PG&E Headquarters Remodel

PG&E Headquarters Remodel

COMMERCIAL OFFICE / EDUCATION

PG&E Headquarters Remodel

ROLE: Architecture & Interior Design
CLIENT: Pacific Gas & Electric
DESIGN BUILDER: Roebbelen

The renovation of the eighth and twenty-seventh floors of PG&E’s headquarters is now complete. Located in San Francisco’s financial district at 77 Beale Street, the newly renovated floors include meeting rooms, offices, a dining area, quiet spaces, and lounge areas for viewing the bay. RIM provided architectural and interior design services from conceptual design through construction documents for both floors including furniture and room layouts.      

Table 35

Table 35

COMMERCIAL / HOSPITALITY / RESTAURANT

Table 35

ROLE: Architect, Interior Designer
CLIENT: Table 35
SIZE: 1,800 SF

RIM Architects was commissioned to create a concept design for the renovation of an existing coffee house, located in Tamuning, Guam. The building was transformed into a trendy, full service 70-seat wine bar and restaurant. This owner-built project required coordination of electrical and mechanical upgrades, and construction documents for permitting purposes. Challenges for this fast track project included utilization of limited locally available finish materials, layout and design of full exhibition kitchen, and integration of a custom wine display system. These items were included in the small 1,800 SF space on an extremely tight budget.

Tsaina Lodge

Tsaina Lodge

COMMERCIAL / HOSPITALITY

Tsaina Lodge Restoration & Expansion

ROLE: Architect
CLIENT: Jeff & Ingrid Fraser
SIZE: 18,400 SF

In the close-knit circles of high adventure seeking skiers, the old Tsaina Lodge, located roughly 45 minutes north of Valdez, has held a storied and well-loved place in the hearts of many. Deeply sentimental of the Tsaina lodge history, the new owners decided to expand the lodge experience and provide a safe, enjoyable place for heli-skiers worldwide. The renovated 18,400 SF, 24-room, 32-guest ski lodge features full service fine dining and a recreated bar utilizing recycled materials from the old lodge itself, memorabilia included.

Building on the idea of recycling and maintaining an environmentally considerate operation, the existing cabins house support. The lodge itself is designed with sustainable features such as low flow water/wastewater fixtures, low energy drawing equipment, and an efficient power distribution system that can be manually catered by the owner and staff to draw only the necessary demand per the annual ebb and flow of peak season and off season occupancies. Additional eco-friendly amenities include landscaping focused on reclaiming and maintaining lost foliage incurred by the new lodge structure.

Deeply sentimental of the Tsaina lodge history, the new owners made the carefully considered decision to expand the lodge experience and provide a safe, enjoyable place for heli-skiers worldwide to come and enjoy a week (or two) at a new, 18,400 SF, 24-room, 32-guest ski lodge, with full service fine dining, and a recreated bar utilizing recycled materials from the old lodge itself, memorabilia included.

Building on the idea of recycling and maintaining an environmentally considerate operation, the existing cabins and yurts on site will house support staff that will work to maintain the eco-friendly site and lodge upkeep and will provide recycling service for visitors and dining amenities. The lodge itself is designed with sustainable features such as low flow water/wastewater fixtures, low energy drawing equipment, and an efficient power distribution system that can be manually catered by the owner and staff to draw only the necessary demand per the annual ebb and flow of peak season and off season occupancies. Data gathering of flow rates is currently ongoing at a nearby stream for a micro-hydro plant installation to be implemented in the coming months. This will further decrease annual demands from the local power grid. Additional eco-friendly amenities include a master plan that includes landscaping focused on reclaiming and maintaining lost foliage incurred by the new lodge structure, ensuring visitors and locals alike will be able to enjoy the rustic, yet pristine site for many decades to come.

Bank Pacific

Bank Pacific

COMMERCIAL / OFFICE

BankPacific

ROLE: Architect, Interior Design, Construction Administrator
CLIENT: BankPacific

The client’s goal was to provide customers with the highest level of personalized, local service by creating a customer-centric bank in the region. The headquarters underwent a complete interior and exterior renovation, including in-stallion of a new teller line, new administrative offices and floor-to-ceiling windows. 

Phase 1 renovations were made to the Governor Joseph Flores building behind the headquarters building and attached to it by walkway. The Sagan Umayao, the bank’s new loan center, on the first and second floor, was completely redesigned and contains executive offices, loan servicing, accounting, compliance and human resources. A new processing center on the third floor along with a state-of-the-art training facility and employee lounge was also provided.