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Headlands Center for the Arts
Building 960: Preserved Exterior
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Entry with Minor Modifications
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Rear Deck with Panoramic View
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Entrance Hall
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Restored Hoistway Brings Light In
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Hallway at Top Level
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Interior Detail-Post
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Structural Reinforcement Detail
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Structural Reinforcement Detail
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Artist's Studio
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Building 960: Artist's Studio
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Buildings 944 & 945: Seen from Southwest
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Buildings 944 & 945: Front
Headlands Center for the Arts, Sausalito, California This project has restored Building 960, one of the historic buildings in the site, of approximately 11,500 sq.ft. of floor area to accommodate artists' studios, spaces for installation arts, a kitchen and a new deck in the rear with a magnificent view. Historical memories are incorporated in the design. Old elevator shafts are utilized as light wells. Due to the restrictions for preservation of the historical architecture, only minor changes have been made to the exterior. Working with Jennifer Dowley, the first Executive Director with a great vision about this place, and a representative from the National Park Services, we developed the design. The majority of metal work inside are by Leonard Hunter, a sculptor and a founding Board Member. He and Mark Cavagnero, architect and a later Board Member completed the project. We have also helped the Center develop a major landscape plan around the main buildings Building 944 and 945 as well as improvement of interior of Building 945.
Mission Bed & Breakfast
Entry Porch
Mission Bed & Breakfast The old Victorian house was converted to a Bed & Breakfast. Although structurally sound, the house was deteriorated both inside and outside and needed extensive restoration work. The entry porch was remodeled with a new roof form with fan-shaped ornament at the gable. The floor was water-proofed and finished with wood deck boards. A seat was designed integral with the new guardrail. Interior was kept to its original Victorian style with new furnishing.
Living Room
Mission Bed & Breakfast The old Victorian house was converted to a Bed & Breakfast. Although structurally sound, the house was deteriorated both inside and outside and needed extensive restoration work. The entry porch was remodeled with a new roof form with fan-shaped ornament at the gable. The floor was water-proofed and finished with wood deck boards. A seat was designed integral with the new guardrail. Interior was kept to its original Victorian style with new furnishing.
Dining Room
Mission Bed & Breakfast The old Victorian house was converted to a Bed & Breakfast. Although structurally sound, the house was deteriorated both inside and outside and needed extensive restoration work. The entry porch was remodeled with a new roof form with fan-shaped ornament at the gable. The floor was water-proofed and finished with wood deck boards. A seat was designed integral with the new guardrail. Interior was kept to its original Victorian style with new furnishing.
Times Square Office Tower
Floor Plans
Times Square Office Tower Redesign proposal of the famous Times Square Tower in New York, as part of the urban design in a design competition. A symbolic image of this site is reinforced by dramatic building forms, surrounded by other buildings. The tower has four distinctive facades-front, back and two sides, with the front showing the strongest identity. A system of pedestrian decks connect into this tower at multi-levels. Retail and commercial activities along the decks enliven this unique urban space. At night, the proposed lighting systems at the front facade as wel as surrounding buildings creates sculpture of light.
Section
Times Square Office Tower Redesign proposal of the famous Times Square Tower in New York, as part of the urban design in a design competition. A symbolic image of this site is reinforced by dramatic building forms, surrounded by other buildings. The tower has four distinctive facades-front, back and two sides, with the front showing the strongest identity. A system of pedestrian decks connect into this tower at multi-levels. Retail and commercial activities along the decks enliven this unique urban space. At night, the proposed lighting systems at the front facade as wel as surrounding buildings creates sculpture of light.
Elevations
Times Square Office Tower Redesign proposal of the famous Times Square Tower in New York, as part of the urban design in a design competition. A symbolic image of this site is reinforced by dramatic building forms, surrounded by other buildings. The tower has four distinctive facades-front, back and two sides, with the front showing the strongest identity. A system of pedestrian decks connect into this tower at multi-levels. Retail and commercial activities along the decks enliven this unique urban space. At night, the proposed lighting systems at the front facade as wel as surrounding buildings creates sculpture of light.
Skywalker Ranch
Aerial Photo of Ranch
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Aerial Site Plan
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Aerial Photo of Main House
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Model-Main House
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House-Balcony
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House-Entry
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House-Foyer
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House-Foyer Stairs
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House-Nook
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House-Office
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Main House-Theater
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Library
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Library Dome
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Library-Dome Skylight
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Library-Stairs
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Model-Recreation Building
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Model-Solarium & Main House-Rear
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Solarium Dome Isometric Study-Pencil and pen on tracing paper
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Solarium Dome Details
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Solarium
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Solarium Interior
Skywalker Ranch, Nicasio, California Skywalker Ranch is a think-tank facilities for George Lucas, producer of Star Wars movies. The Main House is actually the main office in Victorian style, which Lucas wanted. It is a complex building filled with state-of-the-art high-tech facilities and meticulously crafted architectural details. It includes a theater, a library, a music room, and a solarium. The building has a total floor area of 43, 500 sq.ft. with a view of a man-made lake in the 2000 acre ranch. The solarium is a part of main office of Lucasfilm's think-tank. Victorian coservatory with courtyard surrounded by brick arches under glazed dome of steel framing. 6000 sq.ft. Total Project Cost for entire ranch: $40 millions. (with TWM)
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex
Original Scheme-Perspective
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Original Scheme-Model
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Plaque
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Front View
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Front View
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
View from Parking
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Stack
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Original Scheme-Sketch of Plaza with the Stack
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Original Scheme-Sketch of Lobby with the Stack
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Original Scheme-Sketch of Restaurant
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Restaurant Interior
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Restaurant Interior
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Restaurant Interior-Bar
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Restaurant Interior
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Restaurant Interior
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Original Scheme-Detailed Drawings
Remillard Office/Restaurant Complex, Larkspur This is a restoration of historical landmark brick kiln and stack (California Registered Historical Landmark). The kiln produced much of the brick required to restore San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. The restored kiln with massive brick vault accommodates a new restaurant. The stack is reinforced with steel core. The new entrance lobby for the restaurant is placed around the stack and a visitor can see the stack. The top of the kiln is made into a plaza. New offices are built on the concrete plaza and also on the hill. The project is later sold to a new developer and built with increased office floor area. (with TWM)
Regency Center
Exterior
Regency Center, San Rafael, California Regency Center is an office developemnt consisting of two office/commercial buildings of total 170,000 sq.ft. in 8.6 acre site. Precast concrete panels clad exterior walls. Cost: $5.2 millions.(with TWM)
Growers Square
Exterior
Growers Square, Walnut Creek, California Growers Square is an office and commercial development project consisting of three office/commercial towers and one parking structure of total 299,000 sq.ft. in 2.65 acre site in downtown Walnut Creek. Glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels are used for exterior walls. Cost: $ 15.2 millions (with TWM)
Exterior Wall Details
Growers Square, Walnut Creek, California Growers Square is an office and commercial development project consisting of three office/commercial towers and one parking structure of total 299,000 sq.ft. in 2.65 acre site in downtown Walnut Creek. Glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels are used for exterior walls. Cost: $ 15.2 millions (with TWM)
Smith Ranch Hills
Site Plan
Smith Ranch Hills, San Rafael, California This is a luxurious retirement community on a hill side. It consists of 400 residential units, 98 units of affordable housing, 90 bed nursing facilities, a community center with a dining room, a library, shops and offices, a 500 car parking garage, a swimming pool and a landscaped plaza. (with TWM)
Rendering-Aerial View
Smith Ranch Hills, San Rafael, California This is a luxurious retirement community on a hill side. It consists of 400 residential units, 98 units of affordable housing, 90 bed nursing facilities, a community center with a dining room, a library, shops and offices, a 500 car parking garage, a swimming pool and a landscaped plaza. (with TWM)
Plan-Plaza
Smith Ranch Hills, San Rafael, California This is a luxurious retirement community on a hill side. It consists of 400 residential units, 98 units of affordable housing, 90 bed nursing facilities, a community center with a dining room, a library, shops and offices, a 500 car parking garage, a swimming pool and a landscaped plaza. (with TWM)
Model-Aerial View
Smith Ranch Hills, San Rafael, California This is a luxurious retirement community on a hill side. It consists of 400 residential units, 98 units of affordable housing, 90 bed nursing facilities, a community center with a dining room, a library, shops and offices, a 500 car parking garage, a swimming pool and a landscaped plaza. (with TWM)
Model
Smith Ranch Hills, San Rafael, California This is a luxurious retirement community on a hill side. It consists of 400 residential units, 98 units of affordable housing, 90 bed nursing facilities, a community center with a dining room, a library, shops and offices, a 500 car parking garage, a swimming pool and a landscaped plaza. (with TWM)
Model-Plaza
Smith Ranch Hills, San Rafael, California This is a luxurious retirement community on a hill side. It consists of 400 residential units, 98 units of affordable housing, 90 bed nursing facilities, a community center with a dining room, a library, shops and offices, a 500 car parking garage, a swimming pool and a landscaped plaza. (with TWM)
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