Mintz Levin Office

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With their main office in Boston, Mintz Levin designed their new San Diego office to embrace their west coast location and not have a transplanted east coast aesthetic. The planning of the space was organized to take advantage of Pacific Ocean and Torrey Hills views. A curving wall housing vertical monitors displaying San Diego images arcs to lead your eye across the preserve and out to the ocean. The warm orange ,golds and browns of the dirt layers on the Torrey Pines clifts are reflected through out the space in the color palette. The beauty of the project location is highlighted by the design.

Mintz Levin made environmentally responsible finish material selections for their new offices. By utilizing reclaimed wood flooring, carpet manufactured from recycled fibers and counter tops from recycled glass, the Mintz Levin offices showcase the beauty of eco-friendly material choices. The comfort of the people living in the space is made a design priority. Exterior offices are full glass walls with over sized sliding glass doors. Daylight and people flow easily from the buildings exterior to the inner core areas. Formal reception areas are replaced by interactive coffee/meeting bars. Locations for video conferencing and presentations are available and easily managed throughout space. The space is designed to simplify daily tasks and encourage personal interaction. This project is really about an east coast law firm embracing their new San Diego home.

Project Information
Project Address: 
3580 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92130
Project Owner/ Developer: 
Mintz Levin/ Cisterra Partners
Owner Contact Name/ Email: 
David Salisbury/ DSalisbury@mintz.com
Project Architect/ Designer: 
Howard Sneed Architecture and Design
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Mintz Levin Charts Sets Sail

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/06/2009 - 19:37.
I hope the designers for Mintz Levin had the opportunity to be at what should have been a champagne christening of their new mega-yacht-quality offices. These photos could well have come out of Showboats International. Strikingly beautiful, the etched glass that gives the flow of blue-green waves upon the water, the highly polished wooden "deck", the gentle swell of the curved ceilings, the warmth of the recessed lighting, the rich and bold colors of the sea - bold red and orange corals, deep, royal purple of the sea urchin, turquoise water, golden sunny days - reflected in the choice of artwork; this inland yacht is restful yet energizing. Even more impressive, the use of sustainable materials to realize this inland yacht.

Mintz Levin Office

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/26/2009 - 04:31.
Finally a sophisticated law firm that embraces 'green' design!!!

Outstanding Design

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 02:22.
Fresh ! Excellent details and material selection. A nice departure from the predictable law firm design.

Project Manager

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 16:43.
As the project manager for this prestigious project, I can say that this tenant improvement is the pinnacle of my design/construction career. While faced with the typical challenges of new materials and long lead times, this project was completed with the help of an excellent team of individuals. One item that came close to being value engineered off the project was the sliding glass-barn doors. They added significantly to the overall cost, but they add much more to the overall openness and brightness of the space. The combination of materials such as; glass, reclaimed-teak flooring, artificial leather wall panels, uninterrupted ceiling grid and custom lighting create the effect of relaxation and calm. For a large, energetic law firm like Mintz Levin, this calming effect is surprising to most, but undeniable if you have been in the space for any length of time. The final result of the project is a working environment that welcomes it's user and promotes health and community to the client/visitor.

Mintz Levin office space

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 18:00.
Wow what a great space is right. While I think Mintz Levin should get kudos for picking the right design firm I think the praise for using sustainable materials as well as designing a beautiful and functional space should go to the design firm Howard Sneed Architecture and Design.

Mintz Levin Space

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 04:10.
From day one, Mintz Levin has generously allowed the Corporate Directors Forum to hold board meetings and director roundtables at their offices. Everything about the space works, from easy parking and quick building access to beautiful--and most importantly--functional conference rooms and offices. I am always amazed at how many ways the rooms can be reconfigured to accomodate (almost) any size group and how they can be adapted to fit (almost)any purpose. Add in that it always feels like a "treat" to be there because of the quality, luxury and comfort. It is an elegant and relaxing experience.

While beautiful, these

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/06/2009 - 00:42.
While beautiful, these photos don’t do justice to the incredible design of the Mintz offices. I’ve often arrived there feeling rushed and harried on the way in, but within minutes the airy space, incredible views and serene design have a way of calming the mind and helping to focus on the important matters at hand. It is heartening to read the comments below and see Mintz’s extensive commitment to the community in not only supporting so many non-profit organizations by serving on their boards of directors and underwriting their events, but providing them with a free venue to continue their work.

Green Modern Design

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 19:24.
At a time when using clean technologies and recyclable materials are so important to our future, Mintz has taken that philosophy and built upon it. Literally! Mintz Levin opened their new office space in the fall of 2008 and incorporated environmentally responsible materials, reclaimed wood space, recycled glass, etc. CONNECT regularly utilizes Mintz's modern and original office space for many of our programs and events including Connect with CONNECT, Springboard and education programs. Our program attendees and guests have enjoyed the smart functional design, open spaces and direct views to the Pacific Ocean and Torrey Pines area. This award would be well deserved. Please join me in congratulating Mintz Levin on their nomination for design excellence. We look forward to in their ongoing efforts to promote a clean and responsible work environment and meeting spaces for their clients and the community.

A great community resource

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 16:15.
Mintz Levin has generously donated their meeting space on an ongoing basis for our non-profit, Center for Community Solutions, which is committed to the intervention and prevention of sexual assault and domestic violence. We are grateful for this significant assistance as it provides a beautiful and welcoming space for our volunteers, staff and donors. Additionally, I've attended various community events hosted by Mintz, truly showing their leadership and commitment to the San Diego community. Congrats Mintz on the nomination - the space is stunning, and I cannot think of a more deserving candidate! Wendy Urushima-Simmons, Associate Executive Director

A Fluid, Flexible and Welcoming Environment

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 15:53.
I am on the Board of Directors for Athena San Diego, an organization for executive women in the science and technology sectors. Not only does Mintz Levin provide our staff with wonderful office space, but the firm has generously opened its office to our organization allowing us the opportunity to stage events. The space is entirely fluid and welcoming, which has not only elevated the calibre of our events but also the reputation of Athena. Attendees look forward to attending events at the Mintz Levin office, often commenting that the environment is calming, warm and a refreshing departure from the usual office environment. The firm is to be commended on its use of green and sustainable materials, all of which have contributed to the ambiance.

Mintz Levin's space

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 01:18.
I hold a monthly "Executives in Transition" meeting in Mintz Levin's wonderful conference room and appreciate not only the beauty and functionality of the space, but also the spirit of the firm to offer to share it with our group. Not a meeting goes by without many of the 50 executives in attendence monthly commenting on how much they admire the space and appreciate the firm allowing us to meet there. Thanks for your generosity and for the opportunity to share your exquisitely designed and "green" space! Judy Thompson President The Thompson Search Group www.thompsonsearch.com

Great Space

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 23:40.
I've attended a number of events at the Mintz Levin offices and its a really fantastic facility. Its also great that they open it up to charity and trade groups for their events. Truly a awesome new addition to the San Diego community.

this ain't Boston

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/15/2008 - 20:30.
wow, what a great looking space