Raymond was honored by the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) with a 2024 SFIA Industry Project Award for 8th & Figueroa in the category of Architectural Design. The SFIA Awards recognize excellence in the use of cold-formed steel products and represent the “top tier” of steel framing manufacturing and construction achievement.
8th & Figueroa is a new 42-story apartment tower in Los Angeles that showcases groundbreaking use of cold-formed steel, incorporating 815 tons of material, including a perimeter roof cornice installed through innovative prefabrication methods. Notable features include a stunning waterfall staircase in the lobby, which required months of meticulous planning and collaboration.
The project prioritized safety and efficiency, with nearly 160,000 hours worked without incident. By leveraging the strength-to-weight ratio of cold-formed steel and employing value-engineered solutions, the project was delivered with exceptional architectural and construction excellence.