One of San Diego’s most iconic, elegant and successful mid-century modern buildings is the SDMA West Wing addition designed by Robert Mosher in the 1960’s. The open-air sculpture court, which houses Panama 66 within a […]
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In the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, Granger Hotel honors the history of the city and its building while offering an exclusive contemporary oasis—one that is open to only its guests and their friends. The
The comprehensive exterior restoration of the city owned George and Anna Marston House Museum and Gardens marks a milestone in the city of San Diego’s preservation efforts of this property. With more than 50 years
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In the heart of Balboa Park, the Botanical Building has remained one of San Diego’s most treasured icons since its debut at the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Originally designed by Carleton Winslow, the redwood lath structure
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In 2021, the Victorian-era seaside Hotel del Coronado, a beloved National Historic Landmark, underwent a partial restoration which included the front porch and lobby. In 2025, The Del celebrates the completion of its most extensive
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DBRDS was honored to work on a project containing a rare commercial office building by San Diego Master Architect William Krisel. The ‘West Loma Office Building’ was built in 1964 for developer Bill Starr and
Liberty Station – Arts District – The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center “The Joan” The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center—The Joan—reimagines historic Navy Building 178 as a dynamic new venue for
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In 2021, Dovetail + Co acquired the historic Hotel St. James located in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. The St. James was originally built in 1913 as a Victorian, eleven-story hotel that soared over
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With the full restoration of the only hotel constructed in the US during World War II, a longstanding symbol of San Diego’s history has been brought back to life. The Lafayette Hotel’s complete overhaul—its first
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Objective • Design a new headquarters in historic Sherman Heights neighborhood needing immediate design attention to prepare for a “post-pandemic workplace”. • Design a creative, modern workplace that prioritizes worker productivity and mental health to
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Introduction to Project The locally designated duplex at 8015-8017 El Paseo Grande in La Jolla, San Diego, involves a comprehensive rehabilitation effort, blending first-floor interior remodeling with a second-story addition and third-floor view deck. Preserving
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The Elements by West|Tech Properties & Alloy Properties Redevelopment Project in Sorrento Mesa area of San Diego is a dynamic collaboration that promises to reshape the cityscape while fostering scientific innovation. This visionary project transcends
