Legacy International Center Nominated for 2021 SDAF Orchid Award

We are so proud that the The Legacy Center San Diego is nominated for a 2021 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchid Award in the Architecture and Interior Design categories. Designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the center is a world-class destination resort as developed by Dr. Morris Cerullo, a San Diego resident since 1959 and celebrating over 72 years of his Morris Cerullo World Evangelism.

Tickets still available for the Awards Gala tomorrow at https://www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets

📸 Photo Credit: Costea Photography, Inc.

 


The Society Nominated for 2021 SDAF Orchid Award

We are so proud that The Society is nominated for a 2021 Orchid Award in the Architecture category! The Society is part of a larger redevelopment effort of Town and Country San Diego, a 40-acre site in Mission Valley that includes an existing resort hotel and conference center. Be sure to visit the link below to leave a comment on the San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the project!

Architecture: www.orchidsandonions.org/project/the-society/

Tickets are still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets

📸 Photo Credit: Steven J Magner Photography


TEN770 Nominated for 2021 SDAF Orchid Award

TEN770 is a 180,000 square-foot Class A Life Science building located in Sorrento Mesa. We are so proud that this project is nominated for a 2021 Orchid Award in the Interior Design category. Be sure to visit the link below to leave a comment on the SDAF Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the project!

Interior Design: https://www.orchidsandonions.org/project/ten770/

Tickets still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at https://www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets

Photo Credit: Eddie Bojorquez, Studio 512


Park and Market Nominated for 2021 SDAF Orchid Award

Park and Market is a new transit-oriented development that provides a complementary mix of public and private uses, contributing to a vibrant live/learn/work/play community. We are so proud that it is nominated for a 2021 Orchid Award in the Architecture category. Be sure to visit the link below to leave a comment on the San Diego Architectural Foundation (SDAF) Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the project!

Architecture: https://www.orchidsandonions.org/project/park-and-market-2/

Tickets still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at https://www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets

📸Photo Credit: Steven J. Magner Photography


The Link Nominated for 2021 SDAF Orchid Awards

The Link, our affordable housing project with Affirmed Housing in Downtown San Diego’s East Village, is nominated for a 2021 Orchid Award in the Architecture & Interior Design categories. Be sure to visit the links below to leave a comment on the SDAF Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the projects! 

Architecture: https://www.orchidsandonions.org/project/the-link/

Interior Design: https://www.orchidsandonions.org/project/the-link-interior-design/

Tickets still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at https://www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets

 


Compass Premier Club and Cutwater Spirits Coronado Club Nominated for 2021 SDAF Orchid Awards

The Compass Premier Club and Cutwater Spirits Coronado Club, the newest premium amenity areas at Petco Park for exclusive San Diego Padres Club Members, have both been nominated for 2021 Orchid Awards: Compass Premier Club for Architecture and Interior Design categories, and Cutwater Spirits Coronado Club for Interior Design. Be sure to visit the links to leave a comment on the SDAF Orchids & Onions pages and let us know what you like about the projects! 

🎟 Tickets still available for the Oct 21st Awards Gala at www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets

 


Point Loma Nazarene University Chapel Awarded International Architecture Award® for 2021

We are honored to receive a 2021 International Architecture Award® for the Point Loma Nazarene University Lyle and Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel in the Religious Buildings Award Category, organized by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design together with The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

“It is an honor to have been selected among such prominent submissions for this unique design award. We are indebted to the campus of Point Loma Nazarene University for allowing us the freedom to express our deeper meaning in a space dedicated to prayer,” states Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Co-founder Gordon R. Carrier FAIA.

 Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3lnxJmI

Photo Credit: Lawrence Anderson


Pinnacle 360 project celebrates groundbreaking

Our Pinnacle 360 residential project with KPRS Construction Services is making great progress as our team recently celebrated its groundbreaking.  This residential development for Gemdale USA is situated atop a hill in Los Angeles neighborhood, Historic Filipinotown, and is carefully designed to maximize views in every direction.  Located on N. Hoover Street and replacing the abandoned Temple Community Hospital, residents will have unobstructed views of Hollywood, the Hollywood sign,  Griffith Observatory, Century City, and the Downtown Los Angeles skyline.


Gordon R. Carrier, FAIA, Chairman and CEO of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, Announces New Co-Presidents

“Claudia Escala and Ray Varela have long displayed a strong legacy of project performance and client leadership”, says Chairman and CEO, Gordon R. Carrier, FAIA, NCARB. “I am proud to announce them both as the future leadership of our 44 year old award winning San Diego-based design firm. While I will continue as CEO and Chairman of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, their inspired day-to-day leadership as Co-Presidents, will assure inspired design focus going forward. I am proud to announce their elevated roles within the organization and look forward to the enhanced capacity they offer our design CULTURE.” 

 

Read the full press release here: bit.ly/CJCNewCoPresidents 


Construction Progress for The Helm

Construction is progressing for The Helm, our most recent affordable housing project for Affirmed Housing located on Front & Beech in Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood. The U shaped configuration was purposefully orientated west to maximize views to the bay. Interior and exterior interplay come alive at the ground plane with communal uses, and at the third-level 1,200 sf landscaped courtyard with contiguous amenity uses. Bold architectural moves celebrate the corner of Front and Beech, at the street and the distinct corner expressions of the building. Material choices accentuate massing relationships and add to the overall design intent, further layering with projected balconies and oriel windows.
 
🎥 Video Credit: HA Builder

High Desert Mental Health Urgent Care Center wins DBIA National Merit Award

Our High Desert Mental Health Urgent Care Center project with PENTA was awarded the Design-Build Institute of America National Merit Award in the Healthcare Facilities category! Carrier Johnson + CULTURE designed the architecture, interiors and landscape for this 9,900 sf County of Los Angeles facility serving local children, adolescents and adults who may be suffering through a crisis and in need of immediate mental health treatment. Congratulations to the entire Design-Build team!

For more information on this project, click here: bit.ly/DBIAHighDesertAward

📸 Photo Credit: Eric Staudenmaier Photography

 


Cisterra Development’s Radian Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

Construction has officially begun for Cisterra Development’s Radian, a new 22-story Downtown San Diego high-rise including 241 residential units and a Target retail store. Carrier Johnson + CULTURE designed the mixed-use tower and Co-founder Gordon R. Carrier participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. Congratulations to the entire project team on this important milestone!

📸 Photos Courtesy of Cisterra Development


Interior Design & Lab Planner Job Openings

Seeking Talent! Looking for team oriented, personable, collaborative individuals to excel in the below roles at our San Diego office. A few of the responsibilities are listed; however, click on the career title to be redirected to the page with more information.
 
To be considered, please send cover letter, resume and work samples to careers@carrierjohnson.com
 
+8-10 years of experience
+Supporting the lead designer and project managers on your projects
+Executing tasks as required by the team which may include client interface, research, design, presentation, construction documents, finish selection, construction site visits, and other tasks
+Tracking schedule, contract, and deliverables as required by the team
+At all times, delivering products and services with a great attitude and the highest professional standards
 
+Analyzing clients’ needs, goals, and life and safety requirements
+Integrating findings with knowledge of interior design
+Formulating preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional, and aesthetic
+Conceptual design and design development of interior projects
+Selection of interior finishes, furniture and equipment
+Developing final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media
+Production of space plans, furniture plans, elevations, conceptual and finished design presentation documentation
 
+Work closely with and support the design team on a project basis
+Prepare programming documents and room cards
+Prepare workflow diagrams
+Participate in client meetings
+Participate in equipment surveying
+Translate conceptual designs into schematic designs
 

AIA RDAC Monthly Meeting: Gaslamp Promenade

Join us tomorrow, July 14 at 12PM for the AIA San Diego Regional Design Advisory Council Monthly Meeting where Carrier Johnson + CULTURE will provide an overview of the Gaslamp Promenade project, an eight-block pedestrian plaza in the Nationally registered Historic San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Click the link to register and join the conversation!
 
Click here to register: bit.ly/AIASDGaslampPromenadeMeet

Wall Dedication Honoring Co-Founder and History of CJ+C

A new piece of art from the studio was designed and dedicated to honor the co-founder, Michael C. Johnson as well as the history of the CJ+C firm. Thank you to Hanover Company for this generous gift! Johnson passed away in February 2020; however, his legacy continues. Co-founder, Gordon R. Carrier states, “Our firm’s talent was blessed with Michael’s creative spirit, his constant drive to help all to success, and the wisdom shared from 40 years in the field of architecture. He will be missed, but his larger spirit will continue to live on through our CULTURE and our work.” Although the studio has moved to a new location, the firm first started at 1301 3rd Avenue in San Diego. The site is now currently undergoing construction and will be transformed into a mixed-use building designed by former owners, CJ+C.

Sign design and credit: Natural Graphics, Inc.


Courthouse Commons Foundation Poured

Soon to be among the top 5 tallest buildings in San Diego, the Courthouse Commons mixed-use development project will consist of commercial retail space, residential housing, office space, parking and a roof deck.  Dedicated individuals from Largo Concrete recently poured the foundation for 11 hours. 


Chapel at Point Loma Nazarene University Featured in Video by Architecture Hunter

The design of the Lyle and Grace Prescott Chapel at Point Loma Nazarene University is inspired by the natural surroundings on site and the spiritual significance within the space.  The utilization of permanent materials such as concrete conveys strength, while the use of organic materials such as wood evokes a warm embrace and touch. 

Thank you, Architecture Hunter in collaboration with Bread Truck Films, for the video that highlights the design aspects so well! 


NAIOP San Diego’s 11th Annual University Challenge Winners

Having been involved in the NAIOP San Diego University Challenge for 5 years, CJ+C representatives Amber Lake and John Martinez mentored and helped to create the WINNING design with Team UCSD! View the video and see the project’s design details.

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, provides students across the nation with an opportunity in the form of a competition. Students address issues such as financing, sustainable development, market analysis, affordable housing, site design, transit-oriented development, community benefit, entitlements, feasibility and investment returns within their design proposal. Once complete, students present their design submission to a judging panel of senior level commercial real estate professionals as well as industry leaders, university faculty members and fellow students.

The 2021 winning design was named CHI which stands for Culture Health and Innovation and the overall goal was to “enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses and the community.” CHI is a mixed use development combining high-tech office, residential, a food park, and amenitized open spaces.

Further Information on the winning submission: bit.ly/NAIOP_UCSD_CJC

 


Aster Featured in Los Angeles Business Journal

Thank you, Los Angeles Business Journal for featuring the Aster as one of the key projects in Long Beach! Located at 250 East Broadway, this mixed-use development will have multifamily housing and retail space. The design of the development takes inspiration from the beach and shipping containers, as well as neighboring historic buildings.

For the full article and to read more about the rising projects in Long Beach, please click here: bit.ly/LA_Aster


Caydon’s California Theatre Project Unanimously Approved by SD City Council

Excited to announce that Caydon’s California Theatre Project was unanimously approved by the San Diego City Council. Designed by Carrier Johnson in conjunction with Caydon Architecture & Design, the project is located in downtown San Diego and features a mixed-use development consisting of a hotel, restaurants, and condominiums with a variety of luxurious amenities.

Click here to read the article: https://www.sdtranscript.com/subscriber/sdtstory.cfm?sdtid=994768


Port of San Diego Advances Sunroad’s Proposed Harbor Island East Hotel

“We are very excited to move forward with this project,” said Uri Feldman, president, Sunroad HIE Hotel Partners L.P. “It is the right solution for a property which the Port has had envisioned for over 30 years.”
Progress is being made on Sunroad’s Proposed Harbor Island East Hotel designed by CJ+C that will be located in the Port of San Diego. The project consists of a 450-room hotel with amenities including an outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi spa, outdoor private function space, fitness center, meetings rooms and ballrooms. Also included would be a walk-up restaurant and bar area accessible via the sidewalk on Harbor Island Drive, a 15-foot wide promenade, interior pathways, an open space area, retail shops, parking, temporary and permanent mini destinations to draw people to and through the hotel, mobile carts for retail/specialty items and/or food, and game/exercise spots.
Read the Full Press Release Here: bit.ly/SunroadHotel

Maria Lopez from CJ+C Showcasing Paladion Project in AIA San Diego Event

Join Senior Associate / Senior Project Manager Maria Lopez, from Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, virtually on Wednesday, April 14th from 12 – 1 pm as she showcases Bosa’s Paladion project, designed by CJ+C and featuring products from Porcelanosa’s Krion series. Learn more about the advantages in new generation solid surfacing and innovative ideas that brought the project to reality, with Krion Sales Manager Ron Abbot and representatives from Porcelanosa also joining in on the conversation. The event will be hosted by AIA San Diego and registration is now open. Earn 1 CE/HSW for attending.

Register now: bit.ly/AIALopezEvent


Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Seattle Office Lead, Conor Brown, Promoted to Associate Principal

SEATTLE, April 5, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, an award winning, international architecture, interiors, and landscape architecture firm has promoted Conor Brown, Seattle Office leader, to the role of Associate Principal.

The promotion comes after 6 years with the firm, of which the last 2 years he has been instrumental to the successful creation of Carrier Johnson’s Seattle office and its continued growth. A registered architect in multiple states including Washington, Oregon, and California with over 9 years of experience in Mixed-Use and Residential projects.

A native of Green Bay, WI Conor obtained a Bachelor of Science – Architecture from the University of Minnesota, then went on to complete his Masters of Architecture at NewSchool of Architecture + Design in San Diego, CA. Always seeking professional growth, Conor received his Associate DBIA certification in 2020 and is currently participating in the Certificate in Commercial Real Estate program at University of Washington.

“Conor is an asset to the firm and his promotion to Associate Principal solidifies its continued success and development of our Seattle Office. He has been a great resource for developers seeking opportunities on new sites providing valuable knowledge in multiple jurisdictions in the Greater Seattle Area leading to successful project ventures,” stated Claudia Escala, Principal of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE.

Career highlights include:

Village at Totem Lake Project in Kirkland, WA – Mixed-use development in Kirkland, WA, totaling 650 residential units, 45,000 SF retail space and a 7 screen movie theater.

The Link Apartments in San Diego, CA – 7-Story Affordable Housing project comprised of 72 units of permanent supportive housing and 14 affordable apartments.

Vail Two Apartments in Shoreline, WA – New multi-family apartment community which includes 215 units and 187 spaces of underground parking.

Slater Avenue Mixed-Use in Kirkland, WA – New mixed-Use development with 3 buildings which include 486 apartment units and 20,000 sf of commercial space.


CSU East Bay Topping Out Ceremony

The California State University, East Bay project reached an important milestone with the recent topping out ceremony! Designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the building will become a place of knowledge for the campus “that would be able to foster a 21st Century Learning Environment, and support the continuing growth of our students and our academic community,” according to Edward Inch, Provost at CSU East Bay.
 
With a commitment to looking towards the future, this building will also allow the campus to adapt to life after the pandemic. “This CORE building will allow us to do things differently in terms of working, and learning, and teaching,” says Cathy A. Sandeen, President at CSU East Bay.
🎥 Video Credit: California State University, East Bay

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is Pleased to Announce and Welcome Lucianna Scordo to the Team

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is pleased to announce and welcome Lucianna Scordo to the team as an Interior Architecture Director and Associate Principal. Her 20 plus years of experience in the field, numerous awards and design process of understanding a client’s core values while building a relationship will prove her to be an asset to the firm.
 
Read the full press release here: bit.ly/CJCWelcomesLuciannaScordo
 

3rd & A Construction Progress

Construction is right on track for the 3rd & A mixed-use building in Downtown San Diego, with the removal of the tower crane last weekend! Designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the new 21-story tower replaces the building that was previously occupied by our San Diego Design Studio, and will include 4,020 sf of ground-floor retail and 270 residential units with a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom options. Amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness center, dog wash and outdoor gathering space, and will offer residents breathtaking views of Balboa Park, Bankers’ Hill, the bay and Downtown.
 
📸Photo Credit: Alex Kacur
 

Alta Ink Construction Progress

Construction for our 5750 Hollywood Boulevard “Alta Ink” project in Los Angeles is making great progress! The exterior construction-metal panels are currently be installed around the building exterior, and storefront and unit windows installation is nearly complete. Also, interior drywall, millwork and flooring are being installed throughout the building. When complete, the mixed-use development will consist of 161 residential units and 5,700 sf of ground-floor retail.

📸 Photo Credit: Amir Livarjani @ Wood Partners

 


Legacy International Center’s Museum, Pavilion, and Hotel Each Receive LEED Certification

Congratulations to The Legacy Center San Diego on receiving separate LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification for their Museum, Pavilion, and Hotel. According to the organization, “…LEED provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership.”

Legacy’s Pavilion, Museum and Hotel…
benefit from an on-site photovoltaic system that generates 436,654 kWh annually
benefit from 15 electric vehicle charging stations, able to charge 30 vehicles every eight hours
have energy cost savings ranging between 18.2% and 20.9%
are part of the successful Legacy International LEED Master Site

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is honored to have partnered with The Legacy Center San Diego @ in designing the masterpiece, in administering all three LEED projects and Master Site, and seeing the project come to life. Explore today! www.legacysandiego.com

https://www.usgbc.org/projects/museum-legacy-international-center https://www.usgbc.org/projects/pavilion-legacy-international-center https://www.usgbc.org/projects/hotel-legacy-international-center

📸 Photo Credit: Costea Photography, Inc., Ron Marvin at MCWE


4th & J Apartments Promo Video

View the design by the Carrier Johnson + CULTURE team come to life in this well mastered clip on the 4th & J apartments located in the Marina District of Downtown San Diego. The luxury mixed-use 6-story building consists of living spaces, retail, and parking. Courtyards, balconies, private and rooftop terraces represent the California lifestyle of indoor/outdoor relationships and are incorporated into the building layout. Explore 4th & J now!

🎥 Video Courtesy of: 4th & J

 


PLNU Chapel Received Honor Award from “Faith & Form” Publication

The Lyle and Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel at Point Loma Nazarene University won an Honor Award from the publication “Faith & Form” in the category Religious Architecture: New Facilities.

The approach to the chapel is of equal importance as the chapel itself. Open arms are abstractly portrayed within the building’s massing – to express an inviting space. Inspiration of the chapel design comes from the natural surroundings on site and the spiritual significance within the space.

Thank you Faith & Form for this award. We look forward to the recognition in the journal Sacred Places/Faith & Form early this year.

📸 Photo Credit: Lawrence Anderson Photography

Point Loma Nazarene University Chapel. PLNU. San Diego, CA. Carrier Johnson Architects.

 

Point Loma Nazarene University Chapel. PLNU. San Diego, CA. Carrier Johnson Architects.


Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Promotes 3 Talented Individuals

SAN DIEGO, December 22, 2020 (Newswire.com) – Despite the challenges 2020 has presented, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, an award-winning, international design firm that specializes in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, brand strategy and more, continues to thrive as they announce the promotion three individuals:

  • Duane Hagewood, Promoted to Principal
  • Jackie Angel, Promoted to Principal
  • Alex Gutiérrez, Promoted to Associate Principal

“Our people have always been held as the firm’s greatest asset, knowing we have the ability to bring clients high caliber talent for each commission,” stated, Gordon Carrier, FAIA, NCARB, design principal and co-founder of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE.  “In that light, it is with great pride we announce the elevation of three talented individuals to a higher leadership role within the firm, commensurate with their professional achievements.”

Duane Hagewood, Principal 

Leadership that is characterized by a thoughtful, proactive approach that balances competing factors in complex projects exemplifies Duane’s disposition. His experience in leading project teams including design, planning, scheduling, and consultant coordination on a vast number of urban design, commercial, multi-family residential, student and affordable housing and mixed-use developments has provided Duane with an extensive foundation. Duane has a special affinity for mixed-use and residential projects and is exceptionally skilled at obtaining project entitlements.

The projects below exemplify the work Duane has already brought to the firm.

Jackie Angel, Principal

With over 15 years of experience with Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, Jackie’s continued expertise drives the firm to prove successful within the industry.  Jackie’s attention to detail, dedication and determination are evident in her daily objectives.

“Her proactive approach and unwavering dedication have resulted in an immeasurable increase in CJ’s profit margins. Her strong organizational and leadership skills along with her business acumen have resulted in higher than average quality standards for CJ,” stated, Vincent E. Mudd, Managing Partner/Principal. “Jackie will always think of a better way to execute.”

Alex Gutiérrez, Associate Principal

With close to 10 years of experience with Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, Alex has designed a wide array of award-winning projects from mixed-use podium and high-rise to office and academic buildings. He collaboratively works in the various design efforts within the firm from project conception through design development and execution. His experience in the design of Urban Mixed-Use developments, commercial projects, and academic facilities is evident in this select group of projects:

About Carrier Johnson + CULTURE

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is an award-winning, international, design-centric architectural, interior design, and strategic branding firm that has been unlocking potential by design since 1977. The firm values connection and relationships with their clients and focuses on the uniqueness of the design inspired by their clients specific vision.

For more information, contact:  

Jackie Angel, 619.687.2423, jam@carrierjohnson.com

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PLNU Chapel & Legacy International Center Awarded a LOOP Design Award

With over 350 entries from 42 countries, we are honored to be recognized by the LOOP Design Awards 2020, a respected award that represents the best of architecture worldwide.

*Point Loma Nazarene University Lyle and Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel was selected as one of the Category Winners for Religious and Spiritual Buildings. The chapel is an academic anchor of the campus and a physical reminder of their ideology. Simplicity with pure lines and forms were used as a means to capture the true essence of the space. Inspiration of the chapel design comes from the natural surroundings on site and the spiritual significance within the space.

*The Legacy Center San Diego was selected as an Honorable Mention in the same category. The project is a new destination for the world to experience. Major features of the Legacy International Center include biblically inspired gardens and architectural elements, including a domed pavilion featuring a technologically interactive International Museum containing historical biblical artifacts and exhibits, and a 100-seat 4-D history theater featuring the “Wings over Israel” – a full sensory ‘hang gliding’ tour of Israel. One of the design objectives of this project was to create a timeless, world class destination resort property.

📸 Photo Credit: Legacy International Center – Costea Photography, Inc.
PLNU Chapel – Lawrence Anderson Photography

Point Loma Nazarine University Chapel. PLNU. San Diego, CA. Carrier Johnson Architects.

 


Vincent Mudd Named One of San Diego’s Most Influential People in the San Diego Business Journal

It is with great honor that we recognize Vincent Mudd being named one of San Diego’s Most Influential People in the San Diego Business Journal. Mudd’s exceptional leadership within the Design-Build industry as well as his professional knowledge and experience has enabled CJ + C to stand together and grow stronger as a firm despite the challenging times in our world. Congratulations Vincent Mudd for a well-deserved recognition!

“Congratulations to Vince on this wonderfully deserved honor! He is the ultimate professional with a passion for excellence, and who sincerely cares about the community.” – Jim Penner, Executive Director of Legacy Center Foundation who worked with Mudd during the design of their award-winning Legacy International Center.

For more information about Vincent and his recognition in the SDBJ 500, click here: https://bit.ly/MuddSDBJ_SD500


We Care Holiday Gift Kits “Home Edition”

We’ve started the holiday season with one of our favorite events “We Care” for the Boys and Girls Club of San Diego. We’ll miss seeing and helping the children create the gifts they will give to their families. However, we are glad to participate in this “from home” edition of gift giving. Thank you to the organizer, Herman Miller. We look forward to next year!

More information about this community service: https://bit.ly/WeCareBGClubSD

Photo Credit: Dina Gonzalez


The Link Featured in San Diego Business Journal

CJ + C will always rise to the challenge! Thank you, San Diego Business Journal for featuring The Link, a unique apartment complex designed by CJ+C helping those who were once homeless as well as low income individuals and families.

The Link is unique due to an earthquake fault line being identified after the initial design. The fault line did not stop the project; however, caused a shift of the overall layout. “We were starting with a raw block of material before sculpting it,” said Claudia Escala, Principal at CJ+C. “The building is very straight forward but it has this really striking shape, very attractive shape.”

For the full article, click here: https://bit.ly/CJCTheLinkSDBJ

📸 Photo courtesy of Affirmed Housing

AH The Link San Diego 092020


Padres Cutwater Coronado Club Awarded ALSD 2020 Spotlight Award

The Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD) awarded the San Diego Padres Cutwater Coronado Club with a 2020 Spotlight Award in the “Alternative Premium Seating Space” category!

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE provided Interior Design services for the newest premium amenity areas at Petco Park for exclusive Padres Club Members.  The Cutwater Coronado Club is an outdoor setting featuring a full bar, dining and lounge areas with amazing views of the Coronado Bridge and the San Diego Bayfront. We are looking forward to the moment when Club Members are able to enjoy this incredible space!

Photos Courtesy of San Diego Padres


Shift Apartments Wins MHN 2020 Excellence Award

With more than 25 distinct categories having been professionally evaluated by distinguished industry professionals, The Shift Apartments Complex was awarded Silver in the ”Best Development and Design of Mixed-Use” design competition. Thank you, Multi-Housing News for the Excellence Award!

The unique and striking design of “Shift” is based on an industrial style that combines a bold, sculptural massing with pitched lines and a façade of rust-colored strips of metal siding, alternating with dark window walls, to create an iconic element that adds vibrancy to the San Diego East Village skyline. The distinctive architectural design is Bohemian in nature, inspired by the East Village neighborhood’s industrial history as seen through the eyes of artist and local legend, Bob Sinclair. This aesthetic style boldly celebrates the legacy of East Village as a community that welcomes and supports the arts and artists, especially those who found the beauty in the neighborhood’s rich history of industry.

📸 Photo Credit: Costea Photography, Inc.


The Link Grand Opening

The Link, affordable housing located on 17th & G in San Diego’s East Village, celebrated its Grand Opening last month! Watch the video by Affirmed Housing for more info on this project, as well as a few words from Claudia Escala, Principal at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE.
 
The project includes 72 units of permanent supportive housing for persons earning below 40% area median income and 14 units of affordable housing for persons earning below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The project name exemplifies the client’s vision of creating housing enriched with support resources – a special place that can link its formerly homeless residents with the help they need to survive and thrive.
 
🎥 Video Credit: Affirmed Housing

PLNU Chapel: Winner of AIA San Diego Honor Awards

We are honored that the Lyle and Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel on the Point Loma Nazarene University campus has received an AIA San Diego Honor Award in 2 Categories – Architecture and Divine Details! The awards recognize “design excellence through the lens of sustainability” and the jury loved our use of natural ventilation and low impact development strategies.

For the full article by the San Diego Tribune: click here bit.ly/SDdesignprize  

 

 


ASCE LA Awarded City of Lake Forest Civic Center Architectural Engineering Project of the Year

The Los Angeles Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers awarded the City of Lake Forest Civic Center the Architectural Engineering Project of the Year award “in recognition of the project’s unique technical achievements, its complexity, scope and engineering features.” We are proud to have been a part of creating the City of Lake Forest’s ”100-year” home!

📷 Photo Courtesy of City of Lake Forest


Legacy International Center Wins ENR California Award

The Legacy International Center received the 2020 Best Projects Award of Merit from Engineering News-Record- ENR California South region in the Cultural/Worship category at the virtual awards event!  Designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the center is a world-class destination resort as developed by Dr. Morris Cerullo, a San Diego resident since 1959 and celebrating over 72 years of his Morris Cerullo World Evangelism.

📷 Photo Credit: Costea Photography


City of Lake Forest Civic Center Drone Footage

Inspiration for the Lake Forest Civic Center was developed from the vision of its community and the surrounding natural beauty of the area.  The recently completed Civic Center offers a new place for people to conduct business and enjoy community events.  Coined Lake Forest’s”100-year”home, the Civic Center does more than establish permanent residence for City Hall- it serves as the civic heart of the City.  

The great drone footage is courtesy of City of Lake Forest Public Information Specialist Alan Reyes, Director of Public Work Tom Wheeler and Senior Communications & Marketing Analyst Jonathan Volzke.

🎥 Video Credit: Alan Reyes

 


Legacy International Center Drone Footage

Amazing drone footage of Legacy International Center courtesy of our partners at California Sheet Metal whose scope included ACM panels, Laser cut signage, Equipment Screens, flashings and Louvers.  Designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the center is a world-class destination resort as developed by Dr. Morris Cerullo, a San Diego resident since 1959 and celebrating over 72 years of his Morris Cerullo World Evangelism.

Video Credit: California Sheet Metal


UHS Corona Rehabilitation Hospital SNF Addition Groundbreaking

The Corona Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Hospital officially broke ground last week for the Skilled Nursing Facility addition! We had a great time celebrating an important milestone for our project with our partners Universal Health Services, Inc., Kitchell & The Barrie Company.

📸 Photo Credit: Tyler Sevcik with Kitchell

 


2020 SDAF Orchids & Onions Nominated Projects

Register now to support SDNOMA and SDAF in raising scholarship funds for young minority architects at Orchids & Onions 2020. Visit www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets to get your tickets to donate to the fund, and celebrate the best and worst of San Diego’s architecture on Oct 1. Follow @SDarchitecture for more info.

We are proud to have two projects nominated for Orchids this year: Tower 180, a 25-story Class-A office building remodel in Downtown San Diego, is nominated in the Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture categories, and Legacy International Center, a world-class destination resort as developed by Dr. Morris Cerullo, is nominated in the Architecture category!  Be sure to visit the links to leave a comment and let us know what you like about the spaces!


2020 SDAF Orchids & Onions

Register now to support SDNOMA and SDAF minority architects at Orchids & Onions 2020. Visit www.orchidsandonions.org/tickets to get your tickets to donate to the fund, and celebrate the best and worst of San Diego’s architecture on Oct 1. Follow @SDarchitecture for more info.

As this year’s Program Chair, our very own Associate / Project Designer John Martinez gives a behind-the-scenes look of the virtual event! We are proud to have two projects nominated for Orchids this year: Legacy International Center and Tower 180.  Pictured is our PLNU Prescott Prayer Chapel project, which won an Orchid Award in 2018.



Shoreline Gateway Construction Progress

Construction for the Shoreline Gateway project is on schedule, topping off in late October and due to be completed Summer 2021! Designed collaboratively by CJ+C, studio one eleven, and RELM, the Shoreline Gateway development is a 35-story residential and mixed-use tower that will be the tallest building in Long Beach. The tower will consist of 315 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments atop 6,460 square feet of ground-floor retail space, five levels of subterranean parking and amenity decks at the third floor and roof level.

📸 Photo Credit: Andre Campbell

 


3rd & A Construction Progress

Construction for the 3rd & A mixed-use building in Downtown San Diego is making great progress! Designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the new 21-story tower replaces the building that was previously occupied by our San Diego Design Studio, and will include 4,020 sf of ground-floor retail and 270 residential units with a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom options. Amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness center, dog wash and outdoor gathering space, and will offer residents breathtaking views of Balboa Park, Bankers’ Hill, the bay and Downtown.
 
📸 Photos courtesy of: Bryan Fouch at The Hanover Company

Padres Cutwater Coronado Club Completed

Check out this video of our newly completed interior design for the Cutwater Coronado Club, one of the newest premium amenity areas at Petco Park for exclusive Padres Club Members.  It is an outdoor setting featuring a full bar, dining and lounge areas with amazing views of the Coronado Bridge and the San Diego Bayfront and a new luxury VIP seating area with exclusive access to the club.

🎥 Video Credit: The Padres


San Diego East Village Quarter Concept Finalist

The San Diego Padres Development Team’s concept for East Village Quarter is a finalist! In partnership with the Padres, Tishman Speyer – Brasil and Ascendant Capital, our team’s vision is a vibrant, urban district with 612 housing units, 1,350,000 sf of office space, 1,600 space parking garage and 236,000 sf of open space.⁣⁣
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For more information, please visit the website: https://eastvillagequarterinput.org. You can also provide your opinion on what you like about our team’s vision by taking the City of San Diego survey by tomorrow, September 4th!⁣⁣
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Port of San Diego Shared Accommodations Hotel in Environmental Review

A proposed shared accommodations hotel based in the port of San Diego is now in the environmental review phase after a unanimously Board approval. The Stay Open San Diego Hotel will feature extraordinary health protocols, cozy PODs, private rooms, and high quality amenities such as a rooftop bar, restaurant, and technology.   Thank you to Penny Maus and Brianne Mundy from the Port of San Diego for featuring the Carrier Johnson + CULTURE renderings and video of this project in the published press release.

“When I envision the Port of the future, I envision the kind of opportunities STAY OPEN’S innovative shared hospitality concept will provide. With overnight accommodations in a prime location that won’t break the bank, visitors from various backgrounds and income levels will be able to experience and enjoy our beautiful San Diego Bay waterfront and all it has to offer,” said Chair Ann Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners.

For the full press release, click here: http://bit.ly/PortofSanDiegoSTAYOPEN 


9G Tower Proposal Under Review by San Diego Planning Commission

Thank you, Upzone SoCal for highlighting Cisterra’s 9G Tower proposal in an online article. The tower, designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, would be located in San Diego’s East Village and is proposed to be a mixed use development consisting of 241 dwellings, above-grade parking garage levels, and commercial space. “The historic façade of the existing structure will remain, while the interior is proposed to be demolished and reconstructed to house a large-scale general merchandise retailer, containing a grocery component.”

👉 To read the full article, click here: bit.ly/upzoneCJC9Gtower


Construction for The Link Completed

Construction for The Link, located on 17th & G in San Diego’s East Village, is now complete! 72 of the units are permanent supportive housing units for persons earning below 40% area median income and 14 of the units are affordable for persons earning below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The project name exemplifies the client’s vision of creating housing enriched with support resources – a special place that can link its formerly homeless residents with the help they need to survive and thrive.

📸 Photos taken by Vincent Joseph, courtesy of Jeff Peterson


Illumina Café Recently Completed

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE recently completed the Interior Design for the café on the Illumina Campus in San Diego, CA. Illumina added a new café to expand food choice, offering options for ordering ahead for quick pick up or a kiosk for order and dine in. Behind the scenes, the catering kitchen was expanded to help provide food service for the campus. The inspiration was an Urban City Café – walls have bevel edge large subway tile, light blue penny tile, floors with black and white random herringbone, and ceilings with white bead board.

📸 Photo Credit: La Jolla Visions/ Javier Laos Photography

 

 

 

 

 


Tower 180 Construction Process Video

Check out this great footage of the construction process behind the Tower 180 remodel project! Nominated for a 2020 Orchid Award in the Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture categories, Tower 180 was a great design collaboration between our 3 in-house disciplines that embraces the notion of preserving the best characteristics of the original building – its unique architectural elements reflective of the Mid-Century and International styles that were popular at the time – while creating a progressive forward-thinking design.
 
🎥 Video Credit: Brenden Masar /  Masar Johnston Advertising + Design


Tower 180 Project Nominated for an Orchid Award in Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture

Our Tower 180 project, a 25-story Class-A office building remodel in Downtown San Diego, is nominated for an Orchid Award in the Architecture (bit.ly/OTower180) , Interior Design (bit.ly/IDTower180) & Landscape Architecture (bit.ly/LATower180) categories! This was a great design collaboration between our 3 in-house disciplines that seeks to reflect the vitality and sophistication of San Diego as a regional / international economic hub, and also aims to contribute to the viability of the urban commercial core and add to the vibrancy of the overall downtown experience. The new tower design embraces the notion of preserving the best characteristics of the original building – its unique architectural elements reflective of the Mid-Century and International styles that were popular at the time – while creating a progressive forward-thinking design.

📸 Photo Credit: Brian Connolly Photography and KDKC Photos


Legacy International Center ENR California Award and Orchids & Onions Nomination

The Legacy International Center is racking up the awards this year! The project, designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, received the ENR California 2020 South Regional Best Project in the “Cultural/Worship Awards of Merit” category! Judges will then choose a “Project of the Year” from the Best Project-level winners, which ENR will announce at the awards ceremony in October.

Also, The Legacy Center San Diego has been nominated for an Orchid Award for Architecture! We are hopeful that this will turn into another win for our project at the 2020 Orchids & Onions Awards Gala, a virtual event held on October 1. Click here for more info on our nomination: https://www.orchidsandonions.org/…/legacy-international-ce…/

📸Photo Credit: Jeff Durkin/Breadtruck Films


PLNU Chapel Wins a Gold Nugget Grand Award

We are happy to announce that the Lyle and Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel on the Point Loma Nazarene University campus received a PCBC Gold Nugget Grand Award in the “Judges Special Award of Excellence” Category during the virtual online award ceremony!

According to PCBC – The Art, Science & Business of Housing, “At the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards Presentation, these Grand Awards were announced in each category and emerged from the Award of Merit Honorees. These prestigious design awards recognizes those who improve our communities through exceptional concepts in design, planning and development.”

📸 Photo Credit: Lawrence Anderson Photography

 

 

 

 

 

 


Committed to Higher Education Safety

Are U Ready? The fall semester is starting. Everything has changed with COVID 19. We are committed to higher education safety.

Important questions:
+ Who will help us reopen safely?
+ How can we measure the air quality in our facility?
+ How do we convey the new rules & standards on campus?
+ What changes can improve campus wellness?
+ When should masks be worn?

We offer short and long term design solutions. Let our experience be your asset.

Contact Kendall Darney for a FREE Consultation! kad@carrierjohnson.com

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📸 Photo Credit: Costea Photography, Inc.

 


Take a “Virtual Tour” of MCWE Legacy Center San Diego

Take a “Virtual Tour” of Morris Cerullo World Evangelism The Legacy Center San Diego in Mission Valley, the 18 acre mixed-use project our firm recently completed. Morris Cerullo passed away earlier this month, however, he was able to see the Legacy Center from planning, permitting, construction and its opening. It was a blessing to be involved in this project!

👉 Click here to check it out: https://bit.ly/LegacyVirtualTour


PLNU Chapel: Winner of 2020 Gold Nugget Judges Special Award

We are honored that the Lyle and Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel on the Point Loma Nazarene University campus is recognized as an Award of Merit Winner in the PCBC Gold Nugget Award Competition, receiving a Judges Special Award of Excellence!

Inspiration of the chapel design comes from the natural surroundings on site and the spiritual significance within the space. The chapel is an academic anchor of the campus and a physical reminder of their ideology. Simplicity with pure lines and forms were used as a means to capture the true essence of the space.

For more information about the Gold Nugget Awards virtual event: bit.ly/PCBCGoldNuggetTickets

📸 Photo Credit: Lawrence Anderson Photography

#carrierjohnsonCULTURE #PLNU #goldnuggetawards2020 #awardofexcellence #designandarchitecture

 

 

 

Point Loma Nazarine University Chapel. PLNU. San Diego, CA. Carrier Johnson Architects.


Talent Spotlight – Vincent Mudd

WHO/WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR WORK?

“A sense of betterment … always looking to seek perfection knowing it is the journey not the destination.”
 
WHAT IS YOUR MOST INSPIRED PROJECT YOU’VE WORKED ON? WHY?
“Legacy International Center for MCWE. Why? We were able to tangibly fulfill the life -long inspired vision of Dr. Cerullo and his congregation of over 25 million faithful believers. In spite of severe medical challenges during the Entitlement process and the 30 month Construction Process, on October 29th 2020 he was able to celebrate his 90th birthday in his completed Legacy International Center.”
 
WHAT IS THE BEST BOOK YOU HAVE EVER READ?
“The Human Cycle by Sri Michelle Chapman (aka the Law of Social Cycles). Opened my eyes to how similar all civilizations are throughout human history and how we go through 3 predictable basic cycles – with one replacing the other in succession.”
 
In addition to being our Talent Spotlight this week, Vincent was also featured on the front page of the Union Tribune local section this week as “Someone San Diego Should Know”.
 
Click here to read his story: bit.ly/VincentMudd


3 Projects Recognized as Award of Merit Winners in the Gold Nugget Award Competition

We are honored and excited to share that Legacy International Center, Point Loma Nazarene University Lyle and Grace Prescott Memorial Prayer Chapel, and Shift Apartments, all projects designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, have been recognized as Award of Merit Winners in the Gold Nugget Award Competition.

The Pacific Coast Builders Conference states, “PCBC Gold Nugget Awards are presented annually to the top innovators in design, planning and development. The competition is open to builders, developers, architects, interior merchandisers/designers, and land planners with communities and projects across the United States and internationally. Award of Merit Winners are the top vote recipients in each category and are the finalists for
the Grand Award, which will be announced July 24th.”

More information about the virtual event:
The Virtual Awards Presentation on July 24 will feature Tim Sullivan as host, who will announce the honorees. You’ll see video acceptance speeches from winners and recognition of sponsors too. Join us to celebrate this year’s top innovators in design, planning and development. Buy Your Ticket Now: bit.ly/GoldNuggetAward2020Ticket

📸 Photo Credit:
Legacy International – Ron Marvin
PLNU – Lawrence Anderson Photography​
Shift Apartments – Costea Photography, Inc.​

Point Loma Nazarine University Chapel. PLNU. San Diego, CA. Carrier Johnson Architects.


High Desert Regional Mental Health Urgent Care Center Scheduled to Open Late 2020

 The High Desert Regional Mental Health Urgent Care Center has been featured in the Antelope Valley Press and is scheduled to open later this year providing services that will include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, referrals, consultation, community engagement, crisis intervention/stabilization, medication support and case management. Carrier Johnson + CULTURE has enjoyed partnering with PENTA and Los Angeles County to design this center that will make a difference for the surrounding communities.  Thank you, Antelope Valley Press for our project.

Read the full article here: bit.ly/HighDesertRegionalMHUCC 

📸 Photo Credit: PENTA

 


Legacy International Center Grand Opening July 1st, 2020

The Legacy International Center, a world-class destination resort as developed by Dr. Morris Cerullo, a San Diego resident since 1959 and celebrating over 72 years of his Morris Cerullo World Evangelism, held its Grand Opening on July 1st, 2020. Gordon Carrier and Vincent Mudd, both Principals with Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, were given the tour of the Center by Executive Director, Jim Penner. For more information about the Legacy Center, take a look at their website: legacysandiego.com
 
📸 Photo Credit: Ron Marvin

Gordon R. Carrier Featured in an Article by Taubman College

Thank you, Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning at the University of Michigan for featuring one of your ingenious alumni! Gordon R. Carrier, FAIA, NCARB, design principal and co-founder of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, has been featured in an article by Taubman College in their Spring 2020 Portico publication. Gordon’s definitive idea of the impact CULTURE has in architecture is actively shown within his firm’s works around the world and the relationships built with the firm’s clients. The article states, “Carrier is drawn to the search for unique architectural outcomes through research-based client engagement — not to elicit a design ‘wow’ factor but to reveal the genuine spirit of a specific client’s need. ‘If we successfully discover that which is unique about our client, i.e., their CULTURE, how could the resultant building solution resemble any other?’ he says.”

✨ Read the entire featured article here: bit.ly/GordonCarrierCULTURE

📸 Photo Credit: Ron Marvin


Bosa Paladion Construction Update

Construction for the Paladion office development (http://www.paladionoffice.com) is almost complete! Carrier Johnson + CULTURE provided Interior & Landscape Architecture for this repositioning project located in Downtown San Diego. This new Class A building is 162,000 sf and includes offices, fitness center and café with outdoor lounge and modern landscape. Bosa Development agreed to bring the “outside – inside” which allowed for the removal of their roof so they have a perfect interior courtyard and park setting for future tenants.

The interior design includes the lobby area, courtyard amenity areas, common restrooms, elevator lobbies, elevator cabs, gym, and mail room. Landscape architectural components include fixed exterior seating hubs highlighted by sculptural planting and lighting elements, and flexible furnishing for flexibility of use and social distancing. Once an indoor space and now an outdoor environment, drainage solutions were incorporated for a seamless interior to exterior decorative paving field.

Check out the progress photos!

📸 Photo Credit: Vincent Mudd


Site Cleared for Jefferson Makers Quarter Project

The site for our Jefferson Makers Quarter project has been cleared!  Located in Downtown San Diego’s East Village neighborhood in the area known as Makers Quarter, the development will include 368 residential units with 5% low income housing units, 3 levels of below grade parking with 462 spaces, and amenities such as a fitness center, pool and amenities deck.  The project will also preserve the existing facade of the former Walter Casey Ford dealership built in 1919, and will become the main retail setting for the project.

Construction Photo Credit: Kyle Stevens


Alta Ink Project Featured on Livabl Article

 Thank you to Livabl for featuring our project located on 5750 Hollywood Boulevard.  Carrier Johnson + CULTURE designed both the Architecture and Interiors for Alta Ink, a mixed-use development in Hollywood, comprised of apartments, commercial space, and parking.  It will include amenities such as a “pool and spa courtyard, sky terrace with sweeping views of the Hollywood Sign, conference suite, library, barbecue deck, and a fitness center with a yoga studio.”  The facade of Alta Ink “provide[s] visual references to Hollywood’s filmmaking heritage” through its innovative mix of materials. 

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/AltaInk  


Park & Market Construction Progress

Construction for our Park & Market project is looking good! The mixed-use development located in the East Village neighborhood of Downtown San Diego includes a high profile tower, sculpturally ascending 360 feet high that will consist of 426 apartments including 85 affordable residential units. The University of California San Diego will own and operate the 66,000 square feet on the first four floors of The UC San Diego Downtown Center, which will feature a mix of public, meeting, arts and educational spaces for civic engagement, learning, collaboration and a deeper connection between the greater San Diego community and the university.  Also, we are working with Heritage Architecture & Planning to rehabilitate and convert the historic Remmen Building into a restaurant that can be used and appreciated by both residents as well as the visiting public. Construction is expected to be completed this summer.
 
📸 Photo Credit: Indre Frewin

Padres Coronado Club Near Completion

Our San Diego Padres Coronado Club project is almost complete!  Along with the Chairman’s Club from our previous post, the Coronado Club will be one of the newest premium amenity areas at Petco Park for exclusive Padres Club Members.  The club is an outdoor setting featuring a full bar, dining and lounge areas with amazing views of the Coronado Bridge and the San Diego Bayfront.

Check out photos of the nearly completed space, courtesy of Biscayne Hospitality, to see our rendering coming to life.

 

 

 


Padres Chairman’s Club Construction Update

We are excited to see our interior design for the new San Diego Padres Chairman’s Club becoming a reality. One of six areas of work, the Chairman’s Club is a full renovation of two existing suites to create a single more spacious and unique amenity for exclusive Padres club members. Check out the progress of the space, courtesy of Taber Company who did the millwork for the project.

📸 Photo Credit: Taber Company


Town & Country Construction Progress

What a view! Here is another photo of our Town & Country mixed-use renovation and redevelopment project in Mission Valley, San Diego courtesy of Holland Partner Group. The 840 unit residential development is being built on four parcels of land centered around the new Town and Country Hotel.
 
📸 Eric Prelle at Holland Partner Group

Shoreline Gateway Construction Update

Construction is moving right along for the Shoreline Gateway project! Designed collaboratively by CJ+C, Studio One Eleven, and Relm, the Shoreline Gateway development, a 35-story residential and mixed-use tower will be the tallest building in Long Beach. The tower will consist of 315 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments atop 6,460 square feet of ground-floor retail space, five levels of subterranean parking and amenity decks at the third floor and roof level.

📸Photo Credit: Andre Campbell


Town & Country Construction Progress

Check out the construction progress on our Town & Country mixed-use renovation and redevelopment project in Mission Valley, San Diego! The 840 unit residential development is being built on four parcels of land centered around the new Town and Country Hotel.

The construction for Parcel 1 has been extended to the top level and Holland Construction is in the process of framing the 7th floor to follow up with the installation of the roof trusses at the roof framing. Construction progress for Parcel 2 is at the podium level where the 3rd floor concrete slab is currently being formed, soon followed by the first wood framing along with metal posts and shear walls. Parcel 3 is under grading and the underground pipes have been installed in preparation for concrete slab formation. Parcel 4 is currently in design.

📸 Photo Credit: Farshid Mohseni


Talent Spotlight – Conor Brown

WHAT IS YOUR MOST INSPIRED PROJECT YOU’VE WORKED ON AND WHY?

“Our Totem Lake Upper Mall project in Kirkland, WA. This is one of our largest and most complicated projects, which automatically makes it enjoyable due to its challenging aspect. It is also a project that is really re-shaping an entire neighborhood by the amount of apartments, retail, and outdoor space it is providing. It has really been an amazing experience to be a part of seeing it start from an idea on a piece of paper to seeing it in the current state of construction and impact it is already having.”

 

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO PURSUE A CAREER IN YOUR AREA OF WORK?

 “I have always enjoyed problem solving tasks and the ability to be creative and think outside of the box. I also really enjoy cities, urban environments, and seeing the construction process of how our cities are built. Becoming an architect seemed like a natural fit that combined all of these aspects.”

 

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PASSION?

“The built environment. Not just architecture but every other entity involved in creating our cities. My favorite thing to do when experiencing a new city is just walking the streets and neighborhoods and experiencing all aspects from the urban layout and building design to the wayfinding and pedestrian experience.”

 


Modera Construction Progress

Construction for our Modera project is going great! The residential building located on 14th & K in East Village San Diego will include 368 residential units, three levels of subterranean parking and 5,958 SF of lobby/amenities space.
Construction photo credit: Green MEP

3rd & A Construction Progress

Construction for the 3rd & A mixed-use building in Downtown San Diego is making great progress! Designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the new 21-story tower replaces the building that was previously occupied by our San Diego Design Studio, and will include 4,020 sf of ground-floor retail and 270 residential units with a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom options. Amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness center, dog wash and outdoor gathering space, and will offer residents breathtaking views of Balboa Park, Bankers’ Hill, the bay and Downtown.

📸 Photo Credit: Alex Garibaldi at Hanover Company


Legacy Partners 4th & J Mixed-use Project Achieved Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)

Our Legacy Partners 4th & J mixed-use project achieved Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) this week! Located in the Marina District of Downtown San Diego, the 4th & J project is a luxury mixed-use, 6-story building consisting of 168 units, ground floor retail, and 2 stories of subterranean parking. This area of town has a lot of brownstone buildings and is in the Chinese quarter – thus the base of the building and the balcony lights influenced by paper lanterns conveys a sense of respecting the community.

📸 Photo Credit: Frank Landry


William CH Wang Named Director of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Los Angeles Firm

SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2020 (Newswire.com) – Carrier Johnson + CULTURE has named William CH Wang as Director of the award-winning, international architecture firm’s Los Angeles office. “The L.A. marketplace has the ability to grow at a higher rate than many other markets in the world, and Carrier Johnson intends to have an outsized role in this growth. William brings CJ the necessary talent, experience, curiosity and energy to ensure we have direct input in the future success of this amazing region,” stated Vincent E. Mudd, Managing Partner, Principal. William’s impact that he will make in the L.A. marketplace is evident within his strategies, performance and commitment. Being intrigued by the quality of work completed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE and the trend-setting, innovative group, William will contribute to the CULTURE of Carrier Johnson with his belief and approach towards team building and project execution by supporting and empowering each team member to be decision-makers and committed through execution, as well as striving to efficiently and effectively overcome any project challenges.

A well-seasoned project director and designer, William will lead, mentor, empower, support and transform the overall project performance of the Los Angeles team and staff by establishing motivation and an execution plan to follow. According to William, “A successful and effective project always derives from a conjunction of progressive vision and creative, yet functional, development.” His experience with mixed-use, commercial-retail, residential, office tower, hospitality and retail T.I. projects will carry over into his role leading the strategic vision for the Los Angeles team with collaboration from the San Diego team.  William champions the idea of innovation and creativity within the real realm and quality control effort starts from project kick-off.

Having received his Bachelor of Architecture from Southern California Institute of Architecture, William is also a LEED Accredited Professional. With over 20 years of experience and his professional associations with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Planning Association (APA) and the Retail Design Institute (RDI), he will be an asset as Director and further the continued exponential growth of the firm. As well as mentoring, recruiting and overall team growth, William will lead the business/client development, outreach, promotion, marketing and the Carrier Johnson + CULTURE brand, taking it to new heights. The firm welcomes William CH Wang as Director of the Los Angeles office and is already impressed by the strides he is making.

 

 


Construction Progress for 5750 Hollywood Boulevard

The 5750 Hollywood Boulevard project has reached another milestone as construction has topped out for this Los Angeles mixed-use development featuring 161 residential units, 5,700 sf of ground-floor retail.  

 

Construction Photo Credit: Green MEP Engineering Consulting

 


Congratulations to Our Newest Senior Associates!

We are proud to announce that the following individuals have been promoted to Senior Associate: Senior Project Designer Alex Gutierrez, Senior Project Manager Chase Ronge, Architect Michelle Fox and Project Manager Monica Peralta. Congratulations!
 

Jackie Angel of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Promoted to Associate Principal

SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2020 (Newswire.com) – Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, an award-winning, international architecture firm that specializes in architectural design, landscape architecture, and more, has promoted Jackie Angel to the role of Associate Principal, where she will be responsible for continued efforts on targeting areas in which the firm can improve operations, revenue margins, along with improving employee retention and productivity.

Jackie was hired as Controller by CJ+C, promoted to Director of Operations in 2015 and now promoted to Associate Principal. Her value increases every single day.

Vincent Mudd, Managing Partner, Principal, stated, “Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is the highest performing architectural business in Southern California as a direct result of Jackie’s exceptional strategic execution and ISO Performance as our Director of Operations.”

Jackie is a dedicated, loyal, determined individual who perseveres in any challenging circumstance, takes a proactive approach and will always think of a better way to execute, both efficiently and cost-effectively. Her motto is “Impossible is not a definite, it is a dare.” Jackie is one of those people who believes there are no challenges, but only opportunities.

In her 15 years with the firm, Jackie has diligently and very effectively developed processes and procedures that have been successfully implemented. Jackie’s achievements with Carrier Johnson + CULTURE include but are not limited to the following:

  • ISO Certification-working through the necessary steps of ISO 9001 Certification, paving the way for Carrier Johnson to become fully certified.
  • Office Relocation: She successfully managed the entire process of their San Diego office relocation, which was conceived, permitted, built and executed in four months with no lost production time or outside financing.
  • She is the Plan Administrator for CJ+C’s 401k Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and has complete responsibility for both plans.

Aside from who Jackie is as an individual and her achievements, she reaches beyond and serves in the community. With Jackie’s guidance, the firm has been involved in various local outreach organizations and supports numerous charities: Serving Seniors, American Heart Association, Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, and Tables for Tots.

 

 


Manuela Bravo-Smith of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Promoted to Director of Award Winning Interior Architecture Offering

SAN DIEGO, April 13, 2020 (Newswire.com) – San Diego-based Carrier Johnson + Culture, a global Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Manuela Bravo-Smith as Director of the firm’s award-winning Interior Architecture offering.

As Director of Interior Architecture, Manuela will lead the firm’s efforts towards growing its design talent, while overseeing project delivery among its team of design professionals. Manuela’s commitment to team leadership has long been in the making, as she says, ”Challenge leads to opportunity, and now is the right time to realize that opportunity.” Manuela offers an award-winning design resume supporting her ability to excel in this important design leadership role.

Manuela’s notable interior design projects include:

  • LAX Hyatt Place Renovation – 280,000 s.f. adaptive reuse/conversion of an existing office building to a dual-branded Hyatt House/Place hotel totaling 403 keys. In progress. ​
  • Tower 180 – Repositioning of an existing 25-story high-rise, eight-story low-rise, and a six-story parking structure in Downtown San Diego. The project also includes a complete exterior renovation to both the low-rise and high-rise office tower and a complete upgrade of the common area spaces of the building. Completed 2020.​
  • San Diego Padres Compass Premier Club – Renovation of existing hospitality space including upgraded seating with larger seats, a new storefront system, a new bar and cook stations for exclusive Padres club members. Completed 2019.​​​
  • 5750 Hollywood Blvd. – Seven-story, 267,659 s.f. mixed-use multi-family development in Los Angeles consisting of 161 units and 5,700 s.f. of retail space. In progress.

Whether a project’s specific design focus is Life Science, Lab Planning, Hospitality, Residential, Restaurant, Retail or Corporate Office space, her over 20 years of award-winning experience has delivered on them all.  While at CJ+C, Manuela has combined her design leadership and experience with diverse building types to consistently elevate the talent around her. The move to Director of Interior Architecture was a natural one.

Since joining CJ+C, Manuela has worked to prepare herself for this significant leadership role, consistently demonstrating her capacity to mentor and working seamlessly with the firm’s Architecture, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture talent, while building the respect of clients through outstanding execution of design thinking. Her focus looking forward is to continue to elevate CJ+C’s 43-year history of the design and delivery of high-profile interior environments to the marketplace.

The CJ+C family welcomes Manuela Bravo-Smith to this significant design leadership role.

 


Michael Stonehouse Promoted to Associate Principal

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, an award-winning, international architecture firm that specializes in architectural design, landscape architecture, and more, has promoted Michael Stonehouse to the role of Associate Principal.

Michael has over 30 years of experience as an architect and project manager including planning, design, yield studies and entitlements for commercial, retail, urban residential and mixed-use projects. He attended California Polytechnic State University, Pomona where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and is a registered Architect in the State of California. Considered an entitlement specialist, Michael manages the procurement of development permits for large-scale architectural projects in San Diego and Riverside Counties.

Michael’s notable projects in San Diego include:

  • National University Programming and Master Plan – Team member in preparation of urban master plan, detailed technical programming, and conceptual design for the University’s academic, event, foodservice, learning, administrative, and student support buildings and spaces.​
  • San Diego State University Mission Valley Campus – Team leader in preparation of urban master plan and architectural studies for the implementation of the new SDSU Mission Valley campus at the former Qualcomm Stadium site. The mixed-use plan includes 1.6M sf of campus office, 4,600 residential units, retail and a new 35,000-seat Aztec football stadium.​
  • Tower 180 – Project Manager for the 25-story Class-A office building remodel in Downtown that includes the replacement of the entire curtain wall system, renovation of the main lobby, select elevator lobbies, roof terraces, and tenant improvements.

Michael effectively makes a positive impact on the environment at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE. “Michael brings a level of subject matter expertise in Entitlement that is without par. In addition to playing strategic roles in his market clusters, Michael has a history of innovation, creativity and thoughtful purpose which will allow CJ+C to continue our exceptional growth,” says Vincent Mudd, Managing Principal at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE. Collaboration and talent are vital to the success of the firm.

 


Shoreline Gateway Tower Article on Urbanize Los Angeles

Thank you to Urbanize.LA for the article featuring our Shoreline Gateway Tower project. Designed collaboratively by CJ+C, Studio One Eleven and Relm, the Shoreline Gateway development, a 35-story residential and mixed-use tower will be the tallest building in Long Beach. The tower will consist of 315 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments atop 6,460 square feet of ground-floor retail space, five levels of subterranean parking and amenity decks at the third floor and roof level. Read more about the amenities and details in the full article here: bit.ly/ShorelineGatewayTower

Construction photo credit: Urbanize.LA


Architect Alison Kung-Kellerer Celebrates Her 37th Work Anniversary at CJ+C

We are honored to have Alison Kung-Kellerer celebrate 37 years of working at Carrier Johnson + CULTURE today! Alison is a registered Architect in the State of California, and earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Environmental Design at San Diego State University. The diversity of her experiences in both public and private sectors as a project architect includes institutional, commercial, mixed-use and municipal facilities.
 
“There is always a lot to learn and plenty of building types to enrich our experiences. The CJ+C family is always supportive and caring. The design energy fills the atmosphere and is contagious. It seems effortless to sustain the energy as we keep moving forward and set the bar higher and higher. The great work environment made these 37 years fly by.” – Alison Kung-Kellerer

CJ+C Remains Committed to the Success of Our Work and Our Collective Social Responsibility

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE deeply values the safety and well-being of our employees, clients, and the greater community. With this in mind, we are continuing our efforts and support to allow our team to work from home.  We want to assure you that we are business-as-usual (and adapting just fine to our new work environments!). You can count on everyone on our team to advance your project needs and be a dependable resource as we all adapt to new working conditions. While our physical office remains closed due to COVID-19, our team is actively engaged in project work and collaboration through video/tele-conferencing, emails, text, FaceTime, and phone calls. We remain committed to the success of our work and our collective social responsibility.  


COVID-19 and our commitment to you

Dear Carrier Johnson + CULTURE Clients, Friends and Colleagues,

The safety of our employees, clients, and the greater community remain our primary concern and as a result, we are closely monitoring official recommendations about how to best negotiate COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

In addition to communicating necessary precautionary measures to our staff, we want to assure you we are still working daily to advance your project needs, while making ours staff available to assist further day to day questions as required.

In the interest of keeping all safe and healthy during this unique circumstance, we have further decided that effective start of business Monday March 23rd, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE  will have many of our staff working via remote connection while continuing  to provide the high level design and technical support you have come to expect.

Our communication with you will be un-interrupted and the pace of project advancement you have come to expect from us will be foremost in our efforts.

Likewise, in the interest of mutual health safety, meetings will be directed to safe video conferencing.  We understand this is a fluid situation but are committed to doing what’s right for all involved.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you for your understanding during this unusual time.  We are confident this event has a finite life and moreover, look forward to our collective return to normalcy.

Thank you for your continued confidence in Carrier Johnson + CULTURE.


California Theater Project Front Page News on SDBJ

The California Theater project, designed by Caydon Property in partnership with carrierjohnson + CULTURE, is featured on the front page of this week’s San Diego Business Journal.. The project plans to recreate much of the old theater, including its ornate façade and marquee sign, and will soon become a residential tower including 444 condominium units, a dog park, gym, lap pool, sky deck and lounge above 7,445 square feet of retail space. Construction is slated to start at the end of 2020 and expected to be complete by mid-2023. View the full article here: http://bit.ly/CATheaterProject

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Legacy International Center Wins SDBJ Award of Excellence

We are proud to announce that The Legacy International Center received the San Diego Business Journal’s Award of Excellence for Best Hospitality Project of 2020.  Designed by Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, the center is a world-class destination resort as developed by Dr. Morris Cerullo, a San Diego resident since 1959 and celebrating over 72 years of his Morris Cerullo World Evangelism.  

Be sure to check out the Grand Opening at the Legacy Dedication on March 31 to April 5, 2020.  Visit legacysandiego.com for more information!

Photo Credit: Morris Cerullo World Evangelism


Conor Brown Earns National Design-Build Certification

Conor Brown,  Architect, Associate, NCARB at carrierjohnson + CULTURE has successfully completed the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive education, training and certification testing program to achieve the design-build industry’s designation as a nationally certified Associate Design-Build Professional.™  Read full press release here: bit.ly/ConorDBIA