25 California Buildings News • Q4 2021
New Projects Cubic’s New San Diego Campus Features Ware Malcomb Design Ware Malcomb just completed construction on Cubic Corporation’s campus. Cubic is located at 9233 Balboa Avenue in San Diego. Ware Malcomb provided master planning, architecture, interior architecture and branding services for this project. The campus was comprised of two new, tilt-up concrete LEED v4 BD+C Silver certified office and lab buildings totaling approximately 250,000 square feet. The architectural design for the new threestory buildings uses Cubic branding as a focal point for the project. Many unique design features were incorporated in the main entrance and lobby areas featuring a floating Cubic logo, a three-story feature stair that wraps the exterior glass wall, promoting interaction and movement through the space. Including the new facilities, the overall campus square footage totals approximately 415,000 square feet.
Photos: Haley Hill Photography.
The firm’s interior architecture and design studio worked closely with Cubic to establish corporate interiors standards. In addition, the new branded environment created by Ware Malcomb’s in-house Branding studio accentuates Cubic’s culture, highlighting cutting edge technology and the company’s global footprint. The overall office design features a modern and efficient workplace to promote cross-pollination between departments and encourage innovation.
Sacramento Garden Apartment Community The Strand is a newly opened luxury three-story garden-style apartment community from MBK Rental Living located in Sacramento. It offers bright, open living spaces, luxe interior finishes, and extensive indoor and outdoor amenities. Offering easy access to the capital city, the Strand is located on more than 20 acres within the Rivers master-planned community. There are studios plus one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. There are six floor plan options ranging from 562 to 1,187 square feet and a choice between two designer color schemes. Each residence features modern custom-wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel G.E. appliances including a washer and dryer, distinctive wood-style flooring, kitchen pantries, and covered private patios. The landscaped community includes Wi-Fi in common areas; the Resident Clubhouse with entertainer’s kitchen; two resort-style pools with cabanas; a California room with double-sided fireplace, outdoor firepits and gas grills; a spa and fully equipped fitness center; outdoor adult fitness course; and a 4,000-square-foot dog park with seating areas. Residents will also have access to EV charging stations, parcel lockers and mail room, bike racks and a dog wash. Photos courtesy of MBK Rental Living.
