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  • The Monsaraz San Diego

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 50,000 SF 92 guest rooms Subterranean carlift parking COLLABORATORS Interior Design: KNA Design Landscape Architect: Wimmer Yamada Caughey Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers M/E/P Engineer: Robison Engineering General Contractor: R&R Construction PRESS Boutique Hotel Wins Int’l Design Award - San Diego Business Journal AWARDS Architectural Design Winner: Midscale Lifestyle Hotel - LIV Hospitality Design Awards The Monsaraz, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is a boutique hotel in San Diego, CA’s Point Loma Coastal District. Designed in homage to the local coastal culture and inspired by the Portuguese town of Monsaraz, the project’s design merges with the historic fishing community to provide visitors an authentically local and hospitable stay, and residents a sense place and pride. Sited adjacent to America’s Cup Harbor and steps from Fisherman’s Wharf, the design of the three-story, 50,000 SF, 92-key Monsaraz is a contemporary tip of the hat to the history-rich community. Upscale yet comfortable, the spaces feature finishes, color selections, and artwork inspired by the quintessential Portuguese fishing village including a modern take on Azulejo hand-painted ceramic tiles paired with patterned concrete tiles applied to the project’s exterior and interior. Guest amenities include a fitness room, sundry shop and sky terrace. Street level highlights include a double-height lobby with shared access to a full-service restaurant and bar that opens to a 4,000 SF courtyard. Parking is accommodated by car lift in a single level below-grade, optimizing the user experience and hotel operations while maximizing development of the site. STATUS completed 2021 SIZE 50,000 SF CLIENT Alliance Development Services and Lamming Company SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record The Monsaraz San Diego San Diego, CA

  • Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Shanghai JWDA Architects Co., Ltd. Landscape Architect: Famous Garden, USA PRESS AWARDS Best Office and Business Development - MIPIM Asia Credaward - Credaward.com Best International Commercial Development Project - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards Located at the core of the southern Chengdu suburb called the Luhu Eco-City, this site was originally farmland; but after undergoing substantial site work and irrigation the land was transformed into a finger lake dotted with small islands, all of which are connected via bridges and boats. One of the unique features of this site is that this eco-city is a wetland for migrating birds. The dynamic characteristic of the bird and its wings can be seen reflected in the ‘soaring’ aspirations as that of the client- Langjiu Group. The headquarters design incorporates the special qualities of the bird in its design. The Headquarters program includes an exhibition hall, restaurant, VIP chambers, chess and card chambers, wine and cigar bar, reading bar, swimming pool and boutiques. STATUS completed 2017 SIZE 410,000 SF CLIENT Chengdu Widehorizon Real Estate SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Interior Architect Chengdu Luhu Headquarters Park Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

  • St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED Gold® certified 100% affordable project 14 / 7 story tower 407 units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Design Line Interiors Landscape Architect: GMP Electrical Engineer: RBC Engineers Structural Engineer: BWE M/P Engineer: Randall Lamb Associates General Contractor: Level10 Construction PRESS Best Affordable Housing Project of the Year - San Diego Business Journal Father Joe's Villages' new 14-story building will take 550 people off the street - KPBS More than 400 San Diegans will find homes at downtown high-rise - San Diego Union-Tribune Father Joe’s unveils 407-unit affordable housing community - FOX News San Diego St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa - Giving Back Magazine AWARDS Project of the Year - San Diego Housing Federation Ruby Awards Best Affordable Housing Project of the Year - San Diego Business Journal Named to honor the late Mother Teresa, St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa is a LEED Gold® certified permanent housing development, and part of a larger plan to bring 2,000 affordable housing units to San Diego, CA by Father Joe’s Villages . Funding for this project came from multiple sources including private and public institutions, community groups and philanthropists. This 14-story and 7-story mixed-use tower is comprised of 407 units, ground-level tenant and support services, and new Father Joe's Villages office headquarters. Tower amenities include multipurpose space, offices, employment education services, courtyard space, lounge, community room, shared laundry rooms, dining area, and roof/garden terraces. Of the 407 units, 270 are reserved for chronically homeless individuals while the remaining units are dedicated to formerly homeless veterans, families, and others. On-site supportive services include health clinic access, job training, child care and programs supportive of self-sufficiency. STATUS completed 2021 SIZE 330,900 SF CLIENT Chelsea Investment Corporation and Father Joe's Villages SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa San Diego, CA

  • 1st and Beech

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS Pending LEED Gold® certification 22 stories 220 market rate and affordable residential micro-units 556 SF average unit size Semi-automated, 25-stall, stacked parking COLLABORATORS Interior Design: VIDA Landscape Architect: EPTDESIGN Civil Engineer: Kettler Leweck Structural Engineer: KOR Structural Electrical Engineer: Salas O’Brien Mechanical Engineer: Robison Engineers Plumbing Engineer: AMPAM Parks General Contractor: Greystar Construction PRESS AWARDS 1st and Beech is a new, 22-story residential tower located in downtown San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. At approximately 183,808 SF, the project is comprised of 220 market rate and affordable residential micro-units averaging 556 SF. An expansive roof terrace caps the tower with an interior sky lounge connected to an outdoor pool, spa, fire pit, and kitchen/dining areas. Residential amenities include include a fitness studio, pet spa, bicycle parking. The setting, shape, and height of the 1st & Beech tower is devised to maximize the allowable density. A semi-automated, stacked parking system accommodates 25 parking stalls. STATUS under construction SIZE 183,808 SF CLIENT Greystar SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record 1st and Beech San Diego, CA

  • Atmosphere Affordable Housing

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED Silver® certified 12 stories 205 residential units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: JWDA, Inc. Landscape Architect: Garbini and Garbini Civil Engineer: Latitude 33 Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers M/E/P Engineer: Emerald City Engineers Design/Build Contractor: Suffolk Roel Construction PRESS AWARDS Merit Award - Engineering News Record Excellence in Energy Leadership Award - San Diego Gas & Electric Ruby Award | Project of the Year - San Diego Housing Federation Award of Merit - Gold Nugget Development of the Year - Our City San Diego Atmosphere Affordable Housing is a 31,000 SF, 12-story, 100% affordable apartment complex providing safe and supportive housing for a diverse downtown San Diego, CA population including homeless individuals, qualifying families, and young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. LEED® Silver Certified, the project contains 205 residential units, each with a private balcony. Common spaces include a community meeting room, computer room and several multi-purpose rooms. Outdoor passive recreational spaces are located at ground floor and 7th level, with a community garden on the 8th. Subterranean parking is included for a total of 186 vehicles, including six accessible stalls. STATUS completed 2017 SIZE 195,000 SF CLIENT Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Interior Designer Atmosphere Affordable Housing San Diego, CA

  • Palisade at Westfield UTC

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 23 stories 300 units Five levels of secured parking COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Susan Marinello Interiors Landscape Architect: Urban Arena Civil: Stantec Structural: Glotman Simpson U.S. Inc. M/E/P: Donald F. Dickerson Associates GC: Suffolk Construction PRESS Palisade at UTC Rolls Out Red Carpet Amenities - San Diego Business Journal One of San Diego’s most expensive apartment complexes opens - San Diego Union-Tribune Palisades at Westfield UTC - Metal Architecture AWARDS Best Residential Project - San Diego Business Journal This 23-story, 300-unit residence is a landmark development marking the integration of luxury residential living within Westfield UTC, a premier retail and entertainment complex in La Jolla, CA. Constructed of cast-in-place concrete, the structure boasts a sleek, transparent exterior with floor-to-ceiling glazing to maximize ocean views. The building sits atop a four-story podium with an expansive 26,000 SF amenity deck featuring a lushly landscaped resort-style pool deck with cabanas, resident lounge, outdoor kitchen with fireplaces, coworking cafe, private dining and event spaces, bike storage, and a pet run.Interior common areas include a state-of-the-art fitness center, library, private workstations, 24-hour concierge, sky lounge, and a sports lounge. Providing five levels of secured parking, the Palisade is located minutes from La Jolla, Torrey Pines, and Del Mar and providing convenient freeway access and a short walk to the new UTC Transit Center, enhancing connectivity through the Mid-Coast Trolley Blue Line extension. STATUS completed 2019 SIZE 566,196 SF CLIENT Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Palisade at Westfield UTC La Jolla, CA

  • Bund House Shanghai

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 24-stories two, 311,000 SF towers COLLABORATORS PRESS AWARDS 2013 Grand Award, Best International Project - PCBC Gold Nugget Awards 2009 Inspiration Award - Contract Design Magazine 2009 Shanghai Best Residential Development Project Award This luxury residential complex is located next to the historic Bund District and faces the Central Business District of Pudong. Considerable attention was given to create elegant design with quality materials and details throughout the development, contributing to an iconic form of architecture that defines contemporary Shanghai. Phase I consists of two out of the six residential towers in the complex. STATUS completed 2013 SIZE 1,813,525 SF CLIENT Greentown China Holdings Limited SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Bund House Shanghai Shanghai, China

  • Millenia Duetta and Volta Affordable Housing

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS Five stories 257 space, two-level parking structure COLLABORATORS Landscape Architect: McCullough Landscape Architecture Civil Engineer: Hunsaker & Associates S/M/E/P Engineer: Gouvis Engineering Consulting Group General Contractor: Emmerson Construction, Inc. PRESS New Affordable Housing Complex Opens In Chula Vista - KPBS Affordable Housing- Duetta and Volta at Millenia - The Patch Keeping it Real (Affordable) - Q&A with Joseph Wong - San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles AWARDS Millenia Duetta and Volta Affordable Housing are part of a larger Millenia Master Plan Community in Chula Vista, CA’s Otay Ranch neighborhood providing 100% affordable apartment homes to low-income seniors and families. Volta is geared to active seniors, providing 87 1-and 2-bedroom units with 30,000 SF of outdoor and interior amenities including a a community clubhouse, business center, laundry facility, leasing lobby, and support areas, computer room, adult education classes, . Duetta offers 1-to-3-bedroom units to families and includes two playground areas, a picnic area with barbeque pits, community clubhouse, computer room, and after-school programs for children. Both communities enjoy access to a dedicated parking structure and surface parking. The Millenia Development is a visionary urban community within walking distance from Otay Ranch Town Center. Connected to restaurants, shopping, public parks and recreation areas, the project exudes Urbanism in light of its location, proximity to new and existing amenities, walkability, community development, streetscape design elements. and modern character. STATUS completed 2017 SIZE 182,035 GSF CLIENT Chelsea Investment Corporation SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Millenia Duetta and Volta Affordable Housing Chula Vista, CA

  • Framework

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS View a project video here . 8 stories 87 fully furnished units Net density 450 units/acre 350 SF per unit average COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Tecture Landscape Architect: Spurlock Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers M/E/P Engineer: H&W Engineers General Contractor: ECON/Cannon Constructors South PRESS AWARDS Award of Merit - PCBC 2023 Gold Nugget Awards Framework is an 8-story, mixed-use, micro-unit development on a 10,000 SF corner lot in downtown San Diego, CA’s East Village. At 75’ high and approximately 55,000 SF, the 87-unit Framework averages 350-SF/unit, with 3,600 SF of ground level commercial space at the southwest corner. An active fault line running diagonally along the property’s western corner from south to north created a unique opportunity to enhance its corner as landscaped/hardscaped areas and introduce a setback to a busy intersection along 13th and F Streets, while reducing usable floor area to 7,000-SF/floor. The building’s west façade features a sawtooth profile formed with textured black aluminum panel and floor-to-ceiling window wall, maximizing southwestern exposure and views of the new 4.1-acre urban park located directly south of the site. Ranging in size between 300-500 SF, each unit’s footprint is maximized using innovative storage solutions, and fully furnished with high-end finishes, fixtures, and equipment, including stacked washer/dryer, flat-screen TV, expandable walk-in closet with built-in hinge-down desk, and folding sofa/bed combination, all mechanized and operable through a smart phone app. Framework epitomizes ideal modern-day urban living concepts with the merging of inspired space utilization, state-of-the-art functionality, and economical design, all culminating in a building which serves as a new prototype of dwelling that fosters community while celebrating its urban context without compromise. See project video here . STATUS completed 2022 SIZE 54,830 SF CLIENT Carleton Management, Inc. SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Framework San Diego, CA

  • Diega

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 41 stories Two towers 617 units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Jules Wilson Design Studio Landscape Architect: Connect Landscape Architecture Electrical Engineer: Nemetz & Associates, LTD Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: Reinbold Engineering Structural Engineer: Glotman Simpson Civil Engineer: Kettler Leweck Engineering General Contractor: BOSA PRESS Best Mixed-Use Project - San Diego Business Journal Downtown Apartment Project Features a Metal Forest - San Diego Business Journal AWARDS Best Mixed-Use Project - 2021 Commercial Real Estate Awards , SD Business Journal Award of Merit, Best Multifamily Housing Community - PCBC 2022 Gold Nugget Awards Rising 41 stories from a residential/retail podium with two towers and a colorful glass façade, Diega is a mixed-use, high-rise residential community in downtown San Diego, CA, and at the time of completion San Diego’s largest-ever residential project at approximately 1,082,000 SF and 617 studios, one, and two-bedroom apartments. A striking addition to the downtown skyline, Diega's modern apartments feature spacious interiors, panoramic views, and amenities including ground level retail and commercial spaces, a fitness center, and a 25,000 SF sky terrace with pool, spa and outdoor leisure space — all in a central and highly walkable downtown San Diego location. STATUS completed 2021 SIZE 1,082,000 SF CLIENT Bosa Development SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Diega San Diego, CA

  • Park Summit

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 21 stories 7-story podium 265 apartments ranging from 700-1300 SF 47 designated extended stay units On-grade plus four below-grade parking levels COLLABORATORS Interior Design: ZMD Landscape Architect: Urban Arena Civil Engineer: Kettler Leweck Engineering Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers M/E/P: Robison Engineering General Contractor: Suffolk PRESS AWARDS Park Summit is a 21-story mixed-use residence sited on a nearly 33,000-square-foot lot in San Diego, CA’s Bankers Hill neighborhood. The project provides 265 1- and 2-bedroom apartments ranging from 700-1300 SF, of which 47 are designated extended stay units. Park Summit’s architecture is contemporary yet understated, incorporating a floor-to-ceiling glazing system for both tower element and its 7-story podium. Stepped massing optimizes the site’s layout and surrounding context, designed to complement the neighboring low- and mid-rise structures while maximizing views of the adjacent Balboa Park to the east, downtown San Diego to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Two separate vehicular entrances provide access to on-grade and four levels below-grade parking. Complementing its proximity to popular restaurants, coffee shops, businesses, and historic Balboa Park, Park Summit offers amenities including a striking residential lobby and lounge space, leasing offices, a mail and package area, large co-working space with mezzanine, a double-height gym with outdoor terrace, a clubroom, and an expansive southwest-facing pool and spa deck. Encouraging pedestrian interaction and connectivity, the residential lobby is centered along its active northern façade with two large restaurant spaces placed at each corner, while two separate retail spaces along the west-facing street complete the inviting block. STATUS under construction SIZE 475,542 SF CLIENT Floit Properties SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Park Summit San Diego, CA

  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 500-seat concert hall COLLABORATORS Acoustical Consultants: Nagata Acoustics Landscape Architect: Burton Landscape Architecture Studio Civil Engineer: BWE Structural Engineer: BWE M/E/P Engineer: Syska Hennessy Group General Contractor: DPR Construction PRESS A Musical Meeting Place - Music and Sound America Magazine 21 Secret Spots in La Jolla That Shine in the Winter - Los Angeles Times Two La Jolla Projects Awarded "Orchids" - SD News.com AWARDS Honor Award - U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Architecture Awards People's Choice Orchid - San Diego Architectural Foundation Best Cultural/Worship Project - ENR California Award of Merit in New Construction - Structural Engineers Association of San Diego Located in the village of La Jolla, CA, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center for the La Jolla Music Society is designed to expand opportunities for educational programing and enhance the identity of the La Jolla cultural community, and to support the continued growth of the society’s prominent music, dance, film, and opera performances. The 500-seat concert hall is outfitted with variable acoustics, stage configurations, and media projection capabilities. Adjacent to the hall, a 150-seat flexible use performance, education and/or social space offers a vibrant and more casual option. An outdoor garden plaza, protected from the street by a terra cotta curtain, serves both facilities as a mixing lobby while offering yet another lively social and performance space. The outcome of an in-depth community planning process, the facility is fashioned as an intimate composition of smaller structures and open spaces, maintaining the traditional building scale of its environs in form, materiality, and contemporary aesthetic. STATUS completed 2019 SIZE 49,000 SF CLIENT La Jolla Music Society SERVICES | ROLE Architect of Record in association with Epstein Joslin Architects The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center La Jolla, CA

  • The Neurosciences Institute

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS COLLABORATORS Design & Architect of Record: Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects Landscape Architect: Burton Landscape Architecture NSI Lab Mechanical Engineering: TKG NSI Lab Electrical Engineering: Randall Lamb PRESS The Neurosciences Institute soothes, challenges the mind - San Diego Union Tribune AWARDS Energy Efficiency Integration Award - San Diego Gas & Electric National Honor Award - American Institute of Architects Best of Design 1996 - TIME Magazine Honor Award - AIA San Diego Grand Orchid - San Diego Architectural Foundation Engineering Excellence Platinum Award - NYACE Design Honor Award - ASLA Architectural Concrete Award - San Diego ACI 2024 Legacy Award - AIA San Diego The Neurosciences Institute (now home to the Scripps Research Institute) is a research and educational complex, its design inspired by the vision of NSI founder and Nobel Laureate Dr. Gerald Edelman for a “scientific monastery.” Comprised of three distinct, yet interconnected buildings linked by walkways and a central plaza, the facility includes laboratories, administrative offices, a research library, and a 352-seat performance space recognized as one of the most acoustically impressive small auditoriums in the United States. In 2014, the Institute moved to smaller quarters. The space is now used by Scripps for its molecular imaging department. STATUS completed 1995 SIZE 56,000 SF CLIENT The Neurosciences Institute / Dr. Gerald M. Edelman SERVICES | ROLE Associate Architect in association with Tod Williams and Billie Tsien The Neurosciences Institute La Jolla, CA

  • Father Joe's Villages: 15th & Commercial

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS GreenPoint rated 12-story, mixed-use, affordable housing Includes child development facility for homeless children 65 affordable housing units for qualifying individuals 75 transitional housing units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: JWDA Architects Landscape Architect: Neri Landscape Architecture Civil Engineer: Burkett & Wong Engineers Structural Engineer: Burkett & Wong Engineers Electrical Engineer: C&G Engineering Mechanical Engineer: BTA Engineers Plumbing Engineer: BTA Engineers General Contractor: Roel Construction PRESS 15th & Commercial Affordable Housing - Builder Magazine AWARDS Award of Merit Unbuilt Category - AIA San Diego Merit Award - AIA San Diego Merit Award for Affordable or Workforce Housing - 2012 Builder Magazine Father Joe's Villages at 15th & Commercial is a 12-story, mixed-use, affordable housing and child development complex located at the edge of downtown San Diego, CA. A project of Father Joe's Vi llages , its programming provides contemporary housing to San Diego’s economically challenged and homeless population, while merging seamlessly within its urban context. The project program is comprised of three distinctive features — an extensive child development facility serving homeless children, 65 affordable housing units for individuals with qualifying annual incomes, and 75 transitional housing units for homeless single men. The design blends colored panels, concrete and painted stucco, coordinating with the colorful context of the project. Large windows provide views and flood the daycare center with natural light, while exterior sunscreens protect occupied spaces from intense sunlight, reduce solar heat gain, and allow natural light to penetrate deeper into the building interior. Spacious exterior balconies and large terraces provide venues for outdoor activities. The project achieved GreenPoint Rated status. STATUS completed 2012 SIZE 126,800 SF CLIENT Father Joe's Villages SERVICES | ROLE Architect of Record | Interior Designer Father Joe's Villages: 15th & Commercial San Diego, CA

  • Alexan ALX

    BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 4/19 stories 313 units ranging from 459-2,228 SF Three levels of below-grade parking COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Parisa O'Connell Interior Design Landscape Architect: LandLAB Environmental Design Civil Engineer: Nasland Engineering Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers Electrical Engineer: Michael Wall Engineering Mechanical Engineer: McParlane & Associates Plumbing Engineer: Dufoe Consulting Group General Contractor: Swinerton Builders PRESS AWARDS Alexan ALX Residential Tower is a mixed-use residence located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, CA’s East Village neighborhood. Comprised of a 19-story cast-in-place concrete tower and a four-story wood framed low-rise over a single level concrete podium, the 313-unit project provides a variety of unit types from 459 SF studios to 2,228 SF two-bedroom penthouses, with three levels of below-grade parking. Alexan’s contemporary design features loft-style architecture, floor-to-ceiling height windows, plush units equipped with gourmet kitchens, private balconies, walk-in closets, and spa-like baths. Approximately 7,500 SF of ground floor common area is dedicated to street interaction with the community. Resident amenities include a clubhouse, with pool and spa facilities, and exterior courtyard. STATUS completed 2018 SIZE 463,161 SF CLIENT Trammell Crow Residential SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Alexan ALX San Diego, CA

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