Graham Downes Architecture was established in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego with offices in other cities. The firm pushes boundaries in design solutions to activate environments for enhanced user experiences. An absolute commitment is made to thorough documentation and production systems to aggressively manage timelines and costs. The firm's passion is to design buildings that enhance living and working environments through collaboration and an integrated design approach.
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2. THE FIRM
Graham Downes Architecture Inc. was established in 1994 and is headquartered
in San Diego with offices in Las Vegas and Phoenix. The practice regularly works in
association with other design entities in a fully collaborative manner to bring the best
qualified team to any given project. Experienced and seasoned professionals are the
primary resources and managers. The firm attracts and mentors young design talent
to consistently bring fresh ideas, diversity and international sensibilities to the work.
DESIGN
Graham Downes Architecture pushes boundaries for more deliberate and powerful
solutions at every scale with the common objective to activate and enliven every
environment for enhanced user experience. Graham Downes is known in the commercial
and hospitality industries for contemporary, dynamic design solutions by inspiring
creative processes. Generating design directions and solutions is accomplished
interdependently with the project team, including owners and clients. Interactive
workshops are conducted in a studio environment as all concepts and ideas are explored.
DOCUMENTS
The dedication to thorough documentation has resulted in economically successful
commercial projects for clients. While design is paramount, speed, economy and
efficiency are other key characteristics of the Graham Downes operating style. An
absolute commitment is made to the development of production systems that aggressively
manage timelines, budgets and costs by keeping pace with external demands of
each project. In the fast-paced environments of hospitality and retail industries,
this trait has been invaluable to all clients, consultants and other project partners.
RESPONSIBILITY
The firm’s passion is to design buildings that enhance the living and working
environment. The most qualified and passionate personnel are willing to stretch
the possibilities in design and eager to collaborate with clients and others to bring
about the most successful project. Each believes in a holistic approach to design
integrating architecture, interiors and landscape to create harmony and beauty. Ethics,
behaviors, integrity and a passionate approach, help create innovative environmental
design solutions that are ecologically responsible, site sensitive, aesthetically
pleasing, functionally appropriate, and constructed on time and within budget.
62. HOTELS
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta Puerto Vallarta MX
Riviera Hotel & Casino Las Vegas NV
Lakehouse Lake San Marcos CA
Hotel Palomar San Diego CA
Padre Hotel Bakersfield CA
Heat Hotel Lake Havasu AZ
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego CA
Hard Rock Hotel Expansion Las Vegas NV
Tower23 Hotel San Diego CA
Le Meridien Dallas TX
Porto Vista Hotel San Diego CA
La Jolla Beach Club La Jolla CA
The Shores Hotel La Jolla CA
Hard Rock Hotel Copper Mountain CO
1 Hotel Mammoth
Wyland Waikiki Honolulu HI
Double Tree Hotel Albuquerque NM
Hotel La Jolla La Jolla Shores CA
Hotel Finisterra Cabo San Lucas MX
Chandler Hotel Phoenix AZ
Trump Beachwalk Waikiki HI
Royal Beach Resort Osu Accra Ghana
63. RESIDENTIAL
ST Residences Las Vegas NV
ST Residences Pheonix AZ
Stephenson Estate Montego Bay Jamaica
Mass Housing Jamaica
ArtCentral North Las Vegas NV
ArtHaus South Las Vegas NV
KlauberTower San Diego CA
Array Scottsdale AZ
Aloft Henderson NV
Spa Lofts Las Vegas NV
L5 Lofts Las Vegas NV
Neuhaus Ateliers San Diego CA
Neuhaus Studio Lofts San Diego CA
NacionalHaus San Diego CA
Main Eleven San Diego CA
64. R E S TA U R A N T S
880 Harbor Island San Diego CA
Gang Kitchen San Diego CA
Blue Hound Phoenix AZ
Saltbox Restaurant & Bar San Diego CA
Bali Hai San Diego CA
Tom Ham’s San Diego CA
JRDN San Diego CA
Nico’s Chula Vista CA
Frida Chula Vista CA
Mikuni Sushi Denver CO
Tilted Kilt San Diego CA
Swiss Grille Culver City CA
Stone Oven Culver City CA
Laurel San Diego CA
Gringo’s San Diego CA
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza Multiple Locations
The Fishery Pacific Beach CA
Visions San Diego CA
Beaumont’s La Jolla CA
Chive San Diego CA
Yellow Coyote Carlsbad CA
Nine-Ten La Jolla CA
Pasquale On Prospect La Jolla CA
Kensington Grill San Diego CA
Brasserie Excelsior La Jolla CA
D*Lush Multiple Locations
Oki Ton Carlsbad CA
Marine Room La Jolla CA
Bellefleur Carlsbad CA
River City Brewing Sacramento CA
Seau’s, The Restaurant San Diego CA
Jimmy Love’s San Diego CA
65. CAFES | BARS | CLUBS
RIV Terrace Bar Las Vegas NV
RIV Lobby Bar Las Vegas NV
RIV Pool Side Cafe Las Vegas NV
Club M San Diego CA
Thin San Diego CA
House of Blues San Diego CA
Hall of Fame Bar San Diego CA
Visions San Diego CA
Martini Ranch San Diego CA
Shaker Room San Diego CA
Gran Havana Cafe San Diego CA
Whale Watch Bar Cabo San Lucas MX
Jimmy Love’s San Diego CA
Starbucks SD Intl. Airport San Diego CA
H E A LT H | S PA
Rock Spa Puerto Vallarta MX
Rock Spa San Diego CA
PureFitness Health Club Carlsbad CA
A Robert Cromean’s Salon San Diego CA
Healty Inspirations San Diego CA
Gloss Salon & Boutique San Diego CA
re:fresh Day Spa San Francisco CA
La Jolla Beach Club La Jolla CA
La Jolla YMCA Gymnasium La Jolla CA
La Jolla YMCA Masterplan La Jolla CA
24hour Fitness Multiple Locations
66. R E TA I L
Love Culture Over 50 Locations Nationwide
Quiksilver Over 50 Locations Nationwide
DC Shoes 5 Locations Nationwide
Charles Koll 3 Locations in San Diego CA
David & Sons 3 Locations in San Diego CA
Charles David 15 Locations Nationwide
Hart & Huntington Tattoo Las Vegas NV
Sauvage Swimwear La Jolla CA
Patagonia Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL
Charlotte Russe Over 600 Locations Nationwide
Charlotte’s Room 9 Locations Nationwide
Rampage 20 Locations Nationwide
Brighton Collectibles 30 Lacations Nationwide
Something Silver 3 Locations Nationwide
Swiss Grille Culver City CA
Stone Oven Culver City CA
Blue Room San Diego CA
No Fear 2 Locations in San Diego CA
Sheikh Shoes 3 Locations Nationwide
Boot World 3 Locations in Southern CA
Paper Doll 2 Locations in Southern CA
Jeanery San Diego CA
Accents 2 Locations, Four Seasons CA
Moda Prima Fred Segal, Santa Monica CA
Info Planet 3 Locations in San Diego CA
Beyond Image 5 Locationa Nationwide
Levi & Sons 2 Locations in San Diego CA
Boot Star Fashion Show, Las Vegas NV
Daily News Intl. Airport, San Diego CA
French Accent San Diego CA
Complexions Rx 3 locations in San Diego CA
67. OFFICE
Meads Durkett San Diego CA
WonderHaus Tower San Diego CA
ParkHaus San Diego CA
Wonderhaus San Diego CA
Merryhill Elementary Las Vegas NV
Museum of Anthropology Vancouver BC
Allegiant Air Terminal Las Vegas, NV
Kelly Capital Headquarters San Diego CA
Kelly Capital G4 Hangar San Diego CA
2121-Haus Las Vegas NV
Barriohaus San Diego CA
Fitness Holdings Worldwide San Diego CA
Highland Partnership Corp. San Francisco CA
Neuhaus Design Studios San Diego CA
Moda Prima Corp. HQ San Diego CA
Infoplanet Corp. HQ San Diego CA
HIVE San Diego CA
