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"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect
"I've never met a woman architect before..." The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom
"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect
Episode 87: Interview with Ralph Mechur, AIA of Mechur Architect
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Ralph Mechur, AIA of Ralph Mechur Architects
Ralph Mechur Architects
2800 Airport Ave., #1A
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(cell) 310-721-1254
(tel) 310-398-2940
www.rmechurarchitects.com ralph@rmechurarchitects.com
Community
Ralph is guided by the belief that a community can, and should, be built with the basic agreement that everyone deserves access to a safe home, a quality education, and a strong community.
Ralph's work on City boards and commissions, non- profit organizations and the Santa Mónica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education has been recognized by community and regional leaders, including the California State Assembly and Senate, the Los Angeles City Council, the Church in Ocean Park in Santa Monica, and from the AIA as a Citizen Architect.
Ralph's practice, established in 1992, has maintained a focus on housing and social
agency projects, including providing pro-bono services for several projects that align with his focus on providing space for everyone to have shelter and opportunities for success.
Housing
Few things are more important than ensuring people have the dignity of a safe home to live in. Ralph's focus on solutions to the housing crisis as a community leader and practitioner have led to policies and examples that can lead to the creation of a more inclusive, equitable, and affordable community.
In 2006, Ralph designed the OPCC/Annenberg Access Center, which provides essential services to over 200 homeless individuals daily, including food, health care, counseling, job placement, laundry, and showers.
Since 2017, Ralph has served on the Board of Directors of the Community Corporation of Santa Monica, where he helps oversee the development of new affordable housing projects and the maintenance of over 2,000 units across Santa Monica and neighboring areas. His connection to Community Corporation dates back to the 1980s when he designed its first ground-up project—a 43- unit development across five sites in an older neighborhood for low-income individuals and families.
Education
In 2001, Ralph co-founded the Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS), an
advocacy gr
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