AC Martin San Diego Multifamily Experience

SAN DIEGO PROJECTS

Architectural Design Services

AC MARTIN FIRM PROFILE

OVERVIEW

Our goal is to create inspiring environments that affect people’s lives. AC Martin’s priority is to be at the forefront of design innovation and technical execution, continually adopting newest and best practice approaches and tool sets, including technological advances, sustainability and informed research. The work we do is based on the fundamental principles that the work we do must respond to the needs of various users, contribute positively to the built environment, and perform strongly in the market. With these in mind, our team is able to achieve collective project success.

STUDIOS

AC Martin has eight in-house studios: Residential, Hospitality, Higher Education, K-14, Civic/Institutional, Industrial, Aviation and a Special Services Group. These studios handle a diverse range of projects throughout the Western United States, including high-rise and low-rise, multi-family residential, hotels, schools, master planning of communities and campuses, high-tech research facilities, courthouses, mixed-use retail and entertainment, parking structures, as well as city, county, and state office buildings.

OFFICE LOCATIONS + PROFESSIONALS

AC Martin’s longest operating office and firm headquarters is Los Angeles; other office locations are located in San Diego, the Bay Area, and Sacramento. Additionally, we have teams located in Orange County and Central Valley. We currently have a total of 150 full-time architects, designers, and other professionals as part of our firm family, including 129 in Downtown Los Angeles, 10 in Pleasanton, 5 in Roseville, and 6 in San Diego, California.

The quality of our work is determined by the depth of our team. As we continue to build upon our individual strengths through constant personal and professional growth, we continue to strengthen our efforts as a collective. Our hands-on leadership team is deeply engaged in their projects, ensuring an exchange of ideas at all staff levels creating a potential for limitless innovation. Our group of architects, planners, interior designers, and specialty experts all have strong educational and professional backgrounds, experience designing a wide range of projects in multiple market sectors, and most importantly, works towards a common goal: dedicated their skills to create impactful design.

Founded in 1906, AC Martin is one of the oldest firms in California. With a continuous design legacy that spans more than three generations, the firm is still recognized today as a thought and practice leader in the AEC industry

MULTI-FAMILY STUDIO

At the forefront of our Multi-Family studio’s practice is our technical strength to execute complex projects often with very challenging site conditions or zoning constraints.

MULTI-FAMILY PRACTICE

The AC Martin Multi-Family Studio designs and builds units throughout the Western United States and averages about 1200 units per year. It has been consistently recognized as a strong thought and practice leader in the mixed-use/residential market sectors. With over 165 employees and three office locations, our team is able to serve our clients better than ever. The wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources has allowed our practice to expand and grow.

Additionally, our reputation of innovation is rooted in the continual advancement of the design and construction techniques used to push the envelope and capacity of these rather performative residential buildings.

We have a long track record of working with some of the nation’s most reputable developers such as, Avalon Bay Communities, Holland Partner Group, Mill Creek Residential, and Cityview to name a few. As many of these new and repeat clients develop, build, and manage their own assets, we are proud that they have continued to seek our services to successful deliver projects in multiple geographic market sectors.

EXCELLENCE IN MULTI-FAMILY

The Multifamily is in our DNA and has been the focus since the firm’s inception. Many notable accomplishments and advancements in our industry can be traced back to our dedication to pushing the envelope of design and execution for the benefit of our client and the projects.

Tim Smith was quoted in Bloomberg and credited for his significant contribution to the development of Type III, woodover-podium design in California. Nowadays, podium buildings are commonplace, but their roots can all be traced back to Tim Smith, sitting on a beach, and one ‘ah-ha’ moment. And the rest, as the story goes “is history!” This and other notable contributions to our industry and the advancement in methodologies and techniques underscores AC Martin’s industry excellence.

Our design approach is simple yet powerful - “inside/out” and “hands-on”. This begins early on in our design and continues to consistently carry out through all phases of design and construction. The personal involvement of the firm’s principals in every project from inception to occupancy is another key attribute of our firm. Acclaimed for their unique ability to blend sensitive design with thoughtfully composed and cost-effective planning the principal in charge as well as all members of project team are involved in all aspects of administration, design and delivery of each project.

As a result, the Multi-Family Studio has designed numerous buildings that have brought long lasting values and continues to positively impact environments and their users with our building design.

AVEN AVA Mission Valley

DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

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Being a committed partner to projects, clients, and consultants is one of many critical factors for project success. As a first step to establishing a good partnership, we recognize and strive to be exceptional listeners. Through this simple yet powerful process, our design team is also able to filter through community comments and directives of civic leaders to come to a consensus. Moreover, it allows us to stay ahead of the market in terms of design trends, user demands, and technology. These principles have led us to where we are today: a true design partner.

employees office locations

years in business USING PDPP PROCESS

TOTAL# RESIDENTIAL UNITS

50,000+ 40,000

AC Martin values the relationships of our clients that stand the test of time. Not every project is easy, but commitment to the relationship and the project is a crucial key. These relationships run deep. Our commitment is felt early with strong site due diligence support throughout the way to post-occupancy evaluation and client interviews to gauge our performance for future improvement.

# OF PROJECTS

PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT, FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

30+ 12 { IN LA COUNTY }

buildings in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

We are proud of our performance in project planning and management, which has been well recognized in the A/E/C industry. Our success derives from providing strong principal involvement throughout all phases of project. In comparison to other architecture firms, our staff to principal ratio is very low. This allows us to take a tailored and hands-on approach, which begins with fully understanding the project vision, key economic proformative metrics, and schedule objectives. It is only when these factors are fully comprehended and committed to, then we can build a plan to execute successfully.

COLLABORATING WITH AGD

HISTORY OF FIRSTS

FIRSTS IN CITY OF LA

2017

2015

2008

EFFICIENT / DIVERSIFIED REDEVELOPMENT

2009

2005

stories

PROJECTS

ENTITLED THROUGH CITY OF LA

WILSHIRE GRAND CENTER

AC Martin’s portfolio is diverse in construction type and height. Most popular and common now are the ‘podium’ style buildings, designed as wood-over-concrete, has been our practice specialty going back to when we designed and built the very first Type III podium building in the California. This challenge and accomplishment has been written about in several national publications, including in Bloomberg BusinessWeek where founder Tim Smith, was interviewed recently. This strong demand, coupled with the diminishing land suitable for development has inspired us to become more innovative, and designing projects with even higher densities and complexity. AC Martin has in house experts to explore new heights and cost efficiencies with your development team.

TALLEST BUILDING WEST OF THE MISSISSIPI

2002

1996

17 300 #DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

1999

FIRST 7-STORY WRAP PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IRVINE + ORANGE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT [METROPOLIS]

FIRST TYPE III WITH A DOUBLE PODIUM, 5-LEVEL WOOD FRAMING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LA [BLOSSOM PLAZA]

FIRST 5-STORY WRAP PROJECT IN THE COUNTRY [CENTRIA]

FIRST RESIDENTIAL STOOP UNITS (RESIDENTIAL UNDER PODIUM) IN CALIFORNA [HOPE VILLAGE]

FIRST TRIPLE PODIUM PROJECT IN LA [WREN]

FIRST MECHANICAL CAR LIFT SYSTEM IN A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LA [LOTUS GARDEN]

FIRST 7-LEVEL TYPE III BUILDING IN SAN DIEGO [UNION SQUARE]

FIRST TYPE III, 5-STORY WOOD BUILDING IN CALIFORNIA [CASA HEIWA]

While much of the work currently on the boards in AC Martin’s various studios is densified and urban, we take great care in the development of sensitive and suburban sites.

As part of the design process, we adopt a strong practice of modulating and tapering of form that responds to contextual forces and to be more sensitive to lower scale density of adjacent areas. A formal approach is taken to step down building massing to better integrate with the surrounding areas and urban form. Often times the result is a pleasing project edge that serves as a good neighbor to adjacent buildings and is not just a formulaic stepping down of the building floor by floor. Many projects exhibit these strategies, including many that take on a top, middle and base approach, as well as providing articulation to the building line to break down the overall building massing.

We are proud of the level of commitment we have toward our mixed-use residential sector. Given our historic contributions to the industry and current design practice, AC Martin is a recognized thought and practice leader in California.

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AVA Hollywood AVEN

SAN DIEGO EXPERIENCE

Our Multi-Family Studio has designed over 10,000 units in San Diego. Our project experience in the region includes Ollie at North Park, Hazard Center, Lux UTC, La Jolla Crossroads, Casa Mira View, Heritage, and Union Square at Broadway, to name a few. In addition to our San Diego residential/ mixed-use projects, AC Martin has been steadily expanding our footprint in other market sectors in the region such as higher education, K-14, commercial, hospitality, and industrial as well.

Beyond having a recently established office in San Diego, many of our staff have years of experience living and working in the San Diego region and have contributed significantly to the urban development of the region. AC Martin members with this type of experience include,

Sami Khoury, David Gonzalez, Massimo Meloncelli, Kyle Peterson, Patrick Sin, Jeff Mertzel, and Gina Gutierrez. They have contributed to the local architectural scene for many decades and are familiar with San Diego’s plan check and permitting processes. David Gonzalez, the Design Director, has designed and completed a substantial amount of award-winning design work and was an integral part of the San Diego design communities for many years. Our Project Director/Associate Principal Patrick Sin has diligently worked with several San Diego private developers and has led them to project success by closely coordinating with local consultant teams and applying his experience working with local jurisdictions.

AVA Mission Valley

Third &Alvarado

SAN DIEGO AT A GLANCE

Ollie Lofts | Alliance Development Services, Inc.

C+C | Alliance Development Services, Inc.

Casa Mira View | Garden Communities

LUX UTC Towers A & B | Garden Communities

Towers at Costa Verde | Garden Communities

La Jolla Crossroads | Garden Communities

Union Square | Western Pacific Housing

3090 Polk Ave. | Streamline Development

360° (formerly Vista Terraza) | D. R. Horton

EIS Complex | San Diego State University

Huāxyacac Residential Hall | San Diego State University

The Heritage | D. R. Horton

Atlas North Park | D. R. Horton

Park Boulevard East | D. R. Horton

Park Boulevard West | D. R. Horton

Front and Beech | Hanover

APEX (formerly Avalon) |Avalon Bay (currently RW Shelby)

Hazard Shopping Center | Wood Partners

Gani Chai Campus of Life | Chabad Hebrew Academy

La Boheme | D. R. Horton

Cortez Hills | Forest City

AVA SDSU West | Avalon Bay Communities

17th & Imperial | Streamline Development

Market Street Square | Goldrich & Kest

Keating | Streamline Development

5th & Brookes | Streamline Development

Third & Alvarado | Mountain West Capital

Beyer St. MTS | Affirmed Housing

Modera Bankers Hill | Mill Creek Residential Trust

Modera Neptune | Mill Creek Residential Trust

COMPLETE COMMUNITIES EXPERIENCE

The passing and implementation of San Diego’s Complete Communities Housing Solutions Regulations has caused a big boom in development in San Diego’s urban communities and neighborhoods located near transit. The regulations provide much need streamlining of process approvals and flexibility from zoning parameters and constraints.

AC Martin has been very active in San Diego for more than 25 years, having successfully completed more than 10,000 units throughout the region with a significant number of larger projects located in downtown and La Jolla/UTC area. Many of these projects were large-scale, multi-phased projects ranging in scale from 400 units to 2,400 units.

Along with the general trend of development, once the Complete Communities ordinance was passed, the firm noticed a significant uptick in urban infill project opportunities in areas surrounding Balboa Park. With density limitations and parking requirements removed, as well as increased flexibility from typical zoning constraints, the design direction veered abruptly toward maximizing

density within the FAR limitations of the specific tier level and maximizing the development opportunity within the Type III podium project envelope. Later, when the ordinance was updated to remove the height limitation for Process One approvals, more high-rise opportunities began to utilize Complete Communities for increased density, FAR, and streamlined project approvals.

Since the implementation of Complete Communities in San Diego, AC Martin has been involved in nearly a dozen projects ranging in scale from 35 units to 700 units. Active projects include:

• 5th and Brookes

• 3090 Polk

• 3812 Keating

• Market Street Square

• 17th and Imperial

• 4595 Clairemont Drive

• Modera Bankers Hill

• 26th & B Street

Market Street Square

5th & Brookes

17th and Imperial

HIGH DENSITY ENVIRONMENTS

With the urban lifestyle demands evolving at such a rapid pace, high density mixed-use projects are widely accepted as an essential component to the urban fabric of any neighborhood. An enriched urban respite that enhances and invigorates the population is now more than ever highly desired. Compounding market pressures and the increasing construction cost have proven the task of responding to this demand somewhat challenging. We have approached these complex projects in an intelligent manner – focusing

on project efficiency, designing to a budget and maximizing the value offered through appropriately sized common areas, smart living spaces and unit configurations as well as bringing the outdoors in as a way to deliver flexible spaces which can evolve with the user’s needs. Moreover, operations and security play essential roles as the contemporary urban project becomes more complex and adaptable.

TRJLA 717 North Hill Street

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PCBC Golden Nugget - Grand Award Best Mixed-Use Project - High Rise WREN

PODIUM EXPERIENCE

Designing wood frame structures has long been part of the DNA of the Multi-Family Studio of AC Martin, formally known as Togawa Smith Martin. Going back as far as the mid-1970s the firm has been a thought and practice leader continuously pushing the limits of wood framing in multi-family.

In the early 1990s, the Multi-Family Studio embarked on designing an affordable housing mixed-use project for a non-profit developer/operator in downtown Los Angeles. The story of Casa Heiwa is well documented nationally and is recognized as the first Type III 5-over-1 podium residential building in the United States. This project was made possible by continuously exploring alternatives and exploiting the limits of the code to increase efficiency and yield in the project.

Fast forward to the mid-2000s, while working on a transitadjacent site in Chinatown, the Multi-Family Studio sought to push the limits of Type III design and construction once again. After a long, hard-fought dialog with the City of Los Angeles and the State of California and involving many code consultants, AC Martin successfully processed and received approvals for the first Type III Modification to allow multiple stories in the podium. This achievement defined the next decade and a half of development where “Type III Modified” was commonplace in the multi-family market sector.

In short, the firm is widely recognized as a leader in wood frame construction. In addition, it has a strong reputation with various Southern California jurisdictions and general contractors in this specific product type. As many as 70% of the Multi-Family Studio’s projects are, in fact, wood-overconcrete podium projects and span across California.

Currently and into the future, the firm is busy incorporating various creative ways to incorporate other uses within this unique product type, including mechanized parking, stacked parking facilities, as well as split building concepts to negotiate unique site sloping conditions and rooftop swimming pools built in the wood frame portions of the building.

Casa Heiwa

3090 Polk

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ENRICHED COMMUNITIES

We are very proud of our rich history working with some of the nation’s most respected institutional-class multifamily/ mixed-use private developers. For the past ten years, AC Martin’s Residential Studio has averaged over 1,000 units a year of delivering high-performing multifamily projects. With this experience and the ever-changing demands of multifamily market sector, we are well aware of market conditions and user preferences. We fully understand and appreciate the competitiveness of the market and the importance of attracting a certain renter-profile in order maximize the return on cost. The ability to curate an amenity experience and perspective tenant lease-walk processing is paramount to creating a world-class commercial asset that outperforms the competition.

Within our design approach, our Studio pays particular attention to the aspects of each project in order to achieve the following desired results: lease walk procession, amenities that are unique and flexible to enhance tenants’ needs, and smart units that serve as an urban respite and sanctuary for the residents to maintain their live/work lifestyle.

Collaborating with many of our design partners, including landscape, lighting, branding and interiors, we seek to create positive synergies and truly work together as a collective team to achieve the project’s success. Our team is known in the marketplace as approaching each project collaboration devoid of ego and welcomes good ideas from all angles.

Wilshire Grand Oceanaire

LUX UTC

Axis on 11th

INFORMATION MODELING)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers many avenues in the way architectural graphics and related information is disseminated. AC Martin has been steadily investing time and resources to stay at the forefront of these new approaches that continue to change the way architects draw and think. Aside from producing design and construction documents with Revit, our firm has also developed standards and best practices. A group of our staff has been contributing as part of a test group, helping to enhance and provide feedback on the use of BIM software. They also participate in different forums to keep up to date with the best practices using BIM.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) uses the collective talents and insights of all participants to optimize results. In the past several decades, our firm has been utilizing the experience of its consultants, contractors, and owners to collectively design successful projects. The utilization of BIM as part of the project documentation process has taken us to the next level - better coordinated documents, potential minimization of field RFIs, easier management of meeting deadlines/schedules, and precise monitoring and control of construction costs. Whether through traditional means of closely overseeing and managing consultant work or through the use of BIM, our team continues its tradition of providing exceptional service to our clients. Additionally, our Multi-Family Studio has extensive BIM experience in the role of executive architect, working with other architectural firms and manufactured housing developers where drawing accuracy is essential.

Our project team diligently works with the owner and consultant team to establish the technology standard including a BIM implementation plan for the project and produce all work product using the latest version of CAD and BIM software. Prior to and during construction, CAD and BIM files shall be made available to the contractor(s) at no cost for the contractor’s coordination drawings, and will be provided to the owner at the completion of construction. At the conclusion of the project, all products of services shall be delivered to the owner in REVIT (or equivalent) based software files and configured in compliance with the standard, as well as CAD files.

QA/QC PROCESS

AC Martin has developed critical path procedures and project checklists tailored to monitor each phase of a project for quality assurance. For each project, we utilize our in-house Quality Assurance/Quality Control Checklist and Consultant Checklist to maintain project quality and coordination through the various phases of design as we are keenly aware that interdisciplinary coordination is required to make projects successful and to minimize change orders. Our checklists not only include architectural items, but also checklists for each of the major consulting disciplines. These checklists must be filled out by each consultant and return back to our team as well as the owner’s project manager. Although many consultants are familiar with these checklists or have developed their own in-house checklists, we provide ours to cross reference.

Our QA/QC checklists solidify and bring consistency into the project design and construction, down to consistency with the logos and drawing sheets from the design team, continuing into closeout. They also address quality in design, in preconstruction (estimating, scheduling and logistics) and in BIM, and will include the principles of peer review, constructability reviews, and cost control. The process is rigorous and thorough as the checklists are due at the end of each phase. A qualified individual, either a licensed architect or a senior project coordinator/ construction administrator, will maintain and review the QA/QC checklists.

For the construction QA/QC, our checklists outlines the methods and procedures, organizational structure and objectives of the construction QA/QC program. They focus on the project specifications, which will be reviewed by both the general contractor and design team prior to completing the plan, and sets out how the team will ensure compliance with those specifications and other practices as may be appropriate.

Our proposed project team will utilize the QA/QC Checklists for your project throughout all phases for quality assurance. Moreover, once the Owner selects the general contractor and subconsultants, we will apply the same process and coordinate with them. The images below show pages from our typical QA/QC Checklist for your reference only.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS

2020 PCBC Gold Nugget Award Winning Projects

AVEN | Best Mixed-Use Project - High Rise

Oceanaire | Best Recreational Use Facility/Amenity

The Tallest Building West of Mississippi

Wilshire Grand

The First 8:1 FAR in Arts District

Arts District Center

SELECT AWARDS

PCBC GOLD NUGGET – GRAND AWARD

AVEN | Best Mixed-Use Project - High Rise

PCBC GOLD NUGGET – GRAND AWARD

Oceanaire | Best Recreational Use Facility/Amenity

LOS ANGELES BUSINESS COUNCIL - ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS

WREN | Honor Award - Housing

DOWNTOWN BREAKFAST CLUB

Blossom Plaza | Rose Award “Home Sweet Home”

LABJ COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AWARDS

Blossom Plaza | Gold Award - Best Mixed-Use Project

PCBC GOLD NUGGET – AWARD OF MERIT

Blossom Plaza | Best Mixed-Use Project

PCBC GOLD NUGGET – AWARD OF MERIT

The Garey Building | Best Mixed-Use Project

APACA CENTRAL COAST - AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Portside Ventura Harbor | “Hard Won Victories” Award

[ MORE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ]

Wilshire Grand

Arts District Center

Portside Ventura Harbor

RELEVANT PROJECTS

RELEVANT PROJECTS

4th and Pennsylvania Study

San Diego, California

3090 Polk

San Diego, California

Ollie Lofts

San Diego, California

17th and Imperial

San Diego, California

5th and Brookes

San Diego, California

Market Street Square

San Diego, California

AVA Mission Valley

San Diego, California

Hazard Center

San Diego, California

Lux UTC Tower A

San Diego, California

Lux UTC Tower B

San Diego, California

435 Alvarado

Chula Vista, California

Center and Church

Chula Vista, California

4th & Pennsylvania

CLIENT: Cedar Street

PROJECT SIZE: 350,000 SF

UNIT COUNT: 293 Units

STATUS: Yield Study

This yield study represents an effort to support Cedar Street in pursuit to acquire an assemblage of lots in the Hill Crest neighborhood of San Diego at the corner of 4th Ave and Pennsylvania Ave. The approach was to maximize density yield and maximize developable FAR envelope within a Type III Podium project approach.

The site lends itself nicely to views toward the west at the upper levels from both prime units and open space, as well as variety of courtyards oriented toward both east and west. The plan strategy is to maximize the density capacity by incorporating a smaller average unit size with various units oriented toward two courtyards on all levels while primary open space is provided at the top floor of the building so views south and west can be enjoyed by all residents. Parking is provided at grade and in subterranean levels by taking advantage of the existing slopes of the site providing at grade access from the higher elevation of the site and below grade speed ramps originating from the lower elevation of the site to maximize project efficiency.

3090 Polk Avenue

CLIENT: Streamline Development

PROJECT SIZE: 110,000 SF (excluding)

UNIT COUNT: 134 Units 8-story

STATUS: In Design

San Diego, California

Located in the epicenter if North Park, the San Diego’s diverse and eclectic uptown neighborhood, the 3090 Polk Ave project proposes an elegant addition to the existing buildings in this trendy neighborhood. The 8-story building is a pure and simple design geometry, where two distinct design elements that are opposite but interconnected merge in the main corner (Polk Ave & Illinois St.) to create a beautiful and unique fully glazed amenity space embraced by a concrete frame that function as continuous balcony as well.

The south façade is represented by the lightness and delicateness of the white and smooth plaster. Contrasting the delicacy of the south façade, the east façade is designed with balanced rhythm of carefully proportionated linear opening and balcony in panelized fiber cement boards. The contrast with the white smooth plaster and the dark textured fiber cement board walls give to the building a unique identity.

Surrounded by low-scale buildings the project intends to juxtapose a new contemporary residential style of life of the future to the past. Three different full amenity levels will serve the tenants of this 134 unit building, offering a resort style amenity roof deck with green areas, barbecues, fire pits, lounge decks, and gym, offering outstanding views of the downtown skyline as well as the bay.

Ollie North Park Lofts

CLIENT: Alliance Development Services

PROJECT SIZE: 82,000 SF

UNIT COUNT: 44 Units STATUS: Complete

San Diego, California

Ollie is a new six-story residential development in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego. Conveniently located near coffee shops, craft-beer bars, small boutiques, and a weekend farmer’s market, this 44-unit contemporary styled urban in-fill building provides a mix of one- and two-bedrooms primarily targeted for young professionals. A ground-level lobby, leasing office, and resident amenity area are easily accessed from street level with an indoor/outdoor clubhouse for residents overlooking a spacious amenity terrace on the third level podium deck. Bold accent-colored metal panels are located throughout the building to express creativity and warmth.

17th & Imperial

CLIENT: Streamline Development

PROJECT SIZE: 92,000 SF

UNIT COUNT: 160 Units

STATUS: Design

San Diego, California

Located in East Village, a downtown neighborhood of San Diego at 17th and Imperial, this high rise project is a joint venture partnership with Streamline Development and Skid Row Housing Trust. This project is a high profile site located directly adjacent to the 5 freeway near the mass transit and other neighborhood supportive resources.

The project seeks to maximize the efficiency of Type 1B construction type, including load bearing metal stud with concrete core and shear walls, as well as providing abundant outdoor roof deck space to maximize views to the San Diego Bay and capture as much natural day light from the south as possible for the comfort of the residents.

5th & Brookes

CLIENT: Streamline Development

PROJECT SIZE: 118, 000 SF

UNIT COUNT: 125 Units

STATUS: In Design

San Diego, California

The 5th & Brookes site is located in Hillcrest, the most vibrant, energetic and eccentric neighborhood of San Diego. The 12-story tower is placed on the west-east direction in order to capture the spectacular views that the site offers. The building will comprise of +/- 118,000 sf of residential and amenities. The ground level is occupied by the residential lobby at the corner and the semiautomatic parking system. Above we have 11 levels of residential apartments housing 125 units, and two top amenities levels with a pool deck. Open space for residents is provided on the podium level and on the two roof decks adjacent to the amenity spaces.

Urban relationship is conveyed through the building’s articulated facade. A distinct architectural language was developed to represent the major urban forces at play. The intent is to communicate this character of the surrounding neighborhoods in an abstract form. This creates a meaningful urban dialogue with the building and its context. To the north, the building relates to Hillcrest with its fine grain nature and unique personality thus creating a dynamic façade. To create this discourse, we took inspiration from different works of Spanish painter and sculptor Joan Miró. Unconscious forms started to emerge in the detail and shape of the balconies. The courtyard and the south facade reflected a more solid form rediscovering an expressionism in the skin.

Market Street Square

CLIENT: Goldrich + Kest

PROJECT SIZE: 1,366,915 SF

UNIT COUNT: 703 Units

STATUS: In Design

San Diego, California

The Market Street Square Tower project is a testament to sustainable urban living. It offers a variety of housing options, with its 703 units on a site strategically located, serving optimal mobility.

Our tower proposal encompasses an “L” shape type design, maximizing unit count with vistas towards the bay. The inside of the “L” embraces and captivates the vistas toward the downtown civic center. In essence, the plan has been arranged to “fuse” and “lock in” a massing that is tailored exclusively to the site.

For a lifestyle experience, the building user has an array of options that are tailored to one’s taste. Whether it is a convenience of a coffee shop that exists at the ground level or the two pools that are designed one for adults at the top of the tower and the other at the podium for families, or simply having the convenience of working out and playing, sleeping, and relaxing on open lawn areas, or having one’s own vegetable garden, etc., the program and amenity spaces in will have all the aspects of calling home a “Home.”

SDSU MISSION VALLEY

CLIENT

Avalon Bay Communities

PROJECT SIZE

1,215,036 SF

UNIT COUNT 602 Units

PROJECT STATUS In Design

San Diego, California

Avalon Mission Valley includes 602 market rate apartments comprising 104 studios, 260 one-bedroom, 206 two-bedroom, and 32 three-bedroom apartments. The building is thoughtfully placed on the site to create open spaces and to develop a sense of community and engagement.

This mixed-use facility includes a grocery store, food/beverage/retail, multiple lobbies, various apartment options, and a state-of-the-art amenity deck. To provide adequate parking for both residents and visitors, our plan includes three levels of parking stalls, some of which are subterranean. We are providing 824 parking stalls for residents (1.37/dwelling unit) and 185 parking stalls to support the retail space (6/1,000 SF).

Avalon Mission Valley’s massing and building geometry are organized to interact with Snapdragon Stadium and the River Park. The views and open spaces draw pedestrians to those two essential features within SDSU Mission Valley. This interconnectivity encourages physical activity, promoting walking and biking through the various public amenities.

Hazard Center

CLIENT: Partners / Principal Insurance

PROJECT SIZE:

350,000 SF

UNIT COUNT: 192 Units

STATUS: In Design

San Diego, California

The Hazard Center Redevelopment, an ambitious urban revitalization project, seeks to transform a shopping center from the 1980s, located in Mission Valley, into a bustling residential and commercial hub. The revamped Hazard Center will feature two seven-story buildings, each containing 192 units that overlook the San Diego River and the busy Friars Road. The first two phases will be located on Hazard Center Drive across from the Hazard Center Trolley Station.

Additionally, there will be five-story buildings along Hazard Center Drive, housing the remaining 73 residential units as part of the phase 3 construction. Notably, 10 percent of these units will be allocated for affordable housing, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in the new development.

The Hazard Center Redevelopment represents the changing face of urban planning, where the integration of residential, commercial, and retail spaces within transitoriented developments is seen as a key strategy for building sustainable, vibrant communities. The project also benefits from the recent extension of Hazard Center Drive, improving traffic circulation by connecting with Fashion Valley Mall.

LUX UTC TOWER A

CLIENT: Garden Communities

PROJECT SIZE: 566,115 SF

UNIT COUNT: 115 Units

STATUS: 2018

San Diego, California

Tower A is tower one of a four-tower master plan, LUX UTC Tower A is a high-rise residential project with a rooftop pool/spa terrace and a lounge that features a dramatic 270’ tall tapered transparent glass “sail” accenting the cosmopolitan architectural style.

Located at the crossroads of La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee Avenue and adjacent to the Westfield UTC Mall Center, the project reflects urban planning principles that focus on pedestrian connectivity within the site and beyond to the adjacent neighborhoods. The main lobby and individual town home units at Tower A’s base have direct access to the community’s pedestrian path system.

A collection of rich amenities are contained at the top of the Tower A, including a rooftop pool, glass-edge spa and an array of private cabanas and indoor/outdoor amenities for the residents.

LUX UTC TOWER B

CLIENT: Garden Communities

PROJECT SIZE: 644,041 SF

UNIT COUNT: 221 Units

STATUS: Completed in 2022

San Diego, California

Tower B is the second tower of a four-tower master plan, LUX UTC Tower B is a 644,041 SF high-rise residential project with 221 units and all glass facade. Located at the crossroads of La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee Avenue and adjacent to the Westfield UTC Mall Center, the project reflects urban planning principles that focus on pedestrian connectivity within the site and beyond to the adjacent neighborhoods. The main lobby spills out to green park-like landscaping that have direct access to the community’s pedestrian path system.

435 Third Avenue & Alvarado

CLIENT: Mountain West Capital

PROJECT SIZE: 180,000 SF

UNIT COUNT: 270 Units

STATUS: In Design

Chula Vista, California

Located near the corner of Third Avenue and Alvarado street in Chula Vista, this project seeks to provide exceptional orientation and views to the San Diego Bay to the west. A unique approach to sequence of amenities and project orientation, the project provides an internal paseo connecting all the individual courtyards along a procession culminating with a celebration of amenities orientated toward the southern exposure of sunlight and westerly views to the water.

Center & Church

CLIENT: Alliance Development Services

PROJECT SIZE: 34,000 SF

UNIT COUNT: 43 Units

STATUS: Completed in 2020

Chula Vista, California

Downtown Chula Vista is in the midst of a major redevelopment and C+C compliments the scale and mature landscaping of this beautiful neighborhood. C+C consists of 43 apartment flats ranging from studios to three-bedroom units. All units overlook Church and Center Streets which further activate the street scene of this existing neighborhood. Colorful geometric balconies introduce a creative liveliness while the landscaped and shaded roof terrace provides residents with scenic views of San Diego Bay and the Pacific beyond.