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 […]
Orchid
Sweetwater Park
Sweetwater Park embraces the joint vision of the Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista to reinvent the Chula Vista Bayfront. Sweetwater Park is the first of two large waterfront parks planned
Rooftop Icon, Mister A’s
Mister A’s, situated on the 12th-floor penthouse of the Manchester Financial building, has stood as an iconic landmark since 1965. The restaurant recently underwent a classic remodel under new owner, Ryan Thorsen, breathing fresh vitality
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Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, a.k.a. The Joan
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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The Beverly Beach Garden
The Beverly is a coastal California restaurant located in Pacific Beach. Its rooftop design embraces the natural beauty of its surroundings, offering ocean views. At the rooftop, there is elevated seating at the rear that
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RIC Office
Given the spatial constraints of the office, we set out to maximize efficiency while moving away from outdated cubicles in favor of an open, collaborative environment. Glass-enclosed private offices along the perimeter invite natural light
VULTURE
Vulture is a bold and moody restaurant inspired by Neoclassical forms that elevate a menu that riffs on the golden age of American continental-style fine dining—think martinis, oysters Rockefeller, and steak Diane, but entirely vegan.
DREAMBOAT
DREAMBOAT is bright, airy, and playful. It’s a 10-seat micro-diner that shifts throughout the day—from coffee and pastries in the morning, to burgers, fries and shakes midday, to nostalgic desserts and cocktails at night. We
Dwellings at Bowery Canyon
Sited directly at the edge of a small mid-City urban canyon, this project aims to highlight permanence over disposability and legacy over expediency. Here, two concrete structures are arranged within a triangular lot to create
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RaDD
Located on the downtown waterfront across from the USS Midway Museum, the Research and Development District (RaDD) has transformed six underutilized waterfront blocks into a vibrant district, redefining the San Diego skyline. RaDD features five
Daffodil
The project is a mixed use urban infill project located in the barrio just south of downtown San Diego. Within its 7,000 sf site the uses are varied. It holds a 16 unit apartment with
Essential, Bless The Healers
“I wanted to dedicate this artwork to the doctors and nurses that are battling Covid19 every day and the essential workers that are working during this difficult time.” Marvin Madariaga
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