Rockrose Gardens - Interiors
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Named after a plant that puts forth beautiful blooms despite drought and extreme adversity, Interim’s Rockrose Gardens housing project creates an environment of beauty and dignity for low-income residents who have faced economic hardship and psychiatric disabilities. The striking new complex contains 21 modern apartments with integrated common areas and landscaped courtyards.
Interim Inc., a nonprofit helping clients find recovery from mental health challenges as well as housing and other support, partnered with WRD Architects to create the LEED for Homes Gold certified facility, with spaces designed to inspire health, wellness and sense of community for residents.
Sloped roofs and earth-toned finishes unify the buildings on their hilltop site off of Abrams Drive in Marina. WRD designed the interiors of the two-story structures to feature natural daylighting, vaulted ceilings, and calming, natural colors. The facility also includes a community room for individuals to connect in a comfortable group setting. The inner courtyard provides a landscaped, safe environment for outdoor gatherings and reflection.
Six rockrose tile mosaics are prominently featured in the project. Created by Interim Inc.’s clients, the art symbolizes beauty and resilience. Custom designed gates with rockrose blossoms reinforce this inspiring message.
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International seed company launches Salinas expansion
The Californian
Enza Zaden doubles facility size in Salinas
Onion Business
Lighthouse Mixed-Use - Interiors
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WRD Architects designed a new three-story mixed-use development located between Monterey’s Downtown and Cannery Row districts. The two-building complex introduces a fresh, modern look to this transitional neighborhood. Brick and cement plaster finishes, solid copper accents, aluminum sunshades and canopies, and an open walkway through the center of the building further enhance this pedestrian-oriented development.
The building facing Lighthouse Avenue includes 7,700 square feet of ground floor commercial space with 26 modern one- and two-bedroom apartment units above. The second structure along Foam Street features six one-bedroom apartments. Apartment tenants have access to additional storage space, laundry rooms and private “tuck under” parking.
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Cardinale - Interiors
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Like an attractive car that turns heads, Cardinale’s new headquarters is bold, polished and wows at first, second, and subsequent glances. The automotive dealer group wanted an office that embodied the excitement of owning and driving the finest car, and WRD Architects delivered the fitting interior design.
Each modern office space features a bold racing stripe in either red, yellow or gray. These vibrant colors were chosen to create a sense of movement to highlight the walls and floors as they travel throughout the building. In the showroom, the vehicles are framed by a gridded race deck flooring system.
The new headquarters literally shines. The refinished ruby desk in the lobby sparkles while the lustrous film covers add depth and richness. Highly polished flooring tiles illuminate the company logo at the entrance along with an artistic tire track pattern along the two main hallways.
WRD Architects’ interior design services extended to several collaborative workspaces, with the largest being the training room. The bold red stripe down the center of the room frames the dropdown video screen when it is in use, and the furniture provides flexible configuration options to fit different meeting or educational needs.
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International seed company launches Salinas expansion
The Californian
Enza Zaden doubles facility size in Salinas
Onion Business
307 Main Street - Interiors
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WRD Architects provided a complete interior renovation of an original Old Town Salinas office building with a design that opens up the space and brings in more light for building tenants.
Each floor of the three-story atrium has its own identity, with every level showcasing a unique material pallette, including wood finishes, metallic paints, and metal detailing.
Three existing skylights were treated with curved translucent panels to diffuse the incoming light, illuminating each floor. Extensive glass paneling and light colors at the upper levels draw visitors’ eyes up from the neutral ground floor, and a custom staircase with glass railing allows them to fully experience the breathtaking and beautiful lobby.
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International seed company launches Salinas expansion
The Californian
Enza Zaden doubles facility size in Salinas
Onion Business
1st Capital Bank Headquarters - Interiors
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When 1st Capital Bank made the decision to relocate its headquarters from Monterey to Downtown Salinas, WRD Architects was there to support their vision of a vibrant and cosmopolitan flagship. Our team worked with the client to create collaborative workspaces and promote a healthy work environment. The open office features collaborative work areas along with smaller “team rooms” and a more traditional large conference room.
The center of the 6,300-square-foot office is the café. This modern space is centrally located and features pendant lighting, decorative ceiling grids, built-in drawer microwaves, a glazed accent tile backsplash, and multiple seating options, including an island and restaurant-style booths.
The café is designed to serve as a casual, central hub for employees to work, collaborate and innovate. Here employees can meet people outside of their department, develop better working relationships and ultimately improve communication. “We are seeing more and more companies designing offices that give employees greater choices and flexibility,” said WRD Architects Interior Designer Misato Eddy.
The bank’s leaders also wanted to use their new headquarters to promote employee wellness. The new office has abundant natural light from the large picture windows. In addition to each employee’s sit-to-stand desk, standing-height multi-use islands are shared between workstations to promote movement as well as spontaneous collaboration.
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1st Capital Bank Start to Finish Time Lapse Video
The Marketing Department, Inc. (Vimeo)
1st Capital Bank to Move Corporate Headquarters to Taylor Building in Downtown Salinas
1st Capital Bank
CIG Insurance - Interiors
CIG Insurance
Headquartered in Monterey, Central Insurance Group (CIG) employs nearly 500 people across five Western states. In 2013, WRD Architects was engaged to develop interior finish standards and design guidelines for all CIG offices as part of a corporate rebranding strategy.
Shortly afterward, WRD implemented these standards throughout CIG’s Monterey campus. This work included an overhaul of all office areas and a complete redesign of the president’s office. The CEO suite features hidden doors built seamlessly into a wall leading to a personal shower, bathroom and coffee bar.
In a second phase, WRD modernized the buildings’ entry at CIG headquarters with a lobby remodel emphasizing lush indoor planting and an undulating blue canopy over the main reception desk.
Taken together, these projects have infused CIG’s formerly dated campus buildings with fresh, dynamic interiors that reinforce CIG’s corporate identity and coastal origins.
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Merrill Farms Headquarters - Interiors
Merrill Farms Headquarters
WRD Architects’ design for the new Merrill Farms headquarters facility in Salinas enables two distinct yet complementary companies to operate under one roof: Merrill Farms and its affiliate Frisco Farms.
The structure suits its agricultural setting: the exposed heavy timber construction of the entry breezeway evokes the feeling of a farmhouse porch and enhances the public entry to the building. The extended eaves and bracketed dormers help bring a relaxed, residential scale to this corporate headquarters. Stone accents, along with the standing seam metal roof lines, further define the building’s agricultural style.
WRD created a distinct look and feel for each company: a richer palette for the more established Merrill Farms, and a lighter, contemporary color scheme and design for young and growing Frisco Farms. The combined finished space includes 25 workstations, 9 executive offices, 2 conference rooms and a 16-seat multipurpose room.
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Enza Zaden - Interiors
Enza Zaden
In 2000, WRD Architects provided architectural and interior design services for Enza Zaden’s new seed manufacturing facility in Salinas. The 17,400-square-foot facility included a warehouse for manufacturing, packing and controlled storage, a seed mill room, and 3,338 square feet for corporate offices.
Sixteen years later, in response to high seed demand, WRD returned to Enza Zaden’s Salinas headquarters to design a seamless 24,400-square-foot addition intended to consolidate all of the company’s operations under one roof. The expansion included temperature- and humidity-controlled rooms for storing seeds as well as space to support the expanded seed cleaning, treatment, cold storage and packing processes. Consistent with the company’s commitment to sustainability, the roof areas were outfitted with solar panels.
Throughout the design process, WRD’s interior design team worked with the client to develop an innovative, fresh look consistent with the Enza Zaden brand. The open office design encourages easy communication and flexible workspaces, with sit-stand desks that promote employee wellness.
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International seed company launches Salinas expansion
The Californian
Enza Zaden doubles facility size in Salinas
Onion Business
Interior Designer
Interior Designer
SUMMARY:
The designer will provide interior design project management services and manage multiple interior design projects from conception through construction. As part of a project team, meet with the Project Manager and the client to define interior design expectations with regard to high quality design, on time delivery of deliverables, and project budget. Additionally, the designer will build and maintain effective relationships with existing clients and prospects to generate new business opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management
Implement all phases of a design project which includes, budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, and specifications.
Construction Administration
Utilize a floor plan to develop interior design plans which include interior specifications and submit for plan check. Attend and/or organize job site meetings with the owner and contractor, respond to RFI’s from the contractor, process submittals, and process change orders as they relate to the interior portion of the project.
Materials and Furnishings Specification
Research, evaluate, and identify materials for interior projects and develop a cut sheet that outlines materials specifications and other technical information.
Client Satisfaction and Relationship
Meet and exceed client expectations by providing inspiring design solutions through proper management of projects, staff, and clients. Respond timely to client inquiries or problems in a professional manner and provide solutions to resolve concerns.
Staff Development
Provide guidance to junior staff by reviewing plans, documents, and redlines with staff to ensure tasks and expectations are clear.
Team Performance
Foster a positive, creative, and collaborative environment that focuses on customer service. Work effectively with all levels of management to ensure staff members are working cooperatively on projects that may involve more than one studio.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education experience and four years work experience, OR eight years directly related work experience required. (Required work experience consists of various types and sizes of commercial interiors projects as demonstrated in a portfolio.) NCIDQ certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Intermediate proficiency in the use of AutoCAD
- Knowledge of design principles and commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the interior design field
- Ability to interpret design concepts and layouts
- Knowledge of current local building codes, ADA requirements, and CSI as they relate to interior requirements
- Knowledge of UBC and CA building codes, space planning standards
- Familiarity with furniture types, vendors, materials, and ability to evaluate them
- Knowledge of color theory and space planning concepts for commercial projects
- Understanding of company policies, standards, and procedures outlines in the CAD Manual and Project Manual
Preferred Experience
- Knowledge of HCAI (formerly OSHPD)
- Experience creating architectural renderings and visualizations
- Proficiency in the use of Revit, SketchUp, V-Ray, Twinmotion/Enscape
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to architects@wrdarch.com
Santa Clara University, Graham Hall
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Home to approximately 350 incoming undergraduate students each year, Graham Hall has the largest resident population of any building on the Santa Clara University campus. WRD Architects oversaw the permitting and construction of the new four-story, 125,000-square-foot structure for the University as part of an initiative to increase on-campus housing. With a strong focus on sustainability, the new residence hall incorporates salvaged and recycled materials from 96 percent of the four 1960s-era dorm buildings that were demolished to make way for the new building. The project was named a “Best Green Project” finalist in the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal’s Structures awards.
The residence hall features common areas and maximizes the use of green space around the building, integrating the new landscaping with existing landscaping around an adjacent Commons. Design elements include abundant natural light, courtyards with green space, high ceilings in common areas, glass walls where appropriate, and a general feeling of openness that fosters a sense of community and ease of access.
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Santa Clara University recycles bulk of former dorm to build new student quarters
Silicon Valley Business Journal
Tour of Graham Hall (Video)
Santa Clara University, Vimeo