Architect:
RMW
Structural Engineer:
Buehler Engineering
Contractor:
Ascent Builders
Recognition:
Commercial Wood Design in the category of Mid-Rise, 2019
ASCE Region 9 Architectural and Engineering Project of the Year (entire State of California), 2019
Date: Project Completed in 2018
SF: 133,000 sqft
Occupied SF: 33,000 sf retail, 100,000 sf office
Building type: Mixed-use, urban office over retail and restaurant
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“From the ashes rises the phoenix.”
“What a journey! Though I loved the old warehouse buildings that we sadly lost in the fire, I think the new project is quite amazing. In many regards a much better project.”
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“The design, though new construction, certainly has some soul to it. It fits nicely into the vibe of Historical R Street with its raw, exposed structure.
The combination of corrugated metal, full height glass and exposed heavy timber really came together wonderfully.”
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“My goal was for the structure itself to essentially be the architecture and I think we nailed it.”
“Also proud that Ice Shops is the first large scale heavy timber commercial building I think in all of California and a national award winner for excellence in timber design.
The creative process of bringing public art to the project was a blast; especially converting old relics from warehouses into sculpture. Pure creativity at its best!
And of course the alley activation/mural project in Rice Alley showed what a hidden opportunity these alleys are in cities. I could argue that our alley has become the most interesting part of this block.”