happy third anniversary to us!

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November
2010

DIFFA Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids

POLLACK architecture teamed with our friends at Steelcase & GCI to create a stunning table at November’s annual Dining by Design event in San Francisco. The concept behind the table design used the AIDS awareness red ribbon as a symbolic theme, as the design represented the connection to blood and the idea of passion through the collective inspirations and intertwining actions from multiple disciplines

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November
2010

POLLACK architecture is pleased to announce the recent hire of more new staff members.

Denise Darrin, LEED AP joins POLLACK as Project Manager, bringing over 13 years of experience in commercial interior architecture. Kristin Salzman, LEED AP also joins POLLACK as Project Manager, having previously held a similar role for Lionakis in San Francisco. Joseph White, IIDA, LEED AP joins POLLACK as Project Designer/Job Captain, having previously worked as a designer for FXFOWLE in New York.

Other recent hires are Imran Khan as Job Captain, and Joanna Paull as Designer, along with Tonie Brock as Executive Assistant / Receptionist.

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October
2010

salesforce.com is awarded LEED GOLD status

POLLACK architecture has received the fantastic news that our project for salesforce.com at One California Street, San Francisco has been awarded LEED GOLD status.

This is a huge accomplishment and congratulations go to our entire team. The project can be viewed on our website by clicking here

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August
2010

Hooray – August Marks POLLACK’s 25th Anniversary

We are pleased to announce that the month of August marks the 25th Anniversary of POLLACK architecture.
POLLACK architecture was established by Richard Pollack in August of 1985. Fast forward twenty-five years and POLLACK architecture has 5 Principals and 40 employees working out of offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Delhi serving clients all over the globe. Our 25th anniversary sees a host of new projects in the pipeline, for clients such as Adobe, Salesforce, Apple, and VF Corporation (The North Face, Jansport, etc). This year also saw POLLACK architecture rise into the top 100 of Interior Design Magazine's list of "Design Giants". While undoubtedly an achievement, we think that given the evidence of the past 25 years we're just warming up...

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July
2010

More New Hires at POLLACK

Ed Hall joins our San Francisco office as a Junior Designer after previously interning for us during the summer of 2007. Adam Beneke joins our Los Angeles office, also as a Junior Designer. Ed and Adam are both looking forward to being part of the rigorous and lively culture at POLLACK.

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June
2010

POLLACK Delighted to Announce Jason Wertz Memorial Scholarship Recipients

This year we renamed and redoubled our annual scholarship award. First established in 1995 in celebration of POLLACK's ten-year anniversary, the Jason Wertz Memorial Scholarship assists students in their pursuit of higher education in architectural and/or interior design. Vanessa Pineda and Relicque Lott won the prizes from our Bay Area applicants, and plan to attend UC Davis and Cornell University respectively. In LA, Chase Rojas and Patrick Dodson received the scholarships and will attend Cal Poly and Syracuse University respectively.

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April
2010

New Hires & Promotions at POLLACK

POLLACK architecture is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathaniel Haynes, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, & Jennifer MacDonald, Assoc. IIDA to Associate level. POLLACK architecture is also pleased to announce the hire of Carmen Bushong, LEED AP. Carmen joins POLLACK’s expanding Culver City office, and comes highly regarded from firms such as Clive Wilkinson and Marmol Radziner - we are very excited to have her on board.

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April
2010

POLLACK architecture Climbs Design Giant Rankings

POLLACK architecture has risen in Interior Design Magazine’s list of “Design Giants”. POLLACK now ranks at number 97 in the 2010 list - an improvement from number 134 in 2009! Congratulations

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March
2010

Double Honor for APX Headquarters

Double celebrations are afoot for our APX Alarm project. The 125,000 sf APX Alarm Headquarters in Provo, Utah, was commended with a “Notable Award” in the Work Big category, at the IIDA Honor Awards 2010. Congratulations to the team! The good news doesn’t stop there however, as the project also made headlines in the March 2010 issue of Interior Design Magazine. APX features in the fantastic article entitled “Safe & Sound”.
To see the article on Interior Design’s website please click here
To view the project on our site click here

8 December 2009

Yet Another Honor for REEF

POLLACK architecture is in party mode again after the Southern California Development Forum’s (SCDF) annual awards ceremony. POLLACK was honored with a design award for the REEF Inc. Headquarters project – hot on the heels of the project’s ‘Best of Year 2009’ award from Interior Design Magazine. The jurors remarked that our design for the project celebrated the REEF brand and supported the business culture of the company; also commenting that they could really see the employees going to work every day in flip-flops and board shorts! Sarah Devine, IIDA, Principal at POLLACK architecture, who received the award on behalf of the firm said: “For REEF to win two major design awards in the space of a week is remarkable, it is a great credit to the team and to the work that POLLACK architecture is performing on behalf of our great clients!”

4 December 2009

Best Of Year 2009 Award Winner!

POLLACK architecture is celebrating after the ‘Best of Year 2009 Awards’, hosted by Interior Design Magazine. POLLACK was honored with one of the prestigious awards for the REEF Inc. Headquarters project in Carlsbad, CA. The project topped the ‘Budget’ category, beating stiff competition from other significant firms. This is the first time that POLLACK architecture has won a category outright at the Best of Year Awards, having being shortlisted twice in 2008. Congratulations team!
To view the project click here.

9 November 2009

New Hires at POLLACK architecture

POLLACK architecture is pleased to announce the recent hire of Steve Lesko, RA and Lucas Martin. Steve joins POLLACK's Culver City office as a Project Manager/Architect, while Lucas joins our San Francisco office in a design and production role.

21 September 2009

Recology Obtains LEED Gold

We are pleased to announce that the POLLACK architecture designed headquarters for Recology (formerly Norcal Waste Systems Inc.) has been awarded LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). POLLACK created the most environmentally minded space possible with one unique characteristic of the project being its artwork - created by local artists using materials recovered from San Francisco's waste stream.

15 September 2009

Teknion Awarded LEED Gold

POLLACK is pleased to announce that the 6,000 sf Teknion Showroom has been awarded LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). POLLACK's role on the project was as local architect in conjunction with Vanderbyl Design, headed by Teknion design guru Michael Vanderbyl. The LEED Gold certification marks the end of a very successful collaborative project.

1 July 2009

Interior Design Magazine Giants Survey

POLLACK architecture is again ranked as one of the top 200 'Giants of Interior Design'. To see the complete listings click here.

5 January 2009

Jamba Juice Featured in Interior Design Magazine

To read Interior Design Magazine's excellent article on our Jamba Juice Support Center please click here. To view the photo gallery of Eric Laignel's superb images please click here.

1 January 2009

The Sun is Rising on our New Office

POLLACK architecture is pleased to announce the opening of POLLACK India - our most recent expansion to better serve our clients and strengthen our global reach. After many years leading key projects in the US for our clients, Sumit Agarwal, Managing Director of POLLACK India, provides strong local market knowledge to augment our highly regarded design and service approach from our new hub in Delhi. Please contact us to learn more: infodelhi@pollackarch.com

16 December 2008

POLLACK Wins Another Award

POLLACK architecture won the Southern California Development Forum (SCDF) Design Award in the Interior Design Category for Vans Inc. Headquarters. Vans was one of 12 projects selected, chosen from 57 submissions. The jurors loved our space and commented "what a creative and fun place, we would love to work there". It is turning in to an extremely busy time for us with all these award ceremonies!
Click link for more info.

11 December 2008

POLLACK Finalist for CoreNet Global REmmy Award

Having achieved a LEED-Silver rating, The Bank of New York Mellon office in Newport Beach, CA was named a finalist in the 2008 REmmy Awards, given by the Southern California chapter of of CoreNet Global. The project was named as a finalist in the Corporate Citizen Category, recognizing POLLACK architecture's commitment to sustainable design and social responsibility. The Newport Beach project is the first sustainable initiative for Bank of New York Mellon, a long-time POLLACK architecture client. "The client has taken a new direction", commented Sarah Devine IIDA, Principal at POLLACK architecture. "This is the first in a long line of sustainable projects to come"
Congratulations Team POLLACK!

4 December 2008

POLLACK architecture Gains Two Merit Awards From Interior Design Magazine at Best of Year Awards

We are extremely pleased to announce that POLLACK architecture was awarded two Merit Awards at Interior Design Magazine's Best of Year Awards 2008.
Having already won a Design Citation Award from AIA San Francisco earlier in the year, Vans Inc. Headquarters was selected as a Best of Year Merit Award winner in the Large Office Modern/Funky category.
Our work for Degenkolb Engineers won another Best of Year Merit Award in the Eco-Corporate Category. The space that POLLACK designed for Degenkolb met LEED-Gold certification and reflects the company's constant drive for innovation in structural solutions.

Both projects feature in the December 2008 edition of Interior Design.

6 November 2008

Culver City Office Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Bash

Friends, clients and acquaintances joined POLLACK architecture staff to toast the first anniversary of our Culver City location. It was a great evening, although for a while it was touch and go as we feared that our office would burst at the seams. Luckily it didn't, no casualties were reported and everyone rather enjoyed the Pomegranate Martini's. Phew! Good Job team.
Happy Birthday POLLACK LA!

19 Sept 2008

POLLACK Named Among Largest Interior Design Firms in Bay Area

POLLACK architecture has been ranked as the 10th Largest Interior Design Firm in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. Good job Team POLLACK!

24 October 2008

POLLACK Named Among 100 Fastest-Growing in Bay Area

POLLACK architecture has again been named in the top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times.

13 August 2008

POLLACK architecture Hires New Marketing Manager

Luke Patten joins POLLACK architecture as Marketing Manager. Luke joins us from Skidmore Owings & Merrill, San Francisco and previously worked for the Press Association (UK).

7 August 2008

POLLACK Among Giants

POLLACK architecture has been named as a Design Giant by Interior Design Magazine.
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16 May 2008

Vans Featured in Contract Magazine

To read Contract Magazine's fantastic article on our Vans Headquarters project click here.

1 April 2008

AIA San Francisco Design Award for Vans

Vans, Inc. Headquarters has been awarded a Citation Award for Interior Architecture at the AIA San Francisco 2008 Design Awards. Congratulations to our team!
Click for Link to AIA SF

1 March 2008

POLLACK architecture Featured in Contract Magazine

Contract Magazine wanted to know how smaller firms such as ours could thrive in the age of the mega-firm. Rich was on hand to give them some answers. Click here to read the article.

15 December 2007

POLLACK Opens Culver City Office

POLLACK is pleased to announce Culver City as our new Southern California home. With a strong Arts community, the vibrancy of this up-and-coming area made Culver City an obvious choice as a base for our SoCal operations. POLLACK's new Southern California Principal, Sarah Devine, IIDA commented "We chose Culver City as we just love the atmosphere - everything about it immediately said "POLLACK". We are thrilled to join the Culver City business community and now we can really concentrate on growing the firm from our great new location."
The address of our new office is 8524 Washington Boulevard, Culver City - or contact us at infoLA@pollackarch.com

5 November 2007

POLLACK Names New Southern California Principal

POLLACK is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Devine, IIDA. As Principal of our Southern California operations, Sarah is charged with the development of our emerging location in the Greater Los Angeles area. Sarah's strong leadership skills are complimented by a wealth of senior project management experience. Sarah is a graduate of the University of North Texas.

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April 2007

POLLACK Names Two New Associates

Joelle Rosander, Associate is a POLLACK architecture Senior Job Captain and has developed client-centric design solutions for many POLLACK clients, including: Piper Jaffray, Jamba Juice, Pacific Maritime Association, Davis Wright Tremaine, Wells Fargo Bank and others. Joelle is a graduate of the New York School of Interior Design and Columbia University.
Scott Clement, Assoc. AIA, Associate is a POLLACK architecture Senior Job Captain whose work includes multiple projects for Mellon Financial, MTC Holdings, County Bank and others. Scott is a graduate of Mississippi State University and has taught in Eastern Europe.

1 March 2007

POLLACK Goes Zero

Sustainability. Global Warming. Carbon Emissions. Green Initiatives. While these are the buzz words of the new millennium, POLLACK architecture takes these matters seriously and has made bold moves to tackle the issues affecting the changes in global weather patterns.
Through The Conservation Fund's Go Zero Program, POLLACK committed itself to addressing this important issue. Taking into consideration the firm's daily operations, thousands of trees have been planted in a preserve to offset hundreds of tons of carbon dioxide. The results will do more than just fight climate change, they will restore wildlife habitats, improve air and water quality, expand recreational opportunities - leaving a lasting legacy for future, cooler generations. This initiative has also inspired POLLACK architecture to plant trees on behalf of its clients, sowing the seeds of a carbon-neutral future for its customers.
www.gocarbonzero.com

12 January 2007

We're Growing

POLLACK architecture announces plans for the development of an office in Southern California. Currently in the process of finalizing a location, POLLACK expects to open doors around mid-to late 2007. Design Principal David Galullo says, “Our demand in Southern California is growing, and we are excited about this opportunity to develop our new office in order to better service our Southern California clientele.”
Commencing operations in 1985, POLLACK architecture, formerly known as Richard Pollack and Associates, began with six employees. Since then, POLLACK has steadily grown to thirty-two employees, providing a sophisticated array of architecture and design services to a growing client base. The results: “business made better by design.”

19 October 2006

POLLACK among 100 Fastest-Growing in Bay Area

POLLACK architecture has been ranked among one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times.
Breaking new ground, POLLACK has experienced growth of over 65% after re-branding its corporate identity last year (from physical environment to logo and web site).
POLLACK’s focus on making its clients’ businesses better by design is rewarded by results with its own new office design.

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October 2006

POLLACK completes additional design work:
Intrax Cultural Exchange

Multiple award-winning POLLACK has completed additional design work for Intrax Cultural Exchange’s Student Center, located at 551 Sutter Street in San Francisco, CA.
POLLACK was retained to complete this second project for Intrax, upgrading the site to resonate with a more streamlined design.
The two-floor design work included millwork, lighting design, the design of a student computer room and resource center, as well as redesigns for both the student lounge and reception areas.
The latest work by POLLACK architecture further advances Intrax’ established brand and reputation as a professional educational institution dedicated to connecting people and cultures.
Intrax Cultural Exchange

10 August 2006

POLLACK and La Salle complete County Bank

POLLACK architecture, working with design architect Rod La Salle, La Salle + Associates of Merced, CA, has completed collaborative design work for County Bank’s new San Francisco flagship retail branch. POLLACK architecture was fundamental in the development and execution of the design.
County Bank, a subsidiary of Capital Corp of the West, is an Independent Community Bank with twenty-four branches serving California’s Central Valley.
POLLACK was retained for this fast track project to assist in building a branch that highlighted County Bank’s innovative brand of banking to the San Francisco market. A high level of finishes was integrated throughout the 3,000 s.f. branch, with stainless steel, glass, large LCD screens and floating ceilings that accentuate the open floor plan. The openness further highlights County Bank’s tech-savvy appearance, bearing a truly fresh and progressive approach for branch bank branding.
County Bank
La Salle + Associates

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August 2006

In the Valley of the Giants

POLLACK architecture is thriving amongst the second 100 Interior Design Giants for 2006. POLLACK is listed this year as 125, compared to last year's 132 slot.  Great Job Team POLLACK!
Interior Design

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August 2006

We’re all grown up!

On August 1st, POLLACK architecture celebrated 21 years of success. POLLACK's focus on Inspiring Leaders (our clients and ourselves) is based on customized Individual Approaches to providing services, which lead to Influential Solutions - ensuring that our clients' businesses are made better by design. Happy Birthday POLLACK!