WORKSHOP GIRARDI KABALA
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material sketch | affordable, fire resilient materials are incorporated in an approach to rebuilding that doesn’t sacrifice fun or function
courtyard rendering
from fire rebuild to urbanistic intervention: this scheme opts to be a good neighbor in a mostly single-family residential neighborhood by increasing density 
without adding too much bulk or height to the massing.
WORKSHOP
Founded in March 2024, WORKSHOP GIRARDI KABALA is a full-service architecture studio based in LA on the search for practical, beautiful and historically resonant form and space.
GIRARDI
Melina Girardi, AIA,  is a licensed architect with 10 years of experience in architecture, design, and construction, ranging from hoursing and residential design, cultural institutions and commercial/hospitality spaces to stage design, including 5 years with Frank Gehry and 2 years with Norman Foster.
KABALA
Matthew Kabala, AIA is a licensed architect with an MArch. degree from the Yale School of Architecture. His experience captures a wide spectrum of design, from cultural and institutional buildings to stage design, textiles, and painting, including 6 years with Frank Gehry.

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