fIRM PROFILE
For over 30 years, CBA Partnership Architects has implemented into practice our belief that the summation of our everyday buildings that we work, live and play in all combine to contribute a vital role in our quality of life. Much more so than the high profile projects which we occasionally visit. Accordingly, our portfolio of work largely focuses on producing creative and dynamic environments for both living and work, whether it be for new construction or the repositioning of older buildings for a new generation.
our clients
Some people you probably already know are happily enjoying spaces we've designed. For over thirty years we've been committed to servicing countless businesses throughout Southern California and, in doing so, we've created many long lasting, and very rewarding, relationships with our clients. We are proud to mention that our work comes to us almost exclusively through repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients.
The following is a list of some of our clients:
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Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital
Motion Picture and Television Fund
The Walt Disney Company
Minolta Business Systems
Avid Technology, Inc.
Aramark
Sony pictures
GE Capital
Capitol Records
KiisFM
ABC Studios
GRIPS, Local 80
​iRobot Corporation
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City of Cerritos
Unilab Corporation
Texaco
Screen Actors Guild of America
Warner New Media, a Time Warner Company
WEA Latina, a Time Warner Company
Centinela Freeman Hospital
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
The U.S. Army
Santa Monica College
First Entertainment Credit Union
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.
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PRINCIPALS
John Cambianica
Education
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California
Bachelor of Architecture Degree
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, California
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, California
Professional Organizations
Member of the American Institute of Architects, Pasadena/Foothill Chapter
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John Cambianica has practiced Architecture in Southern California for thirty-seven years and established the firm John Cambianica Architects in 1986. The firm has since been primarily involved with institutional and commercial projects. As Principal, John is responsible for the design and overview of each projects through completion.
Gabriel Baron
Education
School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism (FADU) University of Buenos Aires, Argentina / 1983-1990
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Teaching Experience
Design Communication 1 - 2
School of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of the University of Buenos Aires / 1987-1990
Professional Organizations
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Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
San Fernando Valley Chapter -
Member of the Professional Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Argentina
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Gabriel has over 27 years of experience in Commercial, Institutional, and Residential Architecture in the greater Los Angeles area. He joined the firm in 1994, when it was still known as John Cambianica Architects, starting off as a Project Architect, to later become a partner in the year 2003.
As a partner of the firm, Gabriel often wears many hats. His shared responsibilities range from managerial roles such as marketing, client relations, business management and financial planning, to typically more creative roles, such as Project Design, overseeing the production of Construction Documents, and performing Construction Administration through completion of the project.
Awards
The American Institute of Architect has rewarded our commitment to quality, our search for highly innovative designs and our sensitive response to the community, by honoring us throughout the years with the following awards
Award of Merit
Toluca Lake Health Center
Motion Picture and Television Fund
Burbank, California
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Citation Award
Screen Actors Guild
Burbank, California
Award of Honor
Cerritos Public Library Addition
Cerritos, California
Award of Honor
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital
Administration Building
Inglewood, California
Award of Honor
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital
Boiler room / Facilities Building
Inglewood, California
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Award of Merit
Pasadena/Foothill Chapter
San Fernando Valley Chapter
IATSE Local 728 Building Renovation
Burbank, California
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Award of Merit
IATSE Local 80 Building Renovation
Burbank, California
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Award of Merit
Minolta Business Systems
Woodland Hills, California
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Award of Merit
Arden Office Building
Glandale, California
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Award of Merit
Loo Residence South
Pasadena, California
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Award of Merit
Offices for Warner Constructors, Inc.
Glendale, California
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Citation Award
San Fernando Valley Chapter-unbuilt
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Award of Merit
San Fernando Valley Chapter-built
Malibu Residence
Malibu, California
