The OC Mix Mart

The OC Mix Mart by Jennifer Shaffer   The OC Mix Mart was created in 2010 by the Burnham Group USA. It is like a giant indoor bazaar of individual stores selling different wares. Andrea and Russell Young wanted to create an area that was more unique and they did just that with the giant warehouse building for just pennies on the dollar. My friend Sarah Dowdell was one of their first proprietors; I used to buy clothes from her out of their home. Back then her store was called Birdstreet. Her store at the OC Mix Mart is called Deer Lovely. When you walk into “The Mix” you see that the floor is large, expansive polished concrete...

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Cucina Enoteca

Sustainable design restaurant Cucina Enoteca  By: Nancy Wei and Judy (jungin jang)       Cucina Enoteca is located in Irvine Spectrum, which opened in December 2011. This is an Italian restaurant that  interiors include a modern kitchen combined with the history and comfort of an old rustic country farmhouse. The restaurant is two stories with high ceilings on the ground floor and an open-air deck on the second story that overlooks the surrounding neighborhood.  Whimsical expressions of Italian classics coupled with a strong Californian influence. A diverse menu of affordable dishes, mostly below...

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UCSD Health Sciences Research Facility

UCSD Health Sciences Biomedical Research Facility in La Jolla By Dylan Ford               UCSD has a new 196,000-square-foot Health Science Biochemical Research Facility, which is expected to receive LEED Platinum Certification.  The first thing you notice, once entering into this seven story interaction space, is the cast-in-place concrete staircase.  Concrete was a great decision for the staircase because this durable material doesn’t need too much maintenance.  To keep its appearance looking new I would make sure to seal it every 9 months or so and use mild cleaning...

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The Green Building, Louisville, Kentucky

The Green Building By Norma Moralez The Green Building is located in Louisville, Kentucky also known as New Louisville in the East Market of Louisville. It first opened its doors in 2008 after a little bit over a year and a half of remodeling. Owners Augusto and Gill Holland first began remodeling when they decided to become the first commercial building in Louisville to go for LEED platinum certification. The 14,000 square feet building, originally a dry good store, was built 110 years ago and now serves as a café, gallery, record label, bookstore and much more. Augusto and Gill took advantage as of much reusable material as they could...

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Innocean Worldwide

Innocean Worldwide by Shubin + Donaldson By: Luisa Villatoro   Designed in the beautiful shores of Huntington Beach, the Innocean Worldwide building it was designed with a Modern, Masculine and Industrial Aesthetic.  This is the home of one of Hyundai’s US subsidiaries, and Advertising Agency.   The space includes a neutral palette with small bright orange and blue accents.  As you enter the building the focal point is the ocean-blue reception desk with the bold INNOCEAN letters on a black metal panel.  The space is divided between formal business, conference center and meeting to the informal creative...

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Orange County Great Park Visitors Center

Orange County Great Park Visitors Center  Irvine, Calif. by: Veronica Lepe     http://www.thorntontomasetti.com/news/spotlight/189-orange_county_great_park_visitors_center The City of Irvine issued a contract for the construction of the Orange County Great Park Western Sector Development Plan in early 2012. The project was completed in mid-2013. The project included construction of a Visitor Center Pavilion, South Lawn and parking lot improvements.  The Visitor Center’s most dominant interior material used was wood. The design utilized wood slats on the ceiling and walls. I think this was a great...

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LEMONADE, Newport Beach

LEMONADE The concept is best described as Seasonal Southern California Comfort Food in a fast-casual cafeteria setting. NEWPORT BEACH 987 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE                        AT FASHION ISLAND MALL                    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 TEL: 949.717.7525                                       ...

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