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Carlos Hernandez Elected as President of the AIA Long Beach/Southbay Chapter

Carlos Hernandez Elected as President of the AIA Long Beach/Southbay Chapter

We are excited to share that RDC team member Carlos Hernandez AIA, was voted to serve as President for the AIA Long Beach/Southbay chapter. Carlos is a Senior Associate of the firm and serves as the Director of Technical Management. His collaborative nature helps teams execute design vision with technical efficiency and proficiency. Learn more...

Dalane Nash Promoted to Senior Manager, Community Experience

Dalane Nash Promoted to Senior Manager, Community Experience

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dalane Nash to Senior Manager, Community Experience! 🎉Dalane joined RDC in 2022 and has made a meaningful difference to our office experience and to our marketing endeavors. With this promotion to senior manager, Dalane takes on increasing responsibility with expanded marketing duties and serving as...

Historic Hillcrest Building Becomes Hub for New Ideas

Historic Hillcrest Building Becomes Hub for New Ideas

By: Ray Huard, San Diego Business Journal SAN DIEGO – McCullough Landscape Architecture and RDC architects are turning part of the historic Hillcrest Design Center that they share into a creative hub for the San Diego arts and design community. They’re calling it Futuro Space in honor of the UFO-like Futuro House that was erected in the...

RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari Hosts Inaugural Dine & Dialogue Series

RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari Hosts Inaugural Dine & Dialogue Series

We had a wonderful time at RDC’s Dine & Dialogue series, Adapting for 2024 and Beyond. RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA, led guests in an empowering discussion of life and career experiences.  RDC’s Dine & Dialogue series is comprised of events curated to serve as catalyst for professional growth, focusing on issues that women face...

Carlos Hernandez Named Senior Associate of RDC

Carlos Hernandez Named Senior Associate of RDC

Carlos Hernandez, AIA, has been named Senior Associate of RDC, reflecting his role as Director of Technical Management, his more than 10 years of service to the firm, and his leadership roles with The American Institute of Architects (AIA), including this year as AIA LBSB President and AIA California Representative. Carlos is a champion for...

The Urban Influence on Today’s Retail Offerings

The Urban Influence on Today’s Retail Offerings

In this month's edition of California Centers, RDC Principal Sean Slater offers his insights on mixed-use development and discusses the impact of the urban environment on the revitalization of Campus at Horton. Read the full story by Nellie Day here.

Renowned San Diego Designer Joins RDC

Renowned San Diego Designer Joins RDC

By: Ray Huard, San Diego Business Journal  SAN DIEGO – Frank Wolden, an architect who worked on many of San Diego’s most memorable projects and who calls himself an urbanist because of his focus on cities, has joined RDC architects, the firm that designed the ongoing transformation of Horton Plaza. “Part of my role will be to help build RDC’s...

Pasadena Landmark Adapted to Mixed Use

Pasadena Landmark Adapted to Mixed Use

By: Terry Todd and Elise Kunihiro, Urban Land Institute Neglected yet historic department store remade into a vibrant destination anchored by buzzy health food grocer Erewhon. For nearly a decade, the former I. Magnin & Company department store building at 475 South Lake Avenue in Pasadena, California, sat mostly vacant. Preservation-minded...

Preserving History While Bolstering Community

Preserving History While Bolstering Community

Learn about the transformative potential of historic buildings in cultivating vibrant retail destinations that rejuvenate communities. Maura Schafer, Chief Marketing Officer at RDC, and Elise Kunihiro, Senior Job Captain, offer insights into our work with adaptive reuse at Partake Collective and 475 S. Lake Avenue, home to Erewhon, Brella,...

Adaptive Reuse is an Urban Repair Strategy Here to Stay

Adaptive Reuse is an Urban Repair Strategy Here to Stay

Senior Talent Director Carina Mills, AIA Mills and Chief Marketing Officer Maura Schafer share the story of how RDC and Studio One Eleven adapted a former Nordstrom Rack to become our Long Beach headquarters, and how the firm continues to evolve the collaborative workspace in a post-pandemic world. Read the full story on Western Real Estate...

RDC Unveils Innovative New Booth Design at MJBizCon 2023

RDC Unveils Innovative New Booth Design at MJBizCon 2023

Last month, the RDC team traveled to Las Vegas for MJBizCon, the world’s largest business-to-business cannabis conference and expo. Renowned as a full-service, award-winning architecture firm committed to transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones, RDC's engaging booth design and seasoned team quickly captivated attendees on the trade...

ALDI Long Beach is Now Open!

ALDI Long Beach is Now Open!

Located at 955 E. Anaheim, ALDI in Central Long Beach showcases a modern market layout, offering the community a convenient and efficient shopping experience. In alignment with ALDI’s commitment to sustainability, the 18,504-square-foot space has achieved CALGreen Certification. It incorporates methane venting in accordance with environmental...

TMC Helix Park Takes the Gold at ICSC Global Design & Development Awards

TMC Helix Park Takes the Gold at ICSC Global Design & Development Awards

Texas Medical Center Helix Park takes the Gold at ICSC Global Design and Development Awards in the Evolving Innovation & Aspiration category. A special thank you to ICSC for this recognition and a wonderful ceremony. Texas Medical Center embodies innovation, curation, inclusivity, and a dedication to enhancing the experience within a bustling...

Jenni Kayne Nashville is Now Open at 12 South Collection!

Jenni Kayne Nashville is Now Open at 12 South Collection!

With a 1,976-square-foot space, the Nashville store showcases the brand's collection of furniture, home décor, apparel, and beauty. Throughout the space, coastal design elements combine with a light and bright interior aesthetic to highlight the brand's signature aesthetic. Solid wood floors, minimalist design, and natural textures ground the...

RDC Partner, Mitra Esfandiari, AIA Gives a Guest Lecture to UCLA Students

RDC Partner, Mitra Esfandiari, AIA Gives a Guest Lecture to UCLA Students

RDC Partner, Mitra Esfandiari, AIA was invited to guest lecture at UCLA. She shared her journey as an architect and paths to leadership with the students. She also talked about the current trends in experiential retail, entertainment, mixed-use projects and shared some of the RDC projects that speak to these trends. At RDC, we're dedicated to...

TMC Helix Park Selected as Finalist in ICSC Design & Development Awards

TMC Helix Park Selected as Finalist in ICSC Design & Development Awards

TMC Helix Park has been selected as a finalist in this year’s ICSC Global Design & Development Awards in the Evolving Innovations & Aspirations category RDC is working with the Texas Medical Center to integrate experiential retail and hospitality with the world’s largest medical campus Helix Park at Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX....

The Joybird New York Showroom is Now Open!

The Joybird New York Showroom is Now Open!

Joybird’s New York showroom is located inside a historic building in the SOHO district, offering guests a curated collection of the brand's bestselling pieces. RDC worked closely with the mid-century furniture company to bring the 5,000 square-foot space to life. The space features a mix of original millwork pieces and finishes, a display...

RDC Interior Design and Procurement Teams Visit China for a Casegoods Review

RDC Interior Design and Procurement Teams Visit China for a Casegoods Review

Recently, RDC’s interior design and procurement team journeyed to China for an extensive casegoods review for one of our latest Tapestry conversion projects. Our team's on-site presence verified that every detail aligned with our high expectations, from design to production quality. We're proud to go the extra mile for our clients, confirming...

4×4=16 Women in Architecture Panel

4×4=16 Women in Architecture Panel

RDC’s Washington, DC office is honored to serve as a sponsor for the AIA DC Design Excellence Committee's film screening and panel on November 9, 6-7:30 PM to recognize the remarkable contributions of South American women architects to the world of creativity, design, and diversity. Through the eyes of local women architects, the series explores...

RDC Designs New Kinective Fitness Location in Plano, TX

RDC Designs New Kinective Fitness Location in Plano, TX

Nestled in the heart of Texas, the RDC team crafted an immersive and luxurious fitness sanctuary that transcends the ordinary. Kinective Fitness Club features light and airy spaces that are coupled with accents of color to reflect a space that enhances health and wellness to empower people. It is designed to meet the needs of the community and...

Sage + Sound Recognized by Retail Design Institute

Sage + Sound Recognized by Retail Design Institute

Sage + Sound has been recognized as one of Retail Design Institute Best of the Best, Class of 2022 at Retail Design Institute’s 52nd International Design Competition for stores completed between January 1st and December 31st, 2022. RDC served as the architect of record for Sage +Sound’s NYC flagship location, using our in-depth experience with...

Taking Better Advantage of the Nighttime Economy

Taking Better Advantage of the Nighttime Economy

“Today’s consumers want more than just a place to eat and shop… they are looking for curated, memorable experiences” said RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA. In this article by Joel Groover, Mitra shares her invaluable insights on how RDC tapped into the nighttime economy and unlocked its full potential for Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town...

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with Ivan Avila

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with Ivan Avila

As part of our #LatinxHeritage Month series, meet Ivan Avila, Designer in our Placemaking studio. Ivan is passionate about incorporating elements into his work that enhance both spaces and communities. He draws inspiration from his family and cultural background.

History Meets Food

History Meets Food

By: Brynn Shaffer, Los Angeles Business Journal After being vacant for more than a decade, the historic I. Magnin building in Pasadena has a new tenant: Erewhon. The opening of the store marks the grocer’s 10th location and demonstrates Erewhon’s growing interest in revitalizing old buildings. “It’s definitely a cool thing to be able to revive a...

Modern Strategies for Gen Z-Centric Workplace Design

Modern Strategies for Gen Z-Centric Workplace Design

By: Itzel Meynard RDC’s Itzel Meynard explores how to adapt physical office spaces to be geared towards Gen Z while preserving their authenticity. Workplace design has shifted to prioritize work-life balance, particularly as new generations join the workforce—and the trend has skyrocketed with the emergence of Gen Z. The tech industry has played...

Joybird DTLA is Now Open!

Joybird DTLA is Now Open!

Joybird’s newest showroom is located within the ROW DTLA, a one-of-a-kind shopping district in the heart of Los Angeles. As part of the design process, RDC worked closely with the brand to develop a new layout that maximizes the use of space and incorporates a dreamy vignette with a faux fireplace and a tile variation showcasing Joybird's...

The Evolution of Convenience Retail

The Evolution of Convenience Retail

Gas stations were once rooted in being a quick stop, but modern convenience retail has evolved to become a destination point for consumers looking for more than just refueling. Modern convenience retail typology has changed from catering to basic needs to incorporating the user experience and creating a placemaking destination. Dated 5000 sq. ft....

Virginia Maggiore Speaks on Retail Design Institute’s First Webinar

Virginia Maggiore Speaks on Retail Design Institute’s First Webinar

The Retail Design Institute of Southern California hosted their first webinar last month in a one-hour session that drew operators, designers, and professionals from across the cannabis industry. Titled, Cannabis Dispensary Design: A Virtual Symposium, this webinar explored the unique design process of building a dispensary store, from the...

Hospitality Trends Come to Retail

Hospitality Trends Come to Retail

Retailers are now embracing creative ways to provide customers with unforgettable experiences through hospitality. Although the customer experience traditionally revolved solely around the transaction, today’s dispensary design prioritizes creating destinations that offer more than just sales. Read the full article on the new trend by...

The Urban Future is Mixed-Use, 24/7 and More Outdoors

The Urban Future is Mixed-Use, 24/7 and More Outdoors

By: Bob Lisauskas As cities adapt and transform post-pandemic, mixed-use development is the future! “Trends and market disruptors are pushing cities toward a primarily mixed-use future in which new developments serve the entire 24-hour cycle: living, working, shopping, and spending time outdoors” states RDC principal, Robert Lisauskas, AIA, LEED...

Do’s and Don’ts of Designing a Dispensary

Do’s and Don’ts of Designing a Dispensary

RDC Principal Virginia Maggiore alongside Wendy Bronfein, and Amanda R., shared insights into the do’s and don’ts of designing a dispensary for an optimal customer experience at last year’s Cannabis Conference 🎤 Read their top tips for store layout, merchandising, security, and more here Reporter: Melissa SchillerCannabis Business...

ALDI Murietta is Now Open

ALDI Murietta is Now Open

ALDI Murietta is a non-prototype project in collaboration with AO spanning 22,000 square feet. The newly constructed building is CALGreen Certified and uses an environmentally friendly propane refrigerants to reduce its carbon footprint. The exterior utilizes a combination of plaster and stone veneer along with metal siding for a large craftsman...

Creating Instagrammable Moments with RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA

Creating Instagrammable Moments with RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA

Creating Instagrammable moments, like the one seen at Urbana Mexicana in Del Mar Highlands Town Center continues as a trend in retail spaces. 🤳🏽🖼 "Architecture and design trends are spreading through social media," states Mitra Esfandiari, AIA “As a result, designers gain greater access to inspiring precedent images and essential insight into...

RDC’s Interiors and Store Planning Team Design The Set Dispensary

RDC’s Interiors and Store Planning Team Design The Set Dispensary

RDC’s Interiors and Store Planning teams crafted a retail environment for The Set that embraces the rich cultural fabric of its Hollywood neighborhood. Interiors are illuminated by large windows that boldly contrast the sophisticated and moody interior aesthetics. This ambiance serves as the perfect "set" for showcasing classic movies,...

Join RDC Principal, Virginia Maggiore for a Virtual Panel

Join RDC Principal, Virginia Maggiore for a Virtual Panel

Join RDC Principal Virginia Maggiore for a special virtual event on July 27 from 3-4 PM, where she will discuss the hot retail sector that's sweeping the nation - Cannabis Dispensaries! The panel by Retail Design Institute will feature business owners, designers, merchandisers, millworkers, and facilitators to discuss what makes dispensaries...

RDC Celebrates Long Beach’s Second Annual Disability Pride

RDC Celebrates Long Beach’s Second Annual Disability Pride

Join us as we celebrate and volunteer at Long Beach’s Second Annual Disability Pride on July 26, from 5-7PM at Harvey Milk Promenade Park. RDC is proud to support LB Disability Pride's mission to celebrate Long Beach's diverse disability community. Learn more here 🏞 Park Designed by: Studio One Eleven📸 Photographer: Carlos Hernandez

RDC Senior Principal, Sean Slater Featured in Globe St.

RDC Senior Principal, Sean Slater Featured in Globe St.

“Retailers, now more than ever, are being compelled to amenitize their spaces to drive foot traffic – once shoppers are in-store, the longer they linger, the more likely they are to make purchases,” states RDC Senior Principal, Sean Slater in an interview with GlobeSt.com Read the full article by Richard Berge here

Watch Barbenheimer at an RDC Designed Theater

Watch Barbenheimer at an RDC Designed Theater

AMC Theatres and Variety report that ticket presales for "Barbenheimer" are breaking records! 🎫 The double feature is anticipated to be the biggest event of the summer. What RDC-designed theatre will you be visiting for the special feature? 🎫AMC at Montclair Place🎫AMC at The Americana at Brand🎫AMC at The Grove[dipi_masonry_gallery...

Jenni Kayne – Southampton, NY

Jenni Kayne – Southampton, NY

Jenni Kayne Southampton is now open 🎉 Located at 2 Main Street in the beach hub's downtown shopping center, the 1,800-square-foot store offers guests a full range of Jenni Kayne products, including apparel, accessories, home, and apothecary. Inspired by Jenni's coastal living, the store incorporates earthy tones and natural oak embellishes...

RDC Ranks #106 in Architectural Record’s Top 300 Firms

RDC Ranks #106 in Architectural Record’s Top 300 Firms

RDC ranks #106 in Architectural Record’s Top 300 firms! 🏆🏢 This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and creativity of our incredible team. We couldn't have achieved this milestone without the support of our clients and partners, who inspire us to push the boundaries of architectural design. Thank you to Architectural Record...

Del Mar Highlands Town Center Honored with 2023 Gold Nugget Grand Award

Del Mar Highlands Town Center Honored with 2023 Gold Nugget Grand Award

RDC is proud to celebrate the success of the reimagined shopping and lifestyle center, Del Mar Highlands Town Center, which was honored with a 2023 Gold Nugget Grand Award for Best Commercial project at the PCBC conference in Anaheim. The prestigious award recognizes those who improve communities through exceptional concepts in design, planning,...

RDC Senior Principal, Sean Slater Featured in BiggerPockets

RDC Senior Principal, Sean Slater Featured in BiggerPockets

RDC Senior Principal, Sean Slater talks to Lindsay Frankle of BiggerPockets about the value of mixed-use developments amidst changes in commercial retail. “Mixed-use is the past, present and future… multi-level retail is rarely successful, and offices are rarely at street level, so taking a mixed-use approach seems to be most appropriate,” states...

RDC Interiors Unveils Office Space for Skanska in DTLA

RDC Interiors Unveils Office Space for Skanska in DTLA

Details and views from our Skanska DTLA project. RDC’s Interior Design group worked with Skanska to create the firm’s new Downtown Los Angeles regional hub. The design reflects the company's collaborative and social culture. A range of large flexible spaces organize more intimate meeting spaces. Work clusters and huddle zones were planned to...

RDC Supports Visit Gay Long Beach in Honor of Pride Month

RDC Supports Visit Gay Long Beach in Honor of Pride Month

In honor of PRIDE month, we are pleased to support Visit Gay Long Beach for their Cheers to Queers event at Partake Collective! Visit Gay Long Beach is a non-profit LGBTQ+ travel resource that specializes in curating safe spaces and promoting LGBTQ+ & ally-owned businesses in Long Beach. They believe in showing up for the community, creating...

Jenni Kayne – Westport, CT

Jenni Kayne – Westport, CT

Jenni Kayne is now home to the picturesque downtown district of Westport, Connecticut, which offers a realm of high-end shopping and dining experience! The home-exclusive, 1,954-square-foot California-inspired location offers Jenni Kayne’s skincare line, a variety of high-quality textiles, and furniture for the bedroom, living room, and bathroom....

Culver Steps Fully Leased with the Addition of Erewhon

Culver Steps Fully Leased with the Addition of Erewhon

With Erewhon‘s addition, the Culver Steps are now fully leased! Located within a multistory building in the Culver Steps development, the 14,000-square-foot space provides local and organic goods, provisions, and an outdoor veranda for residents to enjoy nutritious meals--designed to fit the brand’s mission of living a healthy and radiant...

RDC Artist in Residence, Mario Ybarra Selected for Fellowship

RDC Artist in Residence, Mario Ybarra Selected for Fellowship

We are excited to share that Mario Ybbarra, Artist in Residence at RDC’s Long Beach headquarters, has been selected by US Latinx Art Forum as one of the recipients of the 2023 Latinx Artist Fellowship. This fellowship is awarded to 15 of the most compelling Latinx visual artists working in the US today! Learn more

Partake Collective Recognized With Merit Award

Partake Collective Recognized With Merit Award

Congratulations to Partake Collective on receiving a Merit Award from Long Beach Heritage for Adaptive Reuse!  RDC’s procurement team is honored to be part of this project.  RDC partnered with Studio One Eleven to provide interior design and procurement services for the flagship cloud kitchen and dining hall, Partake Collective. Partake’s mission...

South American Women In Architecture – Peru, A sERIES OF Panel DiscussionS

South American Women In Architecture – Peru, A sERIES OF Panel DiscussionS

RDC is proud to be supporting AIA|DC for 4×4=16 | South American Women in Architecture – Peru, a series of panel discussions. This panel will highlight the profound contributions of South American women architects in the world of creativity, design, and diversity. This program is part of a 4-part series showcasing 4 countries: Argentina, Peru,...

Meet Us At IMN!

Meet Us At IMN!

We will be at Information Management Network (IMN) this week! RDC Principal, Robert Lisauskas AIA LEED AP will be part of the Nine Pitfalls to Avoid with your Real Estate Redevelopment panel alongside Adam Miller, Najla Kayyem and Kathy Reed at the 8th Annual Real Estate Family Office & Private Wealth Management Forum! During the...

RDC Associate Principal, Terry Todd Featured On Globe St.

RDC Associate Principal, Terry Todd Featured On Globe St.

RDC associate principal, Terry Todd talks about how grocery stores are adapting to urban spaces with GlobeSt.com: “The retail market has undergone significant changes in recent years, especially in the grocery segment…. the focus has shifted to developing innovative solutions for grocery stores in urban areas where large plots of land are...

RDC Principal, Sean Slater Featured in Western Real Estate Business

RDC Principal, Sean Slater Featured in Western Real Estate Business

RDC Senior Principal, talks about the importance of creating mixed-use office spaces in this month's Western Real Estate Business issue. “Landlords need to create a recognizable scene replete with various dining choices, after-work happy hours, unprogrammed open spaces as well as community-focused-programming” states Slater. Read the full story...

RDC ranks Among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms

RDC ranks Among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms

RDC ranks among Engineering News-Record ’s top 500 design firms! It is an honor to be included in such an esteemed group. RDC is an award-winning, full-service architectural firm founded in 1979. Our depth of experience allows us to look holistically at designing experiential places. See the full list here.

San Diego Architecture Firms – RDC Architects Named One of The Top

San Diego Architecture Firms – RDC Architects Named One of The Top

We are pleased to announce that RDC has been named one of San Diego's top architecture firms. We take a collaborative approach that results in architecture that is of enduring value to our clients and their communities. Our depth of knowledge about trends and innovation is drawn from the collegial atmosphere where our team members exchange ideas...

RDC Interiors Team Designs Office Space for Skanska in DTLA

RDC Interiors Team Designs Office Space for Skanska in DTLA

RDC’s Interior Design group worked with Skanska to create the firm’s new Downtown Los Angeles regional hub. This special opportunity expanded on a global office program reflective of the company’s authentic culture, placing it within the context of the City of Los Angeles. With the entire floor dedicated to the Skanska DTLA office, the new space...

ALDI Opens in El Cajon

ALDI Opens in El Cajon

ALDI USA El Cajon is officially open! We celebrated the grand opening of ALDI's newest location with the community. The El Cajon location offers options for a variety of lifestyles, including gluten-free, plant-based, ketogenic, and more. The newly opened location features curbside pickup and delivery options for shoppers. RDC serves as the...

RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA featured in California Centers Magazine

RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA featured in California Centers Magazine

RDC Partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA is featured in this month’s issue of California Centers Magazine! Mitra discussed the evolution of entertainment and how unique venues create space for communities to gather. "RDC creates positive family experiences by providing play areas for entertaining kids in a safe, strategically located zone that allows...

RDC Procurement Team’s Recent Installation At Solis Park

RDC Procurement Team’s Recent Installation At Solis Park

Behind the scenes at the recent installation at Solis Park! RDC's procurement team helped create a gathering place for residents and a space to celebrate everyday experiences. As part of the Great Park Neighborhoods. Solis Park boasts wonderful parks, pools, promenades, and gathering spaces that are both fun and functional. Our team is grateful...

RDC Associate Principal, Alex Kuby, AIA at HD Expo

RDC Associate Principal, Alex Kuby, AIA at HD Expo

RDC Associate Principal, Alex Kuby, AIA  spoke at HD Expo on Tuesday, May 2, from 11 am-12 pm. In a rapidly evolving world, look at changes affecting the future. Panelists delved into what's now, what's next, and what you should be paying attention to across all facets of design. 

Happy 420!

Happy 420!

RDC’s Retail Design and Planning team designs state-of-the-art dispensaries, The Artist Tree and Traditional which provide unique and world-class experiences.[dipi_masonry_gallery _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" theme_builder_area="post_content"...

Ralph Watson Promoted to Senior Technical Studio Director

Ralph Watson Promoted to Senior Technical Studio Director

RDC is pleased to announce Ralph Watson, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has been promoted to the position of Senior Technical Studio Director! In this role, he continues and expands his work with technical and quality control as a member of RDC’s DC office leadership team. Ralph joined the firm in 2014 and has been instrumental in working on a diverse...

Rashmi Mehadia Promoted to Studio Director

Rashmi Mehadia Promoted to Studio Director

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Rashmi Mehadia, NCARB, LEED AP to Studio Director! Rashmi joined the firm in August 2016 and has been instrumental in working on complex architecture projects and significant retail rollout programs. A licensed architect in Virginia, she has expanded her role in RDC’s DC studio as a...

Celebrating Campus at Horton During Earth Month

Celebrating Campus at Horton During Earth Month

In honor of Earth Month, we are celebrating our project Campus at Horton, the nation's largest adaptive re-use development that is sustainably driven and fully green-minded: ⚡️ Carbon Neutral⚡️ A LEED Platinum live, work, and play campus⚡️ Net zero energy offices⚡️ Well Platinum, Wired score Platinum, 3-star Fitwell

Shop Marketplace Conference – Austin, TX

Shop Marketplace Conference – Austin, TX

As the newest member of the Store Planning RDC team, as well as being the Southern California Chapter President of the Retail Design Institute, we decided my first market assignment was to have me pack my bags and attend the first major retail conference of 2023, Shop Marketplace in Austin, Texas. This is one of a handful of national retail trade...

Erewhon Opens New Location in Culver City

Erewhon Opens New Location in Culver City

On Tuesday night, we celebrated the grand opening of Erewhon's newest location in the Downtown District of Culver City, marking our fifth location together! Located on Culver Blvd, the new space offers local and organic goods, provisions, and an outdoor veranda where the community can gather to enjoy nutritious meals. All of which was...

Managing The Hidden Costs of Cannabis Dispensary Build Outs

Managing The Hidden Costs of Cannabis Dispensary Build Outs

It’s no secret that designing and building out a cannabis dispensary is expensive. When factoring in construction and equipment costs, consulting expenses, and licensing fees, dispensary build outs can cost upwards of $550,000 – far more than the price to build out a traditional retailer.   Setting a budget is an important part of a retail build...

Alex Kuby Promoted to Associate Principal

Alex Kuby Promoted to Associate Principal

It is our pleasure to announce the promotion of Alex Kuby to Associate Principal! As a representative of the firm, Alex excels in client interactions, cross-marketing our expertise amongst workgroups and typologies. Alex consistently champions initiatives across workgroups to help integrate our service offerings, streamline project...

CJ Reed Promoted to Associate

CJ Reed Promoted to Associate

RDC promotes CJ Reed to Associate!“CJ epitomizes the firm’s core values... he has a central focus on the greater good for his team and the firm, as seen in his daily actions. In his 4+ years at RDC, CJ has been involved in many projects across several teams, which allows him to hone-in on the correct process and look for beneficial improvements...

RDC Earns Green Business Certification

RDC Earns Green Business Certification

We are a certified GREEN BUSINESS! Here are some of the ways we are GREENING our office: ?Installing energy-efficient lighting ?Sourcing energy-efficient appliances and electronics ?Purchasing 100% recycled content paper products  ?Striving to divert 90% of waste from landfills  ?Encouraging staff to utilize our bike-to-work program  Join us and...

Sing Tong Promoted to Senior Associate

Sing Tong Promoted to Senior Associate

RDC Promotes Sing Tong, AIA, to Senior Associate!“Sing proactively dedicates herself to building a positive, energetic, transparent, resolution-oriented, future-forward culture,” said Mitra Esfandiari, AIA, Partner with RDC.    Sing Tong joined RDC in 2013 and has demonstrated a collaborative relationship with clients and colleagues, resulting in...

Erewhon Featured in Los Angeles Magazine

Erewhon Featured in Los Angeles Magazine

Love is in the air at Erewhon! An article featuring RDC in Los Angeles Magazine February issue highlights the relationship between architecture, ambiance, and the increasing popularity of Erewhon among Angelenos. “Eventually, RDC ..., the buzzy architectural firm that designed many of L.A.’s high-end pot dispensaries, was brought...

William Ellsworth Named Associate of RDC

William Ellsworth Named Associate of RDC

William Ellsworth has been named associate of RDC!“William has been the bedrock on large and complex multi-year projects at RDC. He is also a sensitive and detail-oriented designer who has greatly contributed to the firm’s advancement in design and technology over several years of hard work,” said Sean Slater, Senior Principal with RDC. “Will is...

Chris Gorney Promoted to Senior Director and Senior Associate

Chris Gorney Promoted to Senior Director and Senior Associate

Join us in congratulating Chris Gorney on his recent promotion to Senior Director and Senior Associate. Entrepreneurial by nature, Chris has an enthusiastic, collaborative, and optimistic style which is contagious. He continues to grow our creative sourcing and procurement capabilities to include projects across multiple typologies, and his...

Alex Kuby Discusses the Growing Need to Meet ‘Modern’ Demands in HOSPITALITY 

Alex Kuby Discusses the Growing Need to Meet ‘Modern’ Demands in HOSPITALITY 

Alex Kuby, Senior Studio Director at RDC was recently featured in the article, “Hotel Construction Soaring, Making Up for Lost Time” by Paul Bergeron where he discussed the growing need to meet ‘modern’ demands in the hospitality space.  “We are witnessing the level of investment rise across boutique, select-service, and full-services offerings,...

Erewhon Featured in ICSC

Erewhon Featured in ICSC

Our Erewhon Beverly Hills and Silver Lake projects were recently featured on ICSC. Yuval Chiprut, Chief Development Officer at Erewhon, shares how the company has succeeded in sprouting new locations across California. As well as some of the challenges encountered in the 11,000 SF Beverly Hills store, where the team essentially placed a grocery...

Bob Lisauskas, AIA, LEED AP, Promoted to Principal

Bob Lisauskas, AIA, LEED AP, Promoted to Principal

RDC has appointed Robert Lisauskas AIA LEED AP, as Principal, announced Mitra Esfandiari, AIA, Partner with RDC.  Esfandiari said, “Bob is a talented architect who excels with ideation for forward-looking designs that address the ways we will live in the future. He is a great fit for RDC clients who are increasingly focused on...

Gustavo (Gus) Neri Joins RDC as Director of Branding

Gustavo (Gus) Neri Joins RDC as Director of Branding

RDC is pleased to announce Gustavo Neri (Gus) as Director of Branding. In this new role, Neri leads branding campaigns for hospitality, retail, workplace, and other built environment sectors.“Gus Neri is a creative visual and verbal storyteller who brings extensive knowledge and talent to our team,” said Jackson Thilenius, AIA, RDC’s Senior...

Partake Collective is Now Open!

Partake Collective is Now Open!

Partake Collective is now open! RDC partnered with Studio One Eleven to provide interior design and procurement services for the flagship cloud kitchen and dining hall, Partake Collective. Partake’s mission is to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem where a business owner can launch a food concept using resources that include kitchens, retail, and...

Virginia Maggiore on the Demand for Luxury Retail

Virginia Maggiore on the Demand for Luxury Retail

In the article, “Plenty of Demand for Brick-and-Mortar Luxury Retail," by Paul Bergeron, Virginia Maggiore, Principal at RDC, discussed the growing demand for high-luxury retail spaces across the country.   “Luxury retail is following the consumer to more diverse cities throughout the US, but in the process, is driving up rents and diminishing...

Krystle Fader Promoted to Associate

Krystle Fader Promoted to Associate

RDC is excited to announce Krystle Fader, CID, NCIDQ, Design Manager has been named as an Associate of the firm. Krystle is a member of the firm’s Hospitality and Interior Design work group.  Krystle serves as the “Essential glue for workgroup collaborations for key clients,” according to Jackson Thilenius, AIA, Senior...

Mitra Esfandiari in California Centers Magazine

Mitra Esfandiari in California Centers Magazine

Mitra Esfandiari, Partner at RDC, was recently featured in California Centers Magazine. Her insight explores the importance of designing new retail experiences that create a sense of community after the pandemic.  "It is no longer enough to offer a physical space for consumers to find goods," states Mitra.  To read the full article, click here

RDC Senior Principal Sean Slater Featured in the San Diego Business Journal

RDC Senior Principal Sean Slater Featured in the San Diego Business Journal

Ray Huard of the San Diego Business Journal recently featured Sean Slater for his recent promotion to Senior Principal. Sean led the opening and expansion of RDC’s Hillcrest Design Center office, and he has been instrumental in expanding RDC’s national place-making and mixed-use practice with new projects in Texas and Florida,” said Mitra...

Campus at Horton Bestowed a Silver Award at ICSC

Campus at Horton Bestowed a Silver Award at ICSC

Campus at Horton has been bestowed a Silver Award in the Evolving Innovation & Aspiration category at the ICSC Global Design and Development Awards.  Horton Plaza is reimagined as a one million square foot mixed-use office and retail development that will appeal to technology and creative companies located near San Diego's famous Gaslamp...

Del Mar Highlands Town Center Wins Silver at ICSC

Del Mar Highlands Town Center Wins Silver at ICSC

ICSC Global Design & Development Awards has awarded the Del Mar Highlands Town Center a Silver Award in the Renovations and Expansions category. As part of the renovation and expansion, diverse spaces were created so that community members can shop, dine, and gather. Several improvements were made to existing areas to bring a fresh look to...