On September 28, library planners and leaders joined architects, designers, and vendors at the Hayward Public Library ...
Situated in the joint-use library at San José State University’s campus, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library’s 8,219 square foot Children’s Room—
The college years are a critical transition stage for students, which makes it all the more important to provide these young adults with...
While responding to the challenges of COVID-19 has been, understandably, a priority for libraries, it's also clear that they are evolving in other important ways in response to community needs.
Host Tom Dioro spoke with ABA’s Design Principal Mark Schoeman, AIA, on a variety of topics from creating environments for health and education to the use of lights and why young people should consider becoming architects.
Another epic Halloween in the books at ABA! Our team had a blast, and the day just vanished like a ghost in the night. 🎃👻
Following up on our previous announcement, here's an interview with ABA's co-founder, Pamela Anderson-Brule, on the occasion of being honored with the AIA Silicon Valley's prestigious Birge Clarke Award
ABA's Managing Principal, Lee Salin, FAIA & Design Principal, Mark Schoeman, AIA, DBIA, at the 30th Annual Community College Facility Coalition Conference
ABA is thrilled to announce that Pamela Anderson-Brulé, FAIA, Co-Founder of Anderson Brulé Architects, is the proud recipient of the prestigious Birge Clarke Award!
ABA co-founder Pamela Anderson-Brulé, FAIA at the SJSU King Library's 20th anniversary celebration
Hosted by Library Journal in partnership with the Hayward Public Library, this installment of the library building and design event will bring you the latest trends in library design.
The new Behavioral and Social Sciences Building for El Camino College- a beacon for learning is also a literal beacon of light, as shown in these fantastic night time drone shots. We're looking forward to the grand opening ... stay tuned!
Explore the transformative thinking of architect Mark Schoeman as he discusses campus design and inspiring concepts that ...
Ohlone College's campus, completed in 2020, stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to create inspiring spaces that foster learning and collaboration.
We are delighted to welcome Sara Schwartz to our team!
Join us in welcoming Vera Alekseyeva as our new Intern for the summer.
At ABA, we're not just a team of talented architects; we're a community of pet lovers. Join us as we take a delightful peek into the lives of our ABA pets and their wonderful owners!
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have the same right to safe, accessible, and affordable housing as anyone else.
Anissa consistently performs above and beyond, delivering outstanding results in her project work, client interactions, and the firm's business development efforts. Congratulations, Anissa
When we read about NASA preparing for its next mission to the moon, see the exciting imagery coming from the James Webb Space Telescope, or read about any of the exciting discovers across the various scientific disciplines, we naturally think about how STEM spaces are preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers
JC has been an integral part of our team and has made significant contributions to our firm's success over the years.
ABA’s Design Principal, Mark Schoeman, AIA, was recently asked by School Construction News to join four other architects in a roundtable on the topic of school design.
To provide a temporary home for the Sonoma County Library's Roseland Branch, ABA collaborated with Bisbee A+D to convert a former video rental store into a lively and functional library space.
Over two million people visit the MLK Library annually, making it a beloved resource in the community.
At ABA, we are passionate about designing spaces that not only look beautiful but also positively impact people's lives. That's why we were thrilled to receive a letter from Salinas High School student, Angel Vargas, about our design of the El Gabilan Library in Salinas, California.
ABA’ Technical Leader, Frederick Bauer. Recognizing that the lack of reflective surface in black roofs/shingles, and that asphalt shingles deteriorate faster under the Sun’s UV light, he conducted an experiment to see for himself what impact a white roof coating would have on his house.
Santa Catalina School, a private school in Monterey, Calif., recently debuted the complete interior renovation...
Isis Copeland is ABA's Marketing Coordinator, applying her many skills to our diverse marketing and business development activities.
Boasting access to a robust set of learning tools and environments, the library’s ethos remains grounded by colors, finishes and furnishings – such as new wood-simulating metal ceilings, glove lights, and other stylistic elements – inspired by the school’s history and surrounding Monterey culture.
...as we highlight a signature project from our portfolio: The Redwood City Public Library, which has thrived since its opening with a variety of programs, events, and activities to delight and educate patrons.
During a recent session at Greenbuild, someone mentioned how designers are often the “handmaidens” of capital, which raised an interesting question: while we have the opportunity to vote with our wallets in our day-to-day lives, what power do we have as designers to create equity?
As our team's interior designer, Ashly Vineyard, NCIDQ, WELL AP, has played a leading role in creating interiors that celebrate the Aptos community's identity and values in a new library building.
More than buzz words, these are real concerns for any public project and ignoring them can create costly road blocks and detours. I’ve seen neglected stakeholders bring a project to a grinding halt; community members wondering if their leadership is even listening; and countless resources wasted on ineffective meetings.
