FPBA, along with Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Assemblymember Todd Gloria and others, celebrated the construction commencement of the Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Harley & Bessie Knox Branch Library on Monday, July 31, 2017. “Libraries are so much more than books,” Mayor Faulconer said in a speech at the gathering. “In an era when high-quality education and access to the internet is absolutely essential for people to succeed, libraries are more important than ever.” The City of San Diego selected FPBA, along with C.W. Driver and Manuel Oncina Architects, to execute the design and construction for the 14,500 SF library. The site is located at 215 W. Washington St. and will be over three times the size of the current Mission Hills Branch Library that sits just down the street. The new library will feature large community gathering areas dedicated to children and teens. The San Diego Public Library Foundation has launched a Campaign for Excellence to raise support and allow for the infusion of educational resources, innovative programming and state-of-the-art technology. Those looking to donate can find more information at http://supportmylibrary.org/missionhillshillcrest/. The new library is anticipated to open early 2019.
FPBA sponsors a Cal Poly student to design an Eco Farm in Brazil!

FPBA is pleased to sponsor Stephanie Carl, a Cal Poly architecture student from Fairfax, Virginia. “Stephanie believes that working with Journeyman International will allow her to combine two of her passions: design and helping others. Elliott is a CM student eager to use his thesis on a real project.” Journeyman International http://www.journeymaninternational.org/ Stephanie is designing an Eco Farm for humanitarian partner Eco Caminhos in Brazil with Elliott Gertner, Construction Management Student also at Cal Poly. Read more about others who have given their time and skills to impact the world in life changing ways. http://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/how-nonprofit-experience-changed-my-path-in-architecture_o
FPBA Wins Award of Merit for New Website!

Congratulations to FPBA who designed a fabulous new website recognized with an Award of Merit from SMPS San Diego! We had a great time at the gala last evening at the San Diego Public Library enjoying the company and amazing views of Downtown.
Making Progress for Table for Tots

FPBA’ers are making heaps of progress designing and constructing the Table for Tots entry. We can’t wait to show you our design! Thanks team! Our table is really coming along.
Texas A&M Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Manufacturing Facility Site Dedication

FPBA is proud to be an integral part of the design team for the Texas A&M Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Manufacturing Facility. The site dedication took place on September 18th, 2014 in College Station, Texas. Texas Governor Rick Perry, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp,Texas A&M Health Science Center CEO Brett Giroir, M.D. and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) BARDA Director Robin Robinson, Ph.D., and representatives from the State of Texas and GSK all participated in the site dedication for the 100,000 SF facility currently under construction. The influenza-vaccine manufacturing facility will help bolster the nation’s preparedness and response to public health threats. On track for completion of construction by the end of 2015, the Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Facility will develop vaccines aimed at targeting pandemic influenza strains and will be able to produce up to 50 million influenza vaccine doses within four months of receipt of a virus strain.
Tables for Tots

FPBA staff are once again participating in the Charity Design Competition “Tables for Tots.” The event is always a lot of fun and raises much needed donations for the local Ronald McDonald House. Table for Tots 2015 – “Each Architectural and Design firm is given an unfinished child’s table and two chairs to design an “adventure” for children. They are then auctioned off at a yearly event in August and all money raised is given directly to the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego.” http://www.tablesfortots.com/
FPBA Wins Two Awards at SARA CC

The Society of American Registered Architects California Council (SARA CC) awards Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects two awards at this year’s event in Palm Springs. The award winning projects — BioMed Realty’s Road to the Cure and San Diego County’s Alpine Library won the Merit and Honor awards respectively.