Bluemotif Portfolio

SOQ

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Architectural Professional Portfolio

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INTRODUCTION

To whom it may concern,

Thank you for providing us with the
opportunity to demonstrate our
experience and past projects with you.
Our diverse team of professional design
experts has experience working with
cities, counties and other institutions
and offers the following proven
qualifications:

• Experience with a diverse range of
project types and sizes
• Experience with numerous public
agencies, including the California
Coastal Commission, various building
and planning agencies, OSHPD, Esgil,
etc...
• Experienced staff capable of handling
large and small projects alike
• Sensitivity to design
• Leader in sustainable architecture
• Strong communication skills with
clients, consultants, and general
contractors
• In-house Quality Control Program to
ensure a well-controlled design,
document, and construction process
• Respectable consultant resources
• Construction experience
• Extensive construction administration
experience


INTRODUCTION highlights of the SOQ to consider...
SECTION I: THE FIRM provides an
overview of the firm including the History,
Testimonials, Awards and Press, and a list
of clients from the past two years. This
section primarily addresses the professional
reputation of the firm. In it, please note the
numerous awards and press items related to
Sustainable Design. We are proud to have
developed a reputation as a leader in
sustainable architecture. The Testimonials
attest to our track record of delivering
award winning designs which are responsive
to client needs, high quality construction
documents, and our reputation as a team
player. We are also pleased that many of
our clients are repeat clients and much of
our work has been contracted by word-of-
mouth from satisfied clients and mutually
respectful relationships with developers and
general contractors.
SECTION II: QUALIFICATIONS
contains examples of relevant projects.
These projects were selected to
demonstrate that Bluemotif has the
experience to provide a quality sustainable
design and a high level of service while
maintaining schedule and budget control.
Of particular interest, please notice photos
of our work provided in the Qualifications
Section, as they demonstrate our
commitment to High Quality Design.
Each member of our team has an extensive
portfolio, and we would like to share some
of our diversity with you.
Our team of professionals has extensive
experience ranging from sky-line changing
high-rise towers to office park development,
corporate tenant improvement, multi-family
housing and mixed-use housing, restaurant
and hospitality, educational and religious,
single family residential and art, furniture,
and sculptural design.


INTRODUCTION highlights of the SOQ to consider...
SECTION III: CREDENTIALS
outlines the structure of the team and
their roles and responsibilities. The
resumes address in detail the
extensive experience the team
members bring to our projects.

IN CLOSING:
At Bluemotif Architecture, we utilize a
collaborative approach and seek to
provide creative design solutions that
meet all programmatic requirements,
while also proving sensitive to the
environment. We believe each project,
regardless of scale, presents a new
opportunity to create space to be
remembered.
We look forward to the opportunity to
work with you.

Respectfully,

Matthew S. Ellis, AIA
Founder / President / CEO


I.

THE FIRM
PROFILE:
Bluemotif Architecture is an award-
winning San Diego based firm founded
in 2002 by architect Matthew Ellis.
Since its inception, the firm has grown
to include more than 10 architecture
and design professionals and has suc-
cessfully participated in the completion
of a diverse portfolio of projects
throughout Southern California.

PHILOSOPHY:
Bluemotif Architecture seeks out crea-
tive clients and projects. We believe
that every project presents a new op-
portunity to create space to be remem-
bered, felt and appreciated. We strive
to achieve design excellence while en-
suring that programmatic guidelines
comprise the framework of each pro-
ject.

SUSTAINABILITY:
In addition to exceeding the standards
and policies of acceptance by local, mu-
nicipal, and state code requirements,
Bluemotif has established a reputation
among its peers as a leading pioneer in
sustainable architecture and has won
numerous awards including the 2008
Golden Nugget Award for Sustainable
Design in a Commercial Building, 2007
SDG&E Energy Integration Award, and
the 2005 and 2006 Best Use of Recycla-
ble and Renewable Materials in a Com-
mercial Building (San Diego Home/ Gar-
den Lifestyles Magazine).


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THE FIRM
RELATIONSHIPS:
Bluemotif Architecture has established
longstanding mutually respectful rela-
tionships with many plan check techni-
cians and supervisors, clients, contrac-
tors, brokers, and other field-related
professionals. At Bluemotif, we value
our relationships and strive to provide
team leadership and cooperation with
all professionals that we interface with,
creating a collaborative and energetic
environment.

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(SBE): Bluemotif is a certified SBE
(Reference #59136)

CLOSING:
As a result of the aforementioned,
Bluemotif is confident in its ability to
interface with each and every client in a
mutually respectful atmosphere
whereby we work together as a team to
accomplish the goals set out in the pro-
ject program.


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THE FIRM press
• Riviera Magazine, The Best of 2009,
January 2009
• The San Diego Union-Tribune, Meet
the Young Architect of the Year, July 20,
2008
• Building and Design Construction,
BLDG: Lean Green Food Machine, November
2008
• Riviera Magazine, The Restaurant Issue
2008!, p.56-57, p.59, p.75, p.144
• San Diego Union Tribune, Day and
Night, September 11th, 2008
• North County Times, July 9th, 2008
• San Diego Metropolitan, March 14th,
2008
• San Diego Business Journal, Decem-
ber 2007
• Riviera Magazine, December 2007
• NBC Streetside, Televised interview
regarding “Green Architecture” with
Ken Kramer, San Diego, November 9, 2007
• San Diego Metropolitan Magazine,
November 2007
• The San Diego Union-Tribune, This
Year’s Orchids & Onions Awards, November
30, 2007
• AIArchitect This Week, AIA San Diego
Recognizes the Year’s Most Impressive Pro-
jects, October 2, 2007
• ArchitectureWeek, October 2007
October 2007
• The San Diego Union-Tribune, Top
Architecture Saluted by AIA at Awards Pro-
gram, July 2, 2007
• The San Diego Union-Tribune, We
Hear You, July 22, 2007
February 2007
• San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles
Magazine, February 2007
• San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles
Magazine, February 2006
• Builder and Developer Magazine,
June 2005
• Metropolis Magazine, LineDotBox
Competition, 2005
• Big Builder Online, June 2005


I.

THE FIRM awards & accolades
• YOUNG ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR
AWARD: Matthew S. Ellis awarded
the 2008 YAYA (Young Architect of
the Year Award) by the AIA (American
Institute of Architects), annual award
given to architects demonstrating ex-
emplary capabilities, design excellence
and commitment to furthering the pro-
fession while also demonstrating lead-
ership in the community through volun-
teerism.

• Furniture design competition
• LineDotBox Furniture Design-
First Place
• Publication: Metropolis Magazine
Date:2005
•Matthew Ellis was awarded grand
prize in the Annual furniture De-
sign Competition, LINEDOTBOX for
his design of a storage cabinet
titled ‘The Cube’

• Cowboy Star Restaurant & Bar
Client: Cloghan Concepts
Location: 640 Tenth Ave., San
Diego, CA 92101
Awards received:
• Orchid (San Diego Orchids
and Onions 2008); Cowboy Star
was awarded an ‘Orchid’ Designa-
tion for it’s modern interpretation
of a 40’s & 50’s Western Hollywood
steakhouse


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THE FIRM awards & accolades
• Centex Showroom
Client: Centex Homes
Location: 950 Market Street, San
Diego, CA 92101
(note: this site has been rebuilt by
a new owner)
Awards received:
• Best Use of Renewable/
Recyclable Materials - 2006
• San Diego Home/Garden Life-
styles Magazine

• B.L.D.G. (Barrio Logan Design Guild)
Client: Paperstreet Development
Location: 1805 Newton Ave., San
Diego, CA 92113
Awards received:
• Gold Nugget Award 2008, Best
Sustainable Commercial / Industrial
Project
• Orchid, Orchids & Onions
Awards 2007
• Energy Efficiency Integration
Award
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
2007
• American Institute of Architects
(AIA) Citation Award, 2007 Design
Awards
• Best Use of Renewable/
Recyclable Materials-2007 San
Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles
Magazine


I.

THE FIRM clients: hospitality & entertainment

• Prep Kitchen, La Jolla
• Cowboy Star, Cloghan Concepts
• good urban lounge,
Raytheon Development
• Organic To Go,
Organic To Go Concepts
• 6th Ave., San Diego
• 101 Broadway, San Diego
• Symphony Tower, San Diego
• Imperial Tower, San Diego
• Lindberg, San Diego
• Wateridge, San Diego
• ‘A’ Street, San Diego
• UTC, La Jolla
• Executive Square, La Jolla
• Century City, Santa Monica
• Wilshire, Hollywood
• Bank of America, Seattle
Washington
• Harney Sushi, (North County)
Harney Sushi
• Hibiscus Grill, Richard & Richard
Construction Company
• B.L.D.G. (Barrio Logan Design Guild)
The Guild, Paperstreet
• Hepburn’s at the Tin Fish,
The Tin Fish
• Tinto, Wendy Lee & Susan Prise
• Hardware Lounge, Chandar
Entertainment
• Pizza Nova, John Freis
• Starbucks, HP Development
• Staybridge Suite Hotels,
12th & ‘A’ Hotel Partners
• Solid Rock Climbing Gym,
Solid Rock, LLC
• Pump It Up, Blueweiss
• Felicita Dance Pavilion, County of
San Diego Parks and Recreation
.


I.

THE FIRM clients: corporate office & mixed-use
• Hensel Phelps Office Tenant Im-
provement, Hensel Phelps
• 10th floor Tenant Improvement,
Koll Center
• 12th floor Tenant Improvement,
Koll Center
• FOCUS360 Office Partitioning,
FOCUS360
• Centex Corporate Office T.I.,
Centex Homes
• Centex Corporate Office Lounge
Centex Homes
• Centex Homes Showroom, Centex
Homes and Centex Construction
• D.R. Horton Corporate Office T.I.,
D.R. Horton
• Smart Corner Sales Office,
CJUF SmartCorner, LLC
• Weatherite Corporate Office,
Weatherite
• Barsa Hara Tenant Improvement,
Barsa Hara Accounting and
Administration
• ‘On 6th’ D.R. Horton Showroom,
D.R. Horton
• Dennison T.I. Phase I,
Dave Dennison
• Ninteman Office Renovation,
Ninteman Construction
• BPC Office T.I.,
Blueprint Contracting
• Old City Hall Live/Work,
Lighthouse Development
• Valley Avenue Mixed Use Devel-
opment, Wardell Builders
• Woolworth’s Building Redevelop-
ment, Partage Partners
• Triangle, Intracorp

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THE FIRM clients: educational & institutional
• UCSD International Center, University
of California, San Diego
• UCSD Utility Bridge Screen and Pe-
destrian Connection, UCSD Hillcrest
Healthcare
• UCSD Kearney Mesa Decision Support
T.I., UCSD Healthcare
• UCSD Contracts and Payment I.D.
T.I., UCSD Healthcare
• UCSD Medical Library T.I., UCSD Hill-
crest Healthcare
• UCSD Medical Center Roof Hatch
Renovation, UCSD Hillcrest Healthcare
• UCSD Medical Center 135 Dickinson,
UCSD Hillcrest Healthcare
• UCSD Medical Center Urology Room
Renovation, UCSD Hillcrest Healthcare
• UCSD Medical Center Administrative
Office T.I., UCSD Hillcrest Healthcare
• High Tech High Graduate School of
Education, High Tech High Learning
• High Tech High (Bookroom Storage),
High Tech High Learning
• High Tech High Building 83 Facilities
Storage, High Tech High Learning
• High Tech High International Class-
room Environmental Lab, High Tech
High Learning
• High Tech High Theater Addition, High
Tech High Learning
• High Tech High Courtyard Storage,
High Tech High Learning
• Border Patrol El Cajon Station,
Cornerstone Builders (D/B)

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THE FIRM clients: residential
• Garfield Apartments, Faulkner Fam-
ily Trust
• TTx8, Point Loma Development, LP
• Coolhaus Reynard, RT Rowhomes
• Park Terrace, Intracorp
• Trellis Fifth Avenue, Intracorp
• Diamond Terrace, Intracorp
• Portico, Intracorp
• Strata, Intracorp
• Thistle Residence, Pete Thistle &
Veronica Welsch
• Doma Luna, Paperstreet
• Pilling Residence, Michael & Vicki
Pilling
• Fima Residence, Alex & Danielle
Fima
• Zx2, Matt & Toni Zerega
• North Park Condo Feasibility
Study, North Park Condo Develop-
ment, LLC
• Stewart Residence, Keith Stewart
• Bayview Villas, Lighthouse Develop-
ment
• Chestnut Addition, Solana Develop-
ment
• Clementine Condos, Joseph Garry
• Figueroa Condos, Lighthouse Devel-
opment
• Ninteman Residence, Luke Ninte-
man
• Udall Condos, Steve Guido
• Basile Residence, Allen Basile
• Creek Rd. Spec Homes 1&2, Allen
Basile
• Basile Coronado, Pete Basile

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I.

THE FIRM testimonials
“Once we decided to move forward with our
restaurant project, our next big decision
was choosing an architect that we could
work with day in and day out. We needed to
find someone that understood our vision
and could make sense out of the maelstrom
of thoughts and ideas surrounding our pro-
ject. As we left the offices of Bluemotif, we
knew we had found that someone. Matthew
Ellis and his team at Bluemotif have been
able to meet and exceed all of our expecta-
tions. Their commitment to the project and
desire to see every aspect through to com-
pletion has been truly comforting.”

Jon & Angie Weber
The Cowboy Star, San Diego, CA
(619) 334-7771
PO Box 3023
San Diego, CA 92163

"Bluemotif identifies with our key business
values, design philosophies and environ-
mental concerns. We admire and respect
their work and creativity so our planning
discussions have been inspired. With
Bluemotif and our team's combined talents,
Harney Sushi Oceanside will be a world-
class sushi restaurant offering a timeless
experience and built looking towards a
"green" future through the use of sustain-
able resources."

Dustin Summerville, Owner -
Harney Sushi
(619) 295-3272
3964 Harney Street
San Diego, CA 92110


I.

“Matthew Ellis and his project architect,
consistently exceeded my expectations in
the construction document phase. Dead-
lines were consistently met or completed
early, allowing ample time for my review.
Their anticipation of critical architectural
detailing was outstanding, the set of archi-
tectural plans drawn thorough and clear,
and their coordination of consultants was
flawless: rendering a set of drawings that
repeatedly impressed our client/contractor.
Their knowledge of, and adherence to local
codes resulted in minimal and nonconse-
quential corrections by the building depart-
ment after submittal.”

Kathleen Hallahan, Principal
VAMU- Kathleen Hallahan, Architect
(619) 297-0111
4421 Park Blvd. Unit #208
San Diego, Ca. 92116

“We first worked with (Matthew) when he
was at Austin Veum Robbins Parshalle, and
he was assigned as a project architect. We
are a small design oriented firm that relies
on associations with larger architectural
firms to do our construction documents. For
obvious, and maybe not so obvious reasons,
this relationship is often fraught with ten-
sion between the design intent and those
drawing and detailing, but we can honestly
say that when we worked with Matthew in
this role, we saw how this relationship could
flow. Design intent was followed, the right
questions were asked, and responsibility
was taken for decisions that needed to be
made in a timely fashion.

Robert L. Davis, Jr & Laurie P.
Davis,
Scripps Northridge LOT D- Davis Davis
Architects
(619) 296-1533
3601 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103


I.

“High Tech High understands the connec-
tion between the built environment and
student achievement. Bluemotif’s inclusive
design process takes the fullest advantage
of the project team’s expertise. Bluemotif’s
unique ability to discuss, debate, and docu-
ment projects in real-time are a tremendous
asset, and High Tech High looks forward to
many more projects with them.”

Christopher Gerber, Architect /
LEED™ AP,
Director of Facilities at High Tech High
High Tech High
858.354.8692
2861 Womble Road
San Diego, CA 92106-6025

“Bluemotif was retained for the remodeling
of our hotel located at 12th and A Streets in
Downtown San Diego. This redevelopment
project was a difficult transition from a 1928
unreinforced masonry building into a code
compliant hotel. Many issues arose during
the development process but Bluemotif’s
president Matthew Ellis worked diligently
with the City of San Diego and with the
contractor to complete this project for occu-
pancy. During my work with Bluemotif I
have observed their attention to detail and
ability to solve challenges encountered dur-
ing development and construction."

Will Rigley, President
W. A. Rigley Corp. - Real Estate Invest-
ments & Loans; Staybridge Suites Ho-
tels
(619) 980-7300
2845 Third Ave. #3c


I.

“Matthew Ellis and Bluemotif Architecture
have provided high quality service and a
fabulous design solution for our UCSD Fi-
nance office remodel. Matt has a wonderful
way of working with our users to incorpo-
rate their wants and needs. His designs are
very timely but not trendy. I will not hesi-
tate using Matthew and his firm again on
future projects.”

Sally Young, Manager Construction
Project Department,
UCSD Healthcare
(619) 543-6394
200 West Arbor Dr., #8867
San Diego, CA 92103

“Another project successfully completed! As
always, it has been a pleasure working with
(Michael Vanderhoof) to design the interi-
ors of our newly completed Class A office
building in the Carlsbad Research Cen-
ter. Your expert guidance in achieving a
functional layout for our tenants while main-
taining our goals of classy, timeless and
elegant space is much appreciated.

Once again, you have exceeded our expec-
tations and your performance was excel-
lent. As always, we highly recommend your
services to any company or individual look-
ing for that honest, professional, first class,
quality driven architect.”

Colleen M. Reilly
THE BLACKMORE COMPANY
1811 Aston Avenue, Suite 102
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760.804.9600
760.804.9607 fax


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“Matthew Ellis and the Bluemotif team
impressed us from the beginning with their
creative genius, outstanding attentiveness
to process, authenticity in interactions with
all stakeholders, understanding of our
indoor and outdoor space needs, and ability
to work within budget. We all feel like we
are part of the team. They are professional
and approachable, focused and fun.”

Lynn Anderson
UCSD International Center
La Jolla,, CA
9500 Gilman Drive, 0018
La Jolla, CA 92093-0018


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QUALIFICATIONS Relevant projects – current work
UCSD INTERNATIONAL CENTER
RENOVATION & EXPANSION:

Client: UCSD
Project Manager: Michael E. Downs
(858) 583-3884
Project Type: Institutional / Office
Square Feet: 24,000 s.f. (app.)
Estimated Value of Construction:
$7,000,000

The UCSD International Center project
consists of the renovation of the
existing 14,000 s.f. facility and 10,000
s.f. expansion to accommodate future
administrative and assembly/function
growth. The existing building is in a
state of degradation to necessitate a
top to bottom overhaul from structural
analysis to water intrusion issues. The
new center will consist of new pre-
function spaces (indoor and outdoor) as
well as administrative offices for multi-
departmental use.
Project scope currently includes
programming, space planning, master
planning, and site investigation.


II.

FELICITA COUNTY PARK DANCE
PAVILLION

Client: San Diego Parks and Recreation
Department
Client Project Manager: Vincent
Nicoletti (858) 495-5841
Bluemotif Architecture Project
Manager: Matthew Ellis (619) 269-
5288
Project Type: Redesign and retrofit of
existing structure
Value of completed construction:
approx. $150,000.

The Felicita County Park Dance Pavilion was
a retrofit of an existing dilapidated structure
at the Felicita County Park. The existing
structure was an under-utilized asset of the
park, and was in the process of being
overhauled by Van Dyke Landscape
Architects. Bluemotif was asked to join in
the redesign of the pavilion. The design
concept for the new structure was to
maintain the existing posts and beams while
opening the structure up to the canopy of
live oak native to the park.

This project demonstrates:
• Bluemotif Architecture’s ability to work
directly with a government agency and
their Project Manager
• Ability to rehabilitate an existing
structure
• Sensitivity of the environment
• Sensitivity of cultural-ethnic issues
• Working within a well-defined scope
and budget
Project challenges:
• Working around the existing site
without damaging existing roots of
mature live oak.
• Using the existing structure (posts) as a
basis of design for the new structure.
• Constrictive budget.


II.

UCSD HILLCREST MEDICAL
UTILITIES BRIDGE SCREEN

Client: UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center
Project Manager: Michael Engel
(858) 583-3766
Project Type: Industrial
Estimated cost of construction:
$250,000.

UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center has
replaced an existing utilities
infrastructure that feeds the campus
from the Central Plant. However, the
aesthetic result left an undesirable view
to the Mission Valley canyon. UCSD
sought our services to develop a
concept to screen the utilities and
create an aesthetically pleasing view
from the proposed Dickinson Street
plaza.
The project is currently in Schematic
Design. The attached images are
concepts that are currently being
investigated.


II.

HIGH TECH HIGH
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION:
FEASIBILITY STUDY

Client: High Tech High Learning
Director of Facilities / Project
Manager: Christopher Gerber (858) 354-
8692
Project Type: Type Vb 2 story w/
mezzanine
Project Use: Educational, Assembly, and
Administrative occupancy
Square feet: 14,000sf
Estimated value of construction:
$4,000,000.

The Graduate School of Education began as
an extension of the High Tech High campus,
offering an auditorium, classrooms and
administrative support. It’s placement in
the historic Naval Training Center created
an opportunity to make the building a
community nexus as well as an example of
sustainable practices.

The new Graduate School of Education
Program facility will be a 12,000 square
foot; two-story building designed to engage
the existing high school. The building will
contain an auditorium, pre-function space,
art gallery, classrooms, research lounge,
faculty quarters, and administration offices.
These will augment and enhance the
educational concepts inside the building.
setting. To this end a living "green wall" is
proposed on the southwest face of the
building that carries the axis of a pedestrian
mall into the vertical surface of the
structure.

Additionally “Green Building” (LEED)
technology will be employed in the design
and construction of the facility. LEED
certification will be part of the building
criteria and many of the LEED components
will themselves become part of the
educational components of this program.


II.

UCSD MEDICAL LIBRARY &
ADMINIS TRATIVE OFFIC E
TENANT IMPROVEMENT

Client: UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center
Project Manager:
Sally Young (619) 921-3005
Project Type:
Library & Office Tenant Improvement
Estimated cost of construction:
$225,000.

UCSD Pharmacy Administrative Services
was to be relocated to the lower floor
of the existing split-level Medical
Library. The program called for a
demising wall to separate the Library
from the new office use to maintain
visual and acoustic privacy. The Library
requested that the wall be visually
interesting while the office use below
required natural day lighting. The
solution was to create a polycarbonate
demising wall which met the users
programmatic needs while creating an
interesting visual element in the space.

Scope of work included Office Space
planning, Library Space planning &
reconfiguration, Architectural Design,
FF&E Design, Construction Documents,
and Construction Administration.


II.

VAMU
(VALLEY AVENUE MIXED-USE)
Client: Wardell Builders
Project Manager: Terry Wardell
(858) 793-4190
Project Type: Mixed Use occupancy
$2,750,000.

The VAMU mixed-use project is in-
spired by the form and material of
its eclectic context, Eden Gardens, in
Solana Beach, Ca. Eden Gardens is a
mix of authentic Mexican restaurants,
industrial, commercial and residential
uses. The 9,000 s.f. building houses a 2
-story office building with an expansive
roof deck and 4 townhome style resi-
dential apartment units. Upon issuance
of occupancy, the owner is anticipating
a SILVER LEED certification. Some of
the measures utilized to achieve LEED
certification are:

Permeable concrete pavers, solar col-
lection panels on the roofs, low voc
paints, LEED accredited finishes such as
carpet, floor tile composed of recycled
material, SIPS panel system, high effi-
ciency tankless water heaters, etc.


II.

3060 DESIGN LAB & ART GALLERY

Client: Studio 3060
Project Manager: Matthew Ellis
Project Type: Retail / Office
occupancy
$55,000.

3060 Design Lab was conceived in the
late months of 2002 as a collaborative
effort between architects, designers,
artists and craftsmen. Bluemotif
developed a concept to share one
another’s experiences and resources to
create a “one-stop-shop” for design and
fabrication. 3060 Design Lab houses an
art gallery, studio and workshop.


II.

CENTEX URBAN SHOWROOM

Client: Centex Homes
Project Manager: Glenn Goodman
Project Type: Retail / Office
occupancy
$875,000.

Located at 930 Market Street, the
Centex Urban Showroom is a 5,000
square foot tenant improvement to
house the showroom / sales office
and contractor’s offices. The design
features high tech audio-visual
display , exposed concrete and
structure, custom glazing and custom
designed furniture. Responsibilities
included: programming, space
planning, interior design, design of AWARDS:
presentation displays and Best Use of Renewable/Reusable
furniture, construction documents, Materials, San Diego Home / Garden
agency processing and construction Lifestyles Magazine, 2006
administration


II.

WEATHERITE

Client: Weatherite Mechanical
Distribution
Project Manager: Michael
Vanderhoof (619) 961-6597
Project Type: ’B’ Office occupancy
Square feet: 5,000 sf
$1,150,000.

The Weatherite Office Project design
featured open office space which
circulates around a poly-gal clad
conference room. The interior features
materials such as cement board,
prefinished birch ceiling elements,
stained concrete, and custom designed
furniture. The exterior utilizes
galvanized corrugated metal siding, ipe
wood lattice, and smooth troweled
plaster.

Responsibilities included: Design
Development, Detailing / Specifications,
and Construction Documents.


II.

MINDGRUVE OFFICE TENANT
IMPROVEMENT

Client: Mindgruve Branding and
Marketing
Project Manager: Chad Robley
Project Type: ‘B’ Office occupancy
$350,000

This 4,500 square foot project included
tenant improvements and exterior
renovations for a 2-story building
located in downtown San Diego.
Mindgruve, a branding and marketing
agency, required a collaborative open
office environment, conference room
and executive offices. The client had a
restrictive budget so creative and
efficient use of material was a
necessity.

Responsibilities included: space
programming, conceptual design,
custom furniture design, construction
documents and construction
administration.


II.

FOCUS360 OFFICE
TENANT IMPROVEMENT

Client: Focus360
Project Type: Office occupancy
$1,250,000

For this 2,000 square foot project in
Mount Laguna, California, Bluemotif
designed a series of operable privacy
screens that allowed maximum
flexibility for the perimeter offices
surrounding the open work
environment. While openness is
encouraged for collaboration and
communication in the office, the
perimeter office occupants also require
privacy at times. The operable screens
use a system of pulleys, gears and
counter-weights to achieve the
openness and/or privacy. The design
concept and detailing were developed
in collaboration with fabricator, Basile
Studios. Responsibilities included:
conceptual door design, fabrication
coordination, and construction
administration.


II.

BLUELAB

Client: Bluemotif Architecture
Project Type: Office & Exhibit
$150,000.

Historically used as an automotive parts
supply warehouse and photography
studio, this 3,500 square foot industrial
building in Little Italy (San Diego) was
converted to a design studio for
Architects, Engineers, and a General
Contractor. Design elements and
aesthetics within the space were
inspired by the functional, yet beautiful
aerodynamic forms of the aircrafts that
hum and roar as they pass over the
building in their approach to land at the
nearby airport.


II.

‘SEEDS OF CHANGE’
YOUTH HOMELESS SHELTER

Client: San Diego Youth Services &
stayclassy.org
Project Manager: Walter Philips
Project Type: Multi-Family Assisted
Living
$1,500,000

San Diego Youth Services is a non-
profit organization that provides
transitional housing for homeless youth.
The ‘Seeds of Change’ Transitional
facility is designed to provide
transitional short-term residential and
training facilities for homeless youth in
a Stage I phase of development. The
facility offers sustainable technologies
that teach and nurture sustainable
lifestyles with the intent that the ‘place’
offers something back to the
community by way of energy and site-
grown consumables.
The design features vertical wind
turbines, photovoltaic canopies, rooftop
gardens, grey-water recycling system,
and organic herb and vegetable
gardens which will be maintained by
the residents.


II.

GREENHOUSE:
FEEDSTOCK REFINERY/ETHANOL
PRODUCTION PLANT

Client: Greenhouse
Project Type: Feedstock Processing
Plant and Restaurant

The scope includes a feedstock
processing plant, covered storage yard,
and organic restaurant/café. The
organic restaurant / café includes the
following environmental attributes:
aquaponic farm greenhouse for on-site
food harvesting and demonstration
classes, organic roof garden irrigated
by the site greywater, solar panel entry
canopy, shade trellis fabricated from
reclaimed lumber made of recycled
content, and living garden wall. The
site incorporates solar “tree” carpark
canopies and vertical axis wind turbines
that harvest power for the processing
plant, zeroscape native vegetation
throughout with supplemental irrigation
from greywater site, greywater
retention pond that filters onto site for
irrigation, and permeable concrete to
minimize site drainage / run-off. The
feedstock processing plant features
north facing clerestory with south
facing solar collector panels, cool roof
coating, vertical sun louvers, and a
façade screen that is fabricated from
recycled metal that protects the
building from direct heat gain.


II.

BLU GREEN

Client: Frye Brothers
Client Project Manager: Robb Frye
Bluemotif Architecture PM:
Matthew Ellis (619) 269-5288
Project Type: Retail/LEED
Project Size:
36,000 s.f. site development with 4,100
s.f. bldg
Estimated Value of construction:
$1,300,000

This space offers a multi-tenant retail
building, drive-thru circulation, outdoor
covered patio dining, and six electric
vehicle fueling stations. This
environmentally conscious model
utilizes wind turbine generated power,
a waste/recycling center, drought
tolerant native vegetation, permeable
parking lot and concrete drives, and
solar PV collection awnings.


II.

SOMBRILLA

Client: Milestone Development
Client Project Manager: Matt Sumek
(858) 354-2591
Project Type: Multi Family Residential
$3,000,000.

Sombrilla is a 4-unit development over
1 level of underground parking. The
project features three levels of open
space planning with private decks and a
common courtyard shared by the
residents. The project is located just
blocks away from the urban amenities
of downtown Oceanside and seeks to
encourage urbane development in a
unique, eclectic environment.


II.

COOLHAUS REYNARD

Client: Coolhaus Development
Project Manager: Chad Robley
Project Type: Multi Unit Townhomes
Square fee: 15,027sf
Estimated value of completed
construction: $3,500,000.

7-Unit residential townhomes over an
underground parking structure. The
design features open space planning,
common public courtyard, sustainable
design strategies and large individual
semi covered roof decks.


II.

BAYVIEW VILLA

Client: Lighthouse Development
Project Manager: Brian Rucker
Project Type: Condominium
Conversion
$1,500,000

The Bayview Villa project is a
condominium conversion and Retail
renovation. Responsibilities included:
programming, space planning,
conceptual design, interior design,
agency processing, construction
documents, and construction
administration.


II.

TTX8
TEMECULA TOWNHOMES

Client: Point Loma Development, LP
Project Manager: Keith Stewart
Project Type: Multi Unit Townhomes
Square fee: 13,770sf
Estimated value of completed
construction: $2,100,000.

8-Unit residential townhomes over an
underground parking structure. The
design features open space planning,
common public courtyard, sustainable
design strategies and large individual
semi covered roof decks.


II.

SOLX3-I, II, III, IV

Client: Solana Development
Project Manager: Ronnie Hale
Project Type: Condominiums
$625,000

3-Unit residential condo. Design
features an open floor plan, large
individual roof decks and sustainable
design such as passive solar and
cooling strategies and “green” material
and structural systems.


II.

PARK TERRACE
LOBBY AND COMMON AREA

Client: Intracorp
Project Manager: Sergio Sandoral
Project Type: Condominium Highrise-
Interior Architecture

Interior finish design and specification
for residential units and common public
areas for a condominium highrise. The
scope included two street level lobbies,
amenities room, and fitness gym, all
common public areas as well as
standard upgrade specifications for all
residential units.


II.

STRATA CONDOMINIUMS
LOBBY AND COMMON AREAS

Client: Intracorp
Project Manager: Jarvie Worcester
Project Type: Condo Highrise Interior
Architecture

Interior finish design and specification
for residential units and common public
areas for a condominium highrise. The
scope included a street level lobby,
amenities room, and fitness gym, all
common public areas as well as
standard upgrade specifications for all
residential units.


II.

TRELLIS FIFTH AVENUE
LOBBY AND COMMON AREAS

Client: Intracorp
Project Manager: Frank Bathrick
Project Type: Condominium Highrise
Interior Architecture

Interior design services for residential
units and all common areas including
lobby, elevator lobbies, and corridors.


II.

FIMA RESIDENCE

Client: Alex & Danielle Fima
Project Manager: Resident
Project Type: Single Family Residence
$875,000

1,300 square foot second story addition
to an existing single story bungalow.
The design features a large private
master suite and rooftop terrace which
captures a panoramic view of the San
Diego Bay.


II.

DOMA LUNA

Client: Paperstreet
Project Type: Single Family Home 0
Size: 1,400sf
$250,000.

1,400 square foot remodel of a
dilapidated home in Mission Hills. The
design features a glass bridge, custom
designed cabinet and countertops, and
cable suspended balcony overlooking a
lush canyon setting. The design and
fabrication were a collaborative effort
with fabricator, Basile Studios.


II.

PILLING RESIDENCE

Client: Michael & Vicki Pilling
Client Project Manager: Mike Pilling
Project Type: Single Family Home
$675,000.

4,500 square foot single story ranch
courtyard house featuring expansive glazing
and a strong interior/exterior relationship.


II.

ZX2

Client: Matt & Toni Zerega
Square feet: 1,750 sf house
$325,000

New 3-level, 3 bedroom detached
home in Ocean Beach. The
contemporary design features a unique
stair tower, trellised roof deck, custom
railings, and ocean views. The project
presented many challenges including
tight site constraints and F.A.R.
restrictions which helped shape the
efficient footprint.


II.

MADRID RANCH ESTATES (V)

Client: Madrid Ranch Estates
Square feet: 6,500 sf house and
1,200 sf guest house
$1,625,000.

New Italian Tuscan 2-level, 6 bedroom
home features open floor plan, elevator,
media room, and expansive decks on a
mountain view lot. The site features a
driveway bridge on a steep-sloped lot
and infinity edge swimming pool and
Jacuzzi with a swim-up bar and stone
waterfall. The design also features cus-
tom wood detailing, stone flooring, and
column-lined arcade.


II.

MADRID RANCH ESTATES (VI)

Client: Madrid Ranch Estates
$1,625,000.

New Spanish Mediterranean 2-level, 6
bedroom home features open floor
plan, media room, and expansive
covered walkways and decks. The site
features tropical landscape and an
infinity edge swimming pool and
Jacuzzi. The design also features
custom wood detailing, stone flooring,
and elaborate art niches.


II.

BASILE RESIDENCE (P4)

Client: Allen Basile
$650,000

New split-level home in Poway,
California. The contemporary design
features observation decks, custom
railings, and canyon views. The project
presented many challenges including
steep hillside and soil conditions.


II.

COWBOY STAR RESTAURANT
AND BUTCHER SHOP

Client: Cloghan Concepts
Project Manager: Jon Weber
(619) 723-1241
Project Type: Restaurant
$775,000.

The concept for Cowboy Star is to
marry the Cowboy Stars of old Western
Hollywood with a modern restaurant.
The restaurant will incorporate graphic
elements, photography, and
iconography recalling the old west
through the ideals of a generation
passed. The Roy Rogers motto and the
values of John Wayne are underlying
themes that make up the restaurants
character. Cowboy Star represents how
“fine dining meets the Old West.” With
a restaurant, bar and retail organic
butcher shop, the design caters to a
western motif with a contemporary
flare where the “old meets new”.
Custom architectural detailing is
featured throughout, utilizing materials
such as leather, black patina hot-rolled
steel, stainless steel, stained concrete,
wood floors, and resin panels all
surrounded by the charm of the
existing old brick exterior walls. This
engagement between a historic skin
and chic interior creates a warm and
inviting dining atmosphere. A stunning
display kitchen is the focal point of the
restaurant while an intimate bar and
outdoor patio greet guests as they AWARDS:
enter the space. Adjacent to the Orchid, Orchids & Onions Awards, 2008
restaurant, a gourmet butcher shop Gold Medallion, California Restaurant Association
offers retail customers prime meat
selections and a unique culinary
shopping experience.


II.

HARNEY SUSHI (OCEANSIDE)

Client: Harney Sushi Restaurant
Project Manager:
Dustin Summerville (619) 295-3272
Project Type: Restaurant
Size: 3500 sf
$675,000.

Situated on the bustling corner of
Mission and Cleveland in the heart of
downtown Oceanside, Harney Sushi
Oceanside will retain the brand’s
signature sophisticated edginess, but
add all new elegance to the design.
The new 3,500 square-foot space will
seat 155 patrons, with the option to
dine inside or out on the patio. Floor to
ceiling windows will provide a view of
the Pacific, blending the funk shui
experience with the serenity of
Oceanside’s beaches. Because the
clients are strong supporters of the
environment, Bluemotif Architecture,
which specializes in “green” restaurant
design, was hired to realize the
concept. Harney Sushi Oceanside
features reusable and recycled
materials such as bamboo plywood,
strawboard plywood substrate, low
v.o.c. paints and sealers, LED lighting,
and EcoLab dishwashing equipment. In
keeping with the “green” concept, the
décor of the restaurant will incorporate
all four of Earth’s elements—a 600-
gallon fish tank behind the sake bar, a
waterfall behind the sushi bar, an
ethanol fireplace, and various wood and
metal elements in the walls and floors.


II.

ORGANIC TO GO CAFÉ’S

Client: Organic to Go
Project Type: Restaurant/Cafe
Size: Varies by location

Not only is the food environmentally
conscious, but it is the actual
environment at Organic To Go’s retail
locations in Southern California due to
the innovative “green” designs of
Bluemotif Architecture. Organic To Go,
the nation’s first fast casual café chain
to be certified as an organic retailer
enlisted the services of Bluemotif to
design its new Southern California
locations. To reinforce Organic To Go’s
strong commitment to the environment,
Bluemotif designed cafes for the
organic retailer that feater a palette of
sustainable, renewable and recyclable
building materials and finishes. For
example, bamboo plywood, a highly
renewable building material due to
bamboo’s ability to be easily and
quickly re-grown, is found on the café
table tops and custom cabinetry. The
cabinetry is accented with details made
of 3-Form glazing created from
recycled plastic content and organic
materials. Kirei board, a material
composed of sustainably harvested
sorghum wheat, en cases café signage
and wall art.


II.

B.L.D.G.
(BARRIO LOGAN DESIGN GUILD)

Client: Paperstreet Development /
Matthew Ellis / Paul Basile
Bluemotif Architecture Project
Manager: Matthew Ellis (619) 269-
5288
Project Type: Renovation and
Repurposing of existing structure for
Mixed-Use occupancy
$500,000.

B.L.D.G. (Barrio Logan Design Guild) is
bound by shipyards, train tracks, and
freeways. Following the gentrification
of San Diego’s East Village art district,
the intention was to create a core for
art & architecture. The building’s
exterior draws from the rich cultural
iconography, color, and texture from
it’s immediate context, while the
interior connects the art of design to
the art of making by utilizing custom
designed architectural detailing hand-
crafted in the fabrication shop housed
within the building. A restaurant, the
popular Guild Restaurant + Lounge,
helps to draw people in to the up and
coming neighborhood as well as
display the wares of the in-house
designer and fabricator.
The design features eco-friendly
materials and construction methods
ranging from re-use of existing
structure and material, to the use of
salvaged material from construction
sites, to the use of material with a high
percentage of recycled content which
helps to keep the embodied energy in
the resources down.


II.

STARBUCKS—HILTON

Client: Starbucks
Project Type: Restaurant/Cafe
Size: 1,300 sf

This Starbucks outlet is one of the pilot
projects of Starbuck’s new corporate
identity. The café is located in a new
Hilton Hotel near the San Diego
Convention Center and features bay
views from the exterior patio which is
furnished with teak outdoor patio
furniture. All of Bluemotif’s work was
coordinated with the Owners of Hilton
as well as Starbucks Corporate Office


II.

HEPBURN’S AT THE TIN FISH

Client: The Tin Fish
Project Type: Restaurant/Bar
Size: 500 sf

Located in the Historic Gaslamp District
of downtown San Diego, Hepburn’s is a
1,500 sf lounge in the old historic
Visitor’s Center adjacent to Petco Park.
The design features glass tile, stainless
steel and blue laminated glass backlit
with LED lighting. The historic
building’s existing Bubinga wood
paneling was recycled and used for the
front and back of bar.
Bluemotif’s responsibilities included
interior design, space planning, finish
selection, lighting design, custom
detailing, FF&E and construction
documents.


II.

VOYEUR

Client:
Chandar Entertainment, LLC
Project Client Manager:
Johnny Shockey
Project Type:
Nightclub & Restaurant
Square feet:
10,000sf
$1,300,000.

The Voyeur Lounge is located in the
heart of the Gaslamp District, San
Diego. The design is a complete
renovation of the lounge formerly
known as the Ole Madrid. The design
features custom iron detailing, audio-
visual effects, glass dance floor, private
lounging, and full-service kitchen. The
lounge is scheduled to open the
summer of ‘09.


II.

PIZZA NOVA (SAN MARCOS)

Client: John Freis (858) 229-3444
Project Type: New Restaurant
$1,000,000.

Pizza Nova has several locations
throughout San Diego County, each
with a unique look. When designing
the new San Marcos location we
decided to alter their typical finish
palette and introduced new
architectural elements that are now
being implemented into their branding.
The design features red glass tile,
Vetrazzo countertops, reclaimed wood
siding, super graphics on backlit glass,
and 3-form.

The design also features a large
exterior patio that looks onto an
exterior film projection on the side of
the adjacent building for “movie-nights”
at the Pizza Nova.


II.

PREPKITCHEN

Client: Arturo Kassel (858) 442-8212
Project Type: Renovation
$150,000.

PrepKitchen is a small take-out gourmet
restaurant located in the heart of La
Jolla. The concept was to create a
warm, inviting home-style environment
where you can watch the chef and crew
prepare your meal on the go. There
are some dine-in accommodations
along a counter-height bar as well as a
small exterior patio.

Bluemotif performed design and
engneering coordination services as
well as all FF&E purchasing and
placement. The design features
reclaimed wood siding, recycled glass
tile


II.

O TASTY MONGOLIAN BBQ

Client: Paul Kongqiang Ni (O Tasty)
Landlord: Westfield Corp., Inc.
Project Type: Food Court Restaurant
Square feet: 800sf

Located in the new Westfield Galleria
at Roseville Dining Terrace in Roseville,
CA, O Tasty Mongolian Barbeque adds
to the upscale presentation of
casual shopping center eateries. The
design emphasizes the large round grill
used in Mongolian style barbeque, and
puts the cooking on
display. Responsibilities included:
concept design, space planning,
branding / logo design, menu board &
other graphics, construction
documents, agency processing and
construction administration.


II.

WHISK-N-LADLE

Client: Arturo Kassel (858) 442-8212
Project Type: Renovation
Square feet: 1000sf
Value of competed construction:
$ 15,000

Whisk-N-Ladle is an existing restaurant
and popular dining hotspot in La Jolla,
made popular by unique drinks and
great food. The owner wished to
transform the austere dining and bar
environment into a warm, inviting place
that better complimented their home
cooked style menu. Bluemotif
performed interior design services in
collaboration with the general
contractor, Blueprint Contracting.


II.

GOOD. URBAN LOUNGE

Client:
Rich’s Courtyard Investors, LLC
Project Client Manager:
Kevin Tucker
Project Type:
Nightclub & Restaurant
Square feet:
11,000sf
$3,100,000.

The good. urban lounge is located in
the heart of the Hillcrest Community in
San Diego. It is easily accessible on
foot to most residents and shoppers.
The project size is 11,000 s.f. and
houses a 2-story high open bay space
with large retractable skylights, brick
walls and unique interior/exterior
landscape. The bar opens to the
sidewalk creating an indoor/outdoor
connection. The good. urban lounge
will also feature cocktail and VIP
lounges that look over the restaurant
from the open mezzanine. The focal
point that ties the unique spaces
together is a large, 2-story cascading
water wall and a series of water
fountains.


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