HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Nova Hotel Renovation & Construction has completed renovation of the historic Christie Hotel, Hollywood California’s first five-star hotel. This eight-story Georgian Revival building, designed by architect Arthur R. Kelly opened in 1922, featured steeply pitched gable roofs, spectacular vistas of Hollywood, steam heat and private bath in every guest room. Its Greenwich Village Café was a popular gathering spot for filmmakers and actors, and it was home to big screen movie stars and industry magnates. <!—more—>The historic building is situated in the heart of Hollywood Boulevard and its renovation is an important component in preserving classic Hollywood. … Read more

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Bringing to life what is sure to become one of San Diego’s most iconic buildings, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction for the new J. Craig Venter Institute, La Jolla, located on a 1.75-acre scenic site on the University of California, San Diego campus. Designed by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, the three-story, 45,000-square-foot building is an apt tribute to its prominent, coastal location, with its long, slender shape. Exposed architectural concrete panels, Spanish cedar wood siding, a wood-framed window curtain wall and storefront system, metal panels and an expansive photovoltaic array give this building its … Read more