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- North City Campus Continuing Education Building
completed 2013San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Gold Certified 42,000 SF COLLABORATORS Landscape Architect: Parterre Civil Engineer: Burkett & Wong Engineers Structural Engineer: TMAD Taylor & Gaines Electrical Engineer: Johnson Consulting Engineers Mechanical Engineer: Bender Dean Engineering General Contractor: Balfour Beatty Construction PRESS San Diego Continuing Education's North City Campus Earns LEED ® Gold - Architect Magazine North City Campus - ArchDaily AWARDS This two‐story, 42,500-square-foot facility is designed to support San Diego, CA’s Community College District (SDCCD) Continuing Education Program and further its reputation for providing pioneering business technology courses and job training programs. Designated the Campus of Excellence for Business + Information Technology , the project’s diverse program includes ultramodern hi-tech classrooms, computer labs, and multipurpose areas that support short-term classes and job training programs for business technology, and administrative offices. The facility also houses a new High Tech Center for Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS), used for assistive technology training helping DSPS students participate as fully as possible in classes and programs. The building’s design blends multi-colored fiber reinforced cementitious panels, standing seam zinc siding, and stucco with expansive windows that provide views and flood the higher education facility with natural light. Spacious exterior balconies and courtyards provide venues for outdoor activity and promote interaction among faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Large operable glass doors and windows take advantage of San Diego’s climate to provide natural ventilation and daylight to the interior spaces, and provide occupant flexibility for indoor/outdoor meeting and gathering space. LEED Gold® certified, measures incorporated to achieve the Client’s goals include the use of highly efficient mechanical and lighting systems exceeding state efficiency standards by 30%; over 40% reduction in water use through the incorporation of ultra-low-flow fixtures and water efficient landscaping; and an underground drywell for treating storm water on-site. STATUS completed 2013 SIZE 42,942 SF CLIENT San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record North City Campus Continuing Education Building San Diego, CA
- Palisade at Westfield UTC
completed 2019La Jolla, CA 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
- 800 Broadway
completed 2025San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Gold Certified 40-story tower tops a 6-story podium 440-ft tall Three levels of subterranean parking 389 market-rate and affordable units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Parisa O’Connell Interior Design Landscape Architect: HPLA Studio Civil Engineer: Kettler Leweck Structural Engineer: KOR Structural Electrical Engineer: Power Design Mechanical Engineer: Atlas Mechanical Plumbing Engineer: Sherwood Mechanica l General Contractor: CA Ventures PRESS 40-Story Residential Tower Opens in Downtown San Diego - SD Metro JWDA-designed downtown high-rise opens for residents - Daily Transcript AWARDS 800 Broadway is a mixed-use, multi-family, LEED® Gold Certified development in downtown San Diego, CA, comprised of a 40-story tower with a 6-story podium and three levels of subterranean parking. The 527,500 SF structure fully utilizes its nearly half-acre site and contributes a lustrous design to the San Diego skyline. The project includes 389 residential units ranging from studios to 3-bedroom apartments, with 33 units designated as affordable housing. Building amenities include double-height retail spaces and a grand residential lobby at ground level; an expansive outdoor terrace coupled with a fitness room, a yoga studio, a speakeasy with open seating and private dining area, and leasing office on level 6 (on top of the podium); and a sky terrace equipped with a large pool and spa area, a lounge, a game room, and a reading area on level 40. The architecture of 800 Broadway is sleek and modern, using a refined material palette of vision glass and metal panel in white, silver and blue. The design for the podium levels complements the tower massing, and delivers pops of blue to the streetscape. Architectural projections wrap the corners of the podium while continuing the full height of the tower, working together to create a continuous ribbon that accentuates the nearly 440-ft tall structure while embellishing the otherwise floor-to-ceiling glass field of the tower fenestration. STATUS completed 2025 SIZE 527,520 SF CLIENT CA Ventures SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record 800 Broadway San Diego, CA
- Broadstone Makers Quarter
completed 2018San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 7 stories 265 units averaging 738 SF each 94 Walk score / 80 Transit 60,000 SF of creative office space COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Basile Studio Landscape Architect: Neri Landscape Civil Engineer: BWE Structural Engineer: Edmond G. Babayan & Assoc. Mechanical Engineer: Walsh Engineers Electrical Engineer: OMB Electrical Plumbing Engineer: Ampam Parks Mechanical General Contractor: Alliance Residential PRESS In the apartment amenity arms race, service and technology win out - Curbed Orchid for Interior Design - San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchids & Onions 2020 Outstanding Architectural Design - San Diego Business Journal AWARDS Orchid for Interior Design - San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchids & Onions 2020 Outstanding Architectural Design - San Diego Business Journal Broadstone Makers Quarter is a mixed-use apartment community in downtown San Diego’s East Village. As part of the developing I.D.E.A. (Innovation/Design/Education/Arts) District, the project aligns seamlessly with the vision of a hub for local entrepreneurs, artists, students, and residents by providing retail and office spaces and high-density housing. Designed to be a central neighborhood gathering place, the 395,746 SF project contains 265 studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, with multi-level penthouse residences and townhomes, ground floor retail and parking, and a multitude of work and recreational spaces designed to accommodate the many offered services intended to foster a sense of growing and learning. Exterior textured concrete finishes, structured glazing, and metal claddings of iron, steel, and aluminum are complemented by the clean and contemporary industrial vibe of its interior. The S-shaped design of the 7-story structure forms two central courtyards and indoor/outdoor amenity areas including including a zero-edge pool, fitness lounge, yoga/cycling studio, bike repair shop, DIY room, mobile tech and worktables, gardens, grills, workspaces, and more. BMQ’s exterior wall assembly alleviates noise pollution with high Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings. Stormwater runoff and drainage are addressed with a combination of bio-filtration planters and modular wetlands, and 80% of the rooftop is equipped with photovoltaic panels to support the energy needs of the building. Expansive streetscapes along its intersection encourage pedestrian and bicycle uses. Makers Quarter’s ideal location offers a neighborhood feel and culture of community, central to the trendiest neighborhoods, best attractions, and most convenient transit. Moments from Interstates 163, 5, and 94, as well as the Metropolitan Transit System’s (MTS) Rapid bus line, commuter rail lines, and Trolley systems. STATUS completed 2018 SIZE 395,000 SF CLIENT Alliance Realty Partners, LLC SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Broadstone Makers Quarter San Diego, CA
- The Lindley
completed 2025San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS LEED® Gold Certified 37 stories 6-story podium 422 units COLLABORATORS Interior Design: STREETSENSE Landscape Architect: EPTDESIGN Civil Engineer: PDC Structural Engineer: Kor Structural Electrical Engineer: LPG Engineering, Inc. Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: Robison Engineering General Contractor: Swinerton Builders PRESS Toll Brothers Apartment Living® Breaks Ground on The Lindley, New High-Rise in San Diego - Yahoo! Finance Developer Breaks Ground for 37-Story Apartment Tower on Edge of Little Italy - Times of San Diego Developer Breaks Ground on 285M Downtown Apartments with Extended Stay Rooms - San Diego Union Tribune AWARDS Best Architectural Design of a Multifamily - for Rent - BIA Icon Awards The Lindley is an 800,000 SF, LEED® Gold Certified, 37-story mixed-use development located at the boundary of San Diego's downtown and Little Italy neighborhoods. One of the largest buildings in the area, it features a combination of residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces. Notably, The Lindley includes 60 hotel rooms, setting it apart from other recent residential projects. Residential unit types range from studio, one-bedroom and one-bedroom plus den through two- and three-bedroom units, each equipped with its own private balcony. Lindley’s tower sits atop a 6-story podium comprised of double-height retail and lobby spaces at grade and parking wrapped within the podium levels above-grade, with an additional four stories of parking below. The podium is topped with a 17,000 SF terrace featuring a resort-style pool and spa, large lounge area, and catered landscape and hardscape areas throughout. Interior amenities merge high-end hospitality with a diverse residential program including separate hotel and residential lobbies, mail parlor and package room, leasing offices, co-working space, business room, conference room, game room, club lounge, club room, private reading rooms, spa parlor, sauna, massage rooms, and expansive interior and exterior fitness areas. The building design is inspired by a modern, urbanized architecture; sleek in profile, with polished materials including metal paneling and floor-to-ceiling glass storefront used to define the podium and tower structures. A tight pattern of vertical aluminum slats adorns the podium exterior, with up-lighting used throughout the exterior to better articulate the architectural detailing. Metal-framed overhangs outline the main entrances and corners of the podium and tower roof for visual prominence. STATUS completed 2025 SIZE 800,000 SF CLIENT Toll Brothers Apartment Living SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record The Lindley San Diego, CA
- Park Summit
under constructionSan Diego, CA 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 Apartments Go to New Heights in Bankers Hill - San Diego Business Journal AWARDS Park Summit is a 21-story mixed-use residence sited on a nearly 33,000 SF 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
- Lane Field North
completed 2016San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS See the Lane Field Video Story here . Dual-branded, 400-key Marriott hotel 253 SpringHill select service hotel rooms 147 Residence Inn extended stay rooms 365 protected parking spaces within podium COLLABORATORS PRESS AWARDS Lane Field North is comprised of a dual-branded Marriott hotel, leased retail areas for shops and restaurants, and above-grade structured parking. The project consists of a 253-key SpringHill Suites select service hotel and a 147-key Residence Inn extended stay hotel. The dual-branded hotel shares a common lobby, check-in concierge, and elevator bank. Shared function and amenity spaces occur at the top of the podium and include approximately 6,000 SF of meeting space, a dining facility, fitness center, and outdoor pool. The 11-story guest room tower rises above this amenity level. 365 parking spaces are located within the podium. STATUS completed 2016 SIZE 449,321 SF CLIENT Lankford & Associates in partnership with Hensel Phelps & Portman Holdings SERVICES | ROLE Associate Architect in association with John Portman & Associates Lane Field North San Diego, CA
- St. Teresa of Calcutta Villa
completed 2021San Diego, CA 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
- Father Joe's Villages: 15th & Commercial
completed 2012San Diego, CA 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
- Rue Ferrari Expansion
completed 2025San Jose, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS Upon completion, Rue Ferrari becomes the largest tiny home community in San Jose, CA's Interim Housing Communities program. COLLABORATORS Landscape Architect: GreenDesign Landscape Architects Civil Engineer: Kier+Wright Structural Engineer: Kier+Wright Mechanical / Plumbing Engineer: ACIES Engineering Electrical Engineer: ACIES Engineering General Contractor: Level 10 Construction Modular Building Partner: California Modular PRESS San Jose invests $30M to double capacity at tiny home site for the homeless - Mercury News San Jose breaks ground on $30M expansion of Rue Ferrari tiny home site - SiliconValley.com San Jose tiny home site to double beds for homeless - San Jose Spotlight AWARDS As one of eight emergency interim housing sites in San José, CA, Rue Ferrari plays a key role in the City’s long-term strategy to address homelessness. When complete, the expanded 255,352 SF development will include 108 newly designed sleeping units housed in factory-built modular buildings—adding 144 beds for a total of 252—making it the largest tiny home community in the city. The Rue Ferrari Expansion welcomes residents and fosters a sense of pride and place, while providing a safe, stable environment where they can rebuild their lives and work toward independant living. Program participants have access to a range of supportive services to help them obtain and sustain permanent housing, including job placement assistance, behavioral health services, life skills training, and housing application support. Most residents stay in city-provided interim housing for several months before transitioning to permanent homes. The new 12’ x 60’ modular residential buildings contain 60 single-occupancy units, 36 double-occupancy units, and 12 accessible units. Each resident has a private space with bed(s), bathroom, desk, and chair. A new central Community Building offers on-site social services and shared amenities including a kitchen, pantry, and laundry facilities. The pet-friendly campus also features a dog park, raised community garden beds, outdoor picnic areas with seating, security offices, caretaker units, additional storage, and expanded parking. An uplifting palette of Sage Green, Tahoe Blue, and Sand Gold for the residential units, and Tile Red for the community buildings, creates a welcoming and visually coherent environment. These hues convey harmony, eco-consciousness, and a hopeful path forward, while subtle color-coding helps residents—especially newcomers—navigate the neighborhood with ease. Through thoughtful design, meticulous programming, and the use of sustainable, eco-friendly materials and construction methods, the Rue Ferrari Expansion advances the City of San José’s mission to provide healthy spaces and opportunities for residents to stabilize their lives and work toward self-sufficiency. STATUS completed 2025 SIZE 5.86 acres CLIENT The City of San Jose, CA SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Rue Ferrari Expansion San Jose, CA
- Hotel Indigo
completed 2012San Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS First LEED® Certified Hotel in San Diego 12 stories 210 guest rooms, including five suites COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Design Directions Landscape Architect: Teshima Design Group Civil Engineer: Burkett & Wong Structural Engineer: Flores Land Consultants M/E/P Engineer: Robison Engineering General Contractor: Hensel Phelps PRESS AWARDS 2010 Design Award - American Institute of Architects 2010 Award of Merit - Illumination Engineering Society Hotel Indigo is a 12-story, steel and glass, 210-room property located in San Diego, CA’s Little Italy neighborhood. The hotel bears the distinction of achieving several “firsts” in the region’s sustainable hospitality design, including the first sustainably built hotel and LEED® certified hotel in San Diego, and the first LEED® certified hotel in the U.S. for InterContinental Hotel Groups. It is the first downtown San Diego building to boast a green roof, with the 9th and 12th floor roofs covered in sedum. The 9th floor Phi Bar Terrace deck utilizes composite decking made from recycled polyethylene plastic and wood fibers, while the bar terrace incorporates floor-to-ceiling glass wall systems allowing the entire room to open onto the roof deck for natural ventilation, light, and views overlooking PETCO Park, the bay, and all of downtown San Diego. Another series of glass walls on the hotel’s primary commercial street front corner blurs the line between interior and exterior, while guiding guests and San Diego’s balmy breezes into the space. The branded boutique hotel includes five suites. A 40’ sculpture, Indigo Waters, adorns the curved façade wall; the imagery also deployed on chair backs, floor patterns, light fixtures and the Phi Bar terrace metalwork, offering a distinctive experience for the technology and design-savvy customer marketplace. STATUS completed 2012 SIZE 170,000 SF CLIENT InterContinental Hotel Group SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Hotel Indigo San Diego, CA
- Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
completed 2021Encinitas, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 4.3 acre site 114 guestrooms Nine studio rooms Five one-bedroom suites Two presidential suites COLLABORATORS Interior Design: MARKZEFF Landscape Architect: Neri Landscape Architecture Civil Engineer: Hale Engineering Structural Engineer: DCI Engineers M/E/P Engineer: Emerald City Engineers General Contractor: Suffolk Construction PRESS It List 2022: Our Editors' Picks of the Best New Hotels in the World - Travel & Leisure 15 Best Beach Resorts in the U.S . - Travel & Leisure New Clifftop Resort Opens in Encinitas - San Diego Union-Tribune First Look at the New Alila Marea Beach Resort - Robb Report Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas Opens in San Diego - Hospitality Design The Alila Marea Beach Resort Captures California’s Beauty - Interior Design Magazine The 30 Best Hotel Openings of 2021 - Hospitality Design Magazine Soul on Fire: Alila Marea Beach Resort a rare jewel of sustainability - The Coast News Group AWARDS Best Commercial Project - Architizer's Best of LaCantina 2022 Best Resort 2021 - Interior Design Magazine Best Hospitality Project of the Year - San Diego Business Journal CRE Awards Honoree for Best Resort - Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards Taking its name from the Sanskrit word for “surprise,” the Alila brand, acquired by Hyatt in 2019, and represented by JMI Realty and Fenway Capital Advisors, selected JWDA for its first new US build, the Alila Marea Beach Resort. Nestled atop the coastal bluffs in the laid-back beach town of Encinitas, CA, the design of Alila Marea draws inspiration from the area's unspoiled natural landscape and vibrant Southern California beach culture. Approaching the understated resort does provide a surprise of sorts, as it seamlessly merges with the rugged bluffs, sandy shores, and expansive ocean vistas. Framed by natural stone, warm woods, clean lines, and native plantings, the resort fosters a unique and immersive experience that honors the beauty of its surroundings, fostering a deep sense of connection to nature while prioritizing environmental stewardship. The resort is home to 114 spacious guestrooms, nine studio rooms, five one-bedroom suites, and the Ponto and Grandview presidential suites. Coastal and garden views are framed from each chamber, with natural elements and organic lines informed by the landscape. Totaling 1,037 square feet, both presidential suites include floor-to-ceiling windows and double-sided fireplaces that serve both the interior living room and the outdoor living space. Amenities include a 1,000 SF bicycle and beach café, 4,500 SF spa, a fitness center, a 4,105 SF main restaurant and lounge, 1,410 SF restaurant terrace, 1,925 SF outdoor bar, 11,060 SF of meeting space, and three wedding venues. STATUS completed 2021 SIZE 244,469 GSF CLIENT JMI Realty and Fenway Capital Advisors SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas Encinitas, CA
- 6th & Palm
under constructionSan Diego, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 20 stories directly adjacent to historic Balboa Park 1.3 acres | 442,000 square feet 214 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and townhomes Incorporation of the historic, 5,200 SF Hazard House COLLABORATORS Interior Design: Jules Wilson Design Studio Landscape Architect: EPT Design Civil Engineer: Kettler Leweck Engineering Structural Engineer: Kor Structural Electrical Engineer: Salas O'Brien M/P Engineer: McParlane & Associates General Contractor: Greystar Construction PRESS Bankers Hill Adding Luxury Apartment Tower - San Diego Business Journal AWARDS Occupying a full city block along 6th Avenue overlooking San Diego’s historic Balboa Park, 6th & Palm is a 442,000 SF, 214-unit luxury residential tower that pairs contemporary architecture with historic preservation, pedestrian activation, and thoughtful neighborhood integration. Rising 20 stories above the Banker's Hill neighborhood, the tower’s exterior color palette of sea-inspired glass, champagne bronze mullions, and light-hued tile present a warm and contemporary counterpoint to the surrounding historic and mid-century context, and a fresh and complementary standout to other new residential developments in the area. At ground level, 6th & Palm creates a welcoming streetscape where interior amenity spaces, including the lobby, lounge, co-working areas, and fitness center, connect directly to the sidewalk through large expanses of glazing. The development provides enhanced landscaping, a free-standing retail pavilion, a second retail space, and five two-story live/work units with front entry porches along 5th Avenue, adding to the neighborhood’s vibrant and growing mixed-use energy. A meticulously preserved 1911 Italian Renaissance Revival residence is incorporated into an entry court off 6th Avenue. Designed to provide an elevated and exclusive sense of arrival, the structure offers supplemental amenity spaces for co-working, conferences, and celebrations, while serving as a meaningful historic reference point for the neighborhood. Residential units, walled with floor to ceiling aluminum and glass, provide sweeping views of Balboa Park to the east, the downtown San Diego skyline to the south, and San Diego Bay with the Pacific Ocean beyond to the west. The building is crowned with a spectacular rooftop amenity deck spanning the entire south side of the upper level, providing unparalleled panoramic vistas and a range of amenities including a plunge pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and dining areas, and a variety of lounges. Scheduled for a 2028 completion, 6th & Palm is a community-first development where history, design, and urban living converge. STATUS under construction SIZE 442,089 GSF CLIENT Greystar SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record 6th & Palm San Diego, CA
- UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy
completed 2016La Jolla, CA BACK TO PROJECTS < PREVIOUS NEXT > HIGHLIGHTS 17,000 sqft + 5,000 sqft Auditorium 2 Floors 11 Private Offices | 7 Shared Offices Touchdown study workstations Student lounge areas Classrooms Conference Spaces COLLABORATORS Interior Design: JWDA Architects with bkm Office Works Structural Engineer: TTG Engineers M/E/P Engineer: EXP General Contractor: Dempsey Construction PRESS AWARDS Formerly the UC San Diego School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS), the school re-branded itself on a large scale with a new name, greater ambitions, and a state-of-the-art renovation. A year after its re-branding from IR/PS to GPS, the School of Global Policy & Strategy celebrated the return of students and faculty from summer break with a re-opening of its updated facilities. The renovations included a beautification of the 5,000 SF GPS auditorium and complete overhaul of the Building 3. The entirety of Building 3 was transformed with the addition of a new classroom, new “break-out” spaces, student and faculty offices, as well as the remodel of existing classrooms, lobby space, and student lounge. The function of the lobby now offers students and faculty opportunities for social gatherings, personal studies, and a comfort- enhanced setting. Enriched material selection, a strong creative vision, and high-tech features reinvigorate the GPS campus for all users and fortify the school’s reputation as a forward-thinking institution. STATUS completed 2016 SIZE 22,000 SF CLIENT UC San Diego SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy La Jolla, CA
- Millenia Duetta and Volta Affordable Housing
completed 2017Chula Vista, CA 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 SF CLIENT Chelsea Investment Corporation SERVICES | ROLE Design Architect | Architect of Record Millenia Duetta and Volta Affordable Housing Chula Vista, CA















