Featured Projects

Hill House

Tramonto Residence

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA

Dubai Residence

DUBAI, UAE

Mayumi

CULVER CITY, CA

925 La Brea

Skyline Residence

SANTA BARBARA, CA

5300 McConnell

LOS ANGELES, CA

900 La Brea Mixed Use

1302 La Brea

LOS ANGELES, CA

BCG

LOS ANGELES, CA

John Wells Productions

720 N. Cahuenga

Toro Canyon Residence

Residential

Tramonto Residence

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA

Hill House

Skyline Residence

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Toro Canyon Residence

Wakecrest Residence

MALIBU, CA

CL:20 Modern Residential Addition Prototype

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Montecito Canyon Residence

Bellagio Way Residence

LOS ANGELES, CA

Revello Residence

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA

1169 Hillcrest Residence

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Tione Residence

LOS ANGELES, CA

Dubai Villas

DUBAI, UAE

Harridge Residence

LOS ANGELES, CA

Riviera Residence

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Angelo Residence

LOS ANGELES, CA

East Channel Residence

SANTA MONICA, CA

Buildings

Mayumi

CULVER CITY, CA

925 La Brea

900 La Brea Mixed Use

1302 La Brea

LOS ANGELES, CA

5300 McConnell

LOS ANGELES, CA

1925 E Maple

Willoughby Duplexes

LOS ANGELES, CA

Castaway Commons

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Anacapa Studios

SANTA BARBARA, CA

720 N. Cahuenga

Motor Ave

LOS ANGELES, CA

2121 Park Place

Via Lido Mixed Use

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Via Lido Townhouses

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

La Peer

IV Housing

The Ranch

Commercial Interiors

BCG

LOS ANGELES, CA

John Wells Productions

eSalon

Conill Advertising

MASH Studios

LOS ANGELES, CA

Savitsky Satin Bacon & Bucci

LOS ANGELES, CA

Sonos

SANTA BARBARA, CA

C.I.M. Headquarters

LOS ANGELES, CA

Murad Headquarters

Team One USA

LOS ANGELES, CA

Sierra Pacific Construction

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Smuggler

Freemark Financial

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Murad Retail

LOS ANGELES, CA

G/Fore

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Biscuit Filmworks

Innocean

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Fremantle Media

BURBANK, CA

Intermedia

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Truecar

SAN FRANCISCO, CA SANTA MONICA, CA

Who We Are

SD is led by partners Russell Shubin, Robin Donaldson and Mark Hershman.

With offices in Culver City, Santa Barbara, and Orange County, California, projects are organized as a team effort, led and coordinated by an assigned project manager and project architect.

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Design Approach

ShubinDonaldson provides innovative environments for strategic, design savvy clients.

Projects are organized as a team effort, led and coordinated by an assigned project manager and project architect.

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#sneekpeek of one of our renovation projects curre

#sneekpeek of one of our renovation projects currently under #construction in Newport Beach

Programmatically designed for people to gather our

Programmatically designed for people to gather our @the.mayumi project is a great place for stories w/ friends and family. 📸 by @rogerdaviesphotography⁠

Imagine cooking in a #kitchen with this much #coun

Imagine cooking in a #kitchen with this much #counterspace⁠
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Photo by @rogerdaviesphotography of our @the.mayumi project⁠

Taking in the afternoon sun 😎 at our award-winn

Taking in the afternoon sun 😎 at our award-winning @the.mayumi project⁠
📸 by @benny_chan_photographer⁠

Our “Constructed Topography” show at this year

Our “Constructed Topography” show at this year’s Venice Biennale closes this Sunday, November 21st. Located at Palazzo Bembo the show is part of @ecc_italy “Time Space Existence” exhibition. @ecc_italy will be having a closing event this Sunday at the Palazzo Mora. Can’t make it to Venice, then follow @ecc_italy for a Livestream of the event.

Here is a #sneakpeek of our Somma Way Residence cu

Here is a #sneakpeek of our Somma Way Residence currently under construction.

Our award-winning #WilloughbyDuplexes has been rec

Our award-winning #WilloughbyDuplexes has been recently featured on @rethinkingthefuture_official

A snippet from the article:

“The corrugated metal panels painted a bold and fresh acid green complements the vitreous glass and tile texture, giving each residence a unique pallet within their respective orientations. Each unit’s individuality is emphasized by its position on the site and layout within, thus creating privacy for each unit and fully utilizing the extent of the entire development. The Willoughby Duplexes offers a unique solution to composing and celebrating multiple duplex development in the urban environment.

📸 by @benny_chan_photographer

For this weeks #hiveat5 Erik Danryd leads a discus

For this weeks #hiveat5 Erik Danryd leads a discussion on the indiscretions and merits of the controversially proposed Munger Hall at UCSB

Featuring 41 Units in the Silver Lake area, #4121S

Featuring 41 Units in the Silver Lake area, #4121SantaMonica embodies our ground-up multi-family projects’ continued expansion, lending to multi-unit housing resurgence urbanizing the Los Angeles landscape. ⁠
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Stay tuned for more photos of 4121 Santa Monica by @benny_chan_photographer⁠
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Located on the corner of Romaine and Orange, on th

Located on the corner of Romaine and Orange, on the edge of the La Brea corridor in West Hollywood, our #7007romaine project features stacked volumes that carry a strong horizontal orientation. The staggered glazing is coordinated with the building's program - opening up the interior spaces to the utmost natural light. ⁠
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Stay tuned and follow progress on all our current projects @shubindonaldson.⁣⁠
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Photography by @benny_chan_photographer⁠
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Hello Sunday from our #tramontoresidence - recharg

Hello Sunday from our #tramontoresidence - recharged for the week ahead.⁠
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Photography by @fernandogguerra ⁠
Interior Design: @magnidesign⁠
Landscaping: @ahbe_lab⁠
Lighting: @hlblighting⁠
Structural: @jlaengineers⁠
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Getting multiple points of reflection at our #tram

Getting multiple points of reflection at our #tramontoresidence - This photo was taken in the center courtyard on the second floor and features through the home and beyond, creating a sense of transparency to the landscape.⁠
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Photography by @fernandogguerra ⁠
Interior Design: @magnidesign⁠
Landscaping: @ahbe_lab⁠
Lighting: @hlblighting⁠
Structural: @jlaengineers⁠
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The heart of our #tramontoresidence can be found i

The heart of our #tramontoresidence can be found in the main entry living room - connected to the patio and pool, amazing views, and a hearth to warm by.⁠
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Photography by @fernandogguerra ⁠
Interior Design: @magnidesign⁠
Landscaping: @ahbe_lab⁠
Lighting: @hlblighting⁠
Structural: @jlaengineers⁠
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Dynamically controlled lights project vertically u

Dynamically controlled lights project vertically up the façade of #1302labrea creating visages of a continuous movement and emphasizing the lenticular forms. The lighting can be programmed to modulate the exterior façade, with the ability to oscillate between colors for a wide array of visual outcomes.⁠
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Photography by @benny_chan_photographer⁠
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Inspired by the curvature of the street, the round

Inspired by the curvature of the street, the rounded corner of San Vicente Boulevard, and the abundant bi-directional traffic, the use of lenticular aluminum fins emphasize a vertical component that complements the horizontality of the building and interacts with the constant car traffic. #1302labrea ⁠
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Photography by @benny_chan_photographer⁠
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Located on the corner of San Vicente Boulevard, an

Located on the corner of San Vicente Boulevard, and La Brea, our #1302labrea project is inspired by the curvature of the street. The use of lenticular aluminum fins are utilized emphasizing a vertical component that complements the horizontality of the building. This view is taken on the corner façade and does well to highlight the tenant's signage. ⁠
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Photography by @benny_chan_photographer⁠
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For this week’s #hiveatfive , we will be discuss

For this week’s #hiveatfive , we will be discussing The foremost goal enumerated by the Green New Deal: "to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050" We will be discussing what sacrifices we are willing to make, and what incentives we would like to see in order to achieve this goal. ⁠This week's hive topic is brought forth and curated by @lahmonarch .
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Here we are, a copy of our Live + Work publication

Here we are, a copy of our Live + Work publication, on the shelf in the bookshop of the Order of Architects in Lisbon, Portugal!⁠
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Found living comfortably between Wang Shu and Gwathmey Siegel. ⁠
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Entry :: Experience -> Looking back at the front /

Entry :: Experience -> Looking back at the front // A model of a front door. @robindonaldsonaia @bruceheavin⁠
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Take a peak behind the curtain of our process and many more projects currently in development on our R+D Instagram: @sd_rplusd⁠
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Both entries at 1925 E Maple retain their own indi

Both entries at 1925 E Maple retain their own individual characteristics in form and color, but they are a result of a similar methodology that integrates outward of the building and into the surrounding context. The pre-fabricated nature of the entry installations allowed the biggest impact with an efficient use of materials.⁠
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Completed in 2019, 1925 E Maple was an exercise in changing the exterior impact from a humble industrial building without having to change the entirety of the form. #fromthearchives #1925Maple⁠
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Photography by @benny_chan_photographer.⁣⁠
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