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Media Portfolio LA was created in 2001, pioneering the use of 3d and media in the architecture + development industry. Our Seattle based office (mediaportfolio.org) assists our corporate and non-profit clientele.
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Who we are
Media Portfolio was founded by design architect Richard Abe AIA in 2001. We use the latest technologies and great design to visualize, communicate and promote.Our company provides high quality 3D visualization and media design services comparable with any large agency but with pricing and attention available only at a boutique sized studio. With licensed architects on staff we are uniquely qualified to assist in both the entitlement and marketing phases.
We're located in the heart of "Old Town" in Pasadena, California, home of the Rose Parade, the Pasadena Marathon and the Big Bang Theory.
Our Approach
If you’re a developer or architect our expertise can turbocharge your team. Combining the talents of our staff architects and media designers we can entitle and market developments of any size.Count on us to leverage the best type of media to tell your story, to sell your idea and to exceed all expectations. Our clients include some of the brightest names in the architecture, land development and civic communities but we give unparalleled attention to every size client and budget. You create the architecture, we’ll help you close the deal.
WHAT WE DO
- Renderings
- Animations
- Video Presentations
- RFP and RFQs
- Marketing Collateral
- Touchscreen Kiosks
- Promo Videos
- Sales Office Interiors
- Websites
Meet the team

Rick Abe President + Architect

Erin Ung Interiors Architect

Alyson Nakamura Motion Storyteller

Kevin Chan Video Editor
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How to find us
Our Address

MEDIA PORTFOLIO35 N. Raymond Ave., Suite 202,
Pasadena, CA 91103
USAContact Details
Our main office is in Pasadena, CA in the heart of Old town.
So whether you’re in Pasadena or Seattle give us a call and let’s see how we can help. The Starbucks is on us!.
Tel: (626) 577- 4732
E-mail: info@mediaportfolio.comFeedback
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AC Martin / Togawa + Smith
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AC Martin/Togawa Smith Residential ArchitectsProject Name
USC GatewayScope of Work
3d visualization for University approvals and City entitlementDescription
A mixed use project for the University of Southern California. The extensive approvals through the USC system required aerial, street level and courtyard renderings. All images incorporated the existing context.
AC Martin/Togawa Smith has been a client since 2005 and our collaboration includes numerous successful projects.
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AvalonBay Communities
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AvalonBay Communities, Inc.Project Name
AvalonBay GlendoraScope of Work
3d visualization incorporating actual video footage with a 3d digital model.Description
Extensive City entitlement processes included town hall meetings in addition to the requisite Design Review, Planning Commission and City Council hearings.
The video compilation shown here also includes video of the AvalonBay Irvine sales office and model units which were presented as design references. All video shooting and editing is provided within Media Portfolio for a single point of business responsibility.
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The Bedford Group
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The Bedford GroupProject Name
Bedford Parc and Bedford PromenadeScope of Work
Development branding, 3d visualization, print promotion, sales website and sales office signage and bannersDescription
Comprehensive assistance was provided to the developer in the marketing and sales phase of the project. Our graphics and media design services were integrated with 3d visualization to provide cost effective quality.
The use of web based promotion through the sales website, eBlast campaigns and cloud based video panels can enable sales in any market.
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Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
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Bellevue Chamber of CommerceProject Name
Eastside of the LakeScope of Work
Video Promo for the City of Bellevue Business AssociationDescription
Seattle and Bellevue are the premier cities in the state of Washington. Bellevue has a balanced lifestyle location has been established but the Bellevue Chamber wanted to illustrate the value of doing business in Bellevue (eastside of the lake).
The video was shown at a promotional event and used repeatedly throughout the year to network with the business community.
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Cascadia
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Cascadia Corp.Project Name
Cascadia Art of LivingScope of Work
Commercial Spot - The Cascadia CommunityDescription
A proposed 5000 Acre master planned community in Washington.
Used in the City entitlement process and investor presentations.
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City of Alhambra
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City of AlhambraProject Name
West Main Master PlanScope of Work
3d visualization and video presentationDescription
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City of Compton
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City of ComptonProject Name
Downtown Master Plan and Community Outreach VideosScope of Work
3d visualization, billboard signage and a community outreach video series.Description
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City of Monterey Park
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City of Monterey ParkProject Name
Downtown GentrificationScope of Work
Master planning, 3d visualization and animation based video.Description
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City of San Marino
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City of San MarinoProject Name
Design Review Committee 3d visualizationScope of Work
3d visualization for separate applications for several housesDescription
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DR Horton
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DR HortonProject Name
Rancho VictoriaScope of Work
An entitlement video for the Rancho Victoria residential development and accompanying 3d visualizationDescription
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Hing Wa Lee
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Hing Wa Lee JewelersProject Name
San Gabriel Flagship StoreScope of Work
3d visualization, interior architectural design, integrated digital video programming and displaysDescription
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N-Wall
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N-Wall, Inc.Project Name
N-Wall, the Drywall AlternativeScope of Work
Company and product branding, website, 3d visualization and print collateralDescription
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The Olson Company
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The Olson CompanyProject Name
RFP's, RFQ, and entitlement videosScope of Work
Involvement with over 200 individual design projects including print, video and presentation servicesDescription
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Realty Advisory Group, Inc
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Realty Advisory Group, IncProject Name
Discovery Gateway Spectrum IIScope of Work
A comprehensive sales campaign including video (DVD) and printed brochuresDescription
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Risha Engineering
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Risha EngineeringProject Name
Risha Engineering BrandScope of Work
Complete re-brand of an established engineering firm including a brand styleguide, stationery and websiteDescription
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su development
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Su DevelopmentProject Name
Elements Too and Bellevue TowersScope of Work
3d visualization and video(s) for the entitlement and promotion of two highrise residential projects. Services included video, animation, print, and web.Description
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. GAME CHANGER

Media Portfolio LA was created in 2001, pioneering the use of 3d and media in the architecture + development industry. Our Seattle based office (mediaportfolio.org) assists our corporate and non-profit clientele.




















