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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.
“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
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 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! 🏆🏢 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
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,...
Managing The Hidden Costs of Cannabis Dispensary Build Outs Pt. 2
Designing and building a cannabis dispensary is a costly endeavor, with expenses encompassing construction, equipment, consulting, and licensing fees. Budgeting is crucial, but the unexpected expenses associated with cannabis retail can drain finances, cause construction delays, and even lead to project cancellations. However, by focusing on...
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
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
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 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
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
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
RDC Associate Principals Sean Unsell and Terry Todd Featured in Mold Magazine
RDC Associate Principals, Sean Unsell and Terry Todd are featured in MOLD magazine’s series “Health. Food.” where they spoke with journalist Isabel Ling to share insight into the popular Erewhon health food stores. “One design aspect that is fairly unique to Erewhon is the height of their shelving and the tightness of their aisles… at Erewhon...
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
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!
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 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 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 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’s Best Architecture Firms – RDC Architects Named One of The Top
We are pleased to announce that RDC has been named one of San Diego's best 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’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 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...
Del Mar Highlands Town Center Was Bestowed A Gold Nugget Merit Award For Best Commercial Project
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 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
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 As Finalists In The Category Of Commercial Building Operations For The NJ Cannabis Insider 2023 Awards
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 Discusses Her Success Journey And Experiences In A Male-dominated Field
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 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.
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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
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
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 Honored with a SIT Furniture Design Award
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...
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
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
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
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...
RDC Procurement Team Visits Signature Millwork, a Fabricator Workshop in Dallas, TX!
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 ✨
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
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
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
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 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
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, 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
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
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
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! 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
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
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, 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
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 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
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...
Erewhon Silver Lake Wins Silver Award at ICSC Global Design & Development Awards
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...
Fitness Club – Equinox on Beale Street Wins Gold Award and Sustainable Commendation at the ICSC Awards
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...
Sean Unsell Hosts Roundtable at ICSC CenterBuild
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...
Sean Slater, aia promoted to senior principal
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...
Derek Heeb Hosts Roundtable at ICSC Center Build
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 Senior Principal Jackson Thilenius Featured in InspiredDesign
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...
NECANN New York Recap: How to Set Your Dispensary Apart from Competition in a Saturated Market
Although New York only recently legalized recreational cannabis, the market is already becoming competitive. Recently, over 900 prospective operators applied for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License, of which only 150 applicants will be selected to open the state’s first dispensaries. With an established black market and additional...
Blog: Adaptive Reuse in Grocery Store Design
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 Aldi Grocery Store
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...
Jackson Thilenius, AIA, Promoted to Senior Principal, Leading RDC’s Hospitality and Interiors Practice
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...
Adaptive Reuse Architects San Diego – Campus at Horton Selected as Finalist by ICSC in the Evolving Innovation & Aspiration Category
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...
ICSC Selects Equinox on Beale Street as Finalist
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...
Erewhon Grocery Store Silver Lake Selected as Finalist in this Year’s ICSC Global Design & Development Awards
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....
Del Mar Highlands Town Center Named Finalist for ICSC’S Global Design & Development Awards
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...
RDC Collaborating with AIA NOVA WIA for Purses for a Purpose Drive
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...
RDC Procurement Helps Bring the Tin Building to Life
We are delighted to highlight our Procurement Studio’s work with CADA Design and The Howard Hughes Corporation at 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...
Confluence Park at Valencia Wins AIA OC Citation Award
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...
Jenni Kayne Opens New Location in Atlanta
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...
RDC Brings Moroccan Inspired Design to Irvine
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...
Horton Plaza Redevelopment – ABC News Update
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...
REDI Speaker Series: A Conversation with Eric Solis
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...
Visit Us At The ICSC Western Conference
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
RDC Architects Help James Perse Bring Malibu House to Life
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 Opens New Location in Beverly Hills
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
As the cannabis industry matures, advanced technologies are reshaping the way dispensaries are designed in both medical and adult-use markets. Modern dispensary design is adapting to incorporate digitally integrated features and automated cannabis retail sales in the interior and to facilitate new dispensing options through drone deliveries and...
Service Areas Used to Be Circles. Geotargeting Has Turned Them into Amoebas
RDC Principal Joseph Serruya shares his insights on hyperlocal retail with ICSC. “The difference now is that we have more technology tools to use to make critical foot traffic and demographic decisions. While developers continue to use traditional methods to determine the feasibility of each project, geotargeting is a tool that provides a more...
Cannabis Conference Recap: Retail Facility Design & Buildout For Optimal User Experience & Aesthetic
Since the dispensary’s design is often a company’s first impression, it must be impressive. Not only is it important to attract patients and customers to the store, but it can evoke emotions, engage and direct shoppers through product options, facilitate expedited customer service, and even increase sales. In a panel titled, “Retail Facility...
RDC Principal Virginia Maggiore, AIA’s Speaking Engagement at NECANN New York
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 Provides Architecture Services for New Jenni Kayne Home Store in Santa Monica
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...
Premises Diagrams for Dispensary Licensing in California
Designing the layout of the property and business floor plan for your dispensary is an important step in planning your store and is often required as part of cannabis business licensure. In California, this ‘premises diagram’ is mandated during the state application process by the Department of Cannabis Control and is sometimes required on the...
Dispensary Brand Rollouts: Why Snowflakes Don’t Work in Cannabis
See the full-article here. 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 make...
Designing a Cannabis Dispensary that Deters Crime
Designing a successful dispensary can be challenging in any location, but when the retailer is located in a high-crime area this task becomes even more difficult. Since it is not always possible to obtain property in a low-crime area due to competitive markets, zoning laws, and other factors, dispensary owners must mitigate the additional risks...
RDC Celebrates San Diego Pride
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....
Supply Chain Procurement: Another Wave of Shipping Challenges is On the Way
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...
RDC’s Interior Design Group Honored at Gold Nugget Awards
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 groupArchitect/Designer: AOPlanner: FivePoint; BrightView...
Adaptive Reuse: The Barracks at Chaffee
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....
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Virginia Maggiore, AIA, Named Principal of RDC
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...
RDC Honored by AIA San Diego with Interior Architecture Merit Award for Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center
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...
New York Regulatory Update
Though medical marijuana has been legal in the state since 2014, recreational cannabis was only recently legalized in New York in 2021. The rollout of recreational cannabis has been slow in New York, but draft regulations were recently released and now the industry is gearing up for licensing. It is projected that the New York cannabis market...
RDC Ranks #14 Among VMSD’s 2022 Top Retail Design Firms From Around the Globe!
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: Erewhon Photo by: Carlos Hernandez, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, CDT, ICC Member
New Laserfiche Global Headquarters Welcomes Employees with an Iconic Modern Workplace
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...
Players Café USA Debuts Experiential Convenience Store
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.
Cannabis Business Applications – Quick and Compliant: 3 Ways to Ensure Quality Floor Plans for Short Deadline NY, NJ, CA
While any architect, consultant, or prospective business owner would prefer to plan out and design a business over the course of months, individuals who seek to open a cannabis business do not always have this luxury. Since there is no federal cannabis business application or standard, prospective cannabis business owners must comply with...