Historic Preservation and Adaptation

SGI, a biotechnology research company who’s mission is to mitigate climate change through low-carbon algal biofuels. The property was developed in 1989, consisting of tilt-up concrete panels, decorative reveals and black mirrored glass. As SGI’s […]

An ambitious historical renovation, a narrow, unwanted plot of land, and an opportunity to provide workforce housing in San Diego: for Nakhshab, the vision for Ezabelle was clear. In late 2019, the abandoned Italianate style

The San Diego Automotive Museum opened in 1988 in what was originally the California State Building to house state exhibits for the 1935-36 California Pacific International Exposition in 1935-36. While the building was built as

Paradisaea Restaurant, Dodo Bird Donuts, and Tropical Punch lifestyle store, comprise a transformed former 1940s Mid-Century building originally designed by William Kesling.  The sweeping compound roofline, unique building geometry, and expansive glass storefront that anchors

8015-8017 El Paseo Grande is an excellent example of a 1960 duplex residence designed by the Ruocco and Delawie partnership in the contemporary style. Working with a landmark should be viewed as both a creative

The Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel welcomed riders back on July 25, 2023 after a months-long restoration project to the building that houses the Carousel. Built in 1910, the Carousel was brought to Balboa Park

A longstanding symbol of San Diego’s history, the Lafayette Hotel & Club is a Colonial-style hotel built in 1946. The Lafayette’s complete overhaul—its first proper restoration since it was built—was designed by CH Projects and

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 usher in

The Tremont Collective is an adaptive reuse conversion of several old auto repair garages into a neighborhood-based lifestyle project, housing food and beverage, shopping, fitness and office space.    The collective was intended to bring