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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:https://lnkd.in/d7RH9bqu

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’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 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 is pleased to share that the Del Mar Highlands Town Center was bestowed a Gold Nugget Merit Award for best commercial project! Thank you PCBC for this wonderful recognition. As part of the Del Mar Highlands Town Center renovation and expansion, diverse spaces were created so that community members can shop, dine, and gather. Several...

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...

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...

Our placemaking team enjoyed a field trip to the Thomas Mayne-designed OCMA / Orange County Museum of Art last week! The team really enjoyed exploring different exhibitions and were inspired by the unique pieces on display. This was an excellent opportunity to bond, celebrate, and learn more about each other, while also enjoying the beauty of...

We are finalists in the category of Commercial Building Operations for the NJ Cannabis Insider 2023 Awards! ? Voting is officially open, head over to the link below to vote for us: ?NJ Cannabis Insider Awards 2023: Vote Now.

RDC partner Mitra Esfandiari, AIA discussed her success journey and experiences in a male-dominated field with journalist Kelly Reeves of Authority Magazine. “Dream big — Don’t limit yourself, especially not because of what others tell you. There are so many instances where women are discouraged but then succeed despite the odds. It’s important...

RDC Associate Principal, Alex Kuby, AIA will be at HD Expo on Tuesday, May 2, from 11 am-12 pm. He will delve into a conversation about the present and the future of design. We hope to see you there! For more information visit:HD Expo Conference Schedule  

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. Photography by: Feature Studios and Benny Chan

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...

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 resourceful,...

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

The Sky Garden sculptural seating at the Orange County Great Park has been honored with a SIT Furniture Design Award in the Public park & Public area furniture category! RDC’s Creative Sourcing and Procurement team collaborated with studio one eleven to design this piece for client FivePoint Holdings, LLC to create a sense of balance for the...

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 designed to...

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 implementation,...

Our Procurement team recently visited Signature Millwork, a fabricator workshop in Dallas, for a new and exciting project! Visiting sites and being hands-on in quality check and control are integral to our process to protect our design narrative from ideation to fabrication. We care about the details ✨

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...

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...

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...

During her tenure at the firm, Haleh Johnson, AIA, has been a valuable team member, resulting in her promotion to the leadership track. She possesses enthusiasm and a profound sense of urgency for managing projects at a high level of professionalism," said Mitra Esfandiari, AIA, Partner with RDC. "One of her greatest strengths is her desire to...

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...

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, 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,...

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...

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 mixed-use...

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! 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...

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 Principal in charge of RDC’s...

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...

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

"Viva Magenta" is Pantone's 2023 color of the year. An unconventional name for an unconventional year. "A shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength." Our Interior Design and Hospitality team has put together a fabric scheme to showcase the color of the year. Pantone 18-1750 adds a pop of...

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 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...

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...

A Silver Award has been awarded to Erewhon Silver Lake in the Retail Store Design category for this year's ICSC Global Design and Development Awards.  RDC served as architect for Erewhon Market’s sixth location in the Los Angeles metro area. Erewhon Silver Lake offers an exhibition kitchen, a pizza oven, and prepared foods in addition to fine...

Last night, Equinox on Beale Street was awarded a Gold Award and a Sustainable Commendation at the ICSC Global Design and Development Awards. A special thank you to ICSC for this special recognition and a wonderful ceremony. Located between the Financial District and the burgeoning SOMA region of San Francisco, this 35,600 SF luxe fitness club is...

Join RDC Studio Director and Associate Principal Derek Heeb for a roundtable discussion at the ICSC Center Build Conference on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 8:15- 9:15 AM. The presentation will examine how prefabricated building envelope panels were used at Horton Plaza to solve budget and schedule challenges as well as achieve creative design and...

RDC is excited to share the promotion of Sean Slater, AIA, to the position of Senior Principal, announced Mitra Esfandiari, AIA, partner with RDC. Slater is the principal-in-charge of RDC’s San Diego office.   “Sean collaborates as a placemaking and mixed-use leader, exemplifying RDC’s firmwide values of great work and cultivating growth, while...

We are excited to be attending the ICSC CenterBuild Conference this week! Sean Unsell, Senior Studio Director and Associate Principal at RDC, will host a Roundtable on Wednesday, November 30, from 1:30-3:00 PM. His presentation will emphasize the importance of adaptive reuse in today’s market through successful execution, leveraging of...

InspireDesign featured RDC Senior Principal Jackson Thilenius, AIA, who was recognized for his promotion to Senior Principal, Hospitality and Interiors.   “Our team excels in creating memorable destinations, utilizing the tools of creativity and storytelling to personalize and differentiate the user experience,” Thilenius said.  “We have the...

Grocery Specialists Sean Unsell and Terry Todd explore how grocery stores benefit from adaptive reuse environments. “Aldi is another example where they have been actively pursuing opportunities to repurpose larger anchor buildings in desirable locations, such as a former Sears space attached to a mall,” said Sean Unsell. Read the full blog...

RDC adapts former bowling alley, OSH store into an Aldi grocery store. Samantha Gowen reported on the opening for the Orange County Register. The discount grocer Aldi has opened in the former Tustin Lanes bowling alley and most recently an Orchard Supply Hardware store on Old Irvine Boulevard in Tustin.  The grocery store, which carries a store...

Architecture, planning, and interiors firm, RDC has promoted Jackson Thilenius, AIA, to the position of Senior Principal, Hospitality and Interiors. Thilenius runs an international practice that provides integrated services of Interior Design, Branding, and Procurement services. RDC’s Interior Design team delivers award-winning work to prominent...

ICSC's Global Design & Development Awards has named Campus at Horton as a finalist in the Evolving Innovation & Aspiration category. Horton Plaza seeks to take advantage of its downtown location and adjacency to San Diego’s famous Gaslamp District by re-imagining the campus as a one million SF mixed-use office and retail development that...

For its Global Design and Development Awards, ICSC has nominated Equinox on Beale Street as a finalist. 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. The design prioritized the articulation of the club’s ‘social...

The Retail Store Design Category for this year's ICSC Global Design & Development Awards has recognized Erewhon Silver Lake as a finalist. RDC served as Architect for Erewhon Market’s sixth location in the Los Angeles metro area. Erewhon Silver Lake offers an exhibition kitchen, a pizza oven, and prepared foods in addition to fine groceries....

We are honored to share that our Del Mar Highlands Town Center project has been selected as a finalist in this year’s ICSC Global Design & Development Awards in the Renovations and Expansions category. During the renovation and expansion diverse spaces were created to allow the community to shop, dine, and gather. Improvements in existing...

This holiday season, we are teaming up with AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architect to collect donations of gently used purses, handbags, and backpacks for the Purses for a Purpose Drive! As part of this program, donations will be filled with essential toiletries that will be delivered to homeless women across the country.Donations can be...

We are delighted to highlight our Procurement Studio’s work with CADA Design and The Howard Hughes Corporationat the iconic Tin Building by Jean-Georges. With its 53,000 square feet of market space and 12 separate culinary concepts, the Tin Building offers a stunning experience accompanied by a unique ambiance that makes the remodeled building...

Confluence Park at Valencia is the recipient of a Citation Award from AIA OC. Congrats to our Interiors and Procurement Studios for a project well done! Confluence Park is the central park of a visionary master planned network of 4,000 new homes connected by trails and hallmarked by state-of-the art amenities. The interiors and procurement team...

RDC is proud to have been the architect for Jenni Kayne's newest location in Atlanta. This is Jenni Kayne’s first store in the southeast and it is located in the Buckhead Village District. The newly opened shop provides a unique shopping experience with inviting neutrals and a wide range of timeless home and wardrobe pieces, key to the brand's...

Our team installed Solis Park 3 for Great Park Neighborhoods located in Irvine, California. This project consists of a community building and two open pool shade structures. It is a Moroccan inspired design that encapsulates the experience of resting under a tent canopy with its dramatic arches, shadow play as well as its color and material...

We are pleased to share ABC10 San Diego’s update on the Horton Plaza redevelopment, currently the nation’s largest adaptive reuse project under construction.  In this tour of the construction site, Adam Racusin, Stockdale Capital Partners Jimmy Parker and RDC Principal Sean Slater show off highlights of the construction progress and the new views...

Last week as part of our REDI speaker series and in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, RDC was joined by Eric Solis. Eric highlighted his work in architecture, art, and design, along with his most recent endeavors in fashion.  As one of the project partners on the newly constructed 6th street bridge in Los Angeles, Eric shared how his roots...

We are excited to attend the ICSC Western States Conference in San Diego this week, Sept 28-30. If you will also be there, please stop by and see us at our booth #1148. We would love to see you! For more information visit:ICSC@WESTERN | ICSC: Innovating Commerce Serving Communities    

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month RDC and Studio One Eleven will be hosting a special speaker series kicking off with Eric Solis, Design Director and Founder of Imaginary Space. Join us as we explore how architecture, art, and design can bridge cultures and communities.   When: Monday, September 26 at 12p.m.​​​​​​​Where: RDC Long Beach...

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...

Erewhon celebrated the opening of its new location in Beverly Hills. The RDC team enjoyed the grand opening,  together with our client and friends. This beautiful new store is located at 339 N. Beverly Drive. We look forward to seeing you there!

Advanced Technologies for Dispensary Design. These new technologies are changing the way dispensaries are designed! Learn how in our latest cannabis blog article here.

We are headed to NECANN New York this year! RDC Principal Virginia Maggiore, AIA will take part in a conversation about establishing a successful dispensary alongside Katharine Baxter, Tony Gallo, Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, and Katelyn Coskey. Follow them:Virginia Maggiore, AIAKatherine BaxterTony GalloPoint Seven GroupSapphire Risk Advisory...

RDC is proud to continue our relationship with Jenni Kayne, providing architecture services for the brand’s rollout, including the new Brentwood Country Mart Jenni Kayne Home store that opened in May 2022 on 26th Street in the City of Santa Monica. The Jenni Kayne Home Store is an additional location to the original Jenni Kayne store at the...

RDC is one of the most experienced architecture and design firms in the CA cannabis market. Check out our latest cannabis industry blog to learn how to create a premises diagram to win a dispensary license! Blog link here.  

CannabisBusinessExecutive.com By Virginia Maggiore, AIA “Although there are more dispensaries now than ever before, most carry similar products, so it can be challenging to create that unique brand experience. In an effort to combat this cannabis product commoditization, dispensaries often try to differentiate their brand from competitors and...

Learn how to create an inviting retail destination, facilitate a positive customer experience, and deter crime at the store and its surrounding area through secure dispensary design in our latest cannabis blog! Read more.

RDC’s Principal Sean Slater is participating in the San Diego Pride Parade with The San Diego LGBT Community Center. Theme: Justice with Joy!When: July 16, 2022 @ 10:00 AMLocations: The parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Ave. and Normal St., proceeds west on University Ave., turns south on 6th Ave., turns left onto Balboa Dr....

Chris Gorney, Director of Creative Sourcing and Procurement at architecture firm RDC, tells GlobeSt.com, “Port access, slowdowns, and widespread price increases continue to affect every part of our profession even though things have begun to improve.” “How the supply-chain crisis affects our clients wholly depends on project typology. For F&B...

Photo By: RMA Architectural Photography At the 2022 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards, Confluence at Valencia took home the Grand Award in two categories: Best Community Amenity and Best Design for Energy Efficiency. Congratulations to the entire team! Builder: FivePoint Holdings, LLCDeveloper: FivePoint and Newhall Land & Farming...

Block Street & Building offers a glimpse into the Chaffee Crossing Historic District redevelopment. With our client Rival CRE, RDC’s NW Arkansas Office is serving as architect for the adaptive re-use of the Barracks at Chaffee, the historic structures that will become mixed-use spaces with retail at the pedestrian level and apartments above....

Virginia Maggiore, AIA, has been named to the position of Principal of RDC. Since joining RDC in 2019, Virginia has built the firm’s practice of Retail Store Rollout and Planning, adding notable clients to the firm’s roster and garnering accolades for her work from colleagues and clients. “Virginia is constantly striving for excellence and has...

The American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter, proudly announced The Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center as a 2022 Merit Award Winner in the Category of Interior Architecture. The prestigious award honors innovative design, with an emphasis on sustainability over a broad range of categories. This year had a particular focus on...

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RDC ranks #14 among VMSD’s 2022 Top Retail Design Firms from around the globe! We are pleased to be part of this fine cohort! Click here to see the full list!Store: ErewhonPhoto by: Carlos Hernandez, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, CDT, ICC Member

The interior architecture by RDC reimagines creative office design at this 100,000-sf tech-forward environment that facilitates both in-office collaboration and a new hybrid working model. The sustainable, high-performance building was designed by Studio One Eleven. To execute the Laserfiche’s desired environmental brand, RDC Interiors...

The largest adaptive re-use project in San Diego, Horton Plaza is being transformed into an innovation hub for science, technology, arts, entertainment, and education. A model for the future of city life, Horton’s sustainability program is focused on carbon neutrality, water stewardship, and net-zero energy offices.

RDC designed the prototype for a nationwide rollout of Players Café, an experiential convenience store powered by Lotto USA.  The retail space features a cashless lottery, coffee on tap, games, a scratch-off bar, lotto machine wall, and playful displays of gifts and snacks.

The vibrant lobby of Traditional DTLA’s Flagship Cannabis Dispensary transitions customers from the outside and submerges them into a fully saturated color experience. A lobby retail section allows customers to purchase non-controlled items without entering the dispensary. Inside, customers are met with more bright pops of color, round kiosks...

RDC Enjoys LA Food Bank Volunteer Saturdays. Our team has spent a few Saturdays volunteering at the LA Food Bank this past year.  We’ve all agreed it is a fun and fulfilling opportunity to give back as a group. It's a socially distanced way to get involved, assembling care packages and distributing them to people in need.  We plan to spend more...

We are thankful for our continued collaborations with our clients and looking forward to a new year of Making Everyday Places Extraordinary!  This New Year art was created by Long Beach artist @lynnazali. Inspired by urban coastal living, Lynn is an active acrylic painter and illustrator. She is a senior designer for RDC.

Photo By: Carlos Hernandez, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, CDT, ICC Member Size:  11,825 SF  Client:  Erewhon  Erewhon is a boutique grocery store with a big mission to make healthy, pure, nutrient-rich foods and products available to all and to inspire the community to eat better, eat less and live longer. The Studio City location opened in December 2021...

We reflect on 2021 with gratitude for our ability to contribute to our communities. A few years ago, RDC’s Hospitality + Interiors work group was awarded the opportunity to create a safe and supportive space to facilitate the mission of WISEplace. Since its foundation in 1924, WISEplace has helped more than 8,400 unhoused women to rebuild their...

Carina Mills, AIA, RDC’s Talent Director, has been elected as Vice President of Professional Practice for AIA California.  She is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona’s BArch program and began her service to AIA as soon as she moved to Long Beach and joined the local chapter.  Carina began her career dedicated to developing her skills as a...

RDC wishes all of you a peaceful holiday season!  This art was created by Long Beach artist Lynn Azali. Inspired by urban coastal living, Lynn is an active acrylic painter and illustrator. She is a senior designer for RDC. 

Jenni Kayne, the California lifestyle brand known for minimalist, elevated, and timeless wardrobe staples, in addition to home classics and furniture, opens its flagship Jenni Kayne Home store in New York City [125 Greene Street, between Price St. and West Houston].  Located in the heart of New York’s SoHo, the store features all the...

Thank you, Interior Design, for recognizing RDC with the 2021 "Best of Year" Award for Equinox Beale Street for fitness.  Interior Design's Best of Year is the design industry's premiere design awards program, honoring the most significant work of the year as well as recognizing designers, architects, and manufacturers from around the globe.  We...

Congratulations to Carlos Hernandez, AIA, RDC’s Director of Technical Management, on becoming a member of Board of Directors of the AIA South Bay/Long Beach Chapter.  In this role, Carlos will participate in sub-committees including DEI, Scholarship Programs, and will lead the AIA LB/SB 2022’s Photography Competition. The AIA LB/SB Board Retreat...

Rhone’s first location outside of the Northeast is now open at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California. RDC is proud to be part of Rhone’s retail expansion. This new store environment defines Rhone’s brand and culture. The concept features and inviting floor plan, hospitality area, furniture, and décor, engaging customers to browse, and...

Erewhon has opened its store and café at in Studio City at the Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge.  RDC recently completed the complex interiors and as with other Erewhon markets, the design includes adapting to a tight urban footprint. RDC’s solutions entailed routing plumbing and other infrastructure to serve combination café and market. Erewhon Studio...

RDC celebrates Rivian’s first Hub – a physical location designed to encourage exchange with the local community and for Rivian fans to gather and connect. Because purchasing a Rivian can be done digitally, Rivian is untethered from the traditional car-buying experience, and free to define what they wanted a Rivian space to be. RDC is proud to...

Senior Principal Mitra Esfandiari, AIA, was invited to guest lecture at UCLA.  She shared stories of her professional life as an architect and of the places that RDC has designed both near and far.  The students enjoyed the conversation about career path and about working both locally and internationally.