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For Oppenheimer's break room, we replaced a solid For Oppenheimer's break room, we replaced a solid wall with transparent glass allowing natural light to filter through. This big move immediately transformed a formerly dark, enclosed area into a welcoming central communal space for meetings, breaks, or office gatherings. Repeating felt panels unify the office aesthetically but are there to absorb excess sound. • Swipe to see our initial rendering, a few of the panel patterns options, and a ‘before’ photo of the kitchenette. #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_Work • 📷: @ericrorerphoto • • #tenantimprovement #sanfrancisco #oppenheimer #downtownsf #moodboard #materialboard #designinspiration #interiordesign #contemporaryoffice #commercialarchitecture #modernoffice #breakroom #workplacedesign #workplacearchitecture #modernworkplace #contemporaryworkplace #newoffice #commercialdesign #archilovers #archdaily #officeti
Material choices played an important role in how o Material choices played an important role in how our team cost-effectively elevated the design of Oppenheimer's refreshed workspace. The dancing break room samples include @filzfelt sound paneling, a warm, light-colored wood for the kitchenette’s island and complementary patterned fabric for the built-in banquette. #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_Work • • • #tenantimprovement #sanfrancisco #oppenheimer #downtownsf #moodboard #materialboard #designinspiration #interiordesign #contemporaryoffice #commercialarchitecture #modernoffice #workplacedesign #workplacearchitecture #modernworkplace #contemporaryworkplace #newoffice #commercialdesign #archilovers #archdaily #officeti
Oppenheimer’s San Francisco office was a dimly l Oppenheimer’s San Francisco office was a dimly lit and dated space in need of a refresh. WDA's team set out to create a branded workplace environment where their team could thrive. Working with Oppenheimer's "blue" we looked at incorporating pops of color, bold graphics and visual texture to bring it all together—what do you think? #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_Work • • • #tenantimprovement #sanfrancisco #oppenheimer #downtownsf #moodboard #materialboard #designinspiration #contemporaryoffice #commercialarchitecture #modernoffice #workplacedesign #workplacearchitecture #modernworkplace #contemporaryworkplace #newoffice #commercialdesign #archilovers #archdaily #officeti
We are closing out this week's behind-the-scenes l We are closing out this week's behind-the-scenes look at Tacos el Grullense with a focus on the Design Vision element, Craft. We define craft as "the skill of making things by hand with acute attention to the art of detail and connections." • The precise, hand-lettered Tacos logo graces the red structure framing the space. Created by local sign painter @elilippert , the addition is a subtle nod to traditional hand-painted Mexican signage and adds a thoughtfulness and quality to the restaurant that a vinyl logo might not have achieved. #WDArch_DesignVision #WDArch_Eat • • • #tacoselgrullense #restaurantdesign #sfarchitecture #sfart #muralart #signpainter #alwayshandpaint #signpainting #tiledesign #mural #archilovers #supportlocalartists #localartist #sfbayarea #agave #mexicanfood #archi_lovers #architecture #hillsdale #latinoownedbusiness #restaurantdesigner #retaildesign #commercialrealestate #modernmexican #fastcasual
The final space shows how we incorporated many of The final space shows how we incorporated many of the elements from our original material board: color, bespoke ironwork, rustic wood texture and of course the Mayahuel mural. The result is a cohesive design for a small restaurant that is full of color and culture, not to mention great food. Link in bio for more images of the finished space. #WDArch_Eat #WDArch_DesignVision • 📷: @ericrorerphoto • • #tacoselgrullense #restaurantdesign #sfarchitecture #sfart #muralart #muralist #tiledesign #mural #archilovers #supportlocalartists #localartist #sfbayarea #agave #mexicanfood #archi_lovers #architecture #hillsdale #latinoownedbusiness #restaurantdesigner #retaildesign #commercialrealestate #modernmexican #fastcasual
The big move and eye-catching focal point of Tacos The big move and eye-catching focal point of Tacos El Grullense is the stunning mural of the Aztec goddess Mayahuel and crane, both representative of the owners' hometown of El Grullo, Mexico. Here's the original painting created by the talented @twinwallsmuralcompany being photographed. Tomorrow, find out how we turned their art into the tile backdrop for the restaurant. #WDArch_Eat #WDArch_DesignVision • • • #tacoselgrullense #restaurantdesign #sfarchitecture #sfart #muralart #muralist #tiledesign #mural #muraldesign #moodboard #design #supportlocalartists #localartist #sfbayarea #agave #mexicanfood #archi_lovers #architecture #archinspo #archi_lovers #latinoownedbusiness #restaurantdesigner #retaildesign #commercialrealestate #modernmexican #fastcasual
Tacos El Grullense is proof that great things can Tacos El Grullense is proof that great things can come in small packages. A petite fast-casual restaurant located in Hillsdale Shopping Center, we used principles from our collective Design Vision to create an experiential space that was an homage to the owners' Mexican roots and stood out in a bustling, large mall. • After conversations with our client and design team, this material board was the result – it’s full of color, texture and hand-crafted elements that we brought into the final design. Stay tuned for more on the Tacos El Grullense process, or if you can't wait, link in bio to see the final project. #WDArch_Eat #WDArch_DesignVision • • • #tacoselgrullense #restaurantdesign #sfarchitecture #sfart #muralart #muralist #tiledesign #mural #materialboard #moodboard #design #supportlocalartists #localartist #sfbayarea #agave #mexicanfood #archi_lovers #architecture #archinspo #archi_lovers #latinoownedbusiness #restaurantdesigner #retaildesign #commercialrealestate #modernmexican #fastcasual

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Our Design Vision series continues! Watch our latest video to learn about how we used the spatial quality of articulation to design the staircase and fireplace at our Vallejo Street residence. Every aspect of our work is intentional and conveys our Design Vision, including the relationship between these functional elements of the home. • D.O.P./Editing: Glorimar Irizarry-Delgado • Creative Consultants: Brenna Daugherty & Wendy Osaki • Narration: William Duff • Music: Katerina Leung • Script: Wendy Osaki
Design Vision: Spatial Qualities
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We are excited to debut our first Design Vision video! Take a look to learn about "Celebration of the Object," a vital element of our Design Vision, and see how it played a big role in our Golden Oak project. • D.O.P.: Glorimar Irizarry-Delgado • Editing: Glorimar Irizarry-Delgado & Brenna Daugherty • Creative Consultants: Brenna Daugherty & Wendy Osaki • Narration: William Duff • Music: Adobe Stock “Making Her Smile” • Script: Wendy Osaki
Design Vision: Ordering Principles
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We asked our team to share their wishes for 2021. Whether we're traveling, cooking or creating, all of us wish for more "in-person" time with family and friends. We hope the same for you, and wish you a safe and happy holidays!
WDA Holiday Wishes
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We are proud to announce that we placed #11 on the San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work List – Smallest Companies and are the only architecture firm on the entire list! To celebrate our placement we created a video series called Q+A with WDA – check out the kickoff video here! Video Production Glorimar Irizarry Delgado - Director Brenna Daugherty – Production Assistant
Q+A with WDA Kickoff
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As participants in Chairity 2019, we used our design skills to give back to our community. We took two used chairs and transformed them into something completely new; they were then auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting local non-profits. Here's a look at the transformation of both chairs. Video Production Glorimar Irizarry Delgado - Director Brenna Daugherty – Production Assistant Wendy Osaki – Additional Footage Bird House Team Haruka Enokido Taylor Dempsey Farhaan Khan Paul Hemin Lee – Team Leader Wendy Osaki Dillon Parker Purple Ice Team Adan Aspericueta – Team Leader Gustavo Bermudez Ming Michelle Chen Alex Croft Glorimar Irizarry Delgado Dustin Foster In-Kind Donations Douglass and Sturgess Judges Ravi Kapur – Chef at Liho Liho Yacht Club Lisa Bottom – 2019/2020 Chapter President at IIDA Northern California Mary Davidge – Director, Global Design, Real Estate and Workplace Services at Google
Designing for "Chairity"
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Inspired by the iconic Painted Ladies of Alamo Square we hand-built three Victorian’s at a fraction of the cost for our holiday video. Our sugar-coated interpretations feature unique façades, twinkly lights and plenty of holiday cheer! Stop motion by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado and Brenna Daugherty Music by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado
Home for the Holidays
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As architects, our tools often feel like an extension of ourselves. Here we show a playful take on what we do and how through a cast of otherwise inanimate objects. Check out the video to see what makes us tick, beyond coffee and darts! Stop motion by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado and Brenna Daugherty Music by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado
WDA at Play
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The crisp, pure sunlight of California’s wine region sparked the concept for this century-old former hay barn–a contemplation on light–while the context of the surrounding vineyards and site-specific art installations challenged us to provocatively transform the structure for uses including community gatherings, family dinners, and fitness. The barn’s wood-slatted shell screens sunbeams, creating ever-changing patterns on the new concrete floors. Internal illumination turns the barn into a lantern at night. Two new opposing glass volumes with mirrored-walls reflect both the spaces within, as well as the outdoors. Standing in the space, you feel an expansiveness as the reflective interior yields to the infinite views of the surrounding vineyards, gardens, old-growth trees, and wildlife beyond the barn walls. General Contractor: Centric Structural Engineer: GFDS Engineers Lighting Designer: Eric Johnson Landscape Architect: Steve Arns Photographer: Matthew Millman
Big Ranch Road
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We created a festive, illustrated stop motion video to commemorate our 20th Anniversary. Happy New Year and cheers to another great year!
Cheers to 20 Years!
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We opened our doors this summer for a Tacos + Tequila themed happy hour. Darts, hoops and tech-themed demos were also on the menu. We hope to see you at a future event! Video and music by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado Stop motion by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado and Brenna Daugherty
Tacos & Tequila Happy Hour
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For our inaugural SF Design Week event, we invited design lovers to join us for coffee and bagels, and promised to answer to all their burning questions about architecture. Our partner and principal Jim Westover talked about office culture, projects and opportunities. And job captains Parvathy Nair and Gustavo Bermudez shared advances in tech with 3D printer and 360° demos. Check out the video for an insider’s view! Video and music by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado Stop Motion by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado and Alex Croft
Coffee, Bagels & ArchiTECHture
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Our winery clients often ask us to accentuate the artistry of the harvest, celebrate the bounty of agricultural production, and honor the unique character of their brand. For the redesigned entry to a St. Helena wine cave, we envisioned a geometric form emerging from the surrounding landscape. Clean lines seamlessly finished in pre-rusted, no-maintenance Cor-Ten steel accentuate the entry’s red patina in the context of the browns and greens of the natural environment. The doors are decorated with large “bolts” that evoke the historic functionality of steel. At the touch of a button, remote controlled mechanized gears activate and the massive doors slowly part from the center until they disappear and reveal the entry to the cave.
Wine Cave Portal: Pocket Doors
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Our talented teammate, Glorimar Irizarry Delgado, put together this colorful glimpse of her visit to the 2017 Chicago Architectural Biennial “Make New History” this year at the Chicago Cultural Center. A former film studies student, she combined both of her passions – architecture and film – in the making of this video. Silently narrated by the Biennial’s guidebook, this video takes the passerby on a brief, engaging journey through the exhibit’s models, an alternate history and the iconic Chicago skyline. Credits: Video and music by Glorimar Irizarry Delgado Reference: Exhibit Catalog “Make New History” Works shown: 1. Constructions and References, Caruso St John with Thomas Demand and Hélène Binet - London, UK 2. Finite Format 04, Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Arquitectos - Concepción, Chile 3. Lake 33rd, Bronzeville, IIT College of Architecture + SANAA - Tokyo, Japan 4. Pantheon, DRDH Architects - London, UK 5. Other Histories, Serie Architects - London, UK 6. Proposal for Collective Living II (Homage to Sir John Soane), Andrew Kovacs - Los Angeles, USE 7. Chicago, Filip Dujardin - Ghent, Belgium 8. The Room of One’s Own: The Architecture of the Private Room, Dogma - Brussels, Belgium”
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