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  James D. Black Associates was formed in 1989 for the practice of architectural design and urban planning. For over 30 years as a Principal of several Los Angeles based architectural firms, including the last 18 years as principal of JDBA, Mr. Black has had primary leadership responsibility for the design of hundreds of major commercial, retail, and institutional projects. The total construction cost of these projects is in excess of 800 million dollars with many individual projects over 20 million dollars. Biographies on Mr. Black and the senior staff can be found here.
JDBA has established a close working relationship with municipal jurisdictions and government agencies throughout Southern California as well as with many of the leading engineering design firms, construction companies, construction lenders, financial institutions and development companies. These professional relationships, in conjunction with the firm’s track record in leading the design of many large and successful projects provide the firm with considerable momentum in the execution of a wide range of design projects. Our success is attributed to our design philosophy, outlined here.

Our office in the Mid-Wilshire area of the City is centrally located to the greater metropolitan region of Los Angeles. Our firm's longevity in the greater Southern California architectural industry is built upon the professionalism and dedication of our staff and the integrity of their relationships with our clients and allied professions. The operational policies of the firm have engendered a management style, which integrates a clear focus on the client's needs, the project program, innovative thinking, teamwork and design leadership to deliver a successful project to our clients.
 

 
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