ALLEN‘S LOS ANGELES DIVISION GETS TO WORK ON SOME SPECTACULAR PROJECTS WITH AN AWESOME TEAM

Get to know our team below with some photos of them doing what they do outside of work and a few Q&A’s.

KIRK HENRY - PROJECT MANAGER

What is the most rewarding aspect of the project you are working on? Meeting and getting to know new sub-contractors has been the most rewarding part of the job.

What are you most excited about in the coming months? I’m looking forward to implementing the 551-page design book for our LA projects.

  NICK BARLOW - TURNKEY PROJECT MANAGER

What is the most unique featrure of the project you are currently working on? The most unique feature of my current build is, without a doubt, the lack of square corners! There is only one 90 degree corner on the exterior of the building, with the majority having curved (radiused) edges on both the walls and roofline.

What do you like about working in the LA region? For me the best thing about working in the LA region is the opportunity. There are so many amazing and iconic homes from Malibu to Hollywood and getting the chance to be involved in creating more is a unique opportunity. From the panoramic view sites in the hills, to my current project in the Rustic Canyon neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, the region is more diverse than many know. With the forest-like feel of my current build site, it feels like an escape from the bustling city that is so close by.

MICHAEL DUFF - SUPERINTENDENT

What is the most unique feature of the project you are currently working on? There are several “water features,” both inside and outside the home, including Koi Ponds, a fish tank in the kitchen, and a water wall that makes music. They are going to make this home very unique. and interesting. 

What will be the most fun thing for you to watch being constructed or installed on your current project? In a few weeks, we will be using a crane to set a 300” skylight made from seamless glass that had to be crafted overseas. It’s going to be very cool to see that expansive piece of glass being installed.

GARRETT WHITLOCK - SUPERINTENDENT

What is or was the most fun thing for you to watch being constructed or installed on your current project?  I enjoyed watching the structural steel getting installed. As this is a remodel, there was a lot of unique conditions that needed to be thoroughly planned for and coordinated. As much time and effort the project team put into planning, having all the new beams and columns go in without complications was great to see.

What are you most excited about in the next 6 months? I am most excited about moving on to the next phase of the project which involves installing new exterior doors and windows, and completing the interior through finish drywall. The current MEP rough-in phase has been long and challenging for many different reasons. I am looking forward to crossing off that milestone and going on to the next.  

AMANIE ATAIWI - PROJECT DEVELOPER

What do you like about working in the LA region? LA is such a cosmopolitan region and it’s reflected In its architecture. The various construction styles always keep it interesting and you learn something new from each project. This region is known for breaking boundaries in design while setting high standards in regards to the environment. It’s an ever-evolving city with a great history and even more great things to come.

What are you most excited about in the next 6 months? With all that’s been going on in the past few months, I’m excited to see the post-pandemic impact on the design industry. Throughout history, epidemics have had an influential change in architecture and urban planning. After spending so much time at home, and now that working remotely will become a permanent part of our culture, I believe we will see a change in the approach for designing spaces and a new era will be born.