Conceived by design principal Gordon R. Carrier, the compact, expressive Lyle and Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel will replace the existing 50 year old facility on the Point Loma Nazarene University campus. The building is scheduled to open in late 2017.
The Times of San Diego has featured an article on the new Point Loma Nazarene University Science Complex. The 36,000 s.f. state-of-the-art facility provides a contemporary environment within the faith-based campus that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
A proposed shared accommodations hotel based in the port of San Diego is now in the environmental review phase after a unanimously Board approval. The Stay Open San Diego Hotel will feature extraordinary health protocols, cozy PODs, private rooms, and high quality amenities such as a rooftop bar, restaurant, and technology. Thank you to Penny Maus and Brianne Mundy from the Port of San Diego for featuring the Carrier Johnson + CULTURE renderings and video of this project in the published press release.
“When I envision the Port of the future, I envision the kind of opportunities STAY OPEN’S innovative shared hospitality concept will provide. With overnight accommodations in a prime location that won’t break the bank, visitors from various backgrounds and income levels will be able to experience and enjoy our beautiful San Diego Bay waterfront and all it has to offer,” said Chair Ann Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners.
For the full press release, click here: http://bit.ly/PortofSanDiegoSTAYOPEN
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE’s historic restoration project, located in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles, is a unique project for the firm. Under the direction of Kyle Peterson, the Los Angeles Office team is working with the guidelines set-forth by the State Historic Preservation Officer to restore the building’s exterior but is taking a more contemporary, eco-friendly approach to the interior renovations.
Read Full Article: Historic Downtown Hotel Turning Into Affordable Housing
Based on their comprehensive knowledge as well as their commitment to maintaining lasting client relationships, Rick Castillo and Duane Hagewood have both been appointed to leadership positions.
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE’s design concept for a transit center that will easily connect people to the San Diego International Airport was recently featured in the San Diego Union Tribune. The conceptual design for the proposed transit center is based on the potential option of locating a transit hub on the current NAVWAR site north of the airport, featuring a nonstop, underground people mover that would be free to ride. For more information, including 3 other proposed transit options, click here for the full article: $4.7B: The price tag for a ‘Grand Central Station’ and underground
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE’s proposal to build a micro hotel containing dozens of sleeping pods for $35 per night on Pacific Highway recently won the unanimous support from the San Diego Port Commissioners.
The globally acclaimed Principal of our Urban Design Studio in New York, Randall Morton, AIA, NCARB, has been quoted in the prestigious design journal, Architectural Digest.
The Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability at Pitzer College has won the first higher education building certification in California for using Zero Net Energy. The certification from the International Living Future Institute is highly sought after and challenging to achieve. The International Living Future Institute’s mission is to lead the transformation toward a civilization that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative.
Today marks the 2 year anniversary of when we lost our dear friend and our mentor, Michael Johnson.
Since 1995, Michael (partnered with Gordon Carrier) led the CJ+C team to deliver more than 300 projects and win 213 awards throughout 15 states. Locally, he was instrumental in transforming the skyline of downtown San Diego and left his innovative, passionate mark on many iconic buildings throughout our community. We are better for knowing Michael and live in a better place because of him.
“Our firm’s talent was blessed with Michael’s creative spirit, his constant drive to help all to success, and the wisdom shared from 40 years in the field of architecture. He is deeply missed, but his larger spirit continues to live on through our CULTURE and our work.” – Gordon R. Carrier, FAIA, Chairman of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE.
We are honored to have known him and continue to remember him on this day and always…
Click here to view some highlights of Michael’s work throughout his career: https://bit.ly/RememberingMichaelJohnson
“Carefully planned additions and strategic expansions better serve a diverse and value-oriented generation of students.”
Read the full Commercial Architecture article and podcast interview with Ray Varela, Design Principal
Veteran Architect Rick Castillo, AIA, NCARB, has joined the firm in the role of Director of Architecture, Los Angeles. Known for his leadership and design skills as well as for his extensive technical acumen, Castillo is expected to make major contributions to planning, client management and business development for the firm.
The San Diego Padres Development Team’s concept for East Village Quarter is a finalist! In partnership with the Padres, Tishman Speyer – Brasil and Ascendant Capital, our team’s vision is a vibrant, urban district with 612 housing units, 1,350,000 sf of office space, 1,600 space parking garage and 236,000 sf of open space.
For more information, please visit the website: https://eastvillagequarterinput.org. You can also provide your opinion on what you like about our team’s vision by taking the City of San Diego survey by tomorrow, September 4th!
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, Kimley-Horn and the Gaslamp Quarter Association are collaborating to create a vision for an eight-block pedestrian plaza in the Nationally registered Historic Gaslamp Quarter. When the project is complete, Fifth Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic between Broadway and L Street (except for morning servicing of the neighborhood) while the east-west streets will remain open. Fifth Avenue is a central corridor through the heart of Downtown San Diego. Tree-lined streets, seating areas, and attention to retail and restaurants will create a pedestrian-centric environment focusing less on car travel and more towards local and visitor experiences. To learn more and express your views, visit www.Gaslamp.org/Promenade
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE’s interior design for the new San Diego Padres Chairman’s Club was recently approved. One of six areas of work, the Chairman’s Club is a full renovation of two existing suites to create a single more spacious and unique amenity for exclusive Padres club members. The Club is expected to open mid-March 2020 right before the season starts.
Design for the new San Diego Padres Coronado Club was recently approved. Along with the Chairman’s Club from our previous post, the Coronado Club will be one of the newest premium amenity areas at Petco Park for exclusive Padres Club Members. The club is an outdoor setting featuring a full bar, dining and lounge areas with amazing views of the Coronado Bridge and the San Diego Bayfront.
CJ+C is proud to support the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), which is an independently-funded economic development organization that connects data to decision-making in an effort to maximize regional prosperity, enhance global competitiveness, and position San Diego effectively for future investment and talent. On June 9th, Claudia Escala, John Martinez, Alex Kacur, Maria Lopez, Rod Mazandarani, John McMahon, and Sean Baba attended EDC’s annual dinner at Petco Park, along with 900 other business and community leaders for a night of celebration in our great city.
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE prepared the Master Plan for the development of the proposed expansion of San Diego State University’s Campus at the Mission Valley Stadium site. Carrier Johnson’s strategy for the proposed project embraces “open space first,” with 75 acres of community parks and 8 acres of campus parks and green space adjacent to the San Diego River.
The California State University Board of Trustees approved SDSU’s Mission Valley development plan, certified the associated environmental analysis, and allocated an initial $350 million for the project. This decision marks an important milestone in SDSU’s pursuit to purchase and take over the site for a satellite campus.
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE created the Master Plan for the development of the proposed expansion of the SDSU Campus, which transforms the existing Qualcomm stadium site into a walkable campus environment that includes housing, classrooms, a research park, hotels, retail and stadium, featuring 80 acres of open space and a $54M river park.
Read the full article here: bit.ly/SDSU_Mission_Valley_Campus
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We are excited to announce that Sean Baba, a Designer at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, has been selected for the Urban Land Institute ULI San Diego-Tijuana 2022 Partnership Forum Group!
According to ULI, “Our Partnership Forum Groups are a mentorship program that connects ULI young professionals (Mentees) with established industry leaders (Mentors). The group-style format focuses on unique project tours, career guidance, industry education, leadership skills, and peer-networking. This unique experience also offers our mentors an opportunity to strengthen ties with the young future leaders of the local real estate community and ULI.”
Congratulations, Sean!
As part of the ULI Northwest Member Engagement Committee, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE’s Seattle design studio hosted a new member coffee hour at our office located in the Terminal Sales Building, a historic landmark built in 1923 and designed by Henry Bitman. The office space interior earned a LEED Gold certification.
Photo credit: Pragnesh Parikh
On September 25th, 2014, Carrier Johnson + Culture won the San Diego IIDA Haute Couture Fashion Show for the second year running, as well as Best Theme Interpretation. This is a yearly event hosted by IIDA at the Downtown San Diego House of Blues where designers from different firms create an outfit made based on a given theme and made from the materials manufactured and provided to them by their sponsor.
Shift Apartments, owned by Lennar Multifamily Communities and designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, was recently selected as one of San Diego’s “Outstanding Architectural Designs” by the San Diego Business Journal as featured in the June 17th special publication.
Located in Downtown San Diego, Shift Apartments consists of a 21-story post-tensioned concrete tower, wrapped with a pair of five-story wood-framed structures, above three levels of below-grade parking, encompassing an entire city block. The 630,000-square-foot mixed-use project features 368 apartments and retail spaces, and was completed in 2018. The building’s unique exterior consists of exposed concrete, three different colors of plaster and metal panels (red, black and gray), and several different window systems.
With more than 25 distinct categories having been professionally evaluated by distinguished industry professionals, The Shift Apartments Complex was awarded Silver in the ”Best Development and Design of Mixed-Use” design competition. Thank you, Multi-Housing News for the Excellence Award!
The unique and striking design of “Shift” is based on an industrial style that combines a bold, sculptural massing with pitched lines and a façade of rust-colored strips of metal siding, alternating with dark window walls, to create an iconic element that adds vibrancy to the San Diego East Village skyline. The distinctive architectural design is Bohemian in nature, inspired by the East Village neighborhood’s industrial history as seen through the eyes of artist and local legend, Bob Sinclair. This aesthetic style boldly celebrates the legacy of East Village as a community that welcomes and supports the arts and artists, especially those who found the beauty in the neighborhood’s rich history of industry.
📸 Photo Credit: Costea Photography, Inc.
We are excited to announce the opening of ShoreLAX, a rooftop restaurant and bar that is part of the new Hyatt Place / Hyatt House Hotel designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE. ShoreLAX is operated by Greenleaf Kitchen and Cocktails serving California coastal cuisine and cocktails with gorgeous 360-degree views of Los Angeles. The project team had a great time celebrating at the Grand Opening event last week hosted by 5959 LLC!
📸Photo Credit: Shores LAX photo courtesy of HYATT Hotels Corporation
Construction for the Shoreline Gateway project is on schedule, topping off in late October and due to be completed Summer 2021! Designed collaboratively by CJ+C, studio one eleven, and RELM, the Shoreline Gateway development is a 35-story residential and mixed-use tower that will be the tallest building in Long Beach. The tower will consist of 315 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments atop 6,460 square feet of ground-floor retail space, five levels of subterranean parking and amenity decks at the third floor and roof level.
📸 Photo Credit: Andre Campbell
Construction is moving right along for the Shoreline Gateway project! Designed collaboratively by CJ+C, Studio One Eleven, and Relm, the Shoreline Gateway development, a 35-story residential and mixed-use tower will be the tallest building in Long Beach. The tower will consist of 315 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments atop 6,460 square feet of ground-floor retail space, five levels of subterranean parking and amenity decks at the third floor and roof level.
📸Photo Credit: Andre Campbell
We are excited to announce the grand opening of our Shoreline Gateway project!
Designed collaboratively by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, Studio One Eleven, RELM Studio, and HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates for interiors, the Shoreline Gateway development is a 35-story luxury residential and mixed-use tower that is the tallest building in Long Beach and consists of 315 residential units atop retail space.
Visit their website to learn more: https://shorelinegatewayliving.com
Thank you to Urbanize.LA for the article featuring our Shoreline Gateway Tower project. Designed collaboratively by CJ+C, Studio One Eleven and Relm, the Shoreline Gateway development, a 35-story residential and mixed-use tower will be the tallest building in Long Beach. The tower will consist of 315 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments atop 6,460 square feet of ground-floor retail space, five levels of subterranean parking and amenity decks at the third floor and roof level. Read more about the amenities and details in the full article here: bit.ly/ShorelineGatewayTower
Construction photo credit: Urbanize.LA
The site for our Jefferson Makers Quarter project has been cleared! Located in Downtown San Diego’s East Village neighborhood in the area known as Makers Quarter, the development will include 368 residential units with 5% low income housing units, 3 levels of below grade parking with 462 spaces, and amenities such as a fitness center, pool and amenities deck. The project will also preserve the existing facade of the former Walter Casey Ford dealership built in 1919, and will become the main retail setting for the project.
Construction Photo Credit: Kyle Stevens
CJ+C has created a culture that inspires design by incorporating fun activities and collaboration into our workplace. This week our San Diego office hosted a Sketchy Social where various prompts were displayed in the community areas throughout the day. Employees were encouraged to channel their creativity into doodles, sketches, and drawings of their choice. Check out some of our team’s awesome creations!
Thank you, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce for featuring the progress of our project at 12045 Slater Avenue N.E. located in the Totem Lake area of Kirkland, WA. The three-building project will consist of 484-unit apartments and 18,000 sf of retail/commercial space.
Read the full article here: https://www.djc.com/news/re/12143257.html
Congratulations to Albert Valdivia & the entire Clark Construction team for their success & for giving us a special behind-the-scenes tour of San Diego’s newest stadium. Go Aztecs!
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is proud to present the flythrough of Team Orange’s house design for the 2015 Solar Decathlon.
San Diego port commissioners agreed this week that the $160M Harbor Island Hotel, once on ‘life support,’ should move forward for further review after the latest design and concept completed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE and Sunroad Enterprises was considered to be a vast improvement over past iterations submitted to the Port of San Diego.
For more information, click here for the full article: Plans for long-planned Harbor Island hotel, once on ‘life support,’ will move forward, port agrees
Congratulations to the Carrier Johnson + CULTURE / Ol’ Fashion Lumber team for winning FIRST PLACE at the 11thAnnual Tables for Tots Fundraiser yesterday in San Diego. We were given an unfinished table to design based on this year’s theme “Turn Up the Music”, a celebration of music through the decades. The completed tables are then sold, and all proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. The event was sponsored by G|M Business Interiors, and thank you to our following sponsors:
Take a “Virtual Tour” of Morris Cerullo World Evangelism The Legacy Center San Diego in Mission Valley, the 18 acre mixed-use project our firm recently completed. Morris Cerullo passed away earlier this month, however, he was able to see the Legacy Center from planning, permitting, construction and its opening. It was a blessing to be involved in this project!
👉 Click here to check it out: https://bit.ly/LegacyVirtualTour
WHAT IS YOUR MOST INSPIRED PROJECT YOU’VE WORKED ON AND WHY?
“Our Totem Lake Upper Mall project in Kirkland, WA. This is one of our largest and most complicated projects, which automatically makes it enjoyable due to its challenging aspect. It is also a project that is really re-shaping an entire neighborhood by the amount of apartments, retail, and outdoor space it is providing. It has really been an amazing experience to be a part of seeing it start from an idea on a piece of paper to seeing it in the current state of construction and impact it is already having.”
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO PURSUE A CAREER IN YOUR AREA OF WORK?
“I have always enjoyed problem solving tasks and the ability to be creative and think outside of the box. I also really enjoy cities, urban environments, and seeing the construction process of how our cities are built. Becoming an architect seemed like a natural fit that combined all of these aspects.”
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PASSION?
“The built environment. Not just architecture but every other entity involved in creating our cities. My favorite thing to do when experiencing a new city is just walking the streets and neighborhoods and experiencing all aspects from the urban layout and building design to the wayfinding and pedestrian experience.”
WHO/WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR WORK?
TEN770 is a 180,000 square-foot Class A Life Science building located in Sorrento Mesa. We are so proud that this project is nominated for a 2021 Orchid Award in the Interior Design category. Be sure to visit the link below to leave a comment on the SDAF Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the project!
Interior Design: https://www.orchidsandonions.org/project/ten770/
Tickets still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at https://www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets
Photo Credit: Eddie Bojorquez, Studio 512
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE completed the interior renovation for TEN770, a 180,000 SF Class A Life Science building located in the Sorrento Mesa area of San Diego. Our scope included the renovation of amenity spaces and common areas, as well as furniture and accessories specification. The project was also designed by Macfarlane Architects, with BNBuilders as the general contractor and BioScience Properties as the developer.
Read the full article here: $20M Renovation Is An Art and a Science
Photo Credit: JLL
The Valentina Apartments, located on 1919 Pacific Highway in Downtown San Diego, received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy last week, and tenants are starting to move in. The 153,000 SF building was designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE with developer Wood Partners, and is comprised of 8 stories with 110 residential units and amenities such as a fitness room, pool and pool deck. It is bordered by the new Waterfront Park and San Diego Bay to the west and the vibrant Little Italy neighborhood to the east.
CJ+C was a proud sponsor of the ULI Spring Meeting this year. We enjoyed hosting an event in our office (Duane Hagewood with Holland Partner Group), leading the roundtable discussion “Urban City Mama: Creating a Future for Downtown Families From a Personal Perspective” (Claudia Escala & Katee Chard), and meeting our industry partners over the 3-day event (Sean Baba). Thank you for a memorable time and it was great to see you all!
Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is currently designing the Aster, an 8-story apartment complex located at 125 Long Beach Boulevard in Downtown Long Beach, one of Southern California’s most unique waterfront urban destinations to live, work and play. The apartment complex will replace a surface parking lot, and consists of seven levels of 218 residential units over one level of ground floor retail and apartment amenities, with two levels of below grade parking. With its proximity to public transit, residents are able to explore its many shops, restaurants and attractions by bike or on foot.
Read the original article published on Best Stocks here:
https://beststocks.com/the-future-of-workplace-design-integrating-sustainability/
by Bojana Ristic
Workplace design is undergoing a significant transformation as companies prioritize sustainability and high-performance spaces within urban environments. This shift is driven by a growing awareness of environmental impact and the desire to create healthier, more efficient workspaces. In this article, we’ll explore the key trends shaping the future of workplace design, focusing on the integration of sustainability principles and the creation of high-performance environments.
Sustainability has become a central focus in workplace design, with companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and create environmentally responsible spaces. One key trend is the incorporation of sustainable materials and practices in building construction and interior design. This includes using recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems, and maximizing natural light to reduce energy consumption.
Another aspect of sustainable workplace design is the promotion of employee well-being and health. This includes incorporating biophilic design elements such as living walls, greenery, and natural materials to create a connection to nature and improve indoor air quality. Additionally, designing spaces that encourage physical activity, such as standing desks and accessible staircases, promotes employee health and reduces sedentary behavior.
High-performance spaces are designed to optimize productivity, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace. This involves creating flexible, adaptable layouts that can easily accommodate changing work needs and preferences. Open-plan layouts with designated collaboration zones foster communication and teamwork, while quiet areas and private spaces provide opportunities for focused work and concentration.
Technology also plays a crucial role in high-performance workplace design, with companies integrating smart building systems and digital tools to enhance efficiency and connectivity. This includes advanced lighting and HVAC systems that adjust based on occupancy and preferences, as well as integrated communication platforms that facilitate remote collaboration and flexible work arrangements.
Looking ahead, the future of workplace design will continue to prioritize sustainability and high-performance spaces within urban environments. This includes incorporating innovative technologies such as biometric sensors and artificial intelligence to optimize building operations and personalize the workplace experience. Additionally, as remote work becomes more prevalent, flexible and adaptable spaces that support a hybrid workforce will become increasingly important.
The future of workplace design is focused on integrating sustainability principles and creating high-performance spaces that prioritize employee well-being, collaboration, and innovation. By embracing these trends, companies can create environments that not only support their business objectives but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient urban ecosystem.
Carrier Johnson + Culture (CJ+C), an established design firm headquartered in San Diego, California, is embarking on a new chapter of growth with the opening of a satellite office in Atlanta, Georgia. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in the firm’s expansion journey, following successful expansions into other major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles and Seattle.
With a deliberate focus on expanding its footprint across diverse geographical regions, CJ+C aims to bring its renowned expertise and holistic design approach to shape the urban fabric of Atlanta and contribute to its evolving development landscape.
At the helm of this expansion effort are Luca Maffey, Firmwide Head of Design and Design Principal, and Craig Anderchak, Director of Interiors and Managing Principal, both esteemed professionals with extensive experience in the design industry, including the design of corporate workplaces. Leveraging their combined expertise and understanding of the Atlanta market, CJ+C seeks to make a meaningful impact on the city’s built environment, as per a recent press release.
The decision to establish a presence in Atlanta underscores Carrier Johnson + Culture’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of clients across various sectors and geographic regions. Claudia Escala, Co-President of CJ+C, highlights the firm’s unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional design solutions in architecture, interiors, landscape, and urban planning. With a keen eye on sustainability and a holistic approach to design, CJ+C is poised to make a lasting impression on Atlanta’s urban landscape, fostering vibrant and resilient communities.
As companies strive to create environments that promote sustainability and productivity, workplace design will continue to evolve to meet the needs of employees and the demands of the modern workforce. By integrating sustainable practices and prioritizing high-performance spaces, businesses can create workplaces that not only support their bottom line but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient urban environment.
CJ + C will always rise to the challenge! Thank you, San Diego Business Journal for featuring The Link, a unique apartment complex designed by CJ+C helping those who were once homeless as well as low income individuals and families.
The Link is unique due to an earthquake fault line being identified after the initial design. The fault line did not stop the project; however, caused a shift of the overall layout. “We were starting with a raw block of material before sculpting it,” said Claudia Escala, Principal at CJ+C. “The building is very straight forward but it has this really striking shape, very attractive shape.”
For the full article, click here: https://bit.ly/CJCTheLinkSDBJ
📸 Photo courtesy of Affirmed Housing
The Link, our affordable housing project with Affirmed Housing in Downtown San Diego’s East Village, is nominated for a 2021 Orchid Award in the Architecture & Interior Design categories. Be sure to visit the links below to leave a comment on the SDAF Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the projects!
Architecture: https://www.orchidsandonions.org/project/the-link/
Interior Design: https://www.orchidsandonions.org/project/the-link-interior-design/
Tickets still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at https://www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets
We are so proud to announce that The Link, our affordable housing project with Affirmed Housing in Downtown San Diego’s East Village, has won a 2021 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchid Award!
The 7-story affordable housing project at 17th and G in Downtown San Diego’s East Village provides 72 permanent supportive housing units for persons earning below 40% area median income (AMI) and 14 affordable units for persons earning below 50% of the area median income. The project, dubbed “The Link,” exemplifies a vision of creating housing enriched with support resources – a special place that can link its formerly homeless residents with the help they need to survive and thrive.
📸 Photo Credit: Jim Doyle, Applied Photography
Meet Carrier Johnson + CULTURE at The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture Virtual Career Fair this Friday! Learn all about the firm and our current job opportunities. Students can click the link below to register and sign up for a timeslot to meet with us. We look forward to connecting with you!
To register, check out: bit.ly/OSUKnowltonSchoolVirtualCareerFair
The Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability at Piter College has been awarded Project of the Year from United States Green Building Council (USBGC) at its annual Sustainable Innovation Awards (SIA). The project also earned the Honor Award in the SIA Energy + Atmosphere category. The “Oscars” of green building, the awards program affirm project teams commitments to a sustainable built environment, and reflect the emphasis on energy & water savings, air quality, good design, community engagement and equity.
We are so proud that The Society is nominated for a 2021 Orchid Award in the Architecture category! The Society is part of a larger redevelopment effort of Town and Country San Diego, a 40-acre site in Mission Valley that includes an existing resort hotel and conference center. Be sure to visit the link below to leave a comment on the San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the project!
Architecture: www.orchidsandonions.org/project/the-society/
Tickets are still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets
📸 Photo Credit: Steven J Magner Photography
The Village at Totem Lake located in City of Kirkland, Washington was recently highlighted as tied for the 9th largest construction project on the Eastside according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is currently providing services for the redevelopment of the Totem Lake Upper Mall originally constructed in 1973, which is part of a larger master plan that also includes The Lower Mall development. The Upper Mall consists of 650 apartment units, movie theater, and 50,000 sf of retail.
Here is recent drone footage of the construction progress courtesy of Diego Tienda of Reign City Image, LLC.
The Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Seattle design studio is currently providing services for the redevelopment of the Totem Lake Upper Mall originally constructed in 1973, which is part of a larger master plan that also includes The Lower Mall development. The Upper Mall consists of 650 apartment units, movie theater, and 50,000 sf of retail. The project is expected to be fully complete early 2021. Here is recent drone footage of the construction progress, courtesy of Diego Tienda of Reign City Image, LLC.
The Totem Lake business district is the largest district in the City of Kirkland, Washington. As part of the area’s revitalization, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is currently providing services for the redevelopment of the Totem Lake Upper Mall originally constructed in 1973. The Upper Mall, Phase 2, will feature residential units, ground-floor retail, a movie theatre, restaurant space, residential units, and a public plaza. The 26-acre site is currently in construction and current plans include space for residential, retail, entertainment venues, and parking. The site is also planned to connect to Totem Lake transitioning the site to a walkable urban hub.
This Totem Lake Upper Mall project is part of a larger master plan that also includes The Lower Mall, Phase 1, which is slated to feature one large retail development and several adjacent standalone buildings with related parking.
The Village at Totem Lake won the Governor’s Smart Communities “Judges’ Merit Award”, which was accepted by The City of Kirkland, Washington at their recent City Council meeting.
The Totem Lake business district is the largest district in the City of Kirkland. As part of the area’s revitalization, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE provided services for the redevelopment of the Totem Lake Upper Mall originally constructed in 1973, and consists of 89,595 square feet of commercial space (retail + cinema) and 650 residential units.
“The judges were extremely impressed with this project, noting that it is the ‘transformation of ‘70s era mall into transit-oriented mixed-use village,’ and a substantial joint public-private partnership investment project.” – Washington State Department of Commerce
Click here for more info on the awards: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/growth-management/smart-communities/
📸Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of Fairfield Residential
Our Tower 180 project, a 25-story Class-A office building remodel in Downtown San Diego, is nominated for a 2021 Orchid Award in the Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture categories. Be sure to visit the links to leave a comment on the SDAF Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the project!
Tickets still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at https://www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets
Our Tower 180 project, a 25-story Class-A office building remodel in Downtown San Diego, is nominated for an Orchid Award in the Architecture (bit.ly/OTower180) , Interior Design (bit.ly/IDTower180) & Landscape Architecture (bit.ly/LATower180) categories! This was a great design collaboration between our 3 in-house disciplines that seeks to reflect the vitality and sophistication of San Diego as a regional / international economic hub, and also aims to contribute to the viability of the urban commercial core and add to the vibrancy of the overall downtown experience. The new tower design embraces the notion of preserving the best characteristics of the original building – its unique architectural elements reflective of the Mid-Century and International styles that were popular at the time – while creating a progressive forward-thinking design.
📸 Photo Credit: Brian Connolly Photography and KDKC Photos
Check out the construction progress on our Town & Country mixed-use renovation and redevelopment project in Mission Valley, San Diego! The 840 unit residential development is being built on four parcels of land centered around the new Town and Country Hotel.
The construction for Parcel 1 has been extended to the top level and Holland Construction is in the process of framing the 7th floor to follow up with the installation of the roof trusses at the roof framing. Construction progress for Parcel 2 is at the podium level where the 3rd floor concrete slab is currently being formed, soon followed by the first wood framing along with metal posts and shear walls. Parcel 3 is under grading and the underground pipes have been installed in preparation for concrete slab formation. Parcel 4 is currently in design.
📸 Photo Credit: Farshid Mohseni
Thanks to Jeff Durkin of Breadtruck Films for capturing great footage of our Town & Country mixed-use renovation and redevelopment project in Mission Valley, San Diego. The 840 unit residential development is being built on four parcels of land centered around the new Town and Country Hotel.
🎥 Video Credit: Breadtruck Films
The trend of walkable, village style developments in urban settings are transforming how new developments are designed. With an increased interest towards the live/work/play motto, cities are doing just that – creating more places where options are only steps away.
We are elated to announce that two projects at the University of California, Irvine campus has received recognition from the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)! The DBIA awards honor the best teams, projects and design-build leaders in the nation.
Amongst the most prestigious and competitive awards programs for architecture in the United States, the annual AIA Design Awards honor excellence in built work, unbuilt work and built work with a high level of sustainable and environmental performance. These awards celebrate the spirit of innovation and creativity of practitioners with the vision to take chances and make design achievement a reality.
The UC Irvine campus can add another LEED certified project to its growing collection. The Division of Continuing Education Building (formerly known as UNEX) has been awarded LEED Platinum – the highest achievement a building can receive. The 76,298 s.f. building sits next to outdoor plaza spaces, terraces and a pedestrian bridge.
The Corona Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Hospital officially broke ground last week for the Skilled Nursing Facility addition! We had a great time celebrating an important milestone for our project with our partners Universal Health Services, Inc., Kitchell & The Barrie Company.
📸 Photo Credit: Tyler Sevcik with Kitchell
As a participant in the Urban Land Institute (ULI) San Diego-Tijuana 2022 Partnership Forum Group, Sean Baba, Designer at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, attended the program’s kickoff event last week at Park & Market, a project designed by CJ+C!
The ULI Partnership Forum Groups are “a mentorship program that connects ULI young professionals (Mentees) with established industry leaders (Mentors).”
We are so proud to have Sean represent our firm and look forward to our involvement with the organization this year!
Event Photos: Sean Baba
Project Photo: Steven J. Magner
CJ+C was honored to provide a tour of our Downtown San Diego “West” project for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) San Diego-Tijuana Partnership Forum Group.
As a member of the 2022 ULI Partnership Forum Group, Designer Sean Baba led the tour with Senior Associate Abe Gutiérrez and our teaming partner, Holland Partner Group. Participants were given an exclusive view of the construction that consists of residential housing, office space, ground floor retail, parking, and several outdoor amenity spaces.
The Union Street pedestrian bridge linking the San Diego Hall of Justice to the old downtown county courthouse was removed over the weekend. Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is designing the Courthouse Commons, a 37-story mixed-use building planned for the site after the demolition of the old Superior Court building, as well as the Courthouse Commons Tunnel, a 328′ long Prisoner Transfer Tunnel replacing the Union Street bridge, as well as the Front Street bridge removed earlier this year. The new tunnel will connect the Central Courthouse with the existing County Central Jail about 50′ underground.
Read the full article here: Pedestrian bridge linking downtown courthouses removed
Bridge photo credit: Charley Marchesano / County of San Diego
Visit us at the University of Washington College of Built Environments Virtual Career Fair this Thursday! Our Seattle office is growing and we look forward to connecting with students and alumni of the College to talk about our firm and the exciting opportunities that we have.
Click on the link below to sign up for a timeslot to meet with us!
https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/career_fairs/29174
Thank you to the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce for sharing more about Carrier Johnson + CULTURE’s upcoming project located at 12045 Slater Ave. N.E. in Kirkland, Washington. The mixed-use project is designed to include commercial, retail and housing developments.
Read the full article here: bit.ly/CJCfeaturedDJC
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