The Architectural Division of the Bureau of Engineering is the lead Division within the City for the design of new, and the renovation and repair of existing, City owned buildings for all Council controlled departments. We are also responsible for the preparation of designs for all landscaping within the public rights of way owned by the City.

This requires the ability to work on a wide variety of building types, which vary in size and costs. We have a diverse and professional in-house staff of Architects, Engineers, and Landscape Architects and related support staff led by the City Architect. They manage and produce the designs and design documents necessary for the construction of the public buildings.

The City is currently developing and implementing policies to maximize its limited resources. In cooperation with this effort, we are currently incorporating the latest technologies and policies into our operations. Therefore, we are especially excited about the incorporation of sustainability concepts into our designs. The implementation of this leading edge concept into our design will encourage development of energy efficient buildings and the use of recyclable materials which will reduce waste.

This is just one of the many ways we are working to make Los Angeles a desirable place for people to live, work, and play.