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Great Design
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We Believe
Great Design
Tells an
Inspired Story
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01. Who We Are
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04. Leadership
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01. Who We Are
02. Values
03. Pillars
04. Leadership
06. Awards
07. Look Book
07. Contact
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.
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.
Values
Pillars
We love design
- Design is important to us
- Every project deserves careful consideration
- There is no rubber stamp or artificial ingredients used in our products
- We take a unique approach to every project
- We value contextualism over style
We are entrepreneurs
- Every challenge is an opportunity
- We thrive on innovation
- Creativity is our business
- We take advantage of technology
Social Impact & Advocacy
- Diversity is strength
- Our design process evolves through collaboration
- Listen carefully: to our clients, our staff, the community, our instincts
- Everyone contributes
We can make a difference
- In our community
- For the future sustainability of our environment
- Enhancing economic outcomes for clients and neighborhoods
- Creating places people love
Everybody has a voice
Reflecting on our collective concern for our community, our firm devotes our talents to making an impact challenges such as homelessness, affordability, and climate change.
Research & Development, Technology
Understanding the need for design innovation, we engage in research and development for topical project types, contributing to thought leadership in the building industry. We develop beneficial technology services, apply research and data collection to our projects, and conduct post-occupancy analyses to refine our processes continuously.
Integrated Process
We take a collaborative approach that results in architecture, planning and interior design that is of enduring value to our clients and their communities. Our depth of knowledge about trends and innovation is the result of the collegial atmosphere where experts share their knowledge while working together. We are a full-service architecture practice, experienced in numerous typologies from conception to realization.
Talent Development
We believe we have some of the best-educated and talented staff in the industry. We work to provide team members with a clear sense of direction in their careers and a sense of optimism about the future of the firm and their own professional lives. We believe in the tremendous value of diversity and inclusion in our community and our workplace. Every individual is encouraged and rewarded for reaching their highest potential.
Values
We love design
- Design is important to us
- Every project deserves careful consideration
- There is no rubber stamp or artificial ingredients used in our products
- We take a unique approach to every project
- We value contextualism over style
We are entrepreneurs
- Every challenge is an opportunity
- We thrive on innovation
- Creativity is our business
- We take advantage of technology
Social Impact & Advocacy
- Diversity is strength
- Our design process evolves through collaboration
- Listen carefully: to our clients, our staff, the community, our instincts
- Everyone contributes
We can make a difference
- In our community
- For the future sustainability of our environment
- Enhancing economic outcomes for clients and neighborhoods
- Creating places people love
Pillars
Everybody has a voice
Reflecting on our collective concern for our community, our firm devotes our talents to making an impact challenges such as homelessness, affordability, and climate change.
Research & Development, Technology
Understanding the need for design innovation, we engage in research and development for topical project types, contributing to thought leadership in the building industry. We develop beneficial technology services, apply research and data collection to our projects, and conduct post-occupancy analyses to refine our processes continuously.
Integrated Process
We take a collaborative approach that results in architecture, planning and interior design that is of enduring value to our clients and their communities. Our depth of knowledge about trends and innovation is the result of the collegial atmosphere where experts share their knowledge while working together. We are a full-service architecture practice, experienced in numerous typologies from conception to realization.
Talent Development
We believe we have some of the best-educated and talented staff in the industry. We work to provide team members with a clear sense of direction in their careers and a sense of optimism about the future of the firm and their own professional lives. We believe in the tremendous value of diversity and inclusion in our community and our workplace. Every individual is encouraged and rewarded for reaching their highest potential.
Leadership
Leadership
Mitra Esfandiari, AIA
Senior Principal
Sean Slater, AIA
Principal
Francesca Franchi, AIA
Principal
Jackson Thilenius, AIA
SVP, Hospitality & Interiors
Jonathan Lopez, LEED AP
Senior Design Director / Associate Principal
Virginia Maggiore
Vice President,
Store Planning
Mitra Esfandiari, AIA
Senior Principal
Sean Slater, AIA
Principal
Francesca Franchi, AIA
Principal
Jackson Thilenius, AIA
SVP, Hospitality & Interiors
Jonathan Lopez, LEED AP
Senior Design Director / Associate Principal
Virginia Maggiore
Vice President,
Store Planning
Awards
2021
Equinox Beale Street
Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Award Finalist, Outdoor Spaces
Rise Park @ OC Great Park
AIA Orange County, Design Award
Equinox Culver City
LIV, Hospitality Design Award
Cinepolis Pacific Palisades
Fodor’s, Top 10 Food Halls in the US
Sky Deck
Gold Nugget Award, Best Community Amenity, Grand Award
Rise Park @ OC Great Park
Gold Nugget Award, Best Commercial Project Under 20,000 SF
Cinepolis Pacific Palisades
Muse Design Award, Interior, Hospitality Gold Winner
Cinepolis Pacific Palisades
Muse Design Award, Interior, Sport + Entertainment Gold Winner
Cinepolis Pacific Palisades
AIA Long Beach South Bay, Design Award CitationDosist
Muse Design Award, Interior, Leisure + Wellness Gold Winner
Dosist
Muse Design Award, Interior, Retail, Shops, Department Stores + Mall Silver Winner
Dosist
Rethinking The Future Award, Interior Retail (Built) Awardee
Dosist
The Plan International Design Award, Sports + Leisure Finalist
Equinox Culver City
Muse Design Awards, Architectural, Sports + Recreation Gold Winner
Equinox Culver City
Equinox Culver City
2020
NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Award, Best Condominium Community Winner
Novel Park at OC Great Park
SCDF Design and Philanthropy Awards, Citation
Campus at Horton
American Planning Association California Chapter, Urban Design Merit Award
SteelCraft
American Planning Association Orange Chapter, Urban Design Merit Award
SteelCraft
2019
LA Business Council Award Winner, Renovated Building
Erewhon Santa Monica
Architecture, Construction, & Design Awards, Commercial Interior
Equinox Culver City
AIA Long Beach/South Bay Jury Award, Building Detail
Equinox Culver City
Southern California Design Forum, Design Award
Erewhon Santa Monica
FRAME Design Awards Honoree, Social Award
WISEPlace Community Room
AIAOC Design Awards, Merit Award
The Roost
2018
AIA San Diego, Honor Award
Equinox La Costa
ICSC Design & Development Gold Award, Retail/Renovations
Del Amo Fashion Center
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award, Fitness
Equinox Culver City
Southern California Development Forum, Citation Award
Erewhon
IDA Silver Design Award, Renovation
RDC Office
IDA Gold Design Award, Urban Design
RDC Office
IES International Award of Merit, Office Energy and Environmental Design
RDC Office
IES International Award of Merit, Interior Lighting Design
RDC Office
Gold Nugget Merit Award, Best Interior Renovation
RDC Office
Downtown Long Beach, Spirit of Downtown Award
RDC Office
48th Annual LA Business Council Architectural Awards, Interior Design
RDC Office
Architizer A+ Award Finalist, Co-working Space
RDC Office
Architizer A+ Award Finalist, Commercial Office Interiors
RDC Office
Architecture MasterPrize, Honorable Mention
RDC Office
FRAME Design Awards, Honoree- Co-working Space of The Year
RDC Office
SCDF, Interior Architecture Design Award
RDC Office
German Design Council Award, Interior Renovation
RDC Office
IDA Calibre Interior Design Award, Medium Office
RDC Office
2021
Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Award, Fitness
Equinox Beale Street
Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Award Finalist, Outdoor Spaces
Rise Park @ OC Great Park
AIA Orange County, Design Award
Equinox Culver City
LIV, Hospitality Design Award
Cinepolis Pacific Palisades
Fodor’s, Top 10 Food Halls in the US
Sky Deck
Gold Nugget Award, Best Community Amenity, Grand Award
Rise Park @ OC Great Park
Gold Nugget Award, Best Commercial Project Under 20,000 SF
Cinepolis Pacific Palisades
Muse Design Award, Interior, Hospitality Gold Winner
Cinepolis Pacific Palisades
Muse Design Award, Interior, Sport + Entertainment Gold Winner
Cinepolis Pacific Palisades
AIA Long Beach South Bay, Design Award CitationDosist
Muse Design Award, Interior, Leisure + Wellness Gold Winner
Dosist
Muse Design Award, Interior, Retail, Shops, Department Stores + Mall Silver Winner
Dosist
Rethinking The Future Award, Interior Retail (Built) Awardee
Dosist
The Plan International Design Award, Sports + Leisure Finalist
Equinox Culver City
Muse Design Awards, Architectural, Sports + Recreation Gold Winner
Equinox Culver City
Muse Design Awards, Interior, Spa + Fitness Silver Winner
Equinox Culver City
2020
NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Award, Best Condominium Community Winner
Novel Park at OC Great Park
SCDF Design and Philanthropy Awards, Citation
Campus at Horton
American Planning Association California Chapter, Urban Design Merit Award
SteelCraft
American Planning Association Orange Chapter, Urban Design Merit Award
SteelCraft
2019
LA Business Council Award Winner, Renovated Building
Erewhon Santa Monica
Architecture, Construction, & Design Awards, Commercial Interior
Equinox Culver City
AIA Long Beach/South Bay Jury Award, Building Detail
Equinox Culver City
Southern California Design Forum, Design Award
Erewhon Santa Monica
FRAME Design Awards Honoree, Social Award
WISEPlace Community Room
AIAOC Design Awards, Merit Award
The Roost
2018
AIA San Diego, Honor Award
Equinox La Costa
ICSC Design & Development Gold Award, Retail/Renovations
Del Amo Fashion Center
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award, Fitness
Equinox Culver City
Southern California Development Forum, Citation Award
Erewhon
IDA Silver Design Award, Renovation
RDC Office
IDA Gold Design Award, Urban Design
RDC Office
IES International Award of Merit, Office Energy and Environmental Design
RDC Office
IES International Award of Merit, Interior Lighting Design
RDC Office
Gold Nugget Merit Award, Best Interior Renovation
RDC Office
Downtown Long Beach, Spirit of Downtown Award
RDC Office
48th Annual LA Business Council Architectural Awards, Interior Design
RDC Office
Architizer A+ Award Finalist, Co-working Space
RDC Office
Architizer A+ Award Finalist, Commercial Office Interiors
RDC Office
Architecture MasterPrize, Honorable Mention
RDC Office
FRAME Design Awards, Honoree- Co-working Space of The Year
RDC Office
SCDF, Interior Architecture Design Award
RDC Office
German Design Council Award, Interior Renovation
RDC Office
IDA Calibre Interior Design Award, Medium Office
RDC Office
LOOK BOOK
ARCHITECTURE . INTERIOR DESIGN . RETAIL . BESPOKE
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR DESIGN
RETAIL
BESPOKE
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.
San Francisco
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.
Equinox
La Costa, CA
RDC worked intimately with Equinox’s New York City-based design team to introduce the coastal community of Carlsbad to this exclusive, luxury brand. The transformative interior design converts an abandoned 31,000 SF grocery store into a luxury fitness club. Considering La Costa’s beach community identity within Northern San Diego County, known for casual resort living; the design challenge involved blurring the urban, edgy brand with southern Californian resort lifestyle.
La Costa
Equinox
La Costa, CA
RDC worked intimately with Equinox’s New York City-based design team to introduce the coastal community of Carlsbad to this exclusive, luxury brand. The transformative interior design converts an abandoned 31,000 SF grocery store into a luxury fitness club. Considering La Costa’s beach community identity within Northern San Diego County, known for casual resort living; the design challenge involved blurring the urban, edgy brand with southern Californian resort lifestyle.
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.
Culver City
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.
Dosist
Los Angeles, CA
Dosist’s second location, in the trendy Fairfax District of Los Angeles, provides clean and minimalist interiors and natural light to create a welcoming atmosphere for the brand’s wellness experience. RDC collaborated with the brand’s in-house design team to create a sophisticated retail space aimed at educating customers while providing high-end wellness products. White-washed maple wood displays and soothing limestone interior elements act as a calming backdrop showcasing Dosist’s complete line of products.
Los Angeles
Dosist
Los Angeles, CA
Dosist’s second location, in the trendy Fairfax District of Los Angeles, provides clean and minimalist interiors and natural light to create a welcoming atmosphere for the brand’s wellness experience. RDC collaborated with the brand’s in-house design team to create a sophisticated retail space aimed at educating customers while providing high-end wellness products. White-washed maple wood displays and soothing limestone interior elements act as a calming backdrop showcasing Dosist’s complete line of products.
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.
HANGZHOU
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.
Rhone
New York, 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.
New York
Rhone
New York, 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.
FORUM SHOPS AT CAESAR’S PALACE
Las Vegas, NV
RDC worked in collaboration with original designer, Shema Dougall Design Associates, to reconfigure the central plaza at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Owned and operated by Simon Properties, and built more than 20 years ago, the Forum Shops offers a unique shopping experience, combining luxury retail shops, entertainment, and fine dining.
LAS VEGAS
FORUM SHOPS AT CAESAR’S PALACE
Las Vegas, NV
RDC worked in collaboration with original designer, Shema Dougall Design Associates, to reconfigure the central plaza at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Owned and operated by Simon Properties, and built more than 20 years ago, the Forum Shops offers a unique shopping experience, combining luxury retail shops, entertainment, and fine dining.
Contact
For More Information, Please Contact:
Mitra Esfandiari, AIA
