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The Italian Pritzker winner’s firm was chosen for The Center for Arts and Innovation from a shortlist that included Ennead, OMA, and Foster + Partners.

The Seattle-born architect established the Los Angeles office of Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates in 1986 before branching off in 2004 to start Pfeiffer Partners, with major projects including a renovation of L.A.'s landmark Griffith Observatory.

Now held in 31 cities nationwide, the summer camps introduce BIPOC middle- and high-schoolers to the fields of architecture and design.

The philanthropist and activist served as Commissioner of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and as head of the New York State Council on the Arts.

Business conditions at architecture firms have showed no signs of decline for the third consecutive month, indicating growth in design work ahead.

Designed by Tokyo-based o+h, the facility features a sunken gym, open play area, and ramped walkway that itself is part of the fun.