Rendering of the North Central Animal Services Center Courtyard. Includes multiple concrete plant beds, dog kennels, and a glass covered canopy.

NORTH CENTRAL ANIMAL SHELTER

Completed2008, 2021
LocationLos Angeles
Size22,000 sf
Contractor Phase ISinanian Developement
Contractor Phase IIFord E.C. Inc
ArchitectChoy Associates
Structural EngineerKanda and Tso Associates
Civil EngineerAshba Engineers LTD
MP EngineerKevin A. Smola & Associates
Electrical EngineerJMD Engineering

This project, a LEED Silver-certified expansion to the North Central shelter, transformed the facility from a bare-bones warehouse to a sustainable community center focused on facilitating successful adoptions. The work included the addition of 170 outdoor dog kennels, various assorted animal, bird, and reptile holding facilities, a detached behavioral assessment room, and training yards.

This project was completed in two phases in collaboration with Choy Associates.

Rendering of bird cages outside the North Central Animal Services. The cage is surrounded by a concrete plant bed and covered with a metal lattice roof.
Rendering of the North Central Animal Services glass exterior. The lit up interior creates a white glow that shines against the wood and yellow plaster wall, as well as the purple sky.
Rendering of the North Central Animal Services kennels. The cages sit against a wooden wall and along a concrete bench.
Photo of front of North Central Animal Services Center. Includes blue glass windows, a wooden and dark green stucco facade, and multiple flower trees lining the sidewalk.
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