orange civic center
orange, california
The Orange Civic Center was Designed by Welton Beckett and Associates, 1963. This architectural firm is responsible for the design of several iconic buildings including Capitol Records (Hollywood 1956) and the Los Angeles International Airport (with William Pereira, Charles Luckman, and Paul R. Williams; 1959). Becket and Associates philosophy of total design is exemplified in the master plans for Panorama City (1947), Century City (1960), UCLA Medical Center (Westwood, 1948-70) and the civic cores of Pomona (1962-69) and the City of Orange (1963). The modern architecture of Orange’s Civic Center has withstood the test of time. However, technology has evolved and programs have changed. The first phase of the project involved the remodel of the Council Chambers. The interior was demolished, maintaining the character defining features of the shell building. Historic documentation via drawings and photos influenced the final design, which pays homage to the original design, utilizing modern technology. The next phase of the project is to remodel the Planning, Building, and Public Works departments. The design concept pays homage to original materials and forms, yet continues to introduce modern methods and technology.
orange civic center
orange, california
The Orange Civic Center was Designed by Welton Beckett and Associates, 1963. This architectural firm is responsible for the design of several iconic buildings including Capitol Records (Hollywood 1956) and the Los Angeles International Airport (with William Pereira, Charles Luckman, and Paul R. Williams; 1959). Becket and Associates philosophy of total design is exemplified in the master plans for Panorama City (1947), Century City (1960), UCLA Medical Center (Westwood, 1948-70) and the civic cores of Pomona (1962-69) and the City of Orange (1963). The modern architecture of Orange’s Civic Center has withstood the test of time. However, technology has evolved and programs have changed. The first phase of the project involved the remodel of the Council Chambers. The interior was demolished, maintaining the character defining features of the shell building. Historic documentation via drawings and photos influenced the final design, which pays homage to the original design, utilizing modern technology. The next phase of the project is to remodel the Planning, Building, and Public Works departments. The design concept pays homage to original materials and forms, yet continues to introduce modern methods and technology.