Studio One Eleven

03/06/2026

Where will Los Angeles watch the World Cup together?
We’re excited that two Studio One Eleven projects have been selected as official Los Angeles fan zones for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

During the 39-day tournament, fans will gather at Union Station and West Harbor to watch matches, celebrate the game, and share the energy of the World Cup with communities across the region.

Both projects are part of a network of 10 fan zones across Los Angeles, transforming some of the city’s most iconic places into stages for the world’s biggest sporting event.
We can’t wait to see these spaces filled with fans from around the world.

03/06/2026

We’ve officially launched our new podcast, We’ve Never Done This Before! Our show explores what happens when designers, planners, and communities step into uncertainty and build something better because of it.

Episode 1 takes us to Long Beach’s 4th Street Retro Row, where a city-issued call for proposals sparked a collaborative façade improvement effort that helped shape the corridor’s identity as it exists today.

Studio One Eleven Partner, Alan Pullman, joins Kathleen Schaaf and Kerstin Kansteiner to reflect on partnership, persistence, and what it takes to breathe new life into a place while preserving the character that makes it meaningful.

Listen to episode 1 now-
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weve-never-done-this-before/id1876689475
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YmpRl3rBs26qo5wD9iIgD?si=da8abd9aa8324a02&nd=1&dlsi=652381ea8e46442d

02/18/2026

Our Partner Michael Bohn was featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal, sharing insights on how updates to the City’s adaptive reuse ordinance will unlock new opportunities for housing, sustainability, and the transformation of underutilized buildings.

“At the time the original adaptive reuse ordinance was passed in 1999, it was an incredible game changer. Now, 27 years later, these revisions will make the ordinance stronger than ever.” -Michael Bohn, Partner

Read the full article:

The month of February carries much zest from Groundhog’s Day to Valentine’s Day to the Super Bowl. But perhaps the most pronounced source of excitement in

02/17/2026

11/25/2025

We are excited to share that Studio One Eleven is featured in the Season 5 premiere of America By Design. The episode highlights the transformation of our Studio One Eleven Workplace, where we reimagined a former Long Beach department store into a collaborative environment, our office.

The feature reflects our ongoing commitment to adaptive reuse, urban innovation, and creating spaces that foster connection, creativity, and community life.

Studio One Eleven was featured in the Season 5 premiere of America ByDESIGN™. The episode highlights the transformation of the RDC–Studio One Eleven Workplac...

11/25/2025

We are proud to share that we picked up the Citation Award from AIA California this past Friday for our project 200 W Ocean.

Notes from the jury:
“Despite the hype about office to residential conversion, it's not an easy feat to do it successfully. This project navigates those waters gracefully and has converted what was a nondescript, Class B office tower into a successful, welcoming residential community with some interesting units and community building amenity spaces, and reactivates the urbanism at the street frontage in Long Beach along the way as well.”

Thank you to AIA California, our team and partners who made this recognition possible!

AIA California

03/07/2025

The World of Waterfronts (WoW) Symposium is coming to Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, April 4, 2025!

Hosted by Studio One Eleven and PlacemakingUS , this one-day gathering will bring together waterfront experts, urban planners, designers, policymakers, and community advocates to share insights on revitalizing our waterfronts.

With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approaching, now is the time to explore innovative waterfront development strategies, highlight global best practices, and dive into the West Harbor redevelopment—transforming industrial space into a vibrant destination!

Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-of-waterfronts-tickets-1273978256259?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

PlacemakingUS Group

Join us for WoW 2025 Symposium to Shape the Future of Urban Waterfronts!

01/17/2025

This week, our partner Michael Bohn joined California Insider to discuss the urgent need to expedite housing pre- and post-fire in the wake of the recent Los Angeles fires.

Tune in to hear Michael’s expert insights on what’s at stake, the steps being taken to expedite processes, and how we can build a more resilient future.

The recent LA fires have left thousands without homes, but the hardest part is yet to come. Strict regulations, permitting delays, and infrastructure challen...

12/19/2024

We’ve transformed the Reno Aces outfield into a vibrant, family-friendly space that embodies the spirit and energy of the city. Playful features like hillside slides, ski lift chairs, and "Baseball Mountain" add a sense of adventure, while unique gathering spots such as “The Short Porch” and “The Hill” provide stunning views of the game, the cityscape, and the Sierra Nevada skyline. By using native materials and embracing the natural topography, the space celebrates Reno’s beauty and offers a place to play and connect.

11/22/2024

Our Studio Director, Matthew Wister, proudly represented Studio One Eleven at the November Brokers by the Beach event in Long Beach! Hosted at 400 Oceangate—one of our current projects—Matt shared insights into the plans and vision for this transformative building, highlighting what’s to come for this space.

11/01/2024

MLK and PCH is a transformative project that reimagines a busy urban corridor in Long Beach, creating an inviting haven for seniors. With 67 units—34 designated for formerly homeless seniors—the development offers a peaceful courtyard shielded from the street, complete with community gardens and a covered workspace.

What was once a vacant lot now becomes a welcoming space where residents can gather, grow, and connect, bringing new life to the neighborhood.

Photography: Here And Now Agency, LLC