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AU TO M OT I V E P R O F I L E S

Barber Volkswagen

Infiniti Dealership

Vista Honda

Crown Dodge-Fillmore

Land Rover-Jaguar

Ventura Auto CenterSpecific Plan

Gold Coast Acura

Mercedes Benz-Encino

Ventura Toyota



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A U T O M O T I V E P R O F I L E SBarber VolkswagenLocation & Year:

Ventura, California, 2001

Size:

Building - 12,000 s.f. additionSite - 5.5 acres

Services:

Architectural Design and Engineering

Description:

The project consists of the construction of a new vehicle showroom, sales and administrative offices, parts storage, and service facility on the site of an existing recreational vehicle sales and service facility. This site was chosen by the Client not only because they currently own and operate the R.V. facility, but because the site has excellent visibility from both the surrounding streets and the adjacent freeway. Access to the site has been modified so that the R.V. use and the Volkswagen dealership each have individual entrances from the public streets.

The design of the showroom follows the criteria set forth by Volkswagen’s current prototype design and standards. The showroom is designed as a contemporary translucent volume created from aluminum storefront and adorned with plaster and aluminum accents. The view into this volume is highlighted by both the view of the displayed vehicles and the semicircular focal wall and associated corporate graphics.



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A U T O M O T I V E P R O F I L E SCrown Dodge FillmoreLocation & Year:

Fillmore, California, 1996

Size:

Building - 12,434 s.f. additionSite - 2.68 acres

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Description:

The project’s architectural expression is derived from the art deco influences found along the town’s Mainstreet. The architecture of the town and not the branded architecture of Dodge informed the design process. The site is organized with the showroom and adjacent outdoor display areas located adjacent to the public street. The main dealership building includes a two–story showroom space along with office space and a parts department located immediately behind. A covered service write-up area is located between the main dealership building and the service, wash and detailing bays. The service areas and adjacent vehicle storage areas are secured behind the buildings.



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Gold Coast AcuraLocation & Year:

Ventura, California, 1986, 2005

Size:

Building - 16,500 s.f.Site - 2.3 acres

Services:

Site Master PlanningBuilding Program DevelopmentArchitectural Design and EngineeringExterior Branding Improvements

Description:

This dealership includes a showroom of 1,900 s.f., 6,000 s.f. of administrative office space, 2,500 s.f. of parts storage on two levels, 16 service bays totaling 5,200 s.f., and two car prep bays in a separate 1,000 s.f. building. The principal planning and design objectives were to incorporate concepts of the Acura prototype dealership into a building which suited the specific needs of the client.

In 2005, an exterior and interior remodel was preformed to modify the existing building to meet the new dealership program design requirements.



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A U T O M O T I V E P R O F I L E SInfiniti DealershipLocation & Year:


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Description:

The design intent of the project was to integrate Infiniti’s dealership design guidelines with the program and operating needs of the client.

The dealership includes a 2,800 s.f. showroom, 1,500 s.f. of administrative office space, a 1,000 s.f. parts department, and six service bays totaling 2,900 s.f. The showroom was designed to display four cars oriented around the center of the space. Triangular closing offices ring the perimeter of the display area creating a unique exterior geometry. The parts department is located at the rear of the showroom. A connected service write-up canopy is attached to the building’s north façade and screens views of the service bays from the street view.



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A U T O M O T I V E P R O F I L E SLand Rover - Jaguar DealershipLocation & Year:


Size:

Building - 12,000 s.f.Site - 2 acres

Services:


Description:

The project consisted of implementing exterior and interior modifications to an existing showroom building to meet the program design requirements for a new combined Land Rover-Jaguar dealership. The completed design features signature design elements found within the branded architecture of both Land Rover and Jaguar.



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A U T O M O T I V E P R O F I L E SMercedes Benz of EncinoLocation & Year:

Encino, California, 2006

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Services:

Interior Architectural Design

Description:

The existing showroom and sales spaces consisted of mirrored ceilings, mirrored walls, polished stone floors and polished brass chandeliers. The remodel entailed stripping away these materials, replacing them with a material palette and lighting more in line with the corporate branding of Mercedes Benz. The goal was to create an efficient, yet warm and comfortable, environment for staff and the customer that focused on service and selling the product.



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A U T O M O T I V E P R O F I L E SVentura Auto Center Specific PlanLocation & Year:

Ventura, California, 1987-Present

Size:

Site - 80 acres

Services:

Alternative Land Use StudiesInfrastructure and Flood Plain StudiesSpecific Plan Preparation

Description:

The initial project scope was to prepare a range of land use plans identifying to the Client and the City the most appropriate mix of uses for a key freeway oriented parcel of land located at the easterly entry to the City of Ventura. Automobile dealerships and related facilities were ultimately agreed upon as preferred uses.

The City then requested a Specific Plan for the property be prepared to fully describe the uses permitted, the development standards required for infrastructure and project design, and long term circulation and traffic improvements needed to support the project. The resulting plan was the first Specific Plan adopted in the City of Ventura. Since its adoption, numerous updates have be prepared, processed and adopted.

The Ventura Auto Center has historically been the largest generator of tax revenue for the City of Ventura.



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A U T O M O T I V E P R O F I L E SVentura ToyotaLocation & Year:


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Services:

Building Program DevelopmentArchitectural Design and Engineering

Description:

The main dealership building houses a 2,000 s.f. showroom, 4,500 s.f. of parts storage and 7,000 s.f. of office space. The service building consists of 18 service bays located behind the showroom. The two–story showroom and outdoor display areas are organized adjacent to the public streets with freeway visibility. Office space and the parts department are located immediately behind the showroom for efficient movement of employees and the convenience of customers. Four service write-up lanes separate the office block from the service bays and the washing and detailing stalls. The service areas and adjacent vehicle storage areas are secured within the site.



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A U T O M O T I V E P R O F I L E SVista HondaLocation & Year:


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Description:

The project consisted of implementing exterior and interior modifications to the existing showroom building to meet the new dealership program design requirements. A decorative wave overhang, showroom tower icon, front façade wall, signage and increased glazing were added to the building’s exterior. Some interior spaces were reorganized creating more room for cars and customers and giving the interior of the dealership building a more modern and spacious feel.

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