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We Believe
Great Design
Tells an
Inspired Story.

Who We Are

Founded in 1979. We are a full-service, award-winning design firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary. Our depth of experience in architecture, planning and interior design means that we take a comprehensive approach when designing the mix of uses that create community.
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Who We Are

Founded in 1979. We are a full-service, award-winning design firm dedicated to making everyday places extraordinary. Our depth of experience in architecture, planning and interior design means that we take a comprehensive approach when designing the mix of uses that create community.
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Design Portfolio

01.

Gucci

Glendale, CA

RDC served as architect of record for Gucci’s store at the popular Americana at Brand shopping district. Architecture services included adapting the exterior of the existing high-profile space to the Gucci specifications and brand standards, working on deadline for opening date. Collaborating with client Caruso and the Gucci Italian headquarters, RDC created what is the sixth destination for Gucci shoppers in Southern California. The previous tenant had been a two-story restaurant, and RDC collaborated with Gucci and Caruso to adapt this to the retailer’s standards, expanding the ground floor space to meet Gucci’s requirements. Work was performed taking into account the structural needs of adapting the space at the ground floor and the consideration necessary for residents living above the space in luxury apartments.
Design Portfolio

01.

Gucci

Glendale, CA

RDC served as architect of record for Gucci’s store at the popular Americana at Brand shopping district. Architecture services included adapting the exterior of the existing high-profile space to the Gucci specifications and brand standards, working on deadline for opening date. Collaborating with client Caruso and the Gucci Italian headquarters, RDC created what is the sixth destination for Gucci shoppers in Southern California. The previous tenant had been a two-story restaurant, and RDC collaborated with Gucci and Caruso to adapt this to the retailer’s standards, expanding the ground floor space to meet Gucci’s requirements. Work was performed taking into account the structural needs of adapting the space at the ground floor and the consideration necessary for residents living above the space in luxury apartments.

02.

Equinox

San Francisco, CA

Located between the Financial District and the burgeoning SOMA region of San Francisco, this 35,600 SF luxe fitness club is a health and wellness destination amenity for the city.  Equinox Beale Street is situated on a prominent corner within a 23-story, 660,000 SF, 1960’s office tower designed by SOM and recognized as a historically significant building. It has been extensively renovated and achieved LEED Platinum.

02.

Equinox

San Francisco, CA

Located between the Financial District and the burgeoning SOMA region of San Francisco, this 35,600 SF luxe fitness club is a health and wellness destination amenity for the city.  Equinox Beale Street is situated on a prominent corner within a 23-story, 660,000 SF, 1960’s office tower designed by SOM and recognized as a historically significant building. It has been extensively renovated and achieved LEED Platinum.

03.

James Perse Malibu House

Malibu, CA

James Perse’s Malibu House is his newest flagship location dedicated to showcasing his home décor product offering. Located in the historic Malibu Lumber Yard, the store is set within the stunning retail and dining destination that reflects Malibu’s effortless and unique lifestyle.

This shopping destination captures Malibu’s casual coastal lifestyle and welcomes guests with a beautifully designed teak wood-clad exterior and delicate landscaping. Wood pocket doors open fully to invite guests into the simple and chic interior spaces, with a residential aesthetic and vignettes featuring the brand’s furniture and home goods. The store was designed by James Perse and his team of designers, and RDC served as the Architect of Record.

03.

James Perse Malibu House

Malibu, CA

James Perse’s Malibu House is his newest flagship location dedicated to showcasing his home décor product offering. Located in the historic Malibu Lumber Yard, the store is set within the stunning retail and dining destination that reflects Malibu’s effortless and unique lifestyle.

This shopping destination captures Malibu’s casual coastal lifestyle and welcomes guests with a beautifully designed teak wood-clad exterior and delicate landscaping. Wood pocket doors open fully to invite guests into the simple and chic interior spaces, with a residential aesthetic and vignettes featuring the brand’s furniture and home goods. The store was designed by James Perse and his team of designers, and RDC served as the Architect of Record.

04.

Bay Theatre

Pacific Palisades, CA

Originally designed in 1948 by S. Charles Lee, the Bay Theater is a historical element in Pacific Palisades, an affluent neighborhood situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica mountains. Today, the theater is operated by Cinepolis, one of the largest luxury cinema brands around the world.

When designing the theater, RDC considered the coastal neighborhood and crafted an intimate collection of five screening rooms connected to a beach-resort themed community lounge. Each aspect of the guest experience was choreographed from arrival into a “coastal living room” to the concierge greeting, cocktail bar, and finally the reserved seating auditorium.

Throughout the building, a select palette of warm, weathered wood is accented with brass metal screens, with integrated lighting along feature walls to highlight the subtle neutral materials. The luxe theater features plush reclining seats, seat-side food and beverage services and state-of-the-art projection and sound. Cinepolis Pacific Palisades elevates the benchmark of customer experience, regional composition and creates a welcome destination for the community.

04.

Bay Theatre

Pacific Palisades, CA

Originally designed in 1948 by S. Charles Lee, the Bay Theater is a historical element in Pacific Palisades, an affluent neighborhood situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica mountains. Today, the theater is operated by Cinepolis, one of the largest luxury cinema brands around the world.

When designing the theater, RDC considered the coastal neighborhood and crafted an intimate collection of five screening rooms connected to a beach-resort themed community lounge. Each aspect of the guest experience was choreographed from arrival into a “coastal living room” to the concierge greeting, cocktail bar, and finally the reserved seating auditorium.

Throughout the building, a select palette of warm, weathered wood is accented with brass metal screens, with integrated lighting along feature walls to highlight the subtle neutral materials. The luxe theater features plush reclining seats, seat-side food and beverage services and state-of-the-art projection and sound. Cinepolis Pacific Palisades elevates the benchmark of customer experience, regional composition and creates a welcome destination for the community.

05.

Jenni Kayne

Various Locations

Jenni Kayne | Chicago, IL

Jenni Kayne Home Flagship | SoHo, NY

Located in the heart of New York’s SoHo, the store features all the architectural details suited to the city, including lofty ceilings, original hardwood floors, and brick work, as well as vintage lighting, British Standard cabinetry, Waterworks fixtures, and shades from Portola Paints. At this flagship Jenni Kayne Home store, customers can shop in real-room environments and have their choices quickly delivered to their homes.

Jenni Kayne | Chicago, IL

Jenni Kayne Home Flagship | SoHo, NY

Jenni Kayne | Westport, CT

Jenni Kayne | Westport, CT

Jenni Kayne | Seattle, WA

Jenni Kayne | Atlanta, GA

05.

Jenni Kayne

Various Locations

Jenni Kayne Home Flagship | SoHo, NY

Located in the heart of New York’s SoHo, the store features all the architectural details suited to the city, including lofty ceilings, original hardwood floors, and brick work, as well as vintage lighting, British Standard cabinetry, Waterworks fixtures, and shades from Portola Paints. At this flagship Jenni Kayne Home store, customers can shop in real-room environments and have their choices quickly delivered to their homes.

Jenni Kayne Home Flagship | SoHo, NY

Jenni Kayne | Chicago, IL

Jenni Kayne | Chicago, IL

Jenni Kayne | Westport, CT

Jenni Kayne | Westport, CT

Jenni Kayne | Seattle, WA

Jenni Kayne | Atlanta, GA

06.

Equinox

Culver City, CA
Located in the heart of downtown Culver City, the 30,490 SF Equinox luxury fitness club occupies a space in the eight-story, mid-rise One Culver building that formerly served as the headquarters of Sony Pictures. The design concept of the club was inspired by the site’s unique location and lineage in the creative entertainment hub of Los Angeles. The façade is defined by the concept of “iconic portals” identified by qualities of the three street frontages, each with distinct urban characteristics: street, urban café and main entry.

06.

Equinox

Culver City, CA
Located in the heart of downtown Culver City, the 30,490 SF Equinox luxury fitness club occupies a space in the eight-story, mid-rise One Culver building that formerly served as the headquarters of Sony Pictures. The design concept of the club was inspired by the site’s unique location and lineage in the creative entertainment hub of Los Angeles. The façade is defined by the concept of “iconic portals” identified by qualities of the three street frontages, each with distinct urban characteristics: street, urban café and main entry.

07.

Rhone

New York City, NY

Men’s active wear label Rhone worked with RDC to design the brand’s 1,500-square-foot flagship in the Flatiron District at 133 Fifth Avenue. The location features a modern design that evokes movement, using metal and light woods and features furniture from Herman Miller and Design Within Reach. The store is Rhone’s third permanent location in Manhattan and the largest of the three. RDC provided architect of record services, including construction documentation, permit administration and construction administration.

07.

Rhone

New York City, NY

Men’s active wear label Rhone worked with RDC to design the brand’s 1,500-square-foot flagship in the Flatiron District at 133 Fifth Avenue. The location features a modern design that evokes movement, using metal and light woods and features furniture from Herman Miller and Design Within Reach. The store is Rhone’s third permanent location in Manhattan and the largest of the three. RDC provided architect of record services, including construction documentation, permit administration and construction administration.

08.

Erewhon

Pasadena, CA

The Pasadena community recently celebrated the transformation of 475 S. Lake Avenue, the historic I. Magnin & Company building. After a decade of vacancy, the iconic 45,000-square-foot multi-level former department store opened as a highly anticipated mixed-use destination.

Within Erewhon, a major interior detail can be found in the custom oxblood glazed soffit tiles that were handmade and imported from Portugal. The red hues throughout the store were selected to represent Pasadena as being home to the Rose Parade and distinguish it from the other Erewhon store design palettes, each of which is unique.

On the exterior, the terrazzo patio tiles recall the original terrazzo floors that were irreparable. This revitalization offered a special opportunity to blend the architecture of the original 1949 historic landmark with modern functionality, while considering ways to acknowledge the locational context.

08.

Erewhon

Pasadena, CA

The Pasadena community recently celebrated the transformation of 475 S. Lake Avenue, the historic I. Magnin & Company building. After a decade of vacancy, the iconic 45,000-square-foot multi-level former department store opened as a highly anticipated mixed-use destination.

Within Erewhon, a major interior detail can be found in the custom oxblood glazed soffit tiles that were handmade and imported from Portugal. The red hues throughout the store were selected to represent Pasadena as being home to the Rose Parade and distinguish it from the other Erewhon store design palettes, each of which is unique.

On the exterior, the terrazzo patio tiles recall the original terrazzo floors that were irreparable. This revitalization offered a special opportunity to blend the architecture of the original 1949 historic landmark with modern functionality, while considering ways to acknowledge the locational context.

09.

The Skydeck

Del Mar, CA

The SkyDeck is a gastronomic concept unlike any other that shifts the culinary trends of community social gathering. Distinct from a food hall, The SkyDeck as a place to immerse into a communal dining experience with collection of interconnected restaurants in one space showcasing local chef-driven San Diego restaurant concepts that offers a flavor of global influence. This innovative food collective blends 9 individual restaurants that surround a central luxe-cocktail bar, a co-working café and an elevated beer garden named Brewer’s Deck.

Located in the San Diego coastal town of Del Mar situated atop a local organic market, The SkyDeck’s 26,700 square foot expansive space integrates 6,360 square feet of adjoining al fresco decks and patios offering various outdoor communal areas.

09.

The Skydeck

Del Mar, CA

The SkyDeck is a gastronomic concept unlike any other that shifts the culinary trends of community social gathering. Distinct from a food hall, The SkyDeck as a place to immerse into a communal dining experience with collection of interconnected restaurants in one space showcasing local chef-driven San Diego restaurant concepts that offers a flavor of global influence. This innovative food collective blends 9 individual restaurants that surround a central luxe-cocktail bar, a co-working café and an elevated beer garden named Brewer’s Deck.

Located in the San Diego coastal town of Del Mar situated atop a local organic market, The SkyDeck’s 26,700 square foot expansive space integrates 6,360 square feet of adjoining al fresco decks and patios offering various outdoor communal areas.

10.

Sheraton Grand at The Bloc

Los Angeles, CA

Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and originally built in 1973, RDC renovated the Sheraton Grand Hotel into a truly transformative experience for both business and pleasure.

Sheraton Grand is one of many initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a comprehensive 10-point plan revealed in June 2015 in order to put Sheraton Hotels and Resorts firmly back into the global spotlight. The newly renovated space represents Sheraton’s brand new elevated and customized approach to design.

Colum McCartan of McCartan Design was the interior designer for the project. He transformed the hotel lobby into a new Starwood brand flagship. His work included the design of 496 rooms, one of the largest ballrooms in the region, a signature restaurant and a ground breaking lobby.

10.

Sheraton Grand at The Bloc

Los Angeles, CA

Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and originally built in 1973, RDC renovated the Sheraton Grand Hotel into a truly transformative experience for both business and pleasure.

Sheraton Grand is one of many initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a comprehensive 10-point plan revealed in June 2015 in order to put Sheraton Hotels and Resorts firmly back into the global spotlight. The newly renovated space represents Sheraton’s brand new elevated and customized approach to design.

Colum McCartan of McCartan Design was the interior designer for the project. He transformed the hotel lobby into a new Starwood brand flagship. His work included the design of 496 rooms, one of the largest ballrooms in the region, a signature restaurant and a ground breaking lobby.

11.

Hangzhou Urban Rooftop
Hangzhou, China

Famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritages, Hangzhou is the political, economic and cultural center of Zhejiang province. The Hangzhou Urban Rooftop celebrates the city renowned as China’s Silicon Valley of Paradise by incorporating urban design elements with touches of modern technology to a unique mixed-use project.

11.

Hangzhou Urban Rooftop
Hangzhou, China

Famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritages, Hangzhou is the political, economic and cultural center of Zhejiang province. The Hangzhou Urban Rooftop celebrates the city renowned as China’s Silicon Valley of Paradise by incorporating urban design elements with touches of modern technology to a unique mixed-use project.

12.

The Glades

Boca Raton, FL

The Glades is a luxury mixed-use development in the affluent South Florida city of Boca Raton. The development includes a boutique hotel, luxury apparel, extensive best-in-class food and beverage offerings in addition to executive offices, heavily amenitized residential as well as a members-only rooftop club for residents, office tenants and hotel guests. The design centers on a lush series of gardens with cascading patios, multiple water features and generous open space.

12.

The Glades

Boca Raton, FL

The Glades is a luxury mixed-use development in the affluent South Florida city of Boca Raton. The development includes a boutique hotel, luxury apparel, extensive best-in-class food and beverage offerings in addition to executive offices, heavily amenitized residential as well as a members-only rooftop club for residents, office tenants and hotel guests. The design centers on a lush series of gardens with cascading patios, multiple water features and generous open space.

13.

Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX

RDC is collaborating with Texas Medical Center (TMC) to integrate experiential retail and hospitality into the world’s largest medical campus. The solution is to create a district that activates and provides human-scale the ground-level areas via a helix-shaped chain of six parks. These parks extend throughout this campus and offer a fully curated experience of programmed gathering areas.

The retail destination features shops, unique culinary experiences with outdoor patios, a major fitness club and specialized fitness studios, entertainment venues, and public amenities. This district is created for daily visitors to TMC, including the researchers, doctors, professionals, and patients, as well as to attract repeat visits from members of the diverse communities of the greater Houston area.

13.

Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX

RDC is collaborating with Texas Medical Center (TMC) to integrate experiential retail and hospitality into the world’s largest medical campus. The solution is to create a district that activates and provides human-scale the ground-level areas via a helix-shaped chain of six parks. These parks extend throughout this campus and offer a fully curated experience of programmed gathering areas.

The retail destination features shops, unique culinary experiences with outdoor patios, a major fitness club and specialized fitness studios, entertainment venues, and public amenities. This district is created for daily visitors to TMC, including the researchers, doctors, professionals, and patients, as well as to attract repeat visits from members of the diverse communities of the greater Houston area.

For more information please contact:

Mitra Esfandiari, AIA

Partner

For more information please contact:

Mitra Esfandiari, AIA

Partner