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As the dust settles on the fires that ravaged Los Angeles earlier this month, hundreds of architects, designers, and contractors are organizing on Slack to band together on the upcoming rebuilding efforts.
The Grand Design: The total cost of the damage incurred by the fires is estimated to be around $250 billion, with about $30 billion of that insurable. The extent of that damage across the Pacific Palisades and Altadena means that the city’s builders and designers will need to collectively marshal resources to meet the demand.
Between the Messages: A workspace titled “Rebuild LA Architecture” may be the most viral thing happening on Slack.
- Created by Aaron Leshtz, the co-founder of architecture firm AAHA Studio, the workspace now counts over 350 LA-based members.
- Members are sharing resources, information, and tips on designing fire-resistant buildings, navigating city regulations, and handling FEMA claims across dozens of channels.
- One channel is putting together what’s being dubbed the “Rebuild LA Handbook,” which could become a crucial document for broader revitalization efforts.
Final Order: Leshtz told Fast Company that his own firm has already received over 20 inquiries for rebuilding projects, so “there’s going to be more work than anybody can handle.” In a silver lining, the amount of work and the help of knowledgeable sources via “Rebuild LA Architecture” could give some smaller upstart firms the foundation to make a name for themselves… and add even more creativity to the creative capital of the world.
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