DPR has taken a typical San Diego suburban office building nearing obsolescence and turned it into a forward thinking, sustainable, and vibrant new office space. The rehabilitation of the 1978 Governor Park one story tilt-up building is a great example of the potential of the San Diego inventory of existing buildings. “Bringing the Outside In” was the theme for this remodel, which was designed and constructed to achieve Net Zero Energy and LEED Platinum.
Taking advantage of San Diego’s mild climate, the building was designed to use natural cross-ventilation and daylight to cool and light the office. This was achieved by constructing roof monitors or clerestories on the south side of the roof to balance the north façade of curtain wall and create a spectacular volume of light over the main traffic corridor. North and south operable windows create the passive stack effect of ventilation. This strategy reduced the HVAC and lighting energy consumption by 51% better than a typical Title 24 compliant space.
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” directed the decision-making for materials. 95% of the structural walls, slab, and roof deck intact in the new design as well as most of the existing curtain wall. Reuse of materials from the site and other sites were used throughout such as, doors, frames, windows, casework, desks, steel, finish wood, and structural lumber. High recycled content materials were selected throughout such as carpet, tile, drywall, metal studs, and composite wood, and more than 80% of the new wood used was FSC Certified lumber.
The theme of “Bringing the Outside In” is as much about creating a quality environment as it is about saving energy. All employees have access to views and outside air as there are few walls to impede access to perimeter glazing to the north, northwest, and southern facing roof monitors. Many aspects of DPR’s culture are thoughtfully designed into the space. The open office environment, the wine bar, the commitment and respect for the environment as well as the environment created for the employees: all are intentional reflections of DPR’s culture. Even the surfboards behind the reception desk are carefully selected representations of DPR’s four core values. The new DPR office respects the employees and the San Diego community and could potentially influence others how to create space that better fits the San Diego environment.
The historic 1936 Ford Dealership designed by Walter Dorwin Teague was razed today. One of the last and most classic Art Deco buildings in San Diego. All for a parking lot. Shame on the Salvation Army, and shame on Cathy Winterrowd, the city's chief historic preservation officer. Per Roger Showley's article in SignOnSanDiego, "she notified SOHO that the building was being reviewed for potential
historic designation but acknowledged that she failed to follow up. She
said the city attorney's office believed the building was ineligible
for designation because it is owned by a religious institution and a
demolition permit was issued without further public notice."
• The Grand Del Mar Resort is 440 Acres including the Tom Fazio Golf Course. • 249 Guestrooms including 31 Suites • 20,000 sq. feet of indoor meeting and event spaces • 21,000 sq. ft. Spa with 11 treatment rooms • Food and Beverage: o Addison - 5 Star / 5 Diamond Dining o Amaya: 3 meal a day restaurant o Club House Grill - casual dining at the course o Cent'ani Bistro Café o Pool Service • 4 Pools: o 3 dedicated to families and children o 1 adults only • 2 Professional tennis courts • 3 Retail Shops •
The Villas at The Grand Del Mar • Fractional vacation ownership opportunities • 8 Villas ranging between 4500 and 5000 sq feet o 3 bedroom o 4 bath • The Grand Golf Club: o 18 Hole - 72 Par Tom Fazio designed course 50,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse Men's and women's lounges, wet rooms and lockers The Clubhouse Grill Golf Retail
More Details: Rooms: 249 Guestrooms featuring 21 spacious suites including a pair of opulent two-bedroom Presidential Suites, five Veranda Suites, 12 Palazzo Suites and 12 Prado Suites. Suite sizes range from the 2,840-square foot Presidential Suites to the 1,010-square foot Prado Suites, each with private balconies and spectacular golf course views. Meeting Space: The resort features in excess of 20,000 square feet of event space including: • 10,000-square foot Elizabeth Ballroom divisible in 6 sections with automobile access • 3,430-square foot Capella • Three wine inspired meeting rooms with an adjacent private dining room in the resort’s wine cellar. • Numerous outdoor function areas
Golf Course: The Grand’s Golf Club’s course was designed by nationally acclaimed golf course architect Tom Fazio. Fazio, renowned for his strong sense of environmental design as well as challenging-but-fair golf, created a 7,160-yard, par 72 course with multiple tees suited to many abilities. The Grand Golf Club is a destination unto itself; its course weaving like a natural tapestry throughout the resort. The golf course is limited to resort guests, members and Villa owners.
Clubhouse: The Clubhouse incorporates amenities such as: Addison, the resort’s signature restaurant; The Clubhouse Grill serving breakfast and lunch; generous meeting space and numerous patios; members-only locker rooms complete with sauna, steam and whirlpool facilities; and a pro shop, the Clubhouse spans 50,000 square feet.
The Villas: The only offering of its kind in Southern California ; each exquisitely appointed 4,000-square foot, 3 bedroom/4.5 bathroom Villa exudes first class sophistication. Owners enjoy privileged full-membership access to The Grand Golf Club, a 16,000 square foot spa, tennis courts, swimming pools and more. The Villa residents can enjoy 6 guaranteed weeks of luxurious living plus unlimited visits based on Villa availability.
Nordahl Medical Centre is a 57,208 rentable square foot medical office condominium building development located in the City of San Marcos, California. The building is a three-story medical office building with floors of approximately 18,500 sqft each. Nordahl Medical Centre is one of the premier Class “A” Medical office building on the 78 corridor and North Interstate 15 corridor. The building is located on Nordahl Road, two (2) blocks north of the 78 Freeway at Centre Drive and adjacent to numerous restaurants and commercial services. The project has a signalized intersection as its entry drive and is within 1 mile of the new 453 bed Palomar Medical Center Hospital, which is scheduled to open in 2011.
The architecture has a modern classical vernacular, while maintaining traditional architectural forms and elements. The exterior of the building is comprised of scoured concrete panels simulating stone blocks, architectural aluminum and stone. High performance dual pane energy efficient glass windows accent the beautiful exterior, while accentuating panoramic views. The architecture features sunshade canopies and sliding doors at the east and west main entries with aluminum accents. The building interior features elegant common area finishes with timeless materials, providing a warm yet modern feel throughout the building. The lobby features a gallery with a sitting area and sculpture and water feature for patients' and guests' relaxation. There is an outdoor patio with lunch seating area, lush tropical landscaping, a koi pond, interior illuminated monument signage, resort quality bathrooms, showers, and locker rooms, two high speed elevators, 24 hour card key access, panoramic views, an interactive touch screen directory, and the latest in green building standards.