Mission Federal Credit Union
Corporate Office Building
The lobby was designed to reflect a more contemporary, sophisticated image, yet withstand extreme wear; the granite and marble floor and metallic wallcovering meet that criteria. To soften the space, the lounge seating is upholstered, but in fabric of superior wear. The interior office space was maximized by implementing systems furniture. Glass panels were used as an architectural detail as well as to transmit maximum light throughout the space from the generous exterior windows.

Mission Federal Credit Union
Old Town/Linda Vista Branch
The suspended perforated steel wave was the primary architectural element implemented defining the enrance into the branch. The systems furniture maximized space, afforded some privacy for the employees and members, and allowed light into the interior. The interior was also brightened with a light but warm palette and high output energy efficient lighting. The furnishings, custom designed by The Design Consortium, to achieve a scale more commensurate with the space, and a more avant garde image for the client.

Mission Federal Credit Union
Mission Cafe
The "Mission Cafe" computer stations were custom designed to provide the credit union members access to their account information independently, with acceptable privacy. The units are modular and may be relocated, a new concept for the organization. Our approach affords not only greater flexibility, but better cost efficiency based on the ability to re-use furnishings which would be left behind when a branch was relocated.

Mission Federal Credit Union
Telegraph Canyon Branch
The design intent was to introduce a more progressive look for Mission Federal Credit Union branches. The 1970's era building presented several challenges in style, interior configuration and existing conditions. The ceiling and lighting had to be replaced and some of the dated architectural elements had to be retained due to the excessive cost which would have resulted from modification. A major design element is a modular teller line with a waved front which was designed to provide flexibility and mobility.

Avanir Pharmaceuticals,
Corporate Campus Building Two
This 1971 building had many challenges, including two 20 inch drops in floor height down the middle of the building. The entrance to the corporate conference center which leads to the gym, was enhanced with asymmetrical, curvilinear architectural elements to provide relief from the long narrow, corridor. Curved walls were placed at the lobby and at the juncture leading to the corporate cafe and laboratories. Modular carpet was utilized for pattern, color and functionality. One wall of the corridor received the metallic finish wallcovering in color to relate to the floorcovering and to add some punch to the space.

Corporate Cafe Kitchen
The design intent for this space was to provide a large open space, infused with light and punctuated with lively color. This concept was based on the mutual desire of the Vice President of Administration, Ms. Victoria Smith and CEO, Gerry Yakatan, to have a central location for employees to meet and stay in touch following the expansion from one building into three. It was extremely important, in their view, in preserving the carefully cultivated corporate culture, which values close knit relationships throughout the company.

Corporate Cafe Dining
The curved wall shared with the lobby counter received vinyl wallcovering to introduce color and to maximize the seating capacity. The arc element was repeated in the cafe, not only in the wall and soffits, but on three of the solid surface counters. This provided visual interest and continuity to the space, and allowed horizontal surfaces without impeding the paths of travel. A combination of natural daylight, high output, energy efficient T5 ceiling fixtures, energy efficient fluorescent down lighting and low voltage pendants provides flexibility in the ambiance of the space for various functions.

Laboratory Offices
Designed by The Design Consortium, the laboratory technician workstations provide ultimate functionality. The vertical space above and below the work surface was maximized. The curved side panels afford some personal privacy within each work space and repeats the arc element implemented throughout the space. The tech work station design is a variation of that first created for Mission Federal Credit Union branches, which exemplifies our philosophy that similar solutions may be successfully applied to very different environments.

First National Bank
Downtown San Diego Branch
The branch is located in a high rise in which the retail space is below street level. Consequently, the original space was extremely dark and the perception was of a very low ceiling height. The rows of colored banners suspended vertically over the teller line and illuminated from above give an illusion of height and natural light. The curvilinear vertical elements with a polished metal finish at the teller line add visual interest and are a focal point for clilents entering the space. The upholstered lounge seating repeats the curvilinear element and provides the balance to the high gloss finish on the adjacent teller line.

Lillick, McHose & Charles
Law Offices
This project exemplifies a custom tenant improvement located in a high rise lease space. Some custom designed elements were the millwork, including the substantial cornice treatments, light soffits and carpeting. The staff occupied custom millwork workstations, including file banks recessed into the walls. Carrels were designed for the law library to achieve the privacy and comfort required. This was the first installation of Contra-Flam glass which allowed clear glass on a rated corridor, in San Diego.