Lala Klopping   |   Director

Born and raised in Glendale, Lala has lived all over the city, from El Miradero and Mariposa to Rossmoyne and Whiting Woods. As a kid, she loved riding the Beeline with her grandmother, swimming at the Verdugo pool, picnicking at Nibley Park, and stopping for Thrifty’s cones on the walk home from school. The quiet disappearance of familiar places over time deepened her awareness of the city’s changing landscape and how we relate to the built environment.

That sense of place shaped her work in construction, real estate, and property management, where she oversaw historic L.A. landmarks Engine Co. No. 28 and the Fine Arts Building—spaces where preservation and progress meet. In addition to TGHS, Lala is also a member of the Crescenta Valley Historical Society and the Los Angeles Conservancy. Her connection to Glendale informs her appreciation for preservation and adaptation in the Jewel City and beyond.