Bluemotif Portfolio

2311 kettner blvd san diego, ca 92101 p: 619.269.5288 f: 619.269.5289 [email protected]

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 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.

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INTRODUCTION 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

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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 • 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 • San Diego Metropolitan Magazine,

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

• San Diego Metropolitan Magazine, 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

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THE FIRM • 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 • 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

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THE FIRM • 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 .

clients: hospitality & entertainment

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THE FIRM • 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 .

clients: corporate office & mixed-use

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THE FIRM • 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) .

clients: educational & institutional

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THE FIRM • 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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clients: residential

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THE FIRM “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

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THE FIRM “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

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THE FIRM “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

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THE FIRM “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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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.


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.

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QUALIFICATIONS 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 rep laced an ex is t ing u t i l i t i es 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.

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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.

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UCSD MEDICAL LIBRARY & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 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.

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VAMU (VALLEY AVENUE MIXED-USE) Client: Wardell Builders Project Manager: Terry Wardell (858) 793-4190 Project Type: Mixed Use occupancy Square feet: 9,000sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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3060 DESIGN LAB & ART GALLERY

Client: Studio 3060 Project Manager: Matthew Ellis Project Type: Retail / Office occupancy Square feet: 4,000sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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CENTEX URBAN SHOWROOM Client: Centex Homes Project Manager: Glenn Goodman Project Type: Retail / Office occupancy Square feet: 5,000sf Value of completed construction: $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 inc luded: programming, space planning, interior design, design of presentat ion d isplays and furniture, construction documents, agency processing and construction administration

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AWARDS: Best Use of Renewable/Reusable Materials, San Diego Home / Garden

Lifestyles Magazine, 2006


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

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MINDGRUVE OFFICE TENANT IMPROVEMENT Client: Mindgruve Branding and Marketing Project Manager: Chad Robley Project Type: ‘B’ Office occupancy Square feet: 4,000 sf Value of completed construction: $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.

Responsibilit ies included: space programming, conceptual design, custom furniture design, construction d o c u m e n t s a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n administration.

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FOCUS360 OFFICE TENANT IMPROVEMENT Client: Focus360 Project Type: Office occupancy Square feet: 6,000sf Value of completed construction: $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 s u r r o un d i n g t h e o p e n wo r k 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 coordinat ion, and construct ion administration.

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BLUELAB Client: Bluemotif Architecture Project Type: Office & Exhibit Square feet: 5,000sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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‘SEEDS OF CHANGE’ YOUTH HOMELESS SHELTER Client: San Diego Youth Services & stayclassy.org Project Manager: Walter Philips Project Type: Multi-Family Assisted Living Square feet: 7,000 sf Estimated value of construction: $1,500,000 San Diego Youth Services is a non-profit organization that provides transitional housing for homeless youth. The ‘Seeds of Change’ Transitional facil ity 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.

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Relevant projects – current work GREENHOUSE: FEEDSTOCK REFINERY/ETHANOL PRODUCTION PLANT Client: Greenhouse Project Manager: Matthew Ellis 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.


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 veh ic le fue l ing s tat ions. Th is 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.

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SOMBRILLA Client: Milestone Development Client Project Manager: Matt Sumek (858) 354-2591 Project Type: Multi Family Residential Square feet: 11,800sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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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.

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BAYVIEW VILLA Client: Lighthouse Development Project Manager: Brian Rucker Project Type: Condominium Conversion Square feet: 8,500sf Value of completed construction: $1,500,000

The Bayview Villa project is a condominium conversion and Retail renovation. Responsibilities included: programming, space p lanning, conceptual design, interior design, agency processing, construction documen t s , and cons t ru c t i on administration.

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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.

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SOLX3-I, II, III, IV Client: Solana Development Project Manager: Ronnie Hale Project Type: Condominiums Square feet: 4,521sf Estimated value of construction: $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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FIMA RESIDENCE Client: Alex & Danielle Fima Project Manager: Resident Project Type: Single Family Residence Square feet: 1,300sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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DOMA LUNA

Client: Paperstreet Project Manager: Matthew Ellis Project Type: Single Family Home 0 Size: 1,400sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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PILLING RESIDENCE

Client: Michael & Vicki Pilling Client Project Manager: Mike Pilling Project Type: Single Family Home Square feet: 4,500sf Value of completed construction: $675,000. 4,500 square foot single story ranch courtyard house featuring expansive glazing and a strong interior/exterior relationship.

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ZX2 Client: Matt & Toni Zerega Project Type: Single Family Home Square feet: 1,750 sf house Value of completed construction: $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.

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MADRID RANCH ESTATES (V) Client: Madrid Ranch Estates Project Type: Single Family Home Square feet: 6,500 sf house and 1,200 sf guest house Value of completed construction: $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.

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MADRID RANCH ESTATES (VI) Client: Madrid Ranch Estates Project Type: Single Family Home Square feet: 6,000 sf house Value of completed construction: $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.

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BASILE RESIDENCE (P4) Client: Allen Basile Project Type: Single Family Home Square feet: 3,500 sf house Value of completed construction: $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.

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COWBOY STAR RESTAURANT AND BUTCHER SHOP Client: Cloghan Concepts Project Manager: Jon Weber (619) 723-1241 Project Type: Restaurant Square feet: 5,000 sf Value of completed construction: $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 e l emen t s , pho tog raphy , 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 enter the space. Adjacent to the restaurant, a gourmet butcher shop offers retail customers prime meat selections and a unique culinary shopping experience.

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AWARDS: Orchid, Orchids & Onions Awards, 2008

Gold Medallion, California Restaurant Association



HARNEY SUSHI (OCEANSIDE) Client: Harney Sushi Restaurant Project Manager: Dustin Summerville (619) 295-3272 Project Type: Restaurant Size: 3500 sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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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.

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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 Square feet: 8,000sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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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

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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.

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VOYEUR Client: Chandar Entertainment, LLC Project Client Manager: Johnny Shockey Project Type: Nightclub & Restaurant Square feet: 10,000sf Estimated value of construction: $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.

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PIZZA NOVA (SAN MARCOS) Client: John Freis (858) 229-3444 Project Type: New Restaurant Square feet: 5,000 sf Value of completed construction: $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.

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PREPKITCHEN Client: Arturo Kassel (858) 442-8212 Project Type: Renovation Square feet: 1,000 sf Value of completed construction: $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

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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.

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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.

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GOOD. URBAN LOUNGE Client: Rich’s Courtyard Investors, LLC Project Client Manager: Kevin Tucker Project Type: Nightclub & Restaurant Square feet: 11,000sf Estimated value of construction: $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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