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Firm
Profile
 The
work of David Hertz
AIA Architects and Syndesis,
Inc. can be characterized as multidisciplinary in focus and
ranges from the design and construction of residential and commercial
buildings, product design, furniture design and public sculpture
to material development and manufacturing i.e. Syndecrete®,
the innovative pre-cast lightweight concrete surfacing material,
and environmental consulting. The generalist nature of the Syndesis
practice has allowed for a comprehensive understanding of creative
problem solving in general and the opportunity to view a problem
from multiple perspectives simultaneously.
David Hertz, left, sits with client
Each architectural
project strives to present, through multiple design iterations,
final built works that are unique to the specifics of its site,
client needs, and budget while providing for innovative and lasting
works of architecture. Syndesis has particular interest and experience
in utilizing innovative and unusual materials to create harmonious
compositions of texture and form. Materials of concrete, glass and
wood are juxtaposed to maximize the honest expression of structure
and materials. The liberation of space and the destruction of the
box are often progenitors of form and result in dramatic as well
as contemplative spaces that provide shelter and spirit.
Syndesis has particular experience in the practice and incorporation
of sustainable and resource efficient design principles in its built
work. The architecture of David Hertz and Syndesis is often recognized
as incorporating natural ventilation and natural light to the maximum
extent possible providing comfort of shelter while maintaining a
strong connection to the exterior.
Syndesis, as a company, has become a model of the restorative enterprise
and recently won the SQA, Sustainable Quality Award from the City
of Santa Monica. David Hertz is on the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
Environmental Committee and recently organized The Santa Monica
Sustainable Workshops, giving the keynote on “The Principles
of the Natural Step.”
Architectural projects have focused primarily on custom residential
projects with particular experience in climate responsive buildings
in the coastal zone and hillsides of Malibu, Northern California,
and the Oregon coast. Space-efficient, budget-conscious projects
in the local community of Venice Beach have spawned several notable
projects unique in their use of space and innovative building techniques.
Commercial projects have included master planning for LACMA (Los
Angeles County Museum of Art) as well as several tenant improvement
spaces for entertainment, advertising and technology companies.
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