John Kaliski Architects

John Kaliski Architects John Kaliski Architects (JKA) is an urban design and architecture firm located in Los Angeles, California.

JKA specializes in urban design and architecture for urban infill sites and non-profit organizations.

This past month, JKA met with the Laguna Beach City Council, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board for a Joint St...
06/11/2026

This past month, JKA met with the Laguna Beach City Council, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board for a Joint Study Session to review the draft Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Design Standards. The objective of these standards is to facilitate more "by-right" development that maintains the design quality of the local community. Support for the draft was positive with one reviewer describing the approach as "fresh" and "innovative", particularly the use of "form groups" rather than "styles" of architecture. Feedback from both decision-makers, the public, and City staff are now guiding revisions to the standards that will be presented at public hearings in late summer.

The Calabasas Multifamily and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards were adopted last week on 5/27! Thanks to Quixotic Na...
06/03/2026

The Calabasas Multifamily and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards were adopted last week on 5/27! Thanks to Quixotic Nature-Based Solutions, City staff, decision-makers, and community members for helping us make it happen. The resulting design standards help ensure that the traditions, details, identity, and qualities that Calabasas has developed through adopted policies and review processes over four decades continue to exert its presence and qualities in each future project.

Another trip to the desert ✔️This week the JKA Urban Design team took a City Staff led tour around Palm Desert, where th...
05/22/2026

Another trip to the desert ✔️This week the JKA Urban Design team took a City Staff led tour around Palm Desert, where they observed particular streets, parks, and other public spaces that have views of the mountains to the north and west of the city. With these findings, JKA is tasked to provide recommendations that will support the conservation and enhancement of Palm Desert views and viewsheds. Swipe for some views and critters enjoying the sun on a rare double digit temperature day!

Our spring newsletter is out!
05/08/2026

Our spring newsletter is out!

Photos from the AIA COTE Panel! Our UD Director Amee spoke on a panel “Empowering Community-Driven Resilience and Climat...
05/02/2026

Photos from the AIA COTE Panel! Our UD Director Amee spoke on a panel “Empowering Community-Driven Resilience and Climate Solutions,” alongside Aaron Vaden-Youmans, Russell Fortmeyer, Siobhan Burke, and Michael Anderson. Amee discussed objective design standards and that communities become more resilient when complex processes for complex issues, like increasing and diversifying housing, are made accessible and convenient.

Photos by Ling Luo

Happy Earth Day from JKA!Pictured:Portland, ME by AmeeHo’okipa Beach Park, HI by DaisyLake Tahoe by EstebanMushrooms of ...
04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day from JKA!

Pictured:
Portland, ME by Amee
Ho’okipa Beach Park, HI by Daisy
Lake Tahoe by Esteban
Mushrooms of the Sierra Nevadas by Ashley
Zandvoort, Netherlands by Iliana
Ventura Beach, CA by Lilly

Photos from this week’s site visit to Found Hotel San Diego! Historical storefront work is nearly finished and interiors...
04/17/2026

Photos from this week’s site visit to Found Hotel San Diego! Historical storefront work is nearly finished and interiors receiving finishing touches. Below are images of restored "Circus Room" from the late 1940s.

Ventura ODS work continues! JKA met with the Working Architecture Group for a second time and with the Design Review Com...
04/03/2026

Ventura ODS work continues! JKA met with the Working Architecture Group for a second time and with the Design Review Committee within the past week. Both meetings recapped project work to date and discussed thoughts on proposed ODS topic areas including landscape and sustainability. The JKA Urban Design team also launched a Project Engagement Hub (venturaods.konveio.com) allowing stakeholders to participate in the public process and provide their virtual input.

JKA met with the City of Calabasas Planning Commission to discuss the public hearing draft of the Calabasas Multifamily ...
03/27/2026

JKA met with the City of Calabasas Planning Commission to discuss the public hearing draft of the Calabasas Multifamily and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards and discussed a broad range of ODS topics including landscape and color. City Staff asked the Planning Commission to adopt the resolution recommending the City Council approval of the ODS which was approved 5-0. The final draft is anticipated to be approved in April!

Photos from last week’s JKA team site visit to the Vermont Avenue Apartments!
03/16/2026

Photos from last week’s JKA team site visit to the Vermont Avenue Apartments!

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3780 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste 500
Los Angeles, CA
90010

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Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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