Historic Preservation and Adaptation

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Granger Hotel

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

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Chapman Place

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

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The Lafayette Hotel

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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Red Door Interactive

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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Elements

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

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