As leaders in our industry, we feel it is important for our team to share and learn with our industry peers. The time we commit to local industry organizations only helps us better understand how we can improve on our project collaboration, development approach, and establish stronger teaming opportunities while maintaining the most up to date knowledge in our market. We accomplish these goals through participating and supporting industry organizations like:
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American Institute of Architects (AIA): www.aia.org
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Association of General Contractors (AGC): www.agc.org
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Association of the Wall & Ceiling Industries: www.awci.org
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Central City Association (CCA): www.ccala.org
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Construction Management Association of America (CMAA): www.cmaanet.org
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Construction Owners Association of America (COAA): www.coaa.org
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Finishing Contractors Association (FCA): www.finishingcontractors.org
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International Interiors Design Association (IIDA): www.iida.org
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International Union of Painters & Allied Trades Union (IUPATU): www.iupat.org
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Los Angeles Headquarters Association (LAHQ): www.laheadquarters.com
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Project Management Institute (PMI): www.pmi.org
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Southern California Development Forum (SCDF): www.scdf.org
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United Brotherhood of the Carpenters (UBC): www.carpenters.org
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USC Architectural Guild Association: arch.usc.edu
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Western Wall Ceiling Contractors Association (WWCCA): www.wwcca.org
KNOWLEDGE IS KEY.
Sharpe Project Receives
Corenet Global REmmy Award
On Thursday, November 13th, Sharpe employees attended the CoreNet Global REmmy Awards at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, held once again in the Crystal Ballroom. Guests gathered for cocktails followed by dinner and awards, setting the stage for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence and innovation in corporate real estate.
The 2025 REmmy Awards brought together industry leaders and peers to recognize projects that continue to push boundaries and respond to the evolving workplace landscape. As one of the industry’s signature events, the REmmys remain a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the impactful work shaping the future of our field.
Sharpe was proud to have multiple projects nominated this year, including:
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Bain & Company
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Netflix Icon Media Lounge
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Lighthouse Venice
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White & Case LLP
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Skadden LLP
We are especially proud to share that Lighthouse Venice was awarded Innovative Workplace – Less Than 50,000 SF. This project is a strong example of thoughtful design and collaboration, resulting in a dynamic and inspiring workplace environment. Sharpe worked closely with the project team to successfully bring the vision to life.
Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and winners, and a special congratulations to the entire Sharpe team on this outstanding achievement.
LIGHTHOUSE VENICE
WINNER - Innovative Workplace - Less than 50,000 SF
Sharpe Project Team:
Project Manager: Stephen Trevino
Supers: Larry Shufelt and Sammy Arellano
Foremen: Paul Martinez and Daniel Barajas
GC: JTM CGI
Architect: Jan van Dijs Design
Located just one block from the Venice Beach Boardwalk, The Lighthouse Venice reimagines the historic Venice Post Office, originally constructed in 1939 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) into a vibrant, collaborative workspace for today’s creative community.
Sharpe played a key role in shaping the project’s two distinct environments while respecting the building’s historic character. The ground floor was constructed to support an open, light-filled workplace, featuring open work areas, private offices, meeting rooms, a central café, living-room-style gathering spaces, and a theater. Careful detailing and coordination were required to achieve clean lines, open sightlines, and seamless transitions throughout the space.
In contrast, the basement level was built to support a darker, more industrial aesthetic and houses specialized production spaces, including podcast studios, a test kitchen, photo and music studios, and an analog recording studio. This level required precision drywall assemblies to accommodate acoustic performance, durability, and technical requirements essential to production environments.
The 22,500 square-foot project balances historic preservation with modern construction techniques to create a flexible, two-level campus tailored to creators. The architectural approach draws from Bauhaus principles, emphasizing function through a restrained material palette of metal, wood, glass, and concrete elements that required close collaboration between trades to execute with clarity and consistency.
The result is a thoughtfully constructed space where form and function work together, honoring the building’s legacy while supporting contemporary creative work. The Lighthouse Venice stands as a strong example of how careful construction and collaboration can successfully transform a historic landmark into a modern workplace.
