CLIENTS
Clients of Ace Architects are an exceptionally wide-ranging group, including large organizations, city governments, non-profit organizations, chain retailers, as well as private clients of all types, including those with the most modest budgets. What our clients share is an interest in making memorable, fun, and compelling architecture, interiors, and landscapes.
CLIENT LIST
Corporate
Walt Disney Imagineers
LucasArts
World Savings
Pacific Gas and Electric
Gymboree
Club Monaco
Sizzler Restaurants
Magnetron
Public
University of California at San Diego
City of Oakland
City of San Pablo
Redevelopment Agency of San Jose
City of Berkeley
Non-Profit
Children's Fairyland
OBUGS
Retail Stores in Locations including
Forum Shops, Las Vegas
MGM, Las Vegas
Aladdin, Las Vegas
New York, New York, Las Vegas
Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World
Universal CityWalk, Hollywood
San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
Pier 39, San Francisco
International Marketplace, Honolulu
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
Beverly Center, West Hollywood
Private Residential, Retail, and Commercial Developers
Private Residences
Clients of Ace Architects are an exceptionally wide-ranging group, including large organizations, city governments, non-profit organizations, chain retailers, as well as private clients of all types, including those with the most modest budgets. What our clients share is an interest in making memorable, fun, and compelling architecture, interiors, and landscapes.
CLIENT LIST
Corporate
Walt Disney Imagineers
LucasArts
World Savings
Pacific Gas and Electric
Gymboree
Club Monaco
Sizzler Restaurants
Magnetron
Public
University of California at San Diego
City of Oakland
City of San Pablo
Redevelopment Agency of San Jose
City of Berkeley
Non-Profit
Children's Fairyland
OBUGS
Retail Stores in Locations including
Forum Shops, Las Vegas
MGM, Las Vegas
Aladdin, Las Vegas
New York, New York, Las Vegas
Downtown Disney, Walt Disney World
Universal CityWalk, Hollywood
San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
Pier 39, San Francisco
International Marketplace, Honolulu
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
Beverly Center, West Hollywood
Private Residential, Retail, and Commercial Developers
Private Residences
CIVIC PROJECTS
CURRENT
Children's Fairyland Entrance Renovation
Oakland, CA
A new wacky corner entry and sign at the intersection of Grand Ave. and Bellevue Ave. leads visitors along a shrinking path to the ticket booth.
2008
Children's Fairyland Addition and Restoration, Phase 2
Oakland, CA
Aesop's Playhouse, a new amphitheater for childrens' performances, has just opened.
2007
San Pablo 23rd Street District, Streetscape, Phase 2
San Pablo, CA
An extension to the Phase 1 streetscape including another long block, intersection, and park with pink sidewalks, palm trees, tiled walls and benches was completed.
2006
Children's Fairyland Addition and Restoration, Phase 2
Oakland, CA
Addition and restoration of Storybook Puppet Theater.
Oakland Police Administration Building
Oakland, CA
Facade and plaza design as part of the seismic upgrade of the nine story 1960's police headquarters in downtown Oakland.
San Pablo 23rd Street District, Facade Design, Phase 2
San Pablo, CA
New facade design for 11 buildings extending the 23rd St. District another 1/4 mile.
2005
Children's Fairyland Addition and Restoration, Phase 2
Oakland, CA
New amphitheater, puppet theater upgrade and addition, and extensive site renovation to a 10 acre theme park for small children in Lake Merritt Park.
2004
City of Oakland Facade Program
Oakland, CA
Ace provided architectural design services for a facade improvement program in West Oakland and East Oakland. The project included designs for parks, streetscapes, civic buildings, and over 60 commercial building renovations. Facade improvements continue to be constructed. This project continued over 4 years.
2003
MacArthur Streetscape
Oakland, CA
District streetscape design for 35 blocks of MacArthur Blvd, including gateways, a small park, kiosks, and related lighting, landscaping, and street furniture. Project.
2002
Elmhurst Library
Oakland, CA
A set of gardens and courtyards around the existing branch library for use as performance space, class space, for community events and small fairs. Project.
2001
City of San Pablo Streetscape
San Pablo, CA
New streetscape including colored concrete sidewalks, tile walls, and landscaping.
1998
City of San Pablo Facade Program
San Pablo, CA
Facade improvement program for existing commercial streets in San Pablo. Ace has designed a two block stretch including building facades, sidewalks, landscaping, and streetscape elements.
Hospital Entry, UCSD
Hillcrest Hospital, San Diego, CA
Ace is designing a new entry to a remodeled area of the existing UCSD teaching hospital. Preliminary design.
1993
Higuera Adobe Park Restrooms
Milpitas, CA
New restroom building adjacent to a landmark adobe.
City of Hollister
Hollister, CA
Facade improvements to commercial buildings in downtown Hollister.
1992
City of Berkeley Public Works Dept.
Berkeley, CA
Seismic retrofit study for Old City Hall.
Redevelopment Agency of San Jose
San Jose, CA
Facade improvements to mixed use, commercial , residential, and institutional buildings along 4-1/2 miles of neighborhood commercial streets. Ace provided architectural services for the program for 4 years.
1991
City of Berkeley Public Works Dept.
Berkeley, CA
Restoration and repair of National Register Landmark Beaux Arts Old City Hall exterior.
1988
City of Campbell Redevelopment Agency
Campbell, CA
Architectural consulting on zoning and design regulations for Campbell Redevelopment Agency.
CURRENT
Children's Fairyland Entrance Renovation
Oakland, CA
A new wacky corner entry and sign at the intersection of Grand Ave. and Bellevue Ave. leads visitors along a shrinking path to the ticket booth.
2008
Children's Fairyland Addition and Restoration, Phase 2
Oakland, CA
Aesop's Playhouse, a new amphitheater for childrens' performances, has just opened.
2007
San Pablo 23rd Street District, Streetscape, Phase 2
San Pablo, CA
An extension to the Phase 1 streetscape including another long block, intersection, and park with pink sidewalks, palm trees, tiled walls and benches was completed.
2006
Children's Fairyland Addition and Restoration, Phase 2
Oakland, CA
Addition and restoration of Storybook Puppet Theater.
Oakland Police Administration Building
Oakland, CA
Facade and plaza design as part of the seismic upgrade of the nine story 1960's police headquarters in downtown Oakland.
San Pablo 23rd Street District, Facade Design, Phase 2
San Pablo, CA
New facade design for 11 buildings extending the 23rd St. District another 1/4 mile.
2005
Children's Fairyland Addition and Restoration, Phase 2
Oakland, CA
New amphitheater, puppet theater upgrade and addition, and extensive site renovation to a 10 acre theme park for small children in Lake Merritt Park.
2004
City of Oakland Facade Program
Oakland, CA
Ace provided architectural design services for a facade improvement program in West Oakland and East Oakland. The project included designs for parks, streetscapes, civic buildings, and over 60 commercial building renovations. Facade improvements continue to be constructed. This project continued over 4 years.
2003
MacArthur Streetscape
Oakland, CA
District streetscape design for 35 blocks of MacArthur Blvd, including gateways, a small park, kiosks, and related lighting, landscaping, and street furniture. Project.
2002
Elmhurst Library
Oakland, CA
A set of gardens and courtyards around the existing branch library for use as performance space, class space, for community events and small fairs. Project.
2001
City of San Pablo Streetscape
San Pablo, CA
New streetscape including colored concrete sidewalks, tile walls, and landscaping.
1998
City of San Pablo Facade Program
San Pablo, CA
Facade improvement program for existing commercial streets in San Pablo. Ace has designed a two block stretch including building facades, sidewalks, landscaping, and streetscape elements.
Hospital Entry, UCSD
Hillcrest Hospital, San Diego, CA
Ace is designing a new entry to a remodeled area of the existing UCSD teaching hospital. Preliminary design.
1993
Higuera Adobe Park Restrooms
Milpitas, CA
New restroom building adjacent to a landmark adobe.
City of Hollister
Hollister, CA
Facade improvements to commercial buildings in downtown Hollister.
1992
City of Berkeley Public Works Dept.
Berkeley, CA
Seismic retrofit study for Old City Hall.
Redevelopment Agency of San Jose
San Jose, CA
Facade improvements to mixed use, commercial , residential, and institutional buildings along 4-1/2 miles of neighborhood commercial streets. Ace provided architectural services for the program for 4 years.
1991
City of Berkeley Public Works Dept.
Berkeley, CA
Restoration and repair of National Register Landmark Beaux Arts Old City Hall exterior.
1988
City of Campbell Redevelopment Agency
Campbell, CA
Architectural consulting on zoning and design regulations for Campbell Redevelopment Agency.
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
2009-2011
New Stores at Pier 39: Lefty's San Francisco, S.F. Keychain and Magnet Max
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
2008
College Green
Oakland, CA
New ecologically focused retail/office building on the existing Aceland site. Preliminary design.
2007
Magnetron, Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Renovation and update to the flagship magnet store located in Disney's West Side.
2006
Zen Zone
Desert Passage at the Aladdin, Las Vegas, NV
A new retail store for selling water based full body massages alongside an oxygen bar.
Mariposa Green
Oakland, CA
A small residential development in West Oakland with five single family homes surrounding a neighborhood garden. The project includes a new headquarters building for OBUGs, a non-profit educational group operating several gardens in the area. Project.
2005
Chocolate Loco
Universal CityWalk, Hollywood, CA
A new retail store concept focusing on Mexican chocolate.
Aceland
Oakland, CA
Addition and remodeling of existing commercial building.
Magnetron, Pier 39
San Francisco, CA
Renovation and update to the first refrigerator magnet store Ace designed for the magnet retail company.
2004
City of Oakland Facade Program
Oakland, CA
Ace provided architectural design services for a facade improvement program in West Oakland and East Oakland. Over 60 designs have been completed, and many continue to be constructed.
SpeedCity
Las Vegas, NV and Beijing, China
Conceptual design for a casino with amateur stock car racetrack, also including a hotel/nightclub/and retail clothing store.
Zen Zone
Universal CityWalk, Hollywood, CA
Flagship store for a new retail concept combining water based full body massage machines, an oxygen bar, and a rich variety of personal care products.
Magnet Maximus
Forum Shops, Las Vegas, NV
New store selling refrigerator magnets in the expanded Forum Shops.
2003
Uptown Body and Fender
Oakland, CA
Offices and headquarters for an auto body business known for its cappuccinos as well as its bodywork.
2002
333 Third Street
Oakland, CA
8 story office building near Jack London Square. Preliminary Design.
Cadeau
Oakland, CA
Addition to and renovation of the headquarters and manufacturing plant for a gift manufacturing company.
2001
Children's Fairyland Addition and Renovation
Oakland, CA
Award winning redo of a beloved 1950's theme park. Additions include a new arrival plaza and ticket booth/entry, the Village Square, the Magic Lamp Toy Shop, administrative offices, a new carousel, the Jolly Trolley Station, and the Johnny Appleseed Cafe.
2000
Hane/Chow Building
Oakland, CA
Facade renovation and interior improvements for a graphic design firm moving to the Jack London Square area.
1921 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Facade renovation of an existing commercial building.
Magnet Max
Dessert Passage, Las Vegas, NV
New store selling refrigerator magnets in a new Moorish-themed casino project.
1999
Magnetron, SETI
Anaheim, FL
Proposals for two new stores in the Disneyland West Side, a retail entertainment project adjacent to Disneyland and the new Disney's California Adventure.
1998
Underwater World
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
Renovation and improvements to an existing aquarium to make the experience more interesting and lively. Preliminary design.
The Birthplace, UCSD Hospital
Hillcrest Hospital, San Diego, CA
Ace is providing design services for a new alternative birthing center located in a new wing of the existing UCSD teaching hospital. Preliminary design.
1997
Magnetron, Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, FL
New magnet store with a sound and light show in a retail/entertainment district adjacent to Pleasure Island.
Guitar Gallery
Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, FL
New interactive guitar store selling unique and top-of-the-line guitars in a retail/entertainment district adjacent to several night clubs.
International Magnetz
Honolulu, HI
New magnet store in Waikiki.
1996
Disney's California Village
Anaheim, CA
Design and "sense of place" conceptual consultation to the Walt Disney Imagineers for the new theme park being developed adjacent to Disneyland.
Gymboree
San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY
Ace designed two new high profile stores for Gymboree exploring new prototypes for the store's design, and consulted extensively with the CEO. The store on upper Broadway in New York City was constructed.
SF Magnetz
San Francisco, CA
New magnet store near Union Square.
Great Wall of Magnetz
Stratosphere, Las Vegas, NV
A new magnet store in the base of the observation tower.
1995
Marine World Africa USA Retail
San Francisco, CA
Prototype design for a new chain of retail stores. Preliminary design.
Just Fake It
San Francisco, CA
Prototype store for an animal print specialty store. Preliminary design.
Stratosphere Retail Proposals
Las Vegas, NV
Three stores in the base of a new observation tower. Preliminary design.
Sea Star
Las Vegas, NV
800 SF retail sea shell store at Star Lane Shops at the MGM Grand Hotel.
Star Magnet
Las Vegas, NV
1000 SF retail magnet store at Star Lane Shops at the MGM Grand Hotel.
City of San Pablo
San Pablo, CA
Facade improvement program for existing commercial streets in San Pablo. For the San Pablo Redevelopment Agency, Ace provided design services for several facade and site improvement projects in the downtown area.
Neptune's Emporium
Las Vegas, NV
Concept for a retail shell store at the Forum Shops at Caesar's.
Neptune's Grotto
Las Vegas, NV
8000 SF space for a food court and souvenir store at the Forum Shops at Caesar's. Preliminary design.
Magnet Inferno
Hollywood, CA
Concept for a retail store at Universal CityWalk.
Sausalito Accessories
San Francisco, CA
A clothing store at Pier 39. Design Development.
Calido Chile Traders
San Francisco, CA
Storefront design for a chile specialty store at Pier 39 and Valley Fair Mall, San Jose, CA.
Aceland
Oakland, CA
Tenant improvements for psychiatrists' offices.
1994
Magnet FIVE-O
Honolulu, HI
Magnet specialty store in Aloha Tower.
Magnet Max
Milpitas, CA
Magnet store in Great Mall of the Bay Area.
921-25 Univeristy Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Renovation of existing landmarked 10,000 SF building into a copy center and sari store. Tenant improvement drawings for sari store.
Dinostaur
San Francisco, CA
Specialty store selling dinosaur related items at Pier 39.
Magnet Maximus
Las Vegas, NV
New magnet store in Caesar's Forum.
World Savings
San Francisco, CA
New freestanding branch bank.
1993
Stamp-a-teria
Edmonton, Alberta
Magnet and rubber stamp stores in Edmonton Mall.
Magnet Max
Edmonton, Alberta
Magnet and rubber stamp stores in Edmonton Mall.
Out of this Galaxy
Las Vegas, NV
Retail store at the Galaxy Mall. Preliminary design.
Robo Pet
Las Vegas, NV
Retail store at the Galaxy Mall. Preliminary design.
Magnet Max
Las Vegas, NV
Retail store at the Galaxy Mall. Preliminary design.
Stamp-a-teria
Las Vegas, NV
Retail store at the Galaxy Mall. Preliminary design.
Sam and Libby
Singapore, Philippines, Mexico City
Prototype retail store utilizing multiple image projection.
Beacon Day School Performing Arts Building
Oakland, CA
Rehabilitation of an existing industrial building into a 17,000 SF gym/theatre, art classrooms, and offices. Preliminary design.
1992
Disney Development Company
Orlando, FL
Ace participated in an invited design competition for a renovation of a commercial complex in Walt Disney World.
Sam and Libby
Los Angeles, CA
Prototype retail store for a new shoe company in Beverly Center.
Stamp-a-teria
Concord, CA
New store selling rubber stamps.
Aceland Cafe
Oakland, CA
New cafe in Aceland building.
Acme Mortgage Offices
Oakland, CA
New office interior for mortgage brokerage firm in Aceland office building.
Magneto
Concord, CA
Prototype for magnet store kiosk. Project.
1991
Lucasfilms
Nicasio, CA
Addition of three sound isolation booths to Lucasfilms' sound stage at Skywalker Ranch.
Sam and Libby
Various locations
Design of outlet stores for shoes in several West coast malls.
Stamp-a-teria
Sacramento, CA
New store selling rubber stamps.
1883-85 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Rehabilitation and new facade for an existing retail building.
1823-25 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Rehabilitation and new facade for an existing retail building.
Planet Keychain
San Francisco, CA
New retail interior for Pier 39.
Leviathan, 330 Second Street
Oakland, CA
New 10,000 SF three story retail and office building including space for Ace Architects.
Berkeley Bay Commons
Berkeley, CA
Renovations of landmark brick commercial building to perform a seismic upgrade, install new upper floor, interior stair, and power operated skylight.
Market Post Tower
San Jose, CA
Development of building standard finishes for tenant improvements. Renovation of lobby and exterior entry area.
1990
George Lucas Luminaire
San Francisco, CA
60,000 SF entertainment exhibit/restaurant complex at Ghirardhelli Square for Skywalker Development Company, division of Lucasfilms Ltd. Project.
Laurel Village
Oakland, CA
New small shopping center.
1989
Club Monaco
Various locations
Six new stores in the Bay Area and the Los Angeles area for a Canadian lifestyle and clothing company.
Aceland
Oakland, CA
New facades and a second story addition to three commercial buildings.
Community Travel Service
Oakland, CA
New travel agency office in Aceland building.
Ace Brokerage and Acme Mortgage
Oakland, CA
New offices in Aceland building.
Banks for the Memories
San Francisco, CA
Retail store specializing in banks at Pier 39.
Chimes Block
Oakland, CA
New 3,000 SF two story retail and office building.
3321-3329 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA
Renovation and new façade of older commercial building for use by three tenants.
IES Plaza
San Jose, CA
New facades and plaza design for a complex of buildings forming a Portuguese Community Center.
901-917 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA
New 10,000 SF retail and office building.
1988
2110 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA
Renovation of two story Victorian commercial building for therapists' office suite.
Pizza Rustica
Oakland, CA
New cafe specializing in rustic Italian cuisine.
All American Copy
San Jose, CA
New facade and interior for a printing shop.
Pinole Valley Plaza
Pinole, CA
New 70,000 SF shopping center adjacent to Interstate 80.
Liquor Barn
Prototype design for new and rehabilitated Liquor Barn stores for new owners of Liquor Barn chain. Project.
Patten College
Oakland, CA
New high school and classroom buildings and overall master site plan for small private academy and college.
Gnome Sweet Gnome
San Francsico, CA
New store specializing in gnomes at Pier 39.
1987
2187 Shattuck Avenue, the Snake Building
Berkeley, CA
New storefronts, addition, and rehabilitation of an existing bank building in downtown Berkeley into multi-tenant retail building.
Rainbow Records
Davis and Santa Rosa, CA
Two new retail record stores, one 5,000 SF in a free standing building, and one 4,000 SF in a strip center.
The Hot House
Berkeley, CA
New 1,000 SF Mexican restaurant in a commercial building by Ace Architects in downtown Berkeley.
Brick Row Book Shop
San Francisco, CA
Casework and interior remodeling of an antiquarian book store.
Magnet P I
San Francisco, CA
New magnet store at Pier 39.
Hercules Computers
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of 4,000 SF office building for computer software company engineering department. Project.
Country San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
New 3,200 SF retail showroom and offices for country gift items at Pier 39.
Florentine Pasta
Prototype design for projected chain take-out restaurant.
1986
Carleton Business Center
Berkeley, CA
Master plan for rehabilitation of former Colgate Factory. 450,000 SF office and 20,000 SF warehouse.
3201 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA
New 10,000 SF two story retail/office building on a corner site.
P G and E Office Renovation
Berkeley, CA
Renovation of Berkeley headquarters for new lobby, offices, and access.
1985
Bay Area Children's Discovery Museum
Marin County, CA
Conceptual Design for new 30,000 SF childrens' museum. Drawings were used to raise money and obtain a location.
250 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA
77,000 SF office/retail building across from Moscone Convention Center. Schematic Design for a new 10 story building complete. Approved by San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.
Lakeside Delicatessen
Oakland, CA
Remodeling and expansion of existing Italian delicatessen to add a cafe and new kitchen.
4001-29 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA
Renovation of a 10,000 SF historic Julia Morgan designed retail/residential building.
1984
Hahnemann Homeopathic Clinic
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of tenant interior for clinic offices
2455 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA
Feasibility study for development of warehouse on Fisherman's Wharf into a hotel.
1983
Cachibachi
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of warehouse interior for retail showroom for imported art objects and designer clothes.
Interform Offices
Menlo Park, CA
Office space planning and interior design. New facility for industrial design firm.
1982
Figaro Cafe
Oakland, CA
Remodeling of commercial storefront space for Italian gelateria and cafe. Remodeling of warehouse for ice cream manufacturing plant.
1981
Hieroglyph Building
Oakland, CA
Renovation of two-story commercial building for Ace office and tenant space.
1980
El Rancho Rio building
Carmel Valley, CA
New 16,000 SF three story office building.
1979
El Cerrito Plaza
El Cerrito, CA
Remodeling of 15,000 SF of retail space. Project.
2009-2011
New Stores at Pier 39: Lefty's San Francisco, S.F. Keychain and Magnet Max
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
2008
College Green
Oakland, CA
New ecologically focused retail/office building on the existing Aceland site. Preliminary design.
2007
Magnetron, Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Renovation and update to the flagship magnet store located in Disney's West Side.
2006
Zen Zone
Desert Passage at the Aladdin, Las Vegas, NV
A new retail store for selling water based full body massages alongside an oxygen bar.
Mariposa Green
Oakland, CA
A small residential development in West Oakland with five single family homes surrounding a neighborhood garden. The project includes a new headquarters building for OBUGs, a non-profit educational group operating several gardens in the area. Project.
2005
Chocolate Loco
Universal CityWalk, Hollywood, CA
A new retail store concept focusing on Mexican chocolate.
Aceland
Oakland, CA
Addition and remodeling of existing commercial building.
Magnetron, Pier 39
San Francisco, CA
Renovation and update to the first refrigerator magnet store Ace designed for the magnet retail company.
2004
City of Oakland Facade Program
Oakland, CA
Ace provided architectural design services for a facade improvement program in West Oakland and East Oakland. Over 60 designs have been completed, and many continue to be constructed.
SpeedCity
Las Vegas, NV and Beijing, China
Conceptual design for a casino with amateur stock car racetrack, also including a hotel/nightclub/and retail clothing store.
Zen Zone
Universal CityWalk, Hollywood, CA
Flagship store for a new retail concept combining water based full body massage machines, an oxygen bar, and a rich variety of personal care products.
Magnet Maximus
Forum Shops, Las Vegas, NV
New store selling refrigerator magnets in the expanded Forum Shops.
2003
Uptown Body and Fender
Oakland, CA
Offices and headquarters for an auto body business known for its cappuccinos as well as its bodywork.
2002
333 Third Street
Oakland, CA
8 story office building near Jack London Square. Preliminary Design.
Cadeau
Oakland, CA
Addition to and renovation of the headquarters and manufacturing plant for a gift manufacturing company.
2001
Children's Fairyland Addition and Renovation
Oakland, CA
Award winning redo of a beloved 1950's theme park. Additions include a new arrival plaza and ticket booth/entry, the Village Square, the Magic Lamp Toy Shop, administrative offices, a new carousel, the Jolly Trolley Station, and the Johnny Appleseed Cafe.
2000
Hane/Chow Building
Oakland, CA
Facade renovation and interior improvements for a graphic design firm moving to the Jack London Square area.
1921 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Facade renovation of an existing commercial building.
Magnet Max
Dessert Passage, Las Vegas, NV
New store selling refrigerator magnets in a new Moorish-themed casino project.
1999
Magnetron, SETI
Anaheim, FL
Proposals for two new stores in the Disneyland West Side, a retail entertainment project adjacent to Disneyland and the new Disney's California Adventure.
1998
Underwater World
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
Renovation and improvements to an existing aquarium to make the experience more interesting and lively. Preliminary design.
The Birthplace, UCSD Hospital
Hillcrest Hospital, San Diego, CA
Ace is providing design services for a new alternative birthing center located in a new wing of the existing UCSD teaching hospital. Preliminary design.
1997
Magnetron, Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, FL
New magnet store with a sound and light show in a retail/entertainment district adjacent to Pleasure Island.
Guitar Gallery
Downtown Disney West Side, Lake Buena Vista, FL
New interactive guitar store selling unique and top-of-the-line guitars in a retail/entertainment district adjacent to several night clubs.
International Magnetz
Honolulu, HI
New magnet store in Waikiki.
1996
Disney's California Village
Anaheim, CA
Design and "sense of place" conceptual consultation to the Walt Disney Imagineers for the new theme park being developed adjacent to Disneyland.
Gymboree
San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY
Ace designed two new high profile stores for Gymboree exploring new prototypes for the store's design, and consulted extensively with the CEO. The store on upper Broadway in New York City was constructed.
SF Magnetz
San Francisco, CA
New magnet store near Union Square.
Great Wall of Magnetz
Stratosphere, Las Vegas, NV
A new magnet store in the base of the observation tower.
1995
Marine World Africa USA Retail
San Francisco, CA
Prototype design for a new chain of retail stores. Preliminary design.
Just Fake It
San Francisco, CA
Prototype store for an animal print specialty store. Preliminary design.
Stratosphere Retail Proposals
Las Vegas, NV
Three stores in the base of a new observation tower. Preliminary design.
Sea Star
Las Vegas, NV
800 SF retail sea shell store at Star Lane Shops at the MGM Grand Hotel.
Star Magnet
Las Vegas, NV
1000 SF retail magnet store at Star Lane Shops at the MGM Grand Hotel.
City of San Pablo
San Pablo, CA
Facade improvement program for existing commercial streets in San Pablo. For the San Pablo Redevelopment Agency, Ace provided design services for several facade and site improvement projects in the downtown area.
Neptune's Emporium
Las Vegas, NV
Concept for a retail shell store at the Forum Shops at Caesar's.
Neptune's Grotto
Las Vegas, NV
8000 SF space for a food court and souvenir store at the Forum Shops at Caesar's. Preliminary design.
Magnet Inferno
Hollywood, CA
Concept for a retail store at Universal CityWalk.
Sausalito Accessories
San Francisco, CA
A clothing store at Pier 39. Design Development.
Calido Chile Traders
San Francisco, CA
Storefront design for a chile specialty store at Pier 39 and Valley Fair Mall, San Jose, CA.
Aceland
Oakland, CA
Tenant improvements for psychiatrists' offices.
1994
Magnet FIVE-O
Honolulu, HI
Magnet specialty store in Aloha Tower.
Magnet Max
Milpitas, CA
Magnet store in Great Mall of the Bay Area.
921-25 Univeristy Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Renovation of existing landmarked 10,000 SF building into a copy center and sari store. Tenant improvement drawings for sari store.
Dinostaur
San Francisco, CA
Specialty store selling dinosaur related items at Pier 39.
Magnet Maximus
Las Vegas, NV
New magnet store in Caesar's Forum.
World Savings
San Francisco, CA
New freestanding branch bank.
1993
Stamp-a-teria
Edmonton, Alberta
Magnet and rubber stamp stores in Edmonton Mall.
Magnet Max
Edmonton, Alberta
Magnet and rubber stamp stores in Edmonton Mall.
Out of this Galaxy
Las Vegas, NV
Retail store at the Galaxy Mall. Preliminary design.
Robo Pet
Las Vegas, NV
Retail store at the Galaxy Mall. Preliminary design.
Magnet Max
Las Vegas, NV
Retail store at the Galaxy Mall. Preliminary design.
Stamp-a-teria
Las Vegas, NV
Retail store at the Galaxy Mall. Preliminary design.
Sam and Libby
Singapore, Philippines, Mexico City
Prototype retail store utilizing multiple image projection.
Beacon Day School Performing Arts Building
Oakland, CA
Rehabilitation of an existing industrial building into a 17,000 SF gym/theatre, art classrooms, and offices. Preliminary design.
1992
Disney Development Company
Orlando, FL
Ace participated in an invited design competition for a renovation of a commercial complex in Walt Disney World.
Sam and Libby
Los Angeles, CA
Prototype retail store for a new shoe company in Beverly Center.
Stamp-a-teria
Concord, CA
New store selling rubber stamps.
Aceland Cafe
Oakland, CA
New cafe in Aceland building.
Acme Mortgage Offices
Oakland, CA
New office interior for mortgage brokerage firm in Aceland office building.
Magneto
Concord, CA
Prototype for magnet store kiosk. Project.
1991
Lucasfilms
Nicasio, CA
Addition of three sound isolation booths to Lucasfilms' sound stage at Skywalker Ranch.
Sam and Libby
Various locations
Design of outlet stores for shoes in several West coast malls.
Stamp-a-teria
Sacramento, CA
New store selling rubber stamps.
1883-85 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Rehabilitation and new facade for an existing retail building.
1823-25 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA
Rehabilitation and new facade for an existing retail building.
Planet Keychain
San Francisco, CA
New retail interior for Pier 39.
Leviathan, 330 Second Street
Oakland, CA
New 10,000 SF three story retail and office building including space for Ace Architects.
Berkeley Bay Commons
Berkeley, CA
Renovations of landmark brick commercial building to perform a seismic upgrade, install new upper floor, interior stair, and power operated skylight.
Market Post Tower
San Jose, CA
Development of building standard finishes for tenant improvements. Renovation of lobby and exterior entry area.
1990
George Lucas Luminaire
San Francisco, CA
60,000 SF entertainment exhibit/restaurant complex at Ghirardhelli Square for Skywalker Development Company, division of Lucasfilms Ltd. Project.
Laurel Village
Oakland, CA
New small shopping center.
1989
Club Monaco
Various locations
Six new stores in the Bay Area and the Los Angeles area for a Canadian lifestyle and clothing company.
Aceland
Oakland, CA
New facades and a second story addition to three commercial buildings.
Community Travel Service
Oakland, CA
New travel agency office in Aceland building.
Ace Brokerage and Acme Mortgage
Oakland, CA
New offices in Aceland building.
Banks for the Memories
San Francisco, CA
Retail store specializing in banks at Pier 39.
Chimes Block
Oakland, CA
New 3,000 SF two story retail and office building.
3321-3329 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA
Renovation and new façade of older commercial building for use by three tenants.
IES Plaza
San Jose, CA
New facades and plaza design for a complex of buildings forming a Portuguese Community Center.
901-917 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA
New 10,000 SF retail and office building.
1988
2110 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA
Renovation of two story Victorian commercial building for therapists' office suite.
Pizza Rustica
Oakland, CA
New cafe specializing in rustic Italian cuisine.
All American Copy
San Jose, CA
New facade and interior for a printing shop.
Pinole Valley Plaza
Pinole, CA
New 70,000 SF shopping center adjacent to Interstate 80.
Liquor Barn
Prototype design for new and rehabilitated Liquor Barn stores for new owners of Liquor Barn chain. Project.
Patten College
Oakland, CA
New high school and classroom buildings and overall master site plan for small private academy and college.
Gnome Sweet Gnome
San Francsico, CA
New store specializing in gnomes at Pier 39.
1987
2187 Shattuck Avenue, the Snake Building
Berkeley, CA
New storefronts, addition, and rehabilitation of an existing bank building in downtown Berkeley into multi-tenant retail building.
Rainbow Records
Davis and Santa Rosa, CA
Two new retail record stores, one 5,000 SF in a free standing building, and one 4,000 SF in a strip center.
The Hot House
Berkeley, CA
New 1,000 SF Mexican restaurant in a commercial building by Ace Architects in downtown Berkeley.
Brick Row Book Shop
San Francisco, CA
Casework and interior remodeling of an antiquarian book store.
Magnet P I
San Francisco, CA
New magnet store at Pier 39.
Hercules Computers
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of 4,000 SF office building for computer software company engineering department. Project.
Country San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
New 3,200 SF retail showroom and offices for country gift items at Pier 39.
Florentine Pasta
Prototype design for projected chain take-out restaurant.
1986
Carleton Business Center
Berkeley, CA
Master plan for rehabilitation of former Colgate Factory. 450,000 SF office and 20,000 SF warehouse.
3201 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA
New 10,000 SF two story retail/office building on a corner site.
P G and E Office Renovation
Berkeley, CA
Renovation of Berkeley headquarters for new lobby, offices, and access.
1985
Bay Area Children's Discovery Museum
Marin County, CA
Conceptual Design for new 30,000 SF childrens' museum. Drawings were used to raise money and obtain a location.
250 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA
77,000 SF office/retail building across from Moscone Convention Center. Schematic Design for a new 10 story building complete. Approved by San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.
Lakeside Delicatessen
Oakland, CA
Remodeling and expansion of existing Italian delicatessen to add a cafe and new kitchen.
4001-29 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA
Renovation of a 10,000 SF historic Julia Morgan designed retail/residential building.
1984
Hahnemann Homeopathic Clinic
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of tenant interior for clinic offices
2455 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA
Feasibility study for development of warehouse on Fisherman's Wharf into a hotel.
1983
Cachibachi
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of warehouse interior for retail showroom for imported art objects and designer clothes.
Interform Offices
Menlo Park, CA
Office space planning and interior design. New facility for industrial design firm.
1982
Figaro Cafe
Oakland, CA
Remodeling of commercial storefront space for Italian gelateria and cafe. Remodeling of warehouse for ice cream manufacturing plant.
1981
Hieroglyph Building
Oakland, CA
Renovation of two-story commercial building for Ace office and tenant space.
1980
El Rancho Rio building
Carmel Valley, CA
New 16,000 SF three story office building.
1979
El Cerrito Plaza
El Cerrito, CA
Remodeling of 15,000 SF of retail space. Project.
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
CURRENT
Bolinas Barn
Bolinas, CA
Renovation and addition to an existing historic barn in downtown Bolinas as a country residence for an urban couple.
2010
Faulkner Residence Garden
Lafayette, CA
Extensive garden for a new corten steel clad house.
2009
Via Paolo Mercuri
Rome
Rooftop penthouse and garden on top of an apartment building a block from the Tiber.
Tanzillo Residence
Piedmont, CA
New facade and ultra-colorful garden at an existing 1920's residence.
Miller/Beck Residence
Corte Madera, CA
A new Spanish Colonial Revival house and extensive gardens at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais.
Saravia Residence
near Tegucigalpa, Honduras
New Mayan revival home in an old Mayan territory with gardens and custom furnishings.
1903 Tunnel Road
Oakland, CA
New Chateau-style single family residence in the Oakland Hills.
2007
Mariposa Green
Oakland, CA
A small residential development in West Oakland with five single family homes surrounding a neighborhood garden. The project includes a new headquarters building for OBUGs, the non-profit educational group operating this and several other gardens in the area.
Kawakami/Moeller Residence
Lafayette, CA
New Elizabethan-modern single family residence on a secluded site. Project.
Rancho Diablo
Lafayette, CA
Pool and gardens as part of the large addition and renovation to the architects' own residence.
2006
Kirschenbaum Residence
Oakland, CA
New interiors and gardens designed to reinforce the geometric spirit of this minor modern masterpiece.
2005
Kenny/Flood Residence
San Francisco, CA
Renovation and interior design for a Victorian San Francisco flat.
Rancho Diablo
Lafayette, CA
Addition to and renovation of a historic, early California style home and garden on a spectacular site. Interior design including custom furniture.
2004
Garibaldi Residence
Angel's Camp, CA
Renovation and addition to an historic house in the heart of California Gold Rush country.
2003
Kenny/Reichard Residence
Houston, TX
Renovation and Addition to a 1940's residence. Project.
2001
Miller/Beck Residence
Mill Valley, CA
Addition to and renovation of an existing 1930's home on a large property in Mill Valley.
Kenny/Flood Residence
San Francisco, CA
Interior design and renovation of an existing home.
2000
Skyline Castles
Oakland, CA
The second pair of speculative houses, part of a series of miniature "castles," in the Oakland Hills.
Kenny/Reichard Residence
San Francisco, CA
Garden, interior, and color design for a Spanish style residence in St. Francis Woods.
1998
Skyline Castles
Oakland, CA
One pair of speculative houses, part of a series of miniature "castles," in the Oakland Hills.
1997
Erb Residence
San Francisco, CA
A new two unit residential building and garage on a wooded site in Twin Peaks.
Siegel Residence
Sonoma, CA
New single family residence on a ten acre site in Sonoma. Preliminary Design.
Roth Residence
Oakland, CA
New single family residence in Claremont Pines district to replace a house destroyed in the 1991 Oakland Hills fire.
Cotton Residence
Oakland, CA
New single family residence to replace a home destroyed by the East Bay Hills fire.
1996
Tunnel Road Castle
Oakland, CA
New single family residence replacing a home destroyed in the East Bay Hills fire.
Charles Moore House III
Orinda, CA
Renovation and addition to Charles Moore's Orinda House. Project.
1994
Skyline House
Oakland, CA
New speculative home in the Oakland Hills.
1993
Jordan Residence
Oakland, CA
New single family residence on Broadway Terrace to replace a house destroyed in the Oakland Hills fire.
1992
Linker Residence
Tiburon, CA
Remodeling to existing 1960's residence.
1991
Xanadu
Berkeley, CA
Additions and remodeling to existing residence in a Moroccan style.
Topper Residence
Mill Valley, CA
Additions and remodeling to existing residence.
1989
Moonforest
St. Louis, MO
Additions and remodeling to existing family compound.
Petrovista
Richmond, CA
New speculative three-bedroom residence in Point Richmond. Project.
Rancho Diablo
Lafayette, CA
Restoration and renovation of a rustic Monterey-style designed by Lilian Bridgeman in 1927. Addition of a cactus and palm garden.
1988
Neuman Residence
San Francisco, CA
New 4,500 SF family residence in Forest Hills. Project.
1987
Apte Residence
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of enclosed porch and adjacent garden into informal sitting and entertainment area.
1986
Darrell Place Condominiums
San Francisco, CA
Two new luxury condominiums along the Filbert Steps.
Blumenfeld Residence
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of upper floor for new bath and balcony. Remodeling of exterior to provide new drive with covered parking.
1985
Christopoulos Residence
Peidmont, CA
New entrance, colors, lighting, and miscellaneous improvements.
Benjamin Residence
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of miscellaneous rooms into bedroom with gallery, balcony, and new bath.
Valley Subdivision
Monterey County, CA
Preliminary design for 25 condominiums.
Santa Cruz Apartments
Santa Cruz, CA
Preliminary studies for 200 apartments on a lagoon near central Santa Cruz.
1984
Konefal Residence
Placerville, CA
New single family residence on a 5 acre site in the Sierra foothills.
Howard Residence
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of basement into library and guest suite.
Fredman Residence
Berkeley, CA
Terraced parking courtyard and landscaping.
Green Street Condominium
San Francisco, CA
Remodeling of an existing apartment.
1983
Pompeiian Porch
Santa Cruz, CA
Master suite, kitchen, and porch addition with landscaping to a small house.
Train Enthusiast's House
Oakland, CA
Remodeling of interior and garden to accommodate display of train collection.
Checker Halls
Beverly Hills, CA
4,500 SF speculative single family residence.
1982
Spanish Steps
Hollywood, CA
Preliminary design for ten new condominiums with a rooftop pool terrace. Project.
CURRENT
Bolinas Barn
Bolinas, CA
Renovation and addition to an existing historic barn in downtown Bolinas as a country residence for an urban couple.
2010
Faulkner Residence Garden
Lafayette, CA
Extensive garden for a new corten steel clad house.
2009
Via Paolo Mercuri
Rome
Rooftop penthouse and garden on top of an apartment building a block from the Tiber.
Tanzillo Residence
Piedmont, CA
New facade and ultra-colorful garden at an existing 1920's residence.
Miller/Beck Residence
Corte Madera, CA
A new Spanish Colonial Revival house and extensive gardens at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais.
Saravia Residence
near Tegucigalpa, Honduras
New Mayan revival home in an old Mayan territory with gardens and custom furnishings.
1903 Tunnel Road
Oakland, CA
New Chateau-style single family residence in the Oakland Hills.
2007
Mariposa Green
Oakland, CA
A small residential development in West Oakland with five single family homes surrounding a neighborhood garden. The project includes a new headquarters building for OBUGs, the non-profit educational group operating this and several other gardens in the area.
Kawakami/Moeller Residence
Lafayette, CA
New Elizabethan-modern single family residence on a secluded site. Project.
Rancho Diablo
Lafayette, CA
Pool and gardens as part of the large addition and renovation to the architects' own residence.
2006
Kirschenbaum Residence
Oakland, CA
New interiors and gardens designed to reinforce the geometric spirit of this minor modern masterpiece.
2005
Kenny/Flood Residence
San Francisco, CA
Renovation and interior design for a Victorian San Francisco flat.
Rancho Diablo
Lafayette, CA
Addition to and renovation of a historic, early California style home and garden on a spectacular site. Interior design including custom furniture.
2004
Garibaldi Residence
Angel's Camp, CA
Renovation and addition to an historic house in the heart of California Gold Rush country.
2003
Kenny/Reichard Residence
Houston, TX
Renovation and Addition to a 1940's residence. Project.
2001
Miller/Beck Residence
Mill Valley, CA
Addition to and renovation of an existing 1930's home on a large property in Mill Valley.
Kenny/Flood Residence
San Francisco, CA
Interior design and renovation of an existing home.
2000
Skyline Castles
Oakland, CA
The second pair of speculative houses, part of a series of miniature "castles," in the Oakland Hills.
Kenny/Reichard Residence
San Francisco, CA
Garden, interior, and color design for a Spanish style residence in St. Francis Woods.
1998
Skyline Castles
Oakland, CA
One pair of speculative houses, part of a series of miniature "castles," in the Oakland Hills.
1997
Erb Residence
San Francisco, CA
A new two unit residential building and garage on a wooded site in Twin Peaks.
Siegel Residence
Sonoma, CA
New single family residence on a ten acre site in Sonoma. Preliminary Design.
Roth Residence
Oakland, CA
New single family residence in Claremont Pines district to replace a house destroyed in the 1991 Oakland Hills fire.
Cotton Residence
Oakland, CA
New single family residence to replace a home destroyed by the East Bay Hills fire.
1996
Tunnel Road Castle
Oakland, CA
New single family residence replacing a home destroyed in the East Bay Hills fire.
Charles Moore House III
Orinda, CA
Renovation and addition to Charles Moore's Orinda House. Project.
1994
Skyline House
Oakland, CA
New speculative home in the Oakland Hills.
1993
Jordan Residence
Oakland, CA
New single family residence on Broadway Terrace to replace a house destroyed in the Oakland Hills fire.
1992
Linker Residence
Tiburon, CA
Remodeling to existing 1960's residence.
1991
Xanadu
Berkeley, CA
Additions and remodeling to existing residence in a Moroccan style.
Topper Residence
Mill Valley, CA
Additions and remodeling to existing residence.
1989
Moonforest
St. Louis, MO
Additions and remodeling to existing family compound.
Petrovista
Richmond, CA
New speculative three-bedroom residence in Point Richmond. Project.
Rancho Diablo
Lafayette, CA
Restoration and renovation of a rustic Monterey-style designed by Lilian Bridgeman in 1927. Addition of a cactus and palm garden.
1988
Neuman Residence
San Francisco, CA
New 4,500 SF family residence in Forest Hills. Project.
1987
Apte Residence
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of enclosed porch and adjacent garden into informal sitting and entertainment area.
1986
Darrell Place Condominiums
San Francisco, CA
Two new luxury condominiums along the Filbert Steps.
Blumenfeld Residence
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of upper floor for new bath and balcony. Remodeling of exterior to provide new drive with covered parking.
1985
Christopoulos Residence
Peidmont, CA
New entrance, colors, lighting, and miscellaneous improvements.
Benjamin Residence
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of miscellaneous rooms into bedroom with gallery, balcony, and new bath.
Valley Subdivision
Monterey County, CA
Preliminary design for 25 condominiums.
Santa Cruz Apartments
Santa Cruz, CA
Preliminary studies for 200 apartments on a lagoon near central Santa Cruz.
1984
Konefal Residence
Placerville, CA
New single family residence on a 5 acre site in the Sierra foothills.
Howard Residence
Berkeley, CA
Remodeling of basement into library and guest suite.
Fredman Residence
Berkeley, CA
Terraced parking courtyard and landscaping.
Green Street Condominium
San Francisco, CA
Remodeling of an existing apartment.
1983
Pompeiian Porch
Santa Cruz, CA
Master suite, kitchen, and porch addition with landscaping to a small house.
Train Enthusiast's House
Oakland, CA
Remodeling of interior and garden to accommodate display of train collection.
Checker Halls
Beverly Hills, CA
4,500 SF speculative single family residence.
1982
Spanish Steps
Hollywood, CA
Preliminary design for ten new condominiums with a rooftop pool terrace. Project.