Gruen Associates

Since 1946, Gruen Associates succeeds as one of Los Angeles’ best known legacy firms with a deep portfolio of landmark projects. Building on the trailblazing success of legendary Founder Victor Gruen, we continue to provide creative solutions through superior planning, architecture, retail architecture, transportation planning and design, urban design, interior design, and landscape architecture services. Our impact on the profession and the world continues into the future under the leadership of Managing Partner Michael A. Enomoto, FAIA and his Partners—Larry Schlossberg, AIA, AICP, LEED AP BD+C; Debra Gerod, FAIA, LEED AP; and Ashok Vanmali, AIA. At the heart of Gruen Associates’ leadership group are the “Associates.” Developed over many years, the Associates Group contributes to the strength and capability of the firm. Our success, without question, is also due in part to the dedication of our talented 75-person staff. Quite unique is the level of diversity that has organically been the character and DNA of the firm. Throughout our history, the leaders and staff have worked together with a shared commitment and holistic purpose for our industry, clients and projects. Innovators for significant, complex and challenging projects, Gruen Associates has won numerous awards including the 2015 AIA California Firm Award and the 2019 APA Los Angeles Segment Distinguished Leadership - Planning Firm Award for our collaborative practice, a portfolio of over projects, and contribution and pivotal role in mentoring future generations of professionals. We continue to provide research, innovative design and project management through personal attention, while taking advantage of the wide range of expertise and technical capability of a large organization for the highest quality service for our clients. Through technical excellence, we create multi-purpose, engaging spaces and buildings for community interaction, and social and economic growth.