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Brenda A. Levin is a talented architect who lives in Los Angeles. She is well-known for her work in historic preservation, which means she helps save and restore old, important buildings. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a special honor for architects.

Brenda Levin has worked on many famous buildings in Los Angeles. Some of her major projects include bringing new life to places like the Bradbury Building, the Griffith Observatory, the Wiltern Theatre, City Hall, Grand Central Market, and Dodger Stadium.

Early Life and Education

Brenda Levin was born in New Jersey. She went to college to study graphic design at Carnegie Mellon and New York University. Later, she decided to study architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

In 1976, Brenda Levin moved to Los Angeles. She worked for another architect named John Lautner for two years. This was an important step in her career.

Starting Her Own Firm

Brenda Levin's first big project in Los Angeles was renovating the James Oviatt Building. She worked with a company called Group Arcon on this project. The building was bought by a developer named Wayne Ratkovich.

This project with Wayne Ratkovich led to many more. Together, they worked on other important buildings like the Wiltern Theatre, the Chapman Market, the Fine Arts Building, and the Hercules Campus. In 1980, Brenda Levin started her own architecture company, called Levin & Associates.

Awards and Recognition

Brenda Levin and her team have received many awards for their amazing work. These awards show how much her efforts in historic preservation are valued.

  • In 2015, Levin & Associates was part of a team that won a special award from the AIA Los Angeles. They were recognized as the "Building Team of the Year" for their work on The Hercules Campus at Playa Vista, Los Angeles.
  • In 2014, she received the Rose Award from the Los Angeles Parks Foundation.
  • In 2010, she was honored with the Gold Medal Presidential Award from AIA Los Angeles. This is a very high honor.
  • In 2008, she received the Parkinson Spirit of Urbanism Award from the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Architecture.

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