Green Hills

DKY Architects provided concept design and entitlement investigation services for a proposed mixed-use development in downtown Nashville for Associated Ventures LLC. The development was designed to include a 180 room hotel, 25,600 square feet of ground floor retail space, a restaurant and 45,000 square feet of office space. Designed to reflect the surrounding historical neighborhood, the mixed use development encompassed the changing face of the community. The project site is an infill corner site set on two major thoroughfares.

Swift Engineering

San Clemente, CA (2013)

The project modified an existing building for the installation of two industrial autoclaves. A concrete pit and exterior covered equipment yard was created to house a 40′ industrial autoclave. Building infrastructure was modified to provide mechanical and electrical systems for the autoclave.

A second project installed a carbon-fiber molding industrial clean room in the remaining area of the building. 

Fullerton Marriot

Fullerton, CA (2015)

DKY Architects worked with P.D.& A (Planning, Design & Application) to design a comprehensive upgrade and renovation to the Fullerton Marriott lobby.

The renovation created a new registration, bar, dining room, library, lounge, dining, buffet, and renovated the ballrooms, pre-function space, meeting rooms, second floor boardroom and bathroom, entry, elevator lobby, gift shop and luggage storage.  Exterior improvements were made to the exterior lounge and to create accessible exit ramps.

Lakewood Country Club Center

Lakewood, CA (2005)

The retail / restaurant shell building design takes design cues from the neighboring Lakewood Country Club golf course Clubhouse building.   

Cal State Channel Islands Market

DKY Architects provided design and engineering services for the tenant improvement build-out of the ground floor of the mixed-use student housing complex on the campus.  The build-out included a grocery store, Juice-it-Up, Subway and Ziing Frozen Yogurt walk-up eateries.   

GARDEN GROVE HAMPTON INN

Garden Grove, CA (2013)

Comprehensive upgrades were made to the lobby of the Hampton Inn & Suites to refresh the lobby spaces and create a new Breakfast dining experience.  The project aesthetically improved the lobby spaces, reworked the registration/check in, converted a meeting room to the hotel gym, and rearranged the existing dining area for a new breakfast pantry, prep kitchen.  A new outdoor patio trellis was added to improve the exterior dining patio. DKY Architects provided architecture, engineering, city approval processing and construction support for the project.

Midtown Spectrum & Anytime Fitness

Victorville, CA (2009)

The Victorville Midtown Spectrum is a Mixed-Use designed as a four-building complex consisting of a 2-story office shell building, one story retail shell buildings and two food service buildings with an outdoor dining patio.  DKY Architects has designed numerous tenant improvement projects in both buildings, the latest being the office build-out for the regional Water Resources Control Board.  The architecture is a mix of forms and materials to create a unique statement.   The two fast food buildings were not constructed. 

Mickey Mouse Penthouse

Anaheim, CA (2008)

DKY Architects worked with WDI (Walt Disney Imagineering) and the Anaheim Resort to create the Mickey Mouse Penthouse fantasy suite at the Disneyland Hotel.

Que Bueno Taqueria

Fullerton, CA (2015)

DKY Architects worked with the owner and interior designer to build-out a shell space for the specialty restaurant Que Bueno Taqueria. Vibrant colors accentuate walls and exposed ductwork create a lively space for an enjoyable eating experience. The build-out included a production kitchen, order line, and indoor / outdoor seating.

CAMINO DEL CIELO

South Pasadena, CA

Camino Del Cielo is a 6 unit multifamily development in the residential hills of South Pasadena. The uphill hillside lot presented DKY Architects with a challenge to design homes on the steep lots that would meet the City requirements and maximize the allowable area for the developer client.  The design of the housing units uses a series of offset masses that create a harmony that allows for privacy between units as well as providing unique balconies.

Z-Pizza

Lakewood & Woodland Hills, CA (2010)

The design for the Z-Pizza interior spaces uses bright colors and curving surfaces to create a fun dining environment.  The Lakewood restaurant occupies one of the spaces in the Lakewood Country Club Center retail building designed by DKY Architects.  The restaurants are counter order service sit-down with full kitchens.

375 Havendale

Pasadena, CA (Under Construction, Completion 2019)

The house is designed in a modern style on an in-fill lot west of downtown Pasadena.  The house includes a full basement with a multi-purpose room and an inner courtyard with an in-ground spa. 

Waverly Residence

Pasadena, CA (Under Construction, Completion 2019)

Currently under construction, the Waverly residence is designed to reflect the architectural heritage of the adjacent neighborhoods. Material accents of wood and tile, along with the use of an arched arcade, create a Spanish inspired style. The house occupies a narrow lot and includes a full basement with a bedroom, multi-purpose and media room.  The Living room’s tall windows create a dramatic space that looks out onto a sunken garden with an in-ground spa.  Natural light and ventilation for the basement level is provided from the sunken garden. 

Valley View Residence

Pasadena, CA (Completion 2020)

The uphill hillside lot presented DKY Architects with a challenge to design homes on the steep lots that would meet the City requirements and maximize the allowable area for the developer client.  To meet the City and client requirements the houses are designed using building blocks that climb the hill and conform to the terrain creating a unique statement. The building block massing elements are given rotations to create views and spaces in relation to one another. The residences have Planning Department approval and are in building department review.

WCTL Law Office Tenant Improvement

Los Angeles, CA (Completed 2021)

WCTL Law Office was a tenant improvement project that modified the existing interior of the building. The project modified the existing building to create 3 floors of single offices, open work space, two additional conference rooms, and improved restrooms. The design of the interior uses a series of double height spaces to create the lobby entrance and open work space on the ground floor. The project has a mix of interior window wall systems, exposed wood ceiling, and brick walls to create a industrial modern design.

Bonita Residence

South Pasadena, CA (Completion 2021)

DKY Architects was challenged to design a new home on a steep downhill lot that would meet the City requirements and maximize the allowable area for the developer client.  The house is composed of different interwoven blocks that progress down the hill. These blocks conform to the terrain and create a unique design statement. The house is designed to minimize the amount of earth removal and fill on the site. Outdoor spaces are created with outdoor decks.

 Hilton - buena park, CA

BUENA PARK, CA (2024)

DKY Architects worked with the mall developer, hotel owner/operator, and Hilton to provide design and engineering services. Specifi c scope included back of house areas, porte cochere, and exterior facade design. DKY Architects consultant engineering team provided structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering. The scope included design of the exterior facade, bar, restaurant, and meeting rooms. The DKY team also worked on laying out the second fl oor back of house area, the fourth fl oor pool deck, and fi tness area. The team worked diligently to provide a design to meet the Hilton brand standards to create a luxury hotel experience.