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Design Achievement - This new vibrant, 185-unit residential building will replace an industrial building in San Francisco’s South of Market District. Developer, Trammel Crow Residential, was attracted to the site because of its proximity to desirable urban amenities and job centers, being a block away from the headquarters of Airbnb, and within walking distance to BART and Caltrain stations. This development, located within the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan, will further strive to provide new affordable housing and appropriate amenities for the new residents. The Planning Department encouraged the team to include “Living Alley” improvements along the adjacent Kate Street as part of the plans. DLR Group’s design of the building blends traditional residential bays and townhouses with contemporary angularity and bold colors which reflect the industrial character of the context. The pedestrian experience along Kate street is enhanced by street tree plantings, sitting areas and townhouses which are accessed directly from the street. A corner retail space with high ceilings will anchor the project and bring additional vitality to this now thriving neighborhood. Scope Summary - The mid-rise 220,146 SF residential building at 975 Bryant Street is a Type IIIA wood-framed project, consisting of five levels over a below-ground parking garage. The project consists of 185 housing units, 139 bike parking spaces, 135 below-grade parking spaces, plus associated amenity areas and ground-level retail spaces. The units will include a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms, ranging from 500 SF to 1,150 SF. The project would also include 30 affordable units (16 percent).The building will incorporate high efficiency VRF air conditioning system which will provide a comfortable living environment for residents. The roof will include Photovoltaic panels and a roof top deck for resident recreation. The inner courtyards will provide both private patios and lush common spaces which incorporate barbeques, sitting areas, and more.
As a college that strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that encourages personal and intellectual exploration, Santa Monica College sought to update their comprehensive District-Wide Facilities Master Plan in a way that supports their mission and provides a roadmap for growth. The resulting 8-year plan developed by DLR Group is based on their institutional objectives and academic program plans with growth models for each site and a capital program that address short and long term District facilities goals and objectives. Working closely with several stakeholder groups representing students, staff, faculty and community members, the planning team established a clear vision that embraces diverse needs and allows for future flexibility to adapt to changing campus and community dynamics. The Facilities Master Plan includes assessment of current facilities with identified deficiencies of existing buildings and sites, including program and service areas, utility systems and infrastructure, telecommunications and health and safety conditions; space planning; enrollment projections; needs assessment based upon educational planning; project scope and budget; phasing and logical grouping of projects; parking and transportation. The plan also identifies potential improvements to current level of energy and resource conservation and overall sustainability and potential for additional improvements in existing buildings, remodeled facilities and new facilities including best practices of LEED.
Design Achievement - Compton College is undergoing a significant transformation to better meet the needs of current and future students and faculty, including the design and construction of a new instructional building. DLR Group’s design replaces existing outdated academic and modular buildings with a modern and technology-rich environment to enhance the overall campus educational experience. The new facility is adjacent to the Allied Health Building at Compton College, also designed by DLR Group. Together, these two buildings form a gateway to the north end of the campus. To create an intuitive wayfinding experience for users and visitors, the design locates academic spaces on the east side and faculty offices on the west side. A main lobby connects the two sections and includes a grand staircase with areas where students can lounge and socialize in between classes. Corridors throughout the building are designed with multiple seating configurations that activate the spaces and encourage students to spend more time on campus. Warm wood tones create a welcoming environment while accents of red integrate the school’s branding into the design. Scope Summary - The 34,050 SF, two-story facility features lecture halls, labs, and offices. Classrooms are dedicated to behavioral sciences, English and English as a second language, foreign languages, humanities, reading, and social sciences. The use of complementary colors and materials, such as brick, glass, and metal panels, create a cohesive campus aesthetic The $16.6 million project is financed through Measure C, a $100 million facilities bond approved by voters in November 2014 that funds new construction, and technology and safety upgrades campus wide. DLR Group provided architecture, interior design, and MEP engineering services.
Review of the project documents by STK Architects for appropriateness of material selection and installation within a justice facility and obvious accessibility and/or code deficiences. The site walk to review scope provided a visual observation of the area prior to the review beginning.
This battery storage project for Southern California Edison (SCE) involved lighting and grounding design on the utility AC interconnection side. DLR Group produced the lighting layout, lighting fixtures specs, and lighting level calculations for each of SCE’s five battery storage sites. The project team coordinated with SCE batteries installers to determine the main grounding location and approach for all battery storage unit sites. As a part of this project with SCE, our team worked with Tesla battery storage technology on a 1.5 MW storage unit built to house Tesla batteries. DLR Group was responsible for the electrical engineering components of this project. The team completed the grounding design, lighting design, and layout of equipment in the yard.
Design Achievement Los Angeles Unified School District value educational environments that inspire their students to strive for excellence inside and outside of the classroom. The new modernization of Roosevelt High School prepares students for college by developing a culture of leadership and self-advocacy throughout campus. DLR Group’s design achieves this vision by creating design-build bridging documents to minimize risks and maximize educational and historical learning opportunities. DLR Group’s design focus was to modernize the front entrance, build an on-campus wellness clinic, install multiple outdoor courtyards, improve the performing art spaces, and update all classrooms. The classroom upgrades include a new engineering and chemistry lab complete with lab tables and technology. LAUSD students are often high performers when it comes to the arts, academics, and athletics, and the design champions their efforts by providing them with state-of-the-art facilities. DLR Group’s modernization of Roosevelt High School ensures that students are pursuing self-advocacy and striving for excellence inside and outside of the classroom. Scope Summary:? The site of Roosevelt High School covers over 20 acres and serves over 1,300 students in grades 9-12. The scope of work included the design and construction of several new classroom buildings, an administrative office, performing arts center, and gymnasium. Originally built in 1922, the existing Roosevelt High School challenged the design team to preserve the original buildings while also addressing several seismic and safety concerns the seismic and safety upgrades were so extensive that several portable classrooms were brought in so that schooling could take place throughout the modernization. DLR Group executed its due diligence throughout the entirety of the project by frequently communicating with design managers and client leaders. DLR Group provided master planning, programming, architecture, engineering, and interior design services.
Design Achievement - The Buena Vista Café is the employee commissary on this entertainment giant’s Burbank lot. As one of the original buildings on the land purchased by the founder in 1937, the iconic founder himself Disney himself could often be seen having lunch there. Today, most employees on the lot eat here daily. DLR Group was approached to provide a complete refresh of the entry lobby, servery, large dining room, small dining room, divisible banquet rooms, and outdoor patios. The studio’s new executive management team asked that several key elements drive the redevelopment of this iconic environment. DLR Group’s design accomplishes the primary goal: to create a space that embodies the entire breadth of this client’s comprehensive portfolio. The historic importance of the brand’s impact up to modern day hits is conveyed throughout the conceptual design of this project. Within the context of the original Art Deco style, there is a timeless palette of elegant finishes and furnishings. This serves as the framework for brand imagery that can evolve over the continued life of the café. Scope Summary - The technical modernization of this 12,500 SF café was another important factor. Structural improvements were thoughtfully integrated to bring the building up to current codes. In conjunction with these improvements, special attention was given to expanding seating by maximizing the usable area on an expansive 6,000 SF exterior patio with the addition of a retractable shade canopy. Complex upgraded food service equipment needed to insert seamlessly within the footprint of the existing kitchen space. Streamline queuing for a better employee experience was also prioritized. And this was all accomplished with minimal disruption to the daily functioning of the active area. This fast-tracked project was completed in just four months from start to finish.
Design Achievement - Patterson Logistics was interested in reducing operational costs and improving the sustainability of their operation to continue their competitive advantage as a distribution company. With this motivation, DLR Group partnered with Cresa, Patterson’s real estate representative, to undertake a multi-phased plan that was first focused on energy reduction for improved building performance, and then incorporating renewable systems to produce energy on site. Energy audits for 6 facilities through the United States were undertaken. Following the audits, the Patterson Logistics facility in Dinuba, CA was identified as a candidate for significant savings from several high efficiency upgrades and a rooftop solar array. DLR Group’s design maximizes the available roof area to provide a 906kW solar array, equating to 85% of the facility’s energy consumption. Through the use of an A6 solar utility tariff, this array offsets 100% of the power demand for this facility. On behalf of Patterson Logistics and in partnership with NRG, DLR Group designed a system that would include no capital expenditure or upfront costs for financing their new solar array. Scope Summary – To identify the optimal size for the rooftop solar array, DLR Group’s engineers performed solar feasibility and helioscope studies, identified structural capacity, and completed a rooftop potential evaluation. The final design is 145,000 sqft of rooftop solar with traditional inline inverters connecting 2,664 panels. The 1.42GW of annual electricity offsets 85% of the facility’s energy consumption and has the capacity to feedback into the grid. The ballast system to secure the array to the rooftop allows for no physical attachments or penetrations in the roofing that may lead to leakage in the roof. The design ties into an energy monitoring system that produces data on how the solar array is performing and tracks daily/monthly/annual usage. DLR Group provided energy services, electrical and structural engineering, and project management.
Design Achievement – The County of Sonoma is addressing changing population needs as a result of laws shifting responsibilities from state prisons to county jails for newly-convicted, low-level persons in custody. DLR Group’s design for the Sonoma Behavioral Health Housing and Transitional Unit project provides a physical environment that supports therapeutic programs currently in place for persons in custody. The primary focus is treatment in a therapeutic health care environment with a custody overlay. The facility is organized around a secure landscaped courtyard, creating an inward-focused, nature-based community environment. The scale of the housing units is smaller than most institutional facilities and allows for the impression of a more residential campus with increased daylight and improved acoustics. The expansion of programming space will allow the county to provide more evidence-based programs, and cognitive behavioral therapy to the medical/mental health population in a physical layout that is secure and safe for both staff and persons in custody alike. The goal is to reduce recidivism by providing the best possible evidence-based programs and treatment that allow persons in custody to flourish once they re-enter the community. Scope Summary – Partnered with a program manager, DLR Group developed prescriptive design criteria documents and oversaw the implementation for the new 32,800 SF, 72-bed specialized housing unit. The design is a combination of single- and double-occupancy rooms that will afford flexibility depending on capacity and treatment needs. As program space is an integral piece of the project design, two multipurpose rooms provide ample opportunities for group socialization, group discussions, and life skills development. Interview rooms will provide individualized medical/mental health assessment, treatment planning, and community re-entry facilitation. Extensive natural light will be brought into the facility through the use of clerestories located above the dayrooms and oriented to allow north and south light without the glare and heat gain of east and west exposure. DLR Group provided planning and design services for design-build criteria documents.
The Culinary Support Center will be a new, on-campus 25,000 square foot cook-chill facility whose purpose will be to supply pre-prepared ingredients and cuisine to all food venues throughout the campus. The facility will use state-of-the-art equipment and will employ cutting-edge concepts in cook-chill methods and technologies. When complete, the Culinary Support Center will consolidate all current campus food preparation sites into a single venue, allowing the former locations near the campus center to be used for development of additional student dining and gathering opportunities.
Design Narrative - DLR Group was awarded the Campus Architect for both Fullerton and Cypress Colleges, with a contract duration of three years at both campuses. Using their current master plan as a foundation, DLR Group is holding community and campus forums to solicit feedback on an updated project priority list. Scope Summary - The scope will range from long term vision to daily coordination including: Outreach and Communication; Long Term Planning; Project Development; Project Design and Operations. These tasks will be performed in collaboration with senior college and/or district management staff, facilities staff, faculty, students and community representatives.
The County of San Bernardino intends to replace the existing vandalized storefront glazing at the north facade with new glazing and provide a new architectural feature(s) to inhibit future vandalism to the storefront at the north facade.
DLR Group is currently working with Cal Tech on a feasibility study to renovate the Ramo Auditorium. The study will make recommendations for cosmetic, operational and accessibility upgrades to the facility resulting in an auditorium that will enhance the high quality of the Cal Tech experience. The cost of the improvements are estimated to range between Five and 10 million dollars, depending on the level of improvements implemented.
The County of San Bernardino intends to replace the existing vandalized storefront glazing at the north facade with new glazing and provide a new architectural feature(s) to inhibit future vandalism to the storefront at the north facade.
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DLR Group is currently working with Palos Verdes Peninsula USD to develop a long-term master plan to bring their students into a 21st century learning experience. Preliminary information gathering and research focused on analyzing facilities for existing conditions, educational programming, space needs, safety & security, and the ability to provide a 21st century technology rich platform. Drawing upon Community and Parent Input Sessions, digital questionnaires, physical assessments, and educational adequacy site walks, a comprehensive master plan document is produced for each school site. Each master plan identifies the comprehensive repair and renovation projects, as well as new building and site enhancement projects. The web-based master plan allows “real time” viewing of the plan in progress so community members will see each iteration and associated costs as they are developed. Once completed, the master plan will guide Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District’s facilities into the next 20 years with modernized, expanded, and new facilities to allow great teaching staff to continue the work of educating students across the District.
Design Achievement – The story of Todd Road Jail in Ventura, California that’s tragically common. Their population of people in custody needed better and more holistic care for medical and behavioral health needs. To address this need, DLR Group’s integrated design team began with long-term strategic planning. The first step was a needs assessment analysis for their medical and behavioral health population in 2007, followed in 2011 by a feasibility study to evaluate program issues and program and population needs in the coming years. In 2013, the County of Ventura Planning Department approved the proposed expansion, providing the County with the resources to provide evidence-based programming and cognitive behavioral therapy to the medical and behavioral health population.   Scope Summary – DLR Group, partnered with a program manager, developed prescriptive design criteria documents and oversaw implementation of a new 62,000 SF, 64-bed building specifically designed to serve and treat the medical and behavioral health inmate population. The new facility consists of three distinct functional elements: houses, programming, and clinical spaces. DLR Group provided architecture, planning, and engineering services.
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Provide architectural services for the Tenant Improvements to the control room, housing unit and recreation areas at the Southwest Juvenile Detention Center located at 30755-C Auld Road, Murrieta, CA.
Design Achievement - The existing atrium for this building was already fantastic – sun-drenched with a glass roof, but the seating options and connecting outdoor areas left much to be desired. DLR Group’s design turns this underused outdoor space and atrium into an amenity space for tenants with a furniture intervention in the atrium, meeting space outdoors, a new property management office, and a fitness center. The main goal for all of these spaces was to make them seamlessly blend in with the current building, and keep the project budget-focused, so there was little need for a creative concept, other than improvement to aid this building owner with tight tenant competition. The outdoor area was transformed with new landscaping, a shade structure, and comfortable seating for outdoor meetings, while the atrium received a furniture intervention; a visual topography of seating now encourages tenants to meet or mingle in the beautiful building entry. Scope Summary - The scope for this 45,000 SF atrium included a new fitness area that looks out onto the outdoor terrace complete with a yoga studio, equipment, free weights, showers, and lockers; a clean, light, and bright conference center with a catering kitchen and gaming space; relocating the property management office and giving it a more modern feel; and renovating the atrium to make it more user friendly. The lack of documentation and existing tenants that would be staying in the building during renovations presented a problem that the team overcame by working closely with the General Contractor to find collaborative solutions. With this very inclusive team, every party had a seat at the table from the beginning and decisions could only be made with a 100% “yes” – ensuring all stakeholders are on board. While this project was not phased, the exterior renovation was completed first until the tenant occupying the future property management office site left. Then the interior renovations could be completed. DLR Group provided interior design services.
Design and construction of the improvements and renovation to the existing Newman Center building on the Southwest corner of West Third and Cherry Streets in Chico.
Provide architectural services for the Tenant Improvements to the control room, housing unit and recreation areas at the Southwest Juvenile Detention Center located at 30755-C Auld Road, Murrieta, CA.
Design and construction of the improvements and renovation to the existing Newman Center building on the Southwest corner of West Third and Cherry Streets in Chico.
Provide architectural services for the Tenant Improvements to the control room, housing unit and recreation areas at the Southwest Juvenile Detention Center located at 30755-C Auld Road, Murrieta, CA.
Evaluate needed requirements for the Main Jail food service facilities. Evaluation of alternate methods of operation during renovations. Evaluate how transport and delivery from the RCCC will fit in the operation during renovation and resulting rehabilitated food service operations. Evaluate Building Codes, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, and ADA upgrades in the project area.
Design Achievement - An unusually high public interest resulted in a clear, community influenced plan for the Logan Memorial Educational Complex. With the process being open and transparent, the resulting master plan included the implementation of elementary grades while balancing the 7-12 campus needs. The new Logan Memorial Educational Complex, now serving transitional kindergarteners through high school seniors, rebuilds the existing K-8 campus and adds a secondary school component that this neighborhood has been missing. The three existing Memorial buildings to remain, will be re-clad, fully renovated, and re-planned. The building forms are simple, bold, and influenced by Mexican modernism, resulting in architecture that fits the neighborhood and builds on the rich cultural history of the area. Scope Summary - The scope of work for this project included 237,000 SF across a 22-acre site. The idea for this complex was to become a space where students want to be. At the K-6 campus the learning commons is adjacent 2 maker spaces. Resulting is a vibrant student environment where students create, research, think and present. The 7-12 learning commons is adjacent the career and counseling center creating a space that supports socialization, career exploration and online course work. Each classroom village is designed around collaboration spaces to promote flexible learning. DLR Group provided architecture and master planning.
In July 2015, Riverside Unified School District embarked on a Long Range Facilities Master Plan in order to determine their future facilities needs and prioritize their needs to modernize, renovate or add facilities. The District operates 41 schools—29 elementary schools; 7 middle schools; 5 high schools, 2 alternate schools; and a 5th-12th grade STEM Academy. Riverside USD divided the LRFMP into five high school attendance areas or “clusters”, and DLR Group was awarded the Arlington High School cluster, as well as the non-school sites. The scope of work focused on analyzing the existing and future facilities needs for the District. The analysis included student populations, site capacities, facilities conditions, planning for the housing of instruction, and special programs. The Arlington Cluster serves approximately 7,000 students. Arlington High School is one of two high schools in the District without a stadium. The surrounding neighborhood did not support a stadium due to increased traffic, noise, and lighting, so it was very difficult for DLR Group to master plan for the project. However, after several meetings with the school administrators, parents, and students, DLR Group was able to master plan a new “face” to the Arlington campus, a revised student drop-off area, and a new stadium and parking lot that could accommodate over 400 cars which would alleviate some of the neighbors’ concerns. The new “face” of the campus includes relocating the administration office, building two multistory classroom buildings, which includes flexible learning spaces, a new full-size gymnasium, and an entry promenade connecting the north and south from the parking lots.
Design Achievement – The Tulare County Sequoia Field Programming Facility will have three major components consisting of a large Sheriff and Programs staff administration space, day reporting center, detention housing and vocational training space. DLR Group’s design supports a fully functional program and treatment facility necessary to improve offender re-entry outcomes and reduce recidivism. The new facility will include a lobby and waiting area, administrative offices, staff support spaces and a welcoming, secure staff entry. The Command Administration portion of the building includes Commander and Supervisors offices, briefing room, general offices and work rooms. Scope Summary – The new 50,000 SF, 288-bed jail will include a kitchen, in-person visiting, tier housing, recreation yards, intake and release, day rooms, central storage, control rooms, restrooms, medical and mental health unit, and programming space including day reporting, SWAP, and classrooms. DLR Group provided architecture, planning, and interiors services.
The scope of the project involves the conversion of about 3,200 usable square feet on the first floor of the warehouse currently occupied by the kitchen for storage into the expansion of the adjacent laundry facilities.
The County has commissioned STK Architects to develop construction documents for the remodel of bathroom and shower rooms within two (2) dormitory units (four (4) housing units). The scope of work is a review of the project documents for appropriateness of material selection and installation within a justice facility and obvious accessibility and/or code deficiencies. The site walk to review scope provided a visual observation of the area prior to the review beginning.
Construction of a 906kW-dc solar plant on the rooftop of the Patterson Logistic Plant in Dinuba, CA. DLR Group provided project coordination and management between the Client and the solar provider, as well as structural and electrical engineering services.
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The design solution is a result of seven public community-based meetings that brought together teachers, administrators, and the community. The community had a voice in planning the campus resulting in rebuilding Logan K-8 and Memorial MS, establishing the first ever high school in Logan Heights and adds a new CDC infant center. The school enrolls 98% socioeconomically disadvantaged students and has historically underperformed academically. There was a need to provide updated facilities in this community to become more equitable within the District, but more importantly change was needed academically in the programs and teaching methodologies to close the achievement gap. The District focused on offering high quality early education, public Montessori program, and through building strong partnerships with families and community. LMEC integrates with the surrounding community through on-site facilities including a CDC infant center, preschool, wellness center, externally run health clinic, community rooms and joint use of the local City branch library and community center. The architectural planning responds by providing spaces that promote collaboration, well-being, productivity, creativity and instills a sense of pride in the students. The building forms are simple, bold yet scalable and inviting for students. Artwork is integrated into the building massing allowing it to be compositionally showcased. Resulting in architecture that draws from the rich cultural history of the neighborhood and fits into the neighborhood context. This campus makes deep community connections as it functions as the center of community, by being a tremendous resource and creating opportunities for all students.
Design Achievement: The faculty of Mission Middle School value an educational environment that inspires their students to strive for excellence inside and outside of the classroom. DLR Group’s design for their campus achieved this vision by modernizing the existing buildings and developing a new two-story building dedicated to math and science. Additionally, DLR Group replaced the portable classrooms with new facilities to support project-based learning environments and redesigned the drop-off areas, transforming Mission Middle School into a state of the art 21st century facility. The first phase of this project was dedicated to building the two-story building that is home to six modern classrooms and four specialty science labs. This two story building also has the ability to expand into a second classroom building to accommodate the rapid growth rates of Mission Middle School. Additionally, phase two of this project was dedicated to transforming the existing library space into a modernized administration space. DLR Group’s thoughtful design aligns with the Mission Middle School's vision to continuously grow and inspire their students to strive for excellence inside and outside of the classroom. Scope Summary: Covering 45,000 SF, Mission Middle School serves 900 students in grades 6th through 8th. The scope of work included the design and construction of a new 32,220 SF modular classroom building and the modernization of the existing classroom space. Spaces for learning have been outfitted with innovative technology and new outdoor learning spaces allow for more collaborative and hands-on learning. Additionally, the modernizations allowed for new energy efficient air conditioning and lighting systems to be installed. While renovations took place the existing portable buildings at the east side of campus were utilized as interim housing. Students and teachers were able to move back into the classrooms in October of 2017 while the existing library spaces were being transformed into a beautiful new administration space. DLR Group provided master planning, programming, architecture, engineering, and interior design services.
Design Achievement - DLR Group’s design provides Mission Middle School with modernized and new facilities to support project-based learning environments. With the combination of a new two-story building, housing 7th and 8th grades, the reconfiguration of the existing buildings and drop-off areas, and the removal of relocatables classrooms, Mission Middle School will become a 21st century facility. Phase 1 of the project consists of a new two-story, modular classroom building including six standard classrooms and four science/specialty labs. The building is designed with the ability to expand to a second ten classroom building connected with a bridge element in the future. The building includes new technology per the District’s technology plan. Phase 2 includes the modernization of existing classroom buildings. The existing relocatable buildings at the east side of campus will be utilized as interim housing while the modernization is under way. Phase 2 also includes the reconstruction of the existing library building into a new administration space, and the demolition of the existing Office Building L and relocatable buildings X and Y. Scope Summary - The scope of the Mission Middle School project encompasses design and construction of a new 32,220 SF modular classroom building and modernization of 35,215 SF of existing classroom space. Outdoor learning spaces allow collaborative and hands-on learning in courtyards and an outdoor performance area. DLR Group provided master planning, programming, architecture, engineering, and interior design services.
Provide architectural wayfinding, hardscape and landscape design for the San Bernardino Co. Government Center.
Design Achievement - This resort hotel project, developed by Nexus Development, is located along the beach and boardwalk area adjacent to the pier of the classic beach town of Pismo Beach, CA. The hotel is furnished with its own restaurant, bar, and lounge that fronts the pool deck providing outdoor patio dining. DLR Group’s design fully immerses guests in the waterfront setting with a majority of the guestrooms offering an ocean view. The project is especially pedestrian/bicycle friendly with numerous enhanced pedestrian sidewalk and boardwalk connections; bike parking and seating areas open to the public. As an amenity to the hotel and the surrounding community public informational art is provided at the boardwalk and guest entries. This hotel project will increase the quality of the resort area through its seaside, shingle style architectural design. Gabled roof, lighthouse tower, and balcony elements break up the density of the massing and allow the building to step down to the boardwalk and oceanfront. The building façade communicates upscale seaside cottage elegance and utilizes a straightforward palette of materials - including stone, plaster, composite cedar shingle, fine detail accents and an extensive amount of stone and steel windows at the public level. Scope Summary - The oceanfront site, of 1.4 acres, consists of a Lifestyle Hotel consisting of 124 keys. The hotel is three stories, approximately 95,000 square feet in area, and provides a ground floor lobby / lounge area with common access to the ground floor restaurant and bar from the street level. The project offers a seamless connection to the adjacent boardwalk and provides the public with access to 12,000 SF of open space. Approximately 166 parking stalls are provided in a 56,000 SF subterranean parking structure with valet service. Ground level finishes along the project's exterior consist primarily of natural stone tile, storefront glazing, metal mullion systems, and architectural paving systems. DLR Group is providing planning, architecture, and engineering services and assisted in the City of Pismo Beach Building Permit approval process.
Design Achievement - This resort hotel project, developed by Nexus Development, is located along the beach and boardwalk area adjacent to the pier of the classic beach town of Pismo Beach, CA. The hotel is furnished with its own restaurant, bar, and lounge that fronts the pool deck providing outdoor patio dining. DLR Group’s design fully immerses guests in the waterfront setting with a majority of the guestrooms offering an ocean view. The project is especially pedestrian/bicycle friendly with numerous enhanced pedestrian sidewalk and boardwalk connections; bike parking and seating areas open to the public. As an amenity to the hotel and the surrounding community public informational art is provided at the boardwalk and guest entries. This hotel project will increase the quality of the resort area through its seaside, shingle style architectural design. Gabled roof, lighthouse tower, and balcony elements break up the density of the massing and allow the building to step down to the boardwalk and oceanfront. The building façade communicates upscale seaside cottage elegance and utilizes a straightforward palette of materials - including stone, plaster, composite cedar shingle, fine detail accents and an extensive amount of stone and steel windows at the public level. Scope Summary - The oceanfront site, of 1.4 acres, consists of a Lifestyle Hotel consisting of 124 keys. The hotel is three stories, approximately 95,000 square feet in area, and provides a ground floor lobby / lounge area with common access to the ground floor restaurant and bar from the street level. The project offers a seamless connection to the adjacent boardwalk and provides the public with access to 12,000 SF of open space. Approximately 166 parking stalls are provided in a 56,000 SF subterranean parking structure with valet service. Ground level finishes along the project's exterior consist primarily of natural stone tile, storefront glazing, metal mullion systems, and architectural paving systems. DLR Group is providing planning, architecture, and engineering services and is currently assisting in the City of Pismo Beach Building Permit approval process.
Design Achievement - DLR Group’s design provides Mission Middle School with modernized and new facilities to support project-based learning environments. With the combination of a new two-story building, housing 7th and 8th grades, the reconfiguration of the existing buildings and drop-off areas, and the removal of relocatables classrooms, Mission Middle School will become a 21st century facility. Phase 1 of the project consists of a new two-story, modular classroom building including six standard classrooms and four science/specialty labs. The building is designed with the ability to expand to a second ten classroom building connected with a bridge element in the future. The building includes new technology per the District’s technology plan. Phase 2 includes the modernization of existing classroom buildings. The existing relocatable buildings at the east side of campus will be utilized as interim housing while the modernization is under way. Phase 2 also includes the reconstruction of the existing library building into a new administration space, and the demolition of the existing Office Building L and relocatable buildings X and Y. Scope Summary - The scope of the Mission Middle School project encompasses design and construction of a new 32,220 SF modular classroom building and modernization of 35,215 SF of existing classroom space. Outdoor learning spaces allow collaborative and hands-on learning in courtyards and an outdoor performance area. DLR Group provided master planning, programming, architecture, engineering, and interior design services.
Develop a Tier 2 Assessment Study for Building 300. The study will be to provide a detailed structural analysis for the existing two-story 21,107 GSF building by the architectural and structural engineering staff of DLR Group.
Provide architectural wayfinding, hardscape and landscape design for the San Bernardino Co. Government Center.
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Palm Springs Community School is an alternative education setting that provides at risk high school students with learning opportunities that will allow them to integrate back into a comprehensive high school environment or earn their GED. When the lease on the existing campus expired, RCOE was forced to move the campus to a new location. DLR Group was selected to reinvent an existing building for educational purposes. In response, DLR Group designed a facility that includes 3 classrooms, a multi-purpose room and collaborative learning spaces. In addition to support space, the facility also includes the offices of the on-site probation officer and counselor to provide monitoring and security. DLR Group helped negotiate Condition of Sale of the building, assessed conditions and approved design through City of Palm Springs and County of Riverside Health Department. The project is currently under construction.
Design Achievement - Originally built in 1999 as a shopping mall, DLR Group is working with Forest City Enterprises to transform this retail rub into an outdoor concourse with a ground-up new hotel. DLR Group’s design of the Promenade at Temecula creates a civic plaza and sense of place where people are drawn in to experience the entertainment, hospitality and retail environment. This mixed-use project creates harmony with the existing mall by giving the Temecula Promenade a new distinct vibe while keeping continuity with the existing mall. Scope Summary - The scope of this mixed-use project includes a 150,000 SF outdoor retail concourse and a new 120-key hotel. The goal for this project is to create a 21st century upscale and contemporary retail environment which in turn will catalyze positive change in the community. DLR Group provided architecture services.
New stand alone Medical Health and Mental Health Clinic (1-3 occupancy) and the renovation of three (3) existing nursing stations which are within housing units.
Needs Assessment and ADA Assessment for County Jail. A relatively small jail in northern California, this project determined ways to expand direct supervision housing capacity, along with expansion of medical, special needs, and program services capability, along with some expansion of food service/laundry areas.
New stand alone Medical Health and Mental Health Clinic (1-3 occupancy) and the renovation of three (3) existing nursing stations which are within housing units.
The existing nursing stations that are currently located in various separate housing units are to be renovated to function as medical level triage/exam rooms. The renovation includes upgrading interior finishes, upgrading lighting in several rooms, minimal MEP system revisions and extending interior walls at two of the rooms.
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The existing nursing stations that are currently located in various separate housing units are to be renovated to function as medical level triage/exam rooms. The renovation includes upgrading interior finishes, upgrading lighting in several rooms, minimal MEP system revisions and extending interior walls at two of the rooms.
Develop a Tier 2 Assessment Study for Building 300. The study will be to provide a detailed structural analysis for the existing two-story 21,107 GSF building by the architectural and structural engineering staff of DLR Group.
Develop a Tier 2 Assessment Study for Building 300. The study will be to provide a detailed structural analysis for the existing two-story 21,107 GSF building by the architectural and structural engineering staff of DLR Group.
Design Achievement - Originally built in 1999 as a shopping mall, DLR Group is working with Forest City Enterprises to transform this retail rub into an outdoor concourse with a ground-up new hotel. DLR Group’s design of the Promenade at Temecula creates a civic plaza and sense of place where people are drawn in to experience the entertainment, hospitality and retail environment. This mixed-use project creates harmony with the existing mall by giving the Temecula Promenade a new distinct vibe while keeping continuity with the existing mall. Scope Summary - The scope of this mixed-use project includes a 150,000 SF outdoor retail concourse and a new 120-key hotel. The goal for this project is to create a 21st century upscale and contemporary retail environment which in turn will catalyze positive change in the community. DLR Group provided architecture services.
Design Achievement - DLR Group partnered with DL English Design to renovate an existing building into a Lazy Acres grocery store – making upgrades to an existing space. The store serves organic, fresh, local and tasty offerings including a comprehensive prepared food section enhancing its offerings to the local community it focuses to serve. As a result of Lazy Acres ten-year growth plan DLR Group and Lazy Acres have created a long-term partnership. Since this plan began DLR Group has completed several Lazy Acre and Bristol Farms renovations as well as being the architect of record for various other stores in the Southern California. Scope Summary -The scope ranges from general renovations and repositions to core and shell of existing unoccupied buildings. Once the building is located and bought, re-branding and renovations on both exterior and interior are made to implement the Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres brand and vision. DLR Group has focused to elevate the communities where Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres stores are located by bringing people together. This dedication is what has fostered the DLR Group Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres partnership today.
RFQ is attached to the Files tab that gives project Narrative 8/21/16.
The Co. of San Bernardino intends to imply water conservation measures for the existing fountain in front of the County Administrative Center. The County would like DLR Group to develop design options that keep the fountain in place, shut off the water while maintaining a good visual aesthetic for the fountain. It is anticipated that the fountain might be removed or reworked when the adjacent Cube Building is demolished.
This project is a two-story 13,504 square foot building located at the north end of the football stadium directly adjacent to the existing practice gymnasium. The site is currently occupied by the existing orchestra and band room and a relocatable building that are slated for demolition to clear the site for the new building. The program consists of an orchestra and band rehearsal space with adjacent practice rooms, storage rooms and instrument storage on the first floor and a wrestling practice room and a dance/aerobics studio on the second floor.
The Co. of San Bernardino intends to imply water conservation measures for the existing fountain in front of the County Administrative Center. The County would like DLR Group to develop design options that keep the fountain in place, shut off the water while maintaining a good visual aesthetic for the fountain. It is anticipated that the fountain might be removed or reworked when the adjacent Cube Building is demolished.
Design Achievement – This new luxury mixed-use development in Los Angeles intends to join a community of like-minded people who enjoy fitness and a high quality culinary food experience. Edin Park is slated to be a true great connector for the walkable neighborhood: a food emporium all in one dynamic, approachable community gathering place. DLR Group’s contemporary design utilizes glass steel façade with wood louver accents, being a catalyst of change towards a more modern and updated look and feel for the surrounding neighborhood. The open-air layout of the rooftop patio takes advantage of Southern California’s warm weather and will activate and enhance the overall nightlife scene for the community. Scope Summary – The scope of work for this project encompasses 30,000 SF of two stories (plus an outdoor rooftop) and three dozen individual restaurant mini-concepts taking on small spaces in the 300 to 500 SF range, plus 1,500 SF communal area for diners. The U-shaped building will feature an outdoor courtyard with multi-tiered seating decks, a water wall, and park-like landscaping reminiscent of the High-Line and the Omotesando building roof deck in Tokyo. The first floor will include 15 food vendors and mini eateries with micro fitness concepts located on the second floor and a rooftop deck with views of the miracle mile district. DLR Group partnered with DK Design and provided full design including concept and entitlement services.
The Ocean View School District has a rich and interesting history as one of the oldest school districts in Orange County. The K-8 school district provides services to a student population of more than 8,800 students, over 1,000 employees, and 15 elementary and middle schools, in addition to two preschools. DLR Group was selected to create an interactive, digital Facilities Master Plan to help navigate the District through their future facilities’ needs. A team of trained field assessors visited every site within the District to review, photograph, and note physical condition deficiencies related to seven pre-determined major review categories. Each facility was also assessed based on quality of four spatial types. The information collected helped us to understand the needs and probable costs of modernizing facilities, prioritize projects, and implement the FMP. Through a series of four Community and Parent Input Sessions, valuable information was gathered from parents, teachers, staff, and students from every school in the District. These sessions included a presentation on 21st Century educational design images and a video of the success that project-based learning has on students. A digital Facilities Questionnaire was also featured on the District’s website to keep an open dialogue with the community. The culmination of this process lead the District and the DLR Group design team to better understand the community’s desires and expectations. Drawing upon the Community and Parent Input Sessions, digital questionnaires, physical assessments and educational adequacy site walks, a comprehensive master plan document was produced for each school site. Each master plan identified comprehensive repair and renovation projects, as well as new building and site enhancement projects and an estimate of the probable costs associated with each campus master plan project. The Facilities Master Plan was conceived as a “map” to the educational goals of the Ocean View School District. It is understood that this is a living document that will require updates and re-interpretations as the District’s needs change and become more clearly refined. The campus transformations envisioned by this document to support “next generation” learning are forward-thinking and will benefit Ocean View School District students for generations to come.
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Site improvements of the Fontana Citrus Head Start playground. Limited to exterior playground west of the basketball court and immediately north of the south playground of the Fontana Head Start building.
The County of San Bernardino has purchase three, one-story buildings located at 1020, 1040 and 1060 Cooley Drive in Colton, California that together make-up the Cooley Commerce Center. Per the “San Bernardino County Cooley Commerce Center Evaluation / Assessment” completed June 11, 2015 by HMC Architects, the “overall site is approximately 3.35 acres with three (3) buildings in a “U” shaped configuration. The total square footage of the three buildings is approximately 48,440 square feet and covers approximately 33% of the overall site. Parking is provided in the center of the complex and as the west and south sides of the site.”
The County of San Bernardino has purchase three, one-story buildings located at 1020, 1040 and 1060 Cooley Drive in Colton, California that together make-up the Cooley Commerce Center. Per the “San Bernardino County Cooley Commerce Center Evaluation / Assessment” completed June 11, 2015 by HMC Architects, the “overall site is approximately 3.35 acres with three (3) buildings in a “U” shaped configuration. The total square footage of the three buildings is approximately 48,440 square feet and covers approximately 33% of the overall site. Parking is provided in the center of the complex and as the west and south sides of the site.”
To accommodate an expected student population growth to 494 students, DLR Group’s work at Neal Dow Elementary School comprises 30,600 SF of modernization and 19,200 SF of new construction serving students in grades K-5. Our design solution removed existing portables, reconfigured three existing classroom buildings, applied a unifying color scheme throughout the campus, and met CHPS certification– all delivered under the Lease-Lease Back method. The school’s dragon mascot is overlaid on pathways throughout the campus, providing a unifying presence as well as clear wayfinding for students. Curves of the green dragon pathway integrate seamlessly with the existing round classroom buildings, outdoor learning areas, benches, and planters. Along the path are various signage elements serving as learning tools to educate students about the sustainable design. The “Heart of the Dragon” takes form with the school Library, which also serves as the functional heart of the campus; placement of the library building was of vital importance to the staff at Neal Dow Elementary and the community. The library opens into two classroom spaces, enhancing its connection to the greater campus. All kindergarten classrooms (including two new ones) are arranged in the same building as the library; the new layout allows access to large-group learning space, connections to new restrooms, and direct access to the existing kindergarten play area. A new Administrative entry reorients the front of the campus, creating a secured line at the front of campus and expanding available office space. A new classroom building offers six classrooms, a large flexible collaboration space, and new restrooms on-axis with the main campus entry. The new multipurpose building houses a kitchen and basketball court, with a stage. The performing area continues with an exterior platform and amphitheater. The entire campus modernization is enhanced with 21st Century Learning Environments throughout. All classroom space embraces collaboration through flexible space and mobile furniture.
Interior renovation of one of three buildings on the site.
Site improvements of the Fontana Citrus Head Start playground. Limited to exterior playground west of the basketball court and immediately north of the south playground of the Fontana Head Start building.
Design Achievement – This high margin project is to develop on land in and around Los Angeles, California. One of these projects is located at the previous location of the Professional Musicians Union Building on Vine Street in Los Angeles. When this property was acquired the previous owner stipulation was that the new owner would pay homage to the union previously located in the building. DLR Group’s design honored this legacy by preserving the design elements of the existing center. This project will include upscale restaurants, creative office, grocery store and retail shops all centered on an urban plaza. Scope Summary – The scope of work for this project is a new 110,000 SF ground up development. DLR Group preserved the legacy of the existing building by taking its feature elements of carved out negative spaces and exposed structural columns. The proposed design will feature murals and sculptural fountains commemorating key musical figures that were celebrated by the union. The project includes major tenants and office spaces on the podium level with higher-end dining and retail at the ground level. Parking is provided on two subterranean levels accessible from all streets surrounding the property. DLR Group provided design and entitlement services.
Design Achievement – 401 Robertson Mixed-Use is boutique development located in Beverly Hills on the prominent intersection of Olympic and Robertson Blvd. The bold architecture seeks to take a simple rectangular floor plan, draping the building with a seamless curtain wall system that employs smooth and dynamic curves. The client’s vision for this boutique will attract high end, Beverly Hills based tenants who value premium design to target their clientele. Scope Summary – The project includes approximately 35,000 SF on 3 stories of restaurant, retail and office space. The ground floor will house 2 upscale, artisan restaurants with outdoor patios fronting both boulevards and ground floor lobby. The second floor will be an open floor plan for mid-sized retail tenants. On the third and top floor are creative office spaces with a rooftop garden accessed by a central feature stair. Parking will be provided on 4 subterranean levels below accessible via Robertson. DLR Group provided design services.
Design Achievement - To accommodate increased student population growth, Neal Dow Elementary School was in need of an expansion and modernization to increase classroom capacity. DLR Group’s solution includes the removal of existing portables, reconfiguring three existing classroom buildings, and applying a new, unifying campus color scheme. A new entry for reorients the administration at the front of the school allowing for increased safety and security. The expanded library enhances connection to the rest of the campus. All kindergarten classrooms, including two new ones, are now arranged in the same building as the library, providing better access to large group learning rooms, restrooms, and the existing kindergarten play area. A new classroom building features a large flexible collaboration space found along the main axis of the campus entry. The new multi-purpose building fulfills a variety of needs, including athletics, performing arts, and dining. The stage opens up to the outside, extending the performing area to an outdoor platform and amphitheater. In alignment with future-ready learning, all classroom spaces embrace collaboration, providing flexible space and furniture. Spaces that highlight the student and take note of “how students work” are supported by technology and provide resources for a variety of learning styles. Scope Summary – The new Neal Dow Elementary School includes 30,615 SF of modernization and 20,158 SF of new construction with capacity for approximately 600 students in grades K-5. Notable changes included a new secure entry, expanded library, new classroom building composed of 6 classrooms, and new multi-purpose building. DLR Group provided architectural and interior design services.
Design Achievement – This property on the corner of Wilshire Blvd and Stanford St experiments with building masses and the articulation of those masses with building materials including Cor-Ten Steel, Aluminum Siding, Reclaimed Wood Siding, and Storefront Glass. A large, square, bronze deck juts out of the second story, giving the building a modern, modular look. DLR Group’s design takes advantage of the grade change on the site to create a pedestrian friendly street level podium and accommodates the parking demand through subterranean parking. The project boasts a two level of outdoor dining experience, second level specialty fitness tenants overlooking a central courtyard with a tree surrounded by seven quick serves and novelty food stores which provides an open feel to the overall landscape and site. The goal was to design something that enhances the urban fabric which creates a very playful modern push and pull type massing. The experience of visiting 2919 Wilshire Boulevard gives hierarchy to certain elements, creates intimate patio spaces in a variety of forms and increases visibility to creating multiple corner tenants. Scope Summary – Cadence Capital Investments is redeveloping an original 1940’s Jerry’s Liquor building into a mixed-use development with a California Modern aesthetic. The parcel and existing 5,273 SF Jerry’s Liquor site will be demolished to make way for the new development that will serve as a Food and Fitness haven and amenity for the local community located in the heart of Los Angeles, California. Careful site planning and coordination with all consultants were met to meet the site constraints of the mere 22,121 SF parcel. The final goal of the project is to create a one-of-a kind development with a unique sense of place. The project also creates 52 subterranean parking stalls, 10 ground level food tenants with associated patio space, 3 second level fitness tenants, as well as dining mezzanines for 2 of the food tenants. Currently, the project shows the highest amount of GLA and a surplus of parking for that GLA. DLR Group provided architecture, landscaping and AOR services.
Interior renovation of one of three buildings on the site.
Interior renovation of one of three buildings on the site.
DLR Group will hire independent Roofing Consultants to perform an onsite inspection of the roof system of the designated project building(s).
Design Achievement – 3032 Wilshire Boulevard is an adaptive re-use located on a highly desirable site with strong street presence alongside a residential neighborhood. The redevelopment creates an exciting and activated ground level pedestrian experience with 14’-0” tall storefronts, patio seating, and signage. The second level amenities including an urban garden, bar, and dining area for a premier food tenant overlooking Wilshire Boulevard. The second level also features full height glass storefront overlooking a patio for a boutique fitness tenant.  This existing two-story bank will be transformed into a one of a kind mixed-use destination, incorporating authentic and local food, beverage and fitness curations. In order to bring more light into the building, and to create a dynamic space that plays well to the urban fabric, the two street facades were demolished to create more transparency. The design’s use of reclaimed wood creates warmth into the property’s new pedestrian oriented facade, softening the exterior elevations with a more welcoming feel. Scope Summary – This unique 10,000 SF project includes patio spaces on both floors catering to two large anchor restaurants, totaling 6 street level, quick serve food tenants and two corner tenants. Located on the second floor is boutique fitness tenant whose studio and patio creates an energetic connection to the activated Wilshire Boulevard / Berkeley Street corner. DLR Group provided architectural services, partnering with DK Design for design services.
DLR Group will provide architectural and civil design services for renovation of the playground. The size of the playground is approximately a 5,500 sf area.
Design Achievement To accommodate the expected student population growth to 594 students, Neal Dow Elementary School is in need of expansion and modernization to increase classroom capacity. DLR Group’s solution includes removing existing portables, reconfiguring three existing classroom buildings and applying a unifying, new campus color scheme. Two new classroom buildings are designed to promote next-gen learning. A new large multipurpose building designed with mid-century modern references in response to the existing campus mid-century modern design offer a clear presence on the site and from the street. Scope Summary Neal Dow Elementary School comprises 30,615 GSF of modernization and 20,158 of new construction and serves students in grades K-5. DLR Group is providing architectural and interior design services.


Design Achievement - Combined Properties selected DLR Group to reposition and renovate the existing tired shopping center along the Ventura Boulevard Corridor. The community center had several vacancies and needed a makeover to transition into a trendy community shopping destination. The design was carefully planned, coordinated, and executed without adding substantial weight in-order to avoid additional structural reinforcement and modifications to parking deck or the footings that sits atop the center. The designed colors, materials, and lighting fixtures selected created a continuity throughout the 3-acre site and developed a visual link from anchors, majors, to the two level in-line shops. The integration of public art is also a project highlight. The design incorporates an art mural by a local artist which resonates well with the community and authenticity of the project. Scope Summary - The existing 114,500 SF two-level community center had approximately 935 linear feet of renovations for existing anchors, majors, and in-line shops. The renovation efforts ranged from new building parapets, façade modifications including new siding metal, plaster, fiber cement panel, and paint. The project also added new site dining patios and site landscaping. DLR Group provided architectural services including concept design, entitlement assistance, construction document and construction administration services.
DLR Group will hire independent Roofing Consultants to perform an onsite inspection of the roof system of the designated project building(s).
Design Achievement – In an effort to reach out to the Irvine public Mariners Church decided to create a community center. Rather than build this project from the ground up the existing outward facing auditorium will be renovated. This building will also house the addition of a community center gathering area. Located at the gateway to the site this community center will welcome people onto the Mariner Church campus. DLR Group’s design will accommodate a brand new look featuring theater seating, banquet seating and athletic events, event patio and an information center. The re-branding of this 1980's era building turns an outdated stationary auditorium into a reconfigurable entrance into the Mariners Church campus. Scope Summary – The scope of work for this project includes 40,000 SF. While the renovation is 30,000 SF of the existing auditorium the remaining 10,000 SF is composed of the community resource center and classrooms. On the exterior is a beautiful open patio/canopy catering to spill-out space with a lattice canopy for community events. This includes a custom scrim shading system and extruded aluminum to create a unique facade to the community center. DLR Group provided architectural and design services.
DLR Group will provide architectural and civil design services for renovation of the playground. The size of the playground is approximately a 5,500 sf area.
Design Achievement - Originally built in 1999 as a shopping mall, DLR Group is working with Forest City Enterprises to transform this retail hub into an outdoor concourse. DLR Group’s design of the Promenade at Temecula creates a civic plaza and sense of place where people are drawn into to experience both an entertainment and retail environment. This project creates harmony with the existing mall by giving the Temecula Promenade a new distinct vibe while keeping continuity with the existing mall. Scope Summary - The renovation includes a 150,000 SF outdoor retail concourse. The goal for this project is to create a 21st century upscale and contemporary retail environment which in turn will catalyze positive change in the community. DLR Group provided architecture services.
Design Achievement – Montebello Mix is a shopping center situated at a highly traveled part of town. To cater to the growing Montebello community this tired project underwent facade renovations and additions. DLR Group’s design transforms the center’s national retail tenants space into a vibrant neighborhood center. This creative expression of community blends both the art of a local mural artist and local students into the existing and a new pad building. The colors, materials, and lighting selected create a visual link to the city of Montebello. Scope Summary – The project included 1,627 linear feet of renovations for the existing anchors, majors, and in-line shops. These modifications additionally renovated 900 linear feet to three existing pad buildings along with the addition of a 4,000 SF ground-up QSR pad building. Major structural modifications were completed to add lines of sight to buried tenant storefronts, added massing and prominence in the in-line shops. This created sub-majors and overall material upgrades to the center including metal, glazed brick, fiber cement panel, and paint. A new landscape wall and 40,000 SF of mural lines cover the once bare side wall of one of the center's anchors near a prominent drive aisle. The project also adds three new dining patios at the pad buildings. DLR Group provided architecture services.
To develop a comprehensive and adaptive furniture standards and specifications document that spans K-12 grade levels and can be amended over time. For any services beyond the scope included herein and beyond tha final document, shall be an addition service.
Design Achievement – A confidential client is currently undergoing renovations to one of their properties to attract new brands and tenants, reflecting on the current retail market. This development will take the existing iconic anchor building and convert it into “The Hall”, a multi-tenanted retail and dining destination. The decision to identify and reposition the existing food area to address both current and foreseeable retail and F&B trends. The Hall will stay true to its existing unique packing house experience while taking advantage of its high ceilings for mezzanine spaces and open plan dining to the outdoor to create a new and refreshed space. Scope Summary – This 23,000 SF renovation features materials and a design which creates a vibrant and personable area to attract local and boutique tenants. This project includes an outdoor covered walkway and patio to complement the dining experience and engage the streetscape making it a unique shopping experience. As a result, capacity of this lounge space will be increased. DLR Group provided concept design, leasing support and interior services.
To develop a comprehensive and adaptive furniture standards and specifications document that spans K-12 grade levels and can be amended over time. For any services beyond the scope included herein and beyond tha final document, shall be an addition service.
Design Achievement – Cadence Capital Investments acquired a site in West Hollywood which includes both a variety of small tenants and a grocery store. At the podium level is a Gelson’s Market with ‘facade’ shops on the ground level. DLR Group’s design is less traditional and a more contemporary with modern facade treatment. To support the multiple uses of this site 3 levels of ground, subterranean and rooftop parking will be located on site. Scope Summary – The scope of work for this project includes 35,000 SF. In addition to the facade shops and grocery store a separate rooftop patio highlights a view of Hollywood hills and Sunset Boulevard. This destination will incorporate a lot of glazing to attract those passing by. The material used for the facade is pre-fabricated concrete which is parallel in front to add texture. DLR Group provided design and conceptual planning services.
Design Achievement – The renovation of the existing Hilton Hotel includes a full ground floor/public space and guestroom update with minor exterior upgrades to the porte-cochere, patio and pool areas. The project was completed in collaboration with Hilton’s ownership and brand team. DLR Group’s design created a modern, timeless hotel experience with details that speak to the tailored, boutique locale of the city. The use of clean, neutral colors and natural finishes captures the landscape of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains and the urban California Chic environment of Pasadena. Each hotel guest will enjoy the amenities of an urban setting amidst the unique experience of warmth and comfort from natural surroundings. The simple, yet refined renovation design make this existing hotel a more comfortable space and an improved memorable guest experience. Scope Summary – This 296-key, 116,468 SF hotel renovation includes work on the following additional program spaces: lobby/reception, restaurant/bar/buffet, ballrooms/meeting/pre-function, fitness, guest corridors, elevator lobbies and guestrooms. The materials used will create a relaxing yet tailored appearance throughout the public and private spaces of the property. Other notable programs include HVAC upgrade with the removal of PTAC units for central air system, and ADA upgrades as well as FFE throughout. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering and interior design services.
Design Achievement - Suite 1100 at 456 Montgomery Street is an office space located in the center of the Financial District in downtown San Francisco, CA. For this tenant improvement, the client requested for the modernization of the workplace while allowing flexibility for future tenants to change the space as needed. DLR Group\|Kwan Henmi’s design addressed this by maintaining an open floor plan in the main space, while keeping the smaller offices and conference room at opposite ends of the building. The main work space is purposely left open for the tenant to organize furniture and group desks as they see fit. This layout encourages team collaboration to take place while providing quality views to the outside due to the lack of partitions that would otherwise block daylight and connection to the outdoors. By preserving views of the Transamerica Pyramid and the Coit Tower, two very famous landmarks of San Francisco, one can take a moment to escape the busy work day. Another attribute that contributes to the healthy working environment is the break area and ancillary lounge, which were designed to create a designated relaxation space as well as a gathering area to congregate. Scope Summary - The scope of work was to install new partitions, finishes, ceiling, lights and plumbing fixtures within the 7,230 SF office space. New lighting, controls, and existing power and HVAC systems were to be in conformance with Title 24 regulations. Care was taken to update the restrooms to not only conform with ADA standards, but also to create a warmer, welcoming tone in an otherwise mundane space that is not typically occupied. This warmth is carried throughout the entire workplace, as the wood ceiling bleeds into the wall of the break area and continues into the ceiling of the glass-encompassed conference room. Of the approximately 80 occupants the space can accommodate, this transparent conference room can seat around 12 people while the offices across the way can provide meeting areas for smaller teams. There are also two phone rooms surrounding the copy room where occupants can have a conversation in private. DLR Group\|KwanHenmi provided architectural services starting with the concept and through construction.
Design Achievement – The renovation of the existing Hilton Hotel includes a full ground floor/public space and guestroom update with minor exterior upgrades to the porte-cochere, patio and pool areas. The project was completed in collaboration with Hilton’s ownership and brand team. DLR Group’s design created a modern, timeless hotel experience with details that speak to the tailored, boutique locale of the city. The use of clean, neutral colors and natural finishes captures the landscape of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains and the urban California Chic environment of Pasadena. Each hotel guest will enjoy the amenities of an urban setting amidst the unique experience of warmth and comfort from natural surroundings. The simple, yet refined renovation design make this existing hotel a more comfortable space and an improved memorable guest experience. Scope Summary – This 296-key, 116,468 SF hotel renovation includes work on the following additional program spaces: lobby/reception, restaurant/bar/buffet, ballrooms/meeting/pre-function, fitness, guest corridors, elevator lobbies and guestrooms. The materials used will create a relaxing yet tailored appearance throughout the public and private spaces of the property. Other notable programs include HVAC upgrade with the removal of PTAC units for central air system, and ADA upgrades as well as FFE throughout. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering and interior design services.
Design Achievement: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District desired to modernize the old 1960’s locker rooms and basketball gym into a beautiful state-of-the-art athletic facility. The modernization of the locker rooms and basketball gym included expanding the basketball court, installing a new security system, and implementing new ADA improvements throughout the facility. DLR Group’s design for the space achieved Norwalk La Mirada USD’s vision through thoughtful expansion techniques like utilizing cast-in-place concrete throughout the entire project which allowed for the modernization of the athletic facility without disrupting the historical integrity of the campus. The design solution for Norwalk La Mirada prioritized the importance of creating a space that is safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing. This was completed through the installation of a new fire alarm system, security cameras, HVAC system and ADA improvements like, wheelchair ramps. The team also modernized the locker rooms by replacing the 1960’s community showers with brand new single stalled showers. Additionally, new windows and light fixtures were installed to improve the facility experience for both the athletes and the spectators. When making design decisions, DLR Group executed their due diligence by frequently communicating with the client to ensure that everyone’s expectations were being met. Scope Summary: The scope of the project consisted of the modernization of La Mirada High School’s gym and locker rooms. The gym is 26,291 SF, the Men's Locker room is 6,000 SF, and the Women's locker room is 7,000 SF. La Mirada High School currently serves 1,946 students from 9th -12th grade. The project started in early 2016 and was completed in the fall of 2021. The primary material that was selected for this project was cast-in-place concrete with ADA improvements and seismic upgrades in mind. Additionally, a new HVAC, security and fire alarm system was installed to improve utility infrastructure. The design also included the revamp of existing ADA features and the transformation of the locker room communal showers to single stalled showers. DLR Group provided integrated planning; architecture; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering; and interior design services.
Design Achievement: Tilt-up construction came into being over a century ago, rapidly gaining popularity during the post-World War II construction boom. Most commonly seen in use on warehouses and other cost-sensitive structures, the technique has gained popularity with nearly every building type. DLR Group\|KwanHenmi’s design for the expansion of Underground Construction Company’s headquarters in Benicia, CA explores the adaptability of cost-sensitive tilt-up construction to modern workplace concepts. The finished exterior is intended to be indistinguishable as an addition as it retains the design of the original structure. On the inside, however, a radical shift presents. The interior is organized around light-filled atriums and corridors that are topped with skylights. Conference rooms are preferentially placed where they receive the most natural light, encouraging in-person engagement in these gathering spaces. Hard-wearing, high-quality finishes complete the design and are a reflection of Underground Construction’s company values. This design produces the effect of workplaces far more common of the high-tech industry in nearby Silicon Valley at the fraction of the cost. Scope Summary: Underground Construction Company adds an addition to an existing tilt-up office building in Benicia, CA that will include approximately 21,500-SF of office and 3,200-SF of outdoor space. The building itself will be 2 stories of 9-inch-thick concrete and structural steel columns that encapsulate fixed and executive offices, conference rooms, employee amenities, storage space, and restrooms. Large skylights were beyond the reach of the project budget so the design team collaborated with Overaa Construction, the builder, and the subcontractors to provide a cost-efficient solution that would retain the intent of expansive skylights. The solution is lighter, has a better U-factor value, and is less expensive than traditional systems. As the original building will be in continuous use throughout construction, the project requires close coordination with the owner, the staff, and Benicia’s Planning Department to expedite approvals and the project timeline. Environmentally friendly features include 2,500 SF of bio-treatment swale integrated throughout the parking lot and electric vehicle charging stations. DLR Group\|KwanHenmi is providing architectural services from Schematic Design through completion.
Design Achievement – The renovation of the existing Hilton Hotel includes a full ground floor/public space and guestroom update with minor exterior upgrades to the porte-cochere, patio and pool areas. The project was completed in collaboration with Hilton’s ownership and brand team. DLR Group’s design created a modern, timeless hotel experience with details that speak to the tailored, boutique locale of the city. The use of clean, neutral colors and natural finishes captures the landscape of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains and the urban California Chic environment of Pasadena. Each hotel guest will enjoy the amenities of an urban setting amidst the unique experience of warmth and comfort from natural surroundings. The simple, yet refined renovation design make this existing hotel a more comfortable space and an improved memorable guest experience. Scope Summary – This 296-key, 116,468 SF hotel renovation includes work on the following additional program spaces: lobby/reception, restaurant/bar/buffet, ballrooms/meeting/pre-function, fitness, guest corridors, elevator lobbies and guestrooms. The materials used will create a relaxing yet tailored appearance throughout the public and private spaces of the property. Other notable programs include HVAC upgrade with the removal of PTAC units for central air system, and ADA upgrades as well as FFE throughout. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering and interior design services.
Design Achievement – The renovation of the existing Hilton Hotel includes a full ground floor/public space and guestroom update with minor exterior upgrades to the porte-cochere, patio and pool areas. The project was completed in collaboration with Hilton’s ownership and brand team. DLR Group’s design created a modern, timeless hotel experience with details that speak to the tailored, boutique locale of the city. The use of clean, neutral colors and natural finishes captures the landscape of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains and the urban California Chic environment of Pasadena. Each hotel guest will enjoy the amenities of an urban setting amidst the unique experience of warmth and comfort from natural surroundings. The simple, yet refined renovation design make this existing hotel a more comfortable space and an improved memorable guest experience. Scope Summary – This 296-key, 116,468 SF hotel renovation includes work on the following additional program spaces: lobby/reception, restaurant/bar/buffet, ballrooms/meeting/pre-function, fitness, guest corridors, elevator lobbies and guestrooms. The materials used will create a relaxing yet tailored appearance throughout the public and private spaces of the property. Other notable programs include HVAC upgrade with the removal of PTAC units for central air system, and ADA upgrades as well as FFE throughout. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering and interior design services.
Design Achievement - DLR Group \| Kwan Henmi’s design for the new development thoughtfully responds to the surrounding context while also creating distinct identities for both the church and residential portions of the building. A double height glass façade prominently establishes the ground floor church space. Passersby are invited to gaze beyond this outer “glass box” to see church community spaces and the “inner box” of the sanctuary within. Meticulous detailing creates a unified façade that harmoniously integrates the church spaces below with the residential units above. A warm wood-textured steeple serves as a marker for the church entrance and identity, while also playing off of the massing and materiality of the residential bays. At the residential entry, a folded wood-textured form creates a recognizable identity for the residential portion of the project. Articulation in the massing and colors visually break down the frontage to create a pedestrian friendly scale at the base, and planters along all the street frontages further server to activate and enliven the pedestrian experience. Scope Summary - The proposed project demolishes three aging church buildings, and replaces them with approximately 318,000 gross square feet of new development, which includes 269 student-oriented housing units, 25,000 SF of church and daycare facilities, along with two levels of below grade parking. Approximately 90% of the housing units will be pre-furnished. The residential program includes leasing and management office space, bicycle storage, two multi-purpose lounges with kitchen areas, and common study rooms on each floor. Outdoor space for residents is provided at the ground floor courtyard and residential rooftop terrace, which includes an outdoor fitness area, pet relief area, and outdoor kitchen and dining area. The church programs include a 250 seat sanctuary, day care facilities and play yard, music and art rooms, along with office and meeting spaces. An existing oak tree on site is preserved, and serves as the focal point for the church courtyard. The building will aim for LEED Gold equivalency. DLR Group\|Kwan Henmi is providing architecture design services.
Design Achievement – The renovation of the existing Hilton Hotel includes a full ground floor/public space and guestroom update with minor exterior upgrades to the porte-cochere, patio and pool areas. The project was completed in collaboration with Hilton’s ownership and brand team. DLR Group’s design created a modern, timeless hotel experience with details that speak to the tailored, boutique locale of the city. The use of clean, neutral colors and natural finishes captures the landscape of the nearby San Gabriel Mountains and the urban California Chic environment of Pasadena. Each hotel guest will enjoy the amenities of an urban setting amidst the unique experience of warmth and comfort from natural surroundings. The simple, yet refined renovation design make this existing hotel a more comfortable space and an improved memorable guest experience. Scope Summary – This 296-key, 116,468 SF hotel renovation includes work on the following additional program spaces: lobby/reception, restaurant/bar/buffet, ballrooms/meeting/pre-function, fitness, guest corridors, elevator lobbies and guestrooms. The materials used will create a relaxing yet tailored appearance throughout the public and private spaces of the property. Other notable programs include HVAC upgrade with the removal of PTAC units for central air system, and ADA upgrades as well as FFE throughout. DLR Group provided architecture, engineering and interior design services.
Design Achievement - DLR Group has an ongoing relationship with Disney with multiple projects totaling more than 330,000 SF. This project is responds to rapid growth in divisions of Disney housed in Burbank, California, paired with an overarching Workplace Enhancement initiative. DLR Group’s design has enabled Disney senior leadership to transition this workplace to an activity-based workplace by incorporating leading standards in workplace design such as free addressing, work cafes, and minimizing private offices. The company has previously not adopted formal policies regarding telecommuting or the hoteling desk model, and DLR Group has been assisting them with culture analysis, change management, and building the executive understanding of the optimal solution for this evolution of their work environment. Scope Summary - The 90,000 SF renovation is organized around three visual themes: Pixel (circulation), Habitat (social), and Color Play (desking). Pixel has technology as a muse, with abstracted pixelations of signature Disney characters becoming supergraphics that visually denote circulation. The Habitat theme comes to life in collaborative spaces, where airy, natural materials and soaring supergraphics create “Clouds” for employees to relax in. The Color Play theme borrows bold colors of classic animation characters to serve as visual cues that organize departments into Villages. DLR Group provided programming and interior design services.

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