Morro Bay Library

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Morro Bay Library

Type
Remodel, Public Library

Location
Morro Bay, California

Project Team
Structural Engineer - Lampman & Associates
Mechanical Engineer - Brummel Mechanical Engineering, LLP
Electrical Engineer - Gray Electrical Consulting + Engineering, Corp.
General Contractor - T. Simons Co. Inc.

Description
This 6,760 s.f. 1-story library remodel features a unification of the existing library spaces. Beautiful feature walls are a nod to Morro Bay’s coastal heritage. Improved circulation and space allocation help to serve the needs of the library’s staff and patrons.

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“I have always loved libraries and Morro Bay’s beauty. Now you have a place for lovers of books to meet beautiful architecture and excellent resources for learning & pleasure. THANK YOU!!”

— Library Patron

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Sextant Winery

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Sextant Winery

Type
New Construction, Winery

Location
Paso Robles, California

Project Team
Land Use Consultant - Kirk Consulting
Surveyor - Twin Cities Surveying Inc.
Geotechnical Engineer - Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC
Civil Engineer - Chouinard Joseph PE
Landscape Architect - Dufau Landscape Inc.
Structural Engineer - Lampman & Associates
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer - Murphy Mechanical
Electrical Engineer - Power and Communications Engineering
Energy Compliance - Central Coast Energy Compliance
Interior Designer - Design Collaborative, Inc.
General Contractor - Steve Boyle Construction

Description
This 2,500 s.f. winery includes a tasting room overlooking fermentation and barrel storage below. A VIP room has views to the crush pad and surrounding hillsides. Event spaces were designed for both daytime and nighttime events. Local stone and other natural building materials were used throughout the project.

www.sextantwines.com

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Arroyo Grande Library

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Arroyo Grande Library

Type
Remodel, Public Library

Location
Arroyo Grande, California

Project Team
Civil Engineer - Walsh Engineering
Structural Engineer - Ashley & Vance Engineering, Inc.
Electrical Engineer - Gray Electrical Consulting + Engineering, Corp.
Mechanical & Plumbing - BMA Mechanical +
Fire Protection Engineer - Ptrutner Fire Protection Engineering, Inc.

Description
This 11,900-square-foot renovation of the two-story Arroyo Grande Library transforms the building’s entry and public areas into a vibrant, welcoming environment. The project features a reimagined Children’s Area full of color and energy, artistic signage that adds visual interest, and the addition of 1,020 square feet of new office and Veteran Services space to better serve the community. By leveraging the existing central skylight and introducing updated finishes throughout, the design brings new light, warmth, and vitality to the library.

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Green Valley Winery

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Green Valley Winery

Description
This project includes site development to the existing property containing the winery, distillery, and tasting room to accommodate the growing business. Two new 3,000 s.f. winery production buildings are located on the lower portion of the site, to avoid blocking the views from the existing tasting room. The outdoor space between the two buildings will serve for production circulation as well as large events.

Type
New Construction, Winery

Location
Paso Robles, California

Project Team
Land Use Consultant - Kirk Consulting
Surveyor - Justin Dickerson
Geotechnical Engineer - Earth Systems
Civil Engineer - Above Grade Engineering
Fire Protection Engineer - PTrutner Fire Protection Engineering Inc.
Landscape Designer - Landwell Design + Build Co.
Winery Waste Water - Wallace Group Engineering
Rendering - United Renderworks

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Hawk Ridge Residence

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“RDS’ design for our home was exceptional. Beautiful, functional, and economical. The home was tailored to its surroundings and oriented perfectly to capture the views offered at the property. Not wanting to make all of the decisions, we turned much of the design decisions over to RDS and just provided photos of things we liked from on-line galleries and other sources. They took it and created something we fell in love with. The Reiss Studio design team were at all times responsive, patient, and easy to work with.”

~ Jonathan Kors

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Hawk Ridge Residence

Description
Located in a dense forest surrounded by mountain peaks, this residence is all about the incredible views and connection to the outdoors. This 3,000 s.f. 3-story home includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, open concept gathering areas, a loft, a game room, walk-out basement, and sweeping decks that maximize outdoor living space. The covered outdoor dining area faces a local ski resort, while the expansive window wall off the living room faces north to five other mountain peaks in the distance.

Type
New, Single Family Residence

Location
Sandpoint, Idaho

Project Team
Structural Engineer - Praxis Engineering
Mechanical Engineer - BMA Mechanical +
General Contractor - Fournier Construction
Photographer - The Valley Studio

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Vina Residence

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Vina Residence

Description
A 4,600 s.f. 2-story Spanish residence set atop a hill located in the beautiful natural landscape of San Miguel, California. This house was designed to capture views and provide various locations for entertaining. The centrally located kitchen serves as the hub for entertaining on the lower level. The kitchen can be entirely closed off for formal events taking place in the formal living and dining spaces when needed. The house features a game room on each level, a master bedroom on each level, total of four bedrooms plus fitness room, four and a half bathrooms, and access to two covered decks including a cantilevered deck shared by the upper level master bedroom and common spaces.

Type
New Construction, Single Family Residence

Location
San Miguel, California

Project Team
Contractor - Lerno Construction Inc.
Geotechnical Engineer - Beacon Geotechnical Inc.
Surveyor, Civil, & Structural Engineer - Romano Design
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer - BMA Mechanical +
Electrical Engineer - JMPE Electrical Engineering
Archeologist - Padre Associates, Inc.
Biologist - Terra Verde Environmental Consulting
Solar - A.M. Sun Solar + Roofing
Well Drilling - Miller Drilling Company
Rendering - UR Studio

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Lake Street Lofts

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Lake Street Lofts

Description
This pole barn structure conversion located in Sandpoint, Idaho maximizes the living area potential by dividing the space into three separate dwelling units. The design was mindful of the existing trusses and used them in achieving the overall aesthetic. Each unit is unique in layout and accommodations in order to cater to the different needs of the people occupying the spaces.

Type
Remodel, Multi-Family Conversion

Location
Sandpoint, ID

Project Team
Structural Engineer - Praxis Engineering
Photographer - The Valley Studio

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Beach View Neighborhood

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Beach View Neighborhood

Description
This multi-family housing project in a quaint beach town on the Central Coast, California features both contemporary and Cape Cod style 2-story units. each of which are 1,900 s.f. in size. Nestled in between three streets, close to the beach. These 10 homes were designed to capture the ocean view at a 45 degree angle, and include open living spaces, covered decks or covered patios, 2 car garage, and efficient layouts. Currently in the schematic design phase, Reiss Design Studio, PC is working with the property owners to create a development that will interest buyers seeking a luxurious home with high-end finishes, vistas from almost every room, and close to the downtown core.

Type
New Construction, Multi-Family Residence

Location
Central Coast, California

Project Team
Land Use Consultant - Watson Planning Consultants
Surveyor - Twin Cities Surveying Inc.
Geotechnical Engineer - GeoSolution, Inc.
Civil Engineer - Tartaglia Engineering
Landscape Architect - CMLA

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