Biographical Summary of Samuel Lunden
Born: July 14, 1897, Chicago.
Education: California Institute of Technology; B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Spouse: Leila Burton Allen, married 1925; three children.
CAREER HISTORY:
- Architectural draftsman, Reginald D. Johnson, Architect, Pasadena, California,
1915-17.
- Project architect, Cram and Ferguson, Boston, 1921-27.
- Owner, Samuel E, Lunden, Architect, Los Angeles, 1928- 48, 1957-60.
- Partner, Lunden, Hayward, and O' Conner, Los Angeles, 1949-57.
- Partner, Samuel E. Lunden, FAIA, and Joseph L. Johnson, AIA, Los Angeles, 1960-78.
- Consulting architect, Lyon Associates, Inc., Los Angeles, 1978-83.
- Consulting architect, Los Angeles, 1983-present.
CAREER-RELATED ACTIVITIES:
- Manhattan Beach City Planning Commission, 1942-43.
- Southern California Planning Congress, 1942-43.
- South Bay Beach and Highway Association, secretary, 1943-45.
- American Arbitration Association, arbitrator, 1953.
- Citizens Traffic and Transportation Committee, vice- chairman, 1954-56.
- Stephens-Adamson Manufacturing Company and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,
consultant on carveyor system proposed for the Los Angeles area, 1956-65.
- Citizens Advisory Council on Public Transportation, Los Angeles, 1966-68.
MAJOR PROJECTS:
- Pacific Coast Stock Exchange Building, Los Angeles, 1929.
- Saint Vincent de Paul Church, interior, Los Angeles, 1931.
- Edward L. Doheny Memorial Library and Alumni Park, University of Southern California,
1932; library addition, 1964-67.
- Hermosa Beach Elementary School, renovation, Hermosa Beach, California, 1935.
- Allan Hancock Biological Research Foundation Building, University of Southern
California, 1940.
- Chesterton housing project, San Diego, California, 1942
- Avalon Gardens housing project, Los Angeles, 1942.
- Methodist Hospital of Southern California, modernization, Los Angeles, 1943.
- Elisabeth von KleinSmid Memorial Hall, University of Southern California, 1949.
- Marks Hall, University of Southern California, 1949.
- Hyperion Treatment Plant, El Segundo, California, 1951.
- Veterans Administration Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, consulting architect, 1951.
- Temple Israel, Los Angeles, c. 1950.
- Hospital of the Good Samaritan, new wing, Los Angeles, 1953; renovation, 1935-C.1965.
- City Hall South, Civic Center, Los Angeles, 1954.
- Harbor Police Station administration building, San Pedro, California, 1959.
- Las Palmas School for Girls (now Kirby Center for Girls), Los Angeles County,
California, 1959.
- Western Federal Savings and Loan Building, complete modernization, Los Angeles, 1964.
- Fluor Tower men's residence. University of Southern California, 1968.
- Gwyn Wilson Student Union, renovation. University of Southern California, 1971.
- Hazel and Stanley Hall Financial Services Building, University of Southern California,
1974.
- University Center, California State University, Fullerton, 1975.
- Los Angeles County Veterans Memorial Park, Sylmar, California, 1976.
- Bovard Auditorium (now Norris Cinema Center), renovation. University of Southern
California, 1976.
- Hedco Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Faculty Building, University of Southern
California, 1982.
AFFILIATIONS:
- American Institute of Architects, Southern California chapter, treasurer, 1936-37;
vice president, 1938; director, 1939-41; president, 1943-43; national vice president,
1945-47.
- American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, 1945-present.
- California Club.
- Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Club of Southern California, board, 1950-55;
president, 1955.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporation Development Committee.
- Republican Associates of Los Angeles County, board of trustees and executive
committee, 1958-present.
- Town Hall of California, board of governors, 1955-65; president, 1965.
- University of Southern California Architectural Guild.
- University of Southern California Associates.
- University of Southern California Oceanographic Society.
AWARDS:
- American Institute of Architects, certificate of merit for Edward L. Doheny Memorial
Library, 1933; certificate of merit for Saint Vincent de Paul Church interior, 1933;
certificate of merit for Pacific Coast Stock Exchange, 1933; Edward C. Kemper Award,
1963.
- Simons Brick Company, brick house competition, second prize, 1935.
- California Lumber Association, mountain cabin competition, first prize, 1935.
- Los Angeles City, Silver Award for Pacific Coast Stock Exchange Building, 1937.
- American Hospital Association, competition for design of a small community hospital
and medical center, first prize, 1945.
- Fort Moore Memorial competition, fourth prize, 1951.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bronze Beaver Award, 1955; Corporation
Development Committee Distinguished Corporate Leadership Award, 1976; Marshall B. Dalton
Award, 1980.
- Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Award, 1964.
- Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, recognition for contributions to the
architecture of Los Angeles, 1984.