Alen Malekian, AIA, NCARB
Principal - President
Malekian & Associates
Profile
Alen Malekian has been a valued resident of Glendale for over 42 years and has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the city for more than 16 years. As the founder of Malekian and Associates for over 35 years, he has played a significant role in the community, applying his architectural skills to benefit his clients and contribute to local development. Since founding the firm in 1997, Alen has focused on innova0ve and prac0cal design solu0ons. Under his leadership, the team at Malekian and Associates has excelled in delivering crea0ve architectural and interior design, space planning, and engineering services. The firm is renowned for its integrated solu0ons across various sectors, including commercial, ins0tu0onal, and corporate projects throughout California.
Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life through innova0ve design, delivering reliable, accurate, and 0mely services. We aim to add value to communi0es and workplaces by fostering a collabora0ve design process and exceeding client expecta0ons.
Service Approach
Malekian & Associates is commi8ed to delivering technically sound, innova0ve projects that adhere to budget and schedule constraints. We maintain strong, long-term client rela0onships through a8en0ve service and a par0cipatory design process, leveraging BIM capabili0es and 3D renderings to facilitate client vision and project modifica0ons.
Management
Our firm comprises experienced architects, designers, engineers, and contractors with over 200 years of combined experience. Each project is led by a principal-in-charge who ensures direct client engagement and oversight throughout the project lifecycle. Our successful track record includes a diverse por<olio of corporate, public, private, and ins0tu0onal projects.
Professional Experience
Malekian & Associates
Principal - President
1997 - Present
• Established and grew a successful architectural firm specializing in planning, building de
sign, engineering, and construc0on management.
• Oversaw hundreds of projects including commercial, retail, industrial, and public works f
acili0es across California.
• Engaged in community service and local government, contribu0ng to design guidelines a
nd serving as a Design Review Commissioner.
Educa#on & Cer#fica#ons
• Bachelor of Architecture, Woodbury University, 1993
• State of California Licensed Architect, C38560
• Licensed General Contractor, B920911
• Member, Na0onal Council of Architectural Registra0on Boards (NCARB) • Member, American Ins0tute of Architects (AIA), Na0onal and Local Chapters • Member, Interna0onal Code Council (ICC)
C
ommunity Involvement
• City of Glendale Design Review Commissioner (2003 - 2019) • Contributor, Comprehensive Design Guidelines for City of Glendale P
ublica#ons & Recogni#ons
• Several cita0ons of projects as design examples in the Comprehensive Design Guidelines f
or the City of Glendale (pages 55, 57, 60, 61)
Completed Projects
3501 Ocean View
Montrose, CA 91020
Remodel and renovation of existing
abandoned Cleaners. Completed 2010
Before
Proposed
1150 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
Remodel of existing Retail
Store to Dental office.
Completed 2012
Completed Projects Outside of
City of Glendale
Duley Road
El Segundo, CA
Creative Office Park
Completed 2018