The 888 Grand Hope Lofts, situated in downtown Los Angeles, is a 34-story residential high-rise project comprising 525 residential apartments and ground-floor retail space. < Back 888 Grand Hope Lofts The 888 Grand Hope Lofts, situated in downtown Los Angeles, is a Type 1-A 34-story residential high-rise project comprising 525 residential apartments and ground-floor retail space. The community boasts a penthouse clubhouse and a spacious 33,000 square-foot open-air amenity deck, connected to a 25-foot bridge that spans an existing 550-space parking structure. AJK played a pivotal role in this project by handling the installation of power systems, lighting, a 1000kW GenSet (generator set), the fire alarm system, security systems, and voice/data/TV infrastructure. Location Los Angeles, CA Build Partners Suffolk Construction RTKL Associates, Inc. Size 550,000 sq.ft. Delivery Method Design-Build 1/1 Previous Next

The Hammer Museum was a multi-phase expansion and revitalization project at the museum. < Back Hammer Museum Phase 1—Lighting Upgrades on 2nd Floor on the East and West Wing. Remove and replace floor boxes, and provide new raceway and boxes to low voltage subcontractor HCI. Phase 2—The project involves renovation of Annex, Storages, Video Gallery, Green room, Restroom, Foyer, Promenade, Lindbrook Terrace & Kitchen/Cafe. Phase 3—Renovation of existing museum offices with new partitions, new lighting, updated furniture and finished and MEP Improvements Phase 4—3rd Floor Renovations to existing museum offices and museum store: new spaces to include an art gallery, reading room, art storage, and board room. Location Los Angeles, CA Build Partners Matt Construction Michael Maltzan Architecture Size 136,000 sq. ft. 1/6 Previous Next

The 153,000-sq.ft., 2-building complex consists of Orange Coast College’s new Student Life and College Center buildings. < Back OCC - Student Union & College Center The 153,000-sq.ft., 2-building complex consists of Orange Coast College’s new Student Life and College Center buildings. The Student Life building is a mixed-used 2-story building consisting of offices, multi-purpose spaces, a student lounge, counseling services, a veteran’s resource center, and meeting spaces. The 3-story College Center provides dining facilities, retails space, conference space, faculty offices, Human Resources, a mailroom, and classroom space for the Culinary Arts, Food Science, and Hospitality programs. Location Costa Mesa, CA Build Partners C.W. Driver TBP Architecture Size 153,000-sq.ft. Photos Courtesy of C.W. Driver 1/4 Previous Next

< Back Ridgecrest Regional Hospital The expansion of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital included the addition of a new Outpatient Services center, a new entrance, and a new cafeteria. Additionally, a new three-story tower was constructed, featuring a modern surgery suite, ICU/CCU, inpatient beds, and pediatric beds. Location Ridgecrest, CA Build Partners McCarthy Builders Size 47,000 sq. ft. Ridgecrest RH Outpatient Pavilion.jpg Ridgecrest RH Outpatient Pavilion.jpg 1/1 Previous Next

The CSUN Student Housing Project includes two four-story, mixed-use student housing buildings designed to enhance campus living and support student success. < Back CSUN Student Housing Bldgs. 22 & 23 The CSUN Student Housing Project includes two four-story, mixed-use student housing buildings designed to enhance campus living and support student success. Each building features multi-purpose rooms, classrooms, and conference spaces on the ground level, with Levels 2 through 4 dedicated to student housing. In total, each building contains 51 dormitory units, providing modern, convenient accommodations within walking distance of California State University, Northridge’s academic core. AJK provided complete electrical construction services for the project, including electrical systems, site lighting, solar, LADWP scope, telecommunications and low-voltage systems, audio/visual, fire alarm, DAS, gunshot detection, and areas of refuge. Location Northridge, CA Build Partners C.W. Driver A.C. Martin Partners Size 60,290 sq. ft. CSUN Student Housing Buildings 22 & 23.jpg CSUN Student Housing Buildings 22 & 23.jpg 1/1 Previous Next

The data center's special features include air-side economization, 95%-efficient UPS units in a 2N configuration, and the latest in energy-efficient technologies. < Back Coresite Data Center The project was built to LEED Gold certification standards and included the installation of (5) 2,000KW standby generators and an 8,000KW UPS system, and all primary/secondary hi-voltage gear and generator equipment. The data center's special features include air-side economization, 95%-efficient UPS units in a 2N configuration, and the latest in energy-efficient technologies. Location Santa Clara, CA Build Partners Matt Construction Teng & Associates Size 48,000 sq. ft. Photo #1 Courtesy of Nathaniel Riley 1/20 Previous Next

California State University’s new 3-story building, Center for Global Innovation, is the first to attain a LEED Platinum status. < Back CSUSB - Center for Global Innovation Of the four LEED Certified buildings on the California State University’s campus, the new 3-story, Center for Global Innovation, is the first to attain a LEED Platinum status. Installation of new medium and low voltage utilities provides the services needed to maintain this sustainable building. The new building extensively features natural lighting and ventilation, energy-efficient LED lighting, and smart controls. Location San Bernardino, CA Build Partners Sundt Construction LPA, Architects Size 88,000 sq.ft. CSUSB.jpg CSUSB.jpg 1/1 Previous Next

< Our Team Leah Zappia COO & Corporate Counsel In the fall of 2006 Leah knocked on the doors of AJ Kirkwood & Associates, Inc. seeking a career change and an opportunity. In her time at AJK there has been no rung on the ladder that she has not ascended to. Leah started her career as a Project Engineer, which then led to multiple promotions to Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager and Operations Manager where she managed in excess of $300 million of business. Her intimate knowledge of the organization and knowing what drives and motivates our people culminated in her rise to Chief Operations Officer in May of 2020. Since being promoted to the C-Suite Leah has implemented her vision for change by restructuring and redesigning multiple departments. Under Leah’s leadership AJK has streamlined our safety, engineering and IT departments, created field development & strategy think tanks that identify our next level talent, created education platforms that accelerate growth and has created clear pathways to promotability for field leadership. Under Leah’s guidance AJK has developed mentorship opportunities for our new Foremen and pipelines to various schools and organizations for talent acquisition opportunities. Leah holds a General Electrician Journeyman card, BS in Business and MBA from the University of Redlands and a Law Degree from Western State College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in California and carries both the B and C-10 license for the organization. Leah chairs the Board of Directors at the Associated Builders and Contractors, Southern California (ABC SoCal), is on the Legislative Committee at Associated General Contractors (AGC) and is an active member of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).

The new Hyatt House hotel at the USC Health Sciences campus adds hospitality, dining, and retail options to this campus and the surrounding region. < Back Hyatt House USC The new Hyatt House hotel at the USC Health Sciences campus features 200 guest rooms on floors 2-5. The basement level includes 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and 14,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The new hotel adds hospitality, dining, and retail options to this campus and the surrounding region. Location Los Angeles, CA Build Partners Kunzik & Sara Construction, Inc. AHT Architects Size 78,500 sq. ft. 1/3 Previous Next

< Our Team Michael Hewson CEO/CFO Michael Hewson, a distinguished UC Santa Barbara graduate, commenced his career at A.J. Kirkwood in 2007 as a project engineer. Through unwavering dedication and a strong work ethic, he ascended the ranks and now serves as the CEO/CFO of the Company. With a wealth of experience and financial acumen, Michael is a driving force at AJK. His profound care for both the organization and its valued employees is evident in his leadership approach.

2211 Michelson is a 12-story office tower spanning 266,605 square feet, occupying a 1.2-acre site. < Back 2211 Michelson Located in Irvine, California, 2211 Michelson is a 12-story office tower spanning 266,605 square feet, occupying a 1.2-acre site. Positioned in the heart of the Irvine Business Complex, it enjoys a strategic location just two blocks east of John Wayne Airport. AJK played a pivotal role in this project by handling various installations, including power systems, lighting (which encompassed extensive decorative building-top night lighting), twin 3000 amp bus duct risers, a fire alarm system, smoke evacuation system, voice/data infrastructure, and the construction of a helipad. Notably, 2211 Michelson holds the distinction of being the first multi-tenant building on the West Coast to achieve Silver-level certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Core & Shell rating system. Location Irvine, CA Build Partner Synder Langston Size 266,605 sq. ft. Photos courtesy of Hines Development 1/4 Previous Next

The Downtown Los Angeles historic movie theatre was transformed into a unique retail store. < Back Tower Theatre The Downtown Los Angeles historic movie theatre was transformed into a unique retail store. While restoring the original design, the new space now incorporates the latest energy efficiency technology and innovation, creating a one-of-a-kind retail experience and the ability to conduct programs, classes, and live events. Location Los Angeles, CA Build Partners Shawmut Design & Construction Gruen Associates Size 16,800 sq. ft. 272A3040.jpg 1/10 Previous Next