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spindrift condominiums multi-family housing; coronado, california
The Spindrift is a 3-unit multi-family development located in an area of both single-family homes and multi-family buildings in Coronado, California. The design of the Spindrift strives to maintain the scale of the nearby single-family homes through two visually separate buildings, one containing two living units, and the other with one living unit. The unique site has street frontage on three of the four sides, which allowed each unit to be oriented towards its "own" street, thereby enhancing the sense of individuality for each. Both residential buildings sit above a subterranean driveway and parking area containing a private two-car garage and private entrance into the living space for each residential unit. 500 D condominiums multi-family housing; coronado, california
Located in the heart of Coronado, California, 500 D is a multi-family housing development with 2 distinct living units. 500 D is at the forefront of the recent, massive redevelopment movement occurring in Coronado, fueled largely by Coronado's ideal location between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San Diego Bay to the north, south, and east. With a total lot size of only 4,000 square feet and a buildable area of only 2,400 square feet, 500 D creatively utilizes the allowable construction envelope to provide a maximum amount of living space. Additionally, 500 D takes advantage of the ideal climate in the San Diego region through multiple indoor/outdoor living situations, including front patios, second floor balconies, and two 400 square foot roof decks with panoramic city lights and Coronado Bay Bridge views. I avenue development single-family housing development; coronado, california
Located in Coronado, California, the Grimes-Wilson development consists of two single-family detached homes adjacent to one another. Both homes sit on lots 3,500 square feet in size, each lot measuring 25 feet in width by 140 feet in depth. The dimensions of the site presented an extremely difficult design challenge: how to create a home with a feel not dominated by the long and narrow lot dimensions. Through the integration of abundant windows and indoor/outdoor spatial arrangements whenever possible, the design couples the openness of the outdoors with the interior rooms, resulting in a free, unrestrained sense of space. midway residence single-family residence; san mateo park, california
The Midway residence is located in the San Mateo Park neighborhood about 15 miles south of San Francisco, California. The project consisted of a substantial remodel and addition to a home initially constructed in the 1920s. The primary goal of the remodel was to create a new master bedroom suite on the first floor, while also redesigning the kitchen, family room, living room, and formal dining areas. A new courtyard was incorporated into the design to allow for indoor/outdoor living opportunities from all spaces on the first floor. The courtyard also provides ample light and air flow, and serves as a visual and spatial separation among the public "living" areas and the more private "sleeping" areas on the first floor. olive residence single-family residence; coronado, california
Located in Coronado, California, the Olive residence is situated on an unusual triangular shaped parcel bound by streets on two sides, breaking from the traditional grid of the surrounding community. While the triangular lot presents a challenging design parameter, it also affords the home expansive street frontage and extensive sunlight potential, both valuable commodities in the dense context of Coronado. The home takes inspiration, both aesthetic and design, from the courtyard-centric homes of 16th century colonial Mexican cities. Similar to the architecture of this era, the Olive residence incorporates both a central and side courtyard, which the home embraces through abundant doors and windows, creating a constant interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces. bradley condominiums multi-family housing; coronado, california
The Bradley development is a 4-unit multi-family residential building located in Coronado, California. The design of the Bradley development takes inspiration from the high-density, urban row houses of Boston, New York, and San Francisco. Each home is oriented vertically with three living levels, one of which being subterranean, and topped with a roof deck featuring an expansive San Diego skyline view. The row house configuration allows each home to have a separate front and rear entrance, while sharing only the dividing side walls. flora residence single-family residence; coronado, california
1600 glorietta condominiums multi-family housing; coronado, california
J avenue residence single-family residence; coronado, california
The J Avenue residence is located in Coronado, California. The project involved the remodel and expansion of an existing 900 square foot, three bedroom, one bathroom home into a 1600 square foot home complete with a newly added master bedroom suite and great room. The redesign also worked to further engage both the front and rear yards through the addition of porches and patios, creating unique indoor/outdoor living spaces. knightwood residence single-family residence; hillsborough, california
The Knightwood residence is located in the residential community of Hillsborough, California, approximately 15 miles south of San Francisco. This project involved an extensive remodel and expansion of the existing 1960s era ranch-style single-family home. Specifically, the remodel includes the transformation of an existing three bedroom wing into a master bedroom suite, the creation of a central "great room" space, and reworking the existing entryway to incorporate a covered front porch. acacia residence single-family residence; coronado, california
coronado avenue residence single-family residence; coronado, california
costa rica residence single-family residence; san mateo park, california
The Costa Rica residence is located in the residential community of San Mateo Park, California, approximately 15 miles south of San Francisco. This project involved an extensive remodel of the existing kitchen, dining room, laundry room, powder bathroom, and guest bedroom. Select walls were removed to create larger, more open feeling spaces, while still keeping with the scale and feel of the rest of the home. K&L wine merchants Hollywood commerical space; hollywood, california
K&L Wine Merchants Hollywood is a remodel of an existing 1970's era one-story retail strip mall located within the heart of Hollywood, California at the burgeoning intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street. Recent redevelopment activity in the area includes the Arclight Cinemas Complex directly across the street and the sunset+vine retail complex to the north. With only minor exterior changes, the K&L Hollywood remodel maintained the character of the original building, upholding the relatively young, but vibrant architectural fabric in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. gumshoe commercial space; burlingame, california
Gumshoe is a children's shoe store located in the thriving retail district of Burlingame, California, approximately 15 miles south of San Francisco. The project consisted of an interior renovation of an existing retail space. The primary goal was to design an interior full of energy and color with a playful spirit, yet maintain an uncluttered, contemporary feel. Custom walnut shelving, cabinetry, and bench seating were incorporated into the retail area, which is also accented by playful ottomans, brightly painted display niches, and painted skylight wells. publications:
magcanica corporate headquarters; san diego, california
MagCanica, Inc. is a high technology design and development firm located in San Diego, California. The project involved a remodel of the front entry area, with a primary goal of providing guests and clients with a clear representation of the firm's products and their applications. sprekels park residence single-family residence; coronado, california
7th street residence single-family residence; coronado, california
The 7th street residence is located in Coronado, California. The project involved the remodel and restoration of an existing mid-century modern home. The home was originally constructed in 1952, but left for many years in a state of disrepair. The single-level, ranch-style home is situated on a nearly 9,000 square foot corner lot in the heart of Coronado. The original design takes advantage of the large lot through the incorporation of many indoor-outdoor realtionships. Many of the original elements of the home were restored, such as the wall-to-wall glazing at the main living and dining areas and the custom cabinetry throughout the home. black mountain residence single-family residence; hillsborough, california
harbor club residence single-family condominium residence; san diego, california
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The Harbor Club residence is located in the Harbor Club condominium towers in downtown San Diego. Built in 1992, the Harbor Club towers offer some of the best city and bay views in San Diego. Situated on the 7th floor, the Harbor Club residence is a 1,474 sq ft two bedroom, two bath bubble unit, named for its location within a circular shaped tower. The goals of the project were simple: first, we wanted to open up the condominium to maximize the sense of space and second, we wanted to take advantage of the city and bay views as much as possible. We accomplished these goals through the creation of one, large great room area incorporating the kitchen, dining, and living area into one. |
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multi-family residential
spindrift condominiums
500 D condominiums
bradley condominiums
I avenue development
1600 glorietta condominiums
private residences
olive residence
coronado avenue residence
harbor club residence
7th street residence
black mountain residence
acacia residence
flora residence
knightwood residence
sprekels park residence
J avenue residence
costa rica residence
midway residence
commercial
gumshoe
K&L wine merchants
magcanica