WORKFEBRUARY 2013
THE FIRM
Graham Downes Architecture Inc. was established in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego with offi ces in Las Vegas and Phoenix. The practice regularly works in association with other design entities in a fully collaborative manner to bring the best qualifi ed team to any given project. Experienced and seasoned professionals are the primary resources and managers. The fi rm attracts and mentors young design talent to consistently bring fresh ideas, diversity and international sensibilities to the work.
DESIGN
Graham Downes Architecture pushes boundaries for more deliberate and powerful solutions at every scale with the common objective to activate and enliven every environment for enhanced user experience. Graham Downes is known in the commercial and hospitality industries for contemporary, dynamic design solutions by inspiring creative processes. Generating design directions and solutions is accomplished interdependently with the project team, including owners and clients. Interactive workshops are conducted in a studio environment as all concepts and ideas are explored.
DOCUMENTS
The dedication to thorough documentation has resulted in economically successful commercial projects for clients. While design is paramount, speed, economy and effi ciency are other key characteristics of the Graham Downes operating style. An absolute commitment is made to the development of production systems that aggressively manage timelines, budgets and costs by keeping pace with external demands of each project. In the fast-paced environments of hospitality and retail industries, this trait has been invaluable to all clients, consultants and other project partners.
RESPONSIBILITY
The fi rm’s passion is to design buildings that enhance the living and working environment. The most qualifi ed and passionate personnel are willing to stretch the possibilities in design and eager to collaborate with clients and others to bring about the most successful project. Each believes in a holistic approach to design integrating architecture, interiors and landscape to create harmony and beauty. Ethics, behaviors, integrity and a passionate approach, help create innovative environmental design solutions that are ecologically responsible, site sensitive, aesthetically pleasing, functionally appropriate, and constructed on time and within budget.
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Hard Rock Hotel VallartaRiviera Hotel & Casino
LakehouseHotel Palomar
Padre Hotel Heat Hotel
Hard Rock HotelHard Rock Hotel Expansion
Tower23 HotelLe Meridien
Porto Vista HotelLa Jolla Beach Club
The Shores HotelHard Rock Hotel
1 HotelWyland Waikiki
Double Tree HotelHotel La Jolla
Hotel FinisterraChandler Hotel
Trump BeachwalkRoyal Beach Resort
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ST ResidencesST Residences
Stephenson EstateMass Housing
ArtCentral NorthArtHaus SouthKlauberTower
ArrayAloft
Spa LoftsL5 Lofts
Neuhaus AteliersNeuhaus Studio Lofts
NacionalHausMain Eleven
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Las Vegas NVPheonix AZMontego Bay JamaicaJamaicaLas Vegas NVLas Vegas NVSan Diego CAScottsdale AZHenderson NVLas Vegas NVLas Vegas NVSan Diego CASan Diego CASan Diego CASan Diego CA
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Blue HoundSaltbox Restaurant & Bar
Bali HaiTom Ham’s
JRDNNico’sFrida
Mikuni SushiTilted Kilt
Swiss GrilleStone Oven
LaurelGringo’s
Sammy’s Woodfired PizzaThe Fishery
VisionsBeaumont’s
ChiveYellow Coyote
Nine-TenPasquale On Prospect
Kensington GrillBrasserie Excelsior
D*LushOki Ton
Marine RoomBellefleur
River City BrewingSeau’s, The Restaurant
Jimmy Love’s
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Puerto Vallarta MXSan Diego CACarlsbad CASan Diego CASan Diego CASan Diego CASan Francisco CALa Jolla CALa Jolla CALa Jolla CAMultiple Locations
RIV Terrace BarRIV Lobby Bar
RIV Pool Side CafeClub M
ThinHouse of Blues
Hall of Fame BarVisions
Martini RanchShaker Room
Gran Havana CafeWhale Watch Bar
Jimmy Love’sStarbucks SD Intl. Airport
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Rock SpaRock Spa
PureFitness Health ClubA Robert Cromean’s Salon
Healty InspirationsGloss Salon & Boutique
re:fresh Day SpaLa Jolla Beach Club
La Jolla YMCA Gymnasium La Jolla YMCA Masterplan
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Charles KollDavid & SonsCharles David
Hart & Huntington TattooSauvage Swimwear
PatagoniaCharlotte Russe
Charlotte’s RoomRampage
Brighton CollectiblesSomething Silver
Swiss GrilleStone OvenBlue Room
No FearSheikh Shoes
Boot WorldPaper Doll
JeaneryAccents
Moda PrimaInfo Planet
Beyond ImageLevi & Sons
Boot StarDaily News
French AccentComplexions Rx
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Meads DurkettWonderHaus Tower
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Merryhill ElementaryMuseum of Anthropology
Allegiant Air TerminalKelly Capital Headquarters
Kelly Capital G4 Hangar2121-HausBarriohaus
Fitness Holdings WorldwideHighland Partnership Corp.
Neuhaus Design StudiosModa Prima Corp. HQ
Infoplanet Corp. HQHIVE
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