ACI full brochure q1 2013

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EXPERIENCED
Architectural Concepts, Inc. (ACI) is a Planning,
Architecture and Interior Design firm committed to the
highest quality in design and client service ACI provides
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS
highest quality in design and client service. ACI provides
architectural services nationally and internationally with an
expertise in hospitality/resort/vacation ownership projects.
The firm’s principal and staff have a unique combination
of experience in the architecture and construction
industries in a wide variety of projects including hospitality,
commercial, civic, institutional, multi-family and senior
housing.
CREATIVE
Architectural Concepts’ diverse talent of architects,
designers and planners contribute to the firm’s creative
culture. ACI works as a team to create a reality from their
client’s vision. Hospitality projects start with an
understanding of the “guest experience” to build a central
core concept for the project resulting in spectacular
destinations.
DIVERSIFIED
Architectural Concepts offers a full range of services for a
variety of project types. ACI’s scope of services includes:
architectural renderings for design and presentation
materials, electronic construction documents (AutoCAD),
governmental processing construction estimatesgovernmental processing, construction estimates,
construction administration, reconstruction, ADA services,
FF&E specifications, purchasing and expert testimony.
Because of ACI’s diverse skills, the firm has been utilized at
the pro forma stage of projects to set the parameters of
the development scope.
INNOVATIVE
A hit t l C t ’ i i l d t ff d di t dArchitectural Concepts’ principal and staff are dedicated
to being innovative. ACI is committed to having a fresh
vision and looking for design solutions that respect the
environment. ACI helps clients to conceptualize the
project by the use of AutoCAD 3D modeling of buildings
and architectural renderings to bring the project to life.
RESPONSIVE
Architectural Concepts has a proven and defined
approach to their practice of architecture. Rather than
rushing into a project, ACI takes the time to carefully listen
to their clients, drawing out their needs and desires
concerning design and construction. ACI’s success lies in
their ability to take this information and blend aesthetics
and function with economic common sense.

HOSPITALITY / VACATION OWNERSHIP
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL
HOTEL AND TOWER
New Orleans LA
SEAHORSE ESTATES BEACH CLUB
Follett’s Island, TX
Architecture Interior Design
LAWRENCE WELK
RESORT VILLAS
Escondido CANew Orleans, LA
Interior Design Concept
Development, FF&E, Art
Program and Purchasing for
Model Unit and Sales Center.
CLUB REGINA
Cancun, MX and
C b S L MX
Architecture, Interior Design
and FF&E for 10,000 SF Beach
Club + Interiors for 37 luxury
residences ranging between
2700 and 3500 SF
THE BOND
Las Vegas, NV
R t C t E titl t
Escondido, CA
Interior Renovation of 286
vacation ownership units.
2004 ARDY Award*
CANYON VILLAS
AT THE WELK RESORT
Escondido, CA
A hit t M t Pl iCabo San Lucas, MX
Redefine Brand Image,
Interior Design, FF&E, Art
Program and Purchasing for
232 guest units.
2008 ARDY Award*
ISLAND EMPRESS RESORT
l
Resort Concept, Entitlements,
and FF&E for a 118 unit
vacation ownership resort.
CIBOLA VISTA
RESORT AND SPA
Peoria, AZ
t l i t
Architecture, Master Planning
and Entitlements for 240 units.
WESTIN HORTON PLAZA
San Diego, CA
Architectural Design for
7,000 SF pavilion atop the
plaza deck.
Pensacola, FL
Define Brand, Conceptual
Interior Design, FF&E,
Purchasing for 216 unit, 19
story fractional resort.
GOLDEN DOOR SPA
Escondido, CA
Master Planning, Resort
Concept, Entitlements,
Architecture, Interior Design,
FF&E and Purchasing for a 20
acre resort, with 480 vacation
ownership units.
2006 ARDY Award*
PACIFIC BEACHFRONT RESORT
San Diego, CA
Architecture and Interior
Design for a 167 unit vacation
ownership resort.
RADISSON HOTEL
Master Planning, Architecture
and Interior Design for
exclusive 30 acre spa site.
OPTIMUM HEALTH INSTITUTE
Lemon Grove, CA
Master Planning, Architecture
and Interior Design for a 2.8
WESTIN MISSION HILLS RESORT
Rancho Mirage, CA
Architecture for new
35,000 SF conference center
and renovation of 11,000 SF
spa/athletic center.
WINNERS CIRCLE BEACH AND
San Diego, CA
Exterior Renovation of main
entry and lobby.
WILDWOOD SHORES RESORT
Lake Conroe, TX
Master Plan for 272 vacation
ownership units.g
acre wellness resort.
THE VILLAS
AT THE GRAND COLONIAL
La Jolla, CA
Hotel Concept, Entitlements,
and FF&E for 18 luxury suites
TENNIS RESORT
Solana Beach, CA
Architecture and Interior Design
for new clubhouse and
renovation of 96 units.
NUT TREE ENTERTAINMENT
COMPLEX
p
DESERT OASIS
Palm Springs, CA
Interior Renovation of 64
vacation ownership units.
2005 ARDY Award*
SHERATON HARBOR ISLANDy
with underground garage.
OYSTER SHELL
CONDOMINIUMS
CO
Vacaville, CA
Master Plan for 125 acre site,
with a 350 unit hotel, 50 unit
vacation ownership villa,
100,000 SF retail mall.
4TH ON PARK CONDOMINIUMS
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Planning, Architecture and
Interior Design of fitness
center, spa and pavilion.WHOLE OWNERSHIP
CONDOMINIUMS
La Jolla, CA
Entitlements, Architecture
and Interior Design for 6 luxury
units with underground
garage.
San Diego, CA
Architecture, Interior Design for
3,000 SF stylish downtown infill
project.
* American Resort Development Association

RESTAURANTS / CLUBS
SOCIAL TAP BAR AND GRILLE
Ventura, CA
Interior and Exterior
HOME PLATE CAFÉ @ UCSD
San Diego, CA
Interior Design for a full service
WAHOO TACO
San Diego, CA
Brand Development for 2 000Interior and Exterior
Renovation for 6,000 sports
bar.
ZEBAS BAKERY
San Diego, CA
Renovation for 3,000 SF
b k d fé
sports bar.
COME ON IN CAFÉ @ UCSD
San Diego, CA
cafe.
TIVOLI BAR
Brand Development for 2,000
SF beach style restaurant.
TWISTER CAFE
San Diego, CA
Interior Design for teen
operated cafe.
ZANZIBAR AT THE LOFT @ UCSDbakery and café.
KILL DEVILS I AND II
Lake Forest & Temecula, CA
Interior Design for a 1,400 SF
and a 2,800 SF location.
COSI
l C t C
TIVOLI BAR
San Diego, CA
Design for expansion of 120
year old structure.
CABANA GRILL
Cibola Vista Resort and Spa
i
ZANZIBAR AT THE LOFT @ UCSD
La Jolla, CA
Interior Renovation of bar and
kitchen.
TAPANADE RESTAURANT
La Jolla, CA
i i
COMMERCIAL / RETAIL
Temecula & Costa Mesa, CA
Interior Design for national
brand urbane cafés.
Peoria, AZ
Design of a 3,000 SF
restaurant.
CAPITAL REAL-ESTATE
VENTURES OFFICES
NICOLE MILLER RETAIL STORE
Carlsbad CA
NATH LAW GROUP
Carlsbad CA
Renovation for French
café and bar.
.
VENTURES OFFICES
San Diego, CA
Interior design of 4200 SF
office with custom lighting
and cold rolled steel doors
MIRA MESA TEEN CENTER
San Diego, CA
Interior Design for an 8 000 SF
Carlsbad, CA
Interior Design for retail
showroom and bridal salon.
SOLATUBE INTERNATIONAL
AND BRIGHTER CONCEPTS
San Diego, CA
Design for a 17 000 SF
Carlsbad, CA
Interior Design of 7,000 SF law
offices.
PURRING PARROT
San Diego, CA
exclusive cat and bird resort.
Interior Design for an 8,000 SF
teen center.
WHEREHOUSE RETAIL STORES
San Diego, CA
Interior Design of a 10,000 SF
and a 7,000 SF store.
URBAN SUN
Design for a 17,000 SF
corporate research and
development training center
and warehouse.
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GIRL
San Diego, CA
party palace and retail
SHADOWRIDGE VET CLINIC
Vista, CA
Interior Design for 3,000 SF
veterinary clinic with
boarding and retail space.
SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS
SHOWROOMURBAN SUN
San Diego, CA
tanning salon and retail store.
ROLLERSKATELAND
Chula Vista, CA
D i f 20 000 SF ll
party palace and retail
outlet.
KINKADE GALLERIES
San Diego, CA
Horton Plaza and Fashion
Valley Center. Interior Design
of art gallery and office.
SHOWROOM
San Diego, CA
Interior design for 10,500 SF
corporate offices and
showroom.
MOTIVATE CORP. OFFICES
San Diego, CA
I t i d i f 7 800 SFDesign for a 20,000 SF roller-
skate rink. LAK ADVERTISING OFFICES
San Diego, CA
Design for 18,000 SF
renovation
Interior design for 7,800 SF
corporate offices.

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS HOSPITALITY
MARGIT WHITLOCK IS “….A
GUIDING SPIRIT AND A
SOURCE OF STRENGTH, A
PILLAR OF OUR ENTIRE
EFFORT…A REMARKABLE
PERSON.”
NEIL CUMSKY, CEO,NEIL CUMSKY, CEO,
PRINCETON RESORTS GROUP
CIBOLA VISTA RESORT AND SPA
Peoria, Arizona
Princeton Resorts Group
A hit t l C t t d d i t i i d bArchitectural Concepts created a design concept inspired by
the history of the Spanish conquistadors who traveled through
Arizona in search of the “Seven Cities of Cibola”.
20 acre timeshare development with 480 vacation ownership
units in six phases, a three story 30,000 SF lobby building with fine
dining and sales center, 100 room hotel, 10,000 SF spa, 3,200 SF
trailhead building, two pools each with pool house cafes and a
i i f f j125’ long “ruin wall” as a signature feature of the project.
MASTER PLANNING, ENTITLEMENTS, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR
DESIGN, FF&E, PURCHASING

Peoria, Arizona
ARDY Gold Award (2006) for Resort Architecture from theARDY Gold Award (2006) for Resort Architecture from the
American Resort Development Association.

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS INTERIORSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS
“….RESULTS WERE
SPECTACULAR….WON TOP
HONORS…. COMPETITION
FOR THESE AWARDS IS
FIERCE.”
JOHN E. SMALL, CHAIRMAN,
RESORTCOM INTERNATIONAL
Peoria, Arizona
ARDY Gold Award (2006) for Resort Architecture from theARDY Gold Award (2006) for Resort Architecture from the
American Resort Development Association.

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS INTERIORS
THE SPANISH EXPLORERS…THE SPANISH EXPLORERS
SEARCH FOR THE “SEVEN CITIES
OF CIBOLA”, A LEGENDARY
RESPITE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND
UNTOLD RICHES.
INSPIRATION FOR THE DESIGN
Peoria, Arizona
ARDY Silver Award (2006) for Interior Design from the AmericanARDY Silver Award (2006) for Interior Design from the American
Resort Development Association.

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS INTERIORS
LOS CABOS - PICTURE YOUR
RESORT IN THE MAJESTIC
DESERT LANDSCAPE WHERE
THE LUMINOUS BLUE SKIES
AND WILD BLUE OCEAN
MEET THE LAND’S END.
CANCUN - PICTURE YOUR
RESORT ON PRISTINE WHITERESORT ON PRISTINE WHITE
SANDS WHERE A TROPICAL
TURQUOISE SEA MEETS AN
ANCIENT CIVILIZATION
CLUB REGINA
Cancun and Los Cabos, Mexico
Raintree Resorts International
ARDY Gold Award (2008) for Refurbishment –Architecture &
Interior Design from the American Resort Development
Association.
“A Collection of Memories Awaits You at Our Gallery of Resorts”
is the concept created by ACI for Raintree Vacation Club. The
overall concept has been tailored for the individual resorts. ACI
selected several artists from Mexico who created original
artwork for the guest units. The collection of artwork reflects the
area and culture of each resort. The guest has the opportunity
to purchase the artwork as a memento of their resort vacation.
Interior renovation of 232 Guest Units.
INTERIOR DESIGN, ART PROGRAM, FFE, PURCHASING

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS ON THE BOARDS
“Architectural Concepts was
selected for its expertise in the
shared ownership arena, as well
as its well known reputation foras its well-known reputation for
creating exceptional themed
resorts that fit a particular niche.
We have known Margit Whitlock
and her company for a number of
years, and are thrilled that we
finally have the opportunity to
work with her and her talented
group.”
Carl G. Berry, President and CEO Star Resort Group
SEAHORSE ESTATES BEACH CLUB
Follets Island, Texas
Architectural Concepts is creating a spectacular “country-club
type” facility with full amenities to service the Follets Islandtype facility with full amenities to service the Follets Island
project, a luxury fractional resort. Included in the nearly 10,000
square ft. Beach Club will be three hotel suites, a sales center,
recreation and game room, movie room, luxury spa, and
fitness studio. The bar/lounge will have indoor and outdoor
dining for 100. . Outside there will be an enormous activity pool
with an infinity edge falling to a fire pit below, and a “not so
small” kid’s pool.
BRANDING, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E

“It is an amazing experience to
work with ACI. Their team is very
talented and responsive to every
detail”
Lucian DancaescuLucian Dancaescu
Gulf Wind Management
Pensacola, Florida
ACI is designing this high rise beach fractional resort as a green
project for LEED certification Luxury amenities include a wineproject for LEED certification. Luxury amenities include a wine
grotto room for temperature controlled wine storage and a
fractional yacht ownership at the resort beach.
200+ five star luxury suites, lobby, wine grotto bar, owner’s
lounge, fitness center, conference center, sales center and
pool amenities.
BRANDING, INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E, PURCHASING AND LEED
CERTIFICATION

GREEN GRASS BETWEENGREEN GRASS – BETWEEN
THE BLADES, THE COLOR OF
WATER
KAGA NO CHIYO (1703-1775)
GOLDEN DOOR
Escondido, California
LXR Luxury Resorts
Architectural Concepts’ design concept for the spa resort is aArchitectural Concepts design concept for the spa resort is a
modern interpretation of an ancient Asian story.
30 acre spa site, new construction and interior renovation for 50
guest units and common areas including dining facility, bath
house with wet and dry treatment rooms, lounge and exercise
facility.
MASTER PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E,
MODEL UNITS

“…THE CONSUMMATE
EXAMPLE OF WHY (ACI)…EXAMPLE OF WHY (ACI)…
HAS RISEN TO THE TOP
ECHELON OF HOSPITALITY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
FIRMS IN THE SOUTHWEST.”
ANN LEWIS,
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTIONDIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION,
ZMT ASSOCIATES
GOLDEN DOOR
LXR Luxury Resorts
Inspirational sayings lead to the design concepts for theInspirational sayings lead to the design concepts for the
common spaces including the bathhouse body wrap huts with
signature treatments such as a warm honey wrap & orange
blossom milk soak.
MASTER PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E, SPA
DESIGN

A SANCTUARY DEEPLYA SANCTUARY DEEPLY
INFLUENCED BY JAPANESE
TRADITION TUCKED AWAY
ON 377 ACRES, IT IS THE
“NUMBER-ONE DESTINATION
SPA IN THE NATION”
2005 ZAGAT SURVEY
GOLDEN DOOR
LXR Luxury Resorts
Each area is created with a “Wabi Sabi” design approach andEach area is created with a Wabi Sabi design approach and
grows from ACI’s research into ancient Japanese culture.
MASTER PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E,
MODEL UNITS

“…THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR
HARD WORK…I HAVE COME TO
DEPEND UPON YOUR
PROFESSIONALISM, OUTSTANDING
WORK PRODUCT AND
DEDICATION…”
BUNTY AHAMED,
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER,
THE WESTIN MISSION HILLS RESORT
WESTIN MISSION HILLS
Rancho Mirage, California
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
ACI designed an elegant mission style 35 000 SF conferenceACI designed an elegant mission style 35,000 SF conference
center with a ballroom, executive boardroom and full service
kitchen. The work resulted in a landmark bell tower with
ceramic mosaic dome, trellised courtyard for functions and an
oval boardroom accentuating the corner of the structure. In
addition, ACI renovated the spa/athletic center which
became a model for the Westin Brand. It was ACI that
introduced a black and brown wood palette (now a Westin
signature look) with backlit glass panels for the wall treatmentsignature look) with backlit glass panels for the wall treatment.
35,000 SF conference center including a 60,000 SF parking
garage and an 11,000 SF renovation of spa/athletic center.
ENTITLEMENTS, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS HOSPITALITY / INTERIORS
THE DESIGN INTENT IS SIMPLE,
THOUGHTFUL, AND
PRACTICAL AND PROVIDES
A SERENE PLACE FOR
CONTEMPLATION
OPTIMUM HEALTH INSTITUTE
Lemon Grove, California
The design brings an order between space, form, and function
that is not distracting ACI has developed a master plan tothat is not distracting. ACI has developed a master plan to
bring order and harmony to the entire complex through the
future expansion and interior renovation. Great precautions
were taken with respect to the environment and protecting the
health of guests.
2.8 acre site master plan, interior renovation and new
construction with 10 phases, 85 guest units, dining facility, pool
and spa retail and organic gardenand spa, retail and organic garden
MASTER PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, FFE,
MODEL UNIT

“IN THE PROCESS OF
WORKING CLOSELY WITHWORKING CLOSELY WITH
MARGIT AND HER TEAM, WE
HAVE FOUND THEM TO BE
HIGHLY COMPETENT,
CREATIVE, EASY TO WORK
WITH AND VERY
PROFESSIONAL.”
JON FREDRICKS, PRESIDENT
THE WELK RESORT GROUP
CANYON VILLAS AT THE WELK RESORT
Welk Resort Group
The elegant California Mission architecture is blended into theThe elegant California Mission architecture is blended into the
overall campus yet still stands alone with unique features unto
itself. The name “Canyon Villas” symbolizes the rock
outcroppings and internal man made canyon landscape that
plays a part of the amenity areas.
MASTER PLANNING, ENTITLEMENTS, ARCHITECTURE

OUR APPROACH IS TO
EMBRACE CANCUN'S
HISTORY THAT IS RICH IN
MAYAN INFLUENCE IN THE
INTERIOR DESIGN
PARK ROYAL
Cancun, Mexico
Royal Holiday Vacations
Interior renovation concept to compliment the Park RoyalInterior renovation concept to compliment the Park Royal
Brand while retaining the importance of the hotel’s location.
ACI’s design intent is to create continuous discovery with subtle
Mayan symbolism throughout the space.
INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT FOR GUEST UNITS

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS HOSPITALITY / INTERIORS
ACI WAS SELECTED “BECAUSE OF
THE DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE IN
BRANDING AND DESIGNINGBRANDING AND DESIGNING
TIMESHARE RESORTS. THEY WERE
INFLUENTIAL IN THE CREATION OF
THE PROJECT FROM ITS NAME ALL
THE WAY THROUGH TO ITS
ARCHITECTURE AND
COSMOPOLITIAN INTERIOR
DESIGN”DESIGN”
RICK LARSON, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
THARALDSON LODGING COMPANIES
THE BOND
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tharaldson Lodging Companies
Branding and the process of ideation with her clients is aBranding and the process of ideation with her clients is a
primary focus for Margit Whitlock and her firm. ACI created a
“casual elegance” design concept for the James Bond inspired
cosmopolitan resort.
Five story luxury timeshare resort, 118 guest units, lobby, owner’s
lounge, sales center, spa, pool and private cabanas.

“I APPRECIATE THE ART OF DESIGN
EVEN MORE AFTER WATCHING THE
DYNAMICS OF ACHIEVING ANDYNAMICS OF ACHIEVING AN
IMPOSSIBLE SCHEDULE, WHILE
JUGGLING THE DESIGN APPROVAL
PROCESS WITH OUR CORPORATE
DESIGN TEAM AND
COORDINATING A FAST TRACK
CONSTRUCTION PHASE.”
KELLY SANDERS
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER
SHERATON SAN DIEGO
BRANSON VILLAS
Branson, Missouri
Architectural Concepts designed the timeshare villa
t i t d i t thi 300 t l dconcept incorporated into this 300 acre master-planned
mixed use entertainment and hospitality project.
ENTRY MONUMENT IDENTITY SIGNAGE, ARCHITECTURE,
INTERIOR DESIGN

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS RESTAURANTS
“THERE IS NO ONE I WOULD RATHER
BE BUILDING AND SOLVING
PROBLEMS WITH THAN
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS”
JOHN ELLIS
ELLIS CONTRACTING INCELLIS CONTRACTING, INC.
SOCIAL TAP AMERICAN EATERY
Ventura, California
Brand development for a new PUB style beach bar that
utilizes raw materials such as reclaimed woodutilizes raw materials such as reclaimed wood,
galvanized metal siding and pebble rock walls. The
roughness of the colors and materials set the tone for
the 6000 SF restaurant. Project included planning
department and community group processing,
Architecture and Interior Design.
BRANDING ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN FF&EBRANDING, ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS RESTAURANTS
“…I HIGHLY RECOMMEND
MARGIT WHITLOCK OF
ARCHITECTURAL
CONCEPTS….FOR HER
INTERIOR DESIGN AND
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES”
JIM LAKDAWALA
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JIM LAKDAWALA
LAK ADVERTISING
1) Zanzibar at The Loft UCSD
San Diego, California
2) COSI, SIMPLY GOOD TASTE
Temecula and Costa Mesa, California
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3) KILL DEVILS I AND II, FROZEN CUSTARD & BEACH FRIES
Lake Forest and Temecula, California
4) WAHOO TACO
San Diego, California
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ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS COMMERCIAL
MOTIVATE
San Diego, CA
Not the typical office culture, the high profile Ad and Media
i d ith d fl ibilit ACIcompany required a space with energy and flexibility. ACI
designed the 7800 SF space with a coffee bar lobby and play lab
with multi colored panels and workstations with custom steel wall
caps for magnets. Our favorite part is the 60’ x 8’ custom graffiti
mural by Maxx Moses.

WILD WILD WEST MEETSWILD WILD WEST MEETS
TRAIN DEPOT.
DESIGN CONCEPT BLENDS
COLD ROLLED STEEL BARN
DOORS, WEATHERED WOOD,
FAUX SNAKE SKIN LEATHER
WALL COVERING AND
VINTAGE LIGHTING.
CREV – CAPITAL REAL-ESTATE VENTURES
San Diego, CA
The 4200 SF shell inside an historic building sits on the Park in the
P k t P tC P k t di Utili i th i ti 100 ldPark at PetCo Park stadium. Utilizing the existing 100 year old
brick walls and heavy timber structure we completed our
concept with huge cold rolled steel barn doors with random
smoke, bubble and clear windowpanes, distressed wood floors,
weathered wood ceilings and custom vintage lighting.
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, AND CUSTOM LIGHTING
DESIGN

SOLATUBE
Vista, CA
Architectural Concepts provided architecture and interior
design for this complete gut and redo renovation of the existingdesign for this complete gut and redo renovation of the existing
14,000 SF corporate offices plus a 7000 SF addition. Special
features incorporated Solatubes into chandeliers and punched
wall treatments which had never been done before. The entire
second floor and part of the first is daylit using shaft walls and
other unique applications.

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS COMMERCIAL / RETAIL
A UNIQUE DESIGN THATA UNIQUE DESIGN THAT
UTILIZES EACH TYPE OF
SOLATUBE PRODUCT TO
PROVIDE EFFECTIVE,
EFFICIENT AND DRAMATIC
DAYLIGHTING SOLUTIONS.
BRIGHTER CONCEPTS
Vista, CA
This Retail and Warehouse space is the showroom prototype for
“Brighter Concepts” retail sales and installation network of
Solatube Premier Dealers. This prototype location includes an
installation training workshop, a dealer training facility, research
and development, showroom, warehouse facilities and sales
floor.
The design intent was to highlight not only that Solatubes can
provide day-lighting, but to clearly illustrate how they are
installed and how they work. The design features open ceilings
that show the path the tube structures follow from the roof to
the ceiling plane.
ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E SELECTION AND
CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGN

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS Commercial/retail
NICOLE MILLER
Carlsbad, CA
Pretty and pink was the criteria for the new flagship 2300 SF
retail showroom From the oversized pink ottoman to theretail showroom. From the oversized pink ottoman to the
custom case goods, Architectural Concepts developed every
detail of the interior architecture and furnishings.
INTERIOR DESIGN, FF&E SELECTION AND CUSTOM FURNITURE
DESIGN

MARGIT E. WHITLOCK, AIA LEED ® AP
Principal | Creative Director
Margit E. Whitlock AIA is a professional with over twenty years of experience in
a variety of project and building types Her professional experience includes all
PLANNING
OPTIMUM HEALTH INSTITUTE, Lemon Grove, CA
Master Plan for Wellness Center Campus
Trestles San Onofre Beach Resort Pendleton CA
a variety of project and building types. Her professional experience includes all
aspects of architecture and the building process including project
programming and site analysis, design, construction documents and
construction administration. Her emphasis on project management provides
client assurance that the project will meet its goals for scheduling and budget
while not compromising the design intent.
As Principal / Creative Director for Architecture and Interior Design
Trestles San Onofre Beach Resort, Pendleton, CA
Master Plan for Beach Resort, Banquet Hall, RV Park
Del Mar Beach, Pendleton, CA
Master Plan for Cabana de Playa Beach Club
HOSPITALITY
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER
New Orleans, Louisiana
Interior Design of Sales Center & Model Unit
As Principal / Creative Director for Architecture and Interior Design,
Ms. Whitlock is responsible for creating the concepts that drive the design.
Once the project is established, she coordinates feasibility studies,
governmental processing including zoning, development and construction
permits. In addition to master planning and architectural design, her
experience with consultant coordination on large-scale projects has assisted
many clients with an understanding of the full scope of a building project.
CLUB REGINA, Cancun & Cabo San Lucas, MX
Club re-branding and Interior Design of 232 Units
ISLAND EMPRESS RESORT, Pensacola, FL
Architecture and Interior Design of 216 unit
Fractional High Rise
GOLDEN DOOR SPA, Escondido, CA
Architecture and Interior Design of Exclusive
Destination Spa Resort
Ms. Whitlock’s earlier experience in commercial/retail and multi-family housing
projects broadens the scope of services offered by Architectural Concepts.
For the past sixteen years she has focused on resort and hospitality design and
construction with projects nationally and internationally.
Her project list includes hospitality, retail, restaurant, commercial, civic and
multi-family/senior housing Some of her firm’s completed projects include
CIBOLA VISTA RESORT & SPA, Peoria, AZ
Architecture and Interior Design of 420 units, Spa,
Lobby, Club House, Restaurant and Sales Center
LAWRENCE WELK RESORT VILLAS, Escondido, CA
Interior Design of 282 Units
HANDLERY HOTEL, San Diego, CA
Interior Design of 217 Rooms & Public Spaces
WESTIN MISSION HILLS RESORT R h Mi CA multi family/senior housing. Some of her firm s completed projects include
award winning Cibola Vista Resort and Spa, Sheraton Harbor Island Spa,
Lawrence Welk Resort Villas, Golden Door Spa, Westin Mission Hills Conference
Center and Spa, Winners Circle Resort renovation, Pacific Beachfront Resort
and the Mira Mesa Civic Center. On the boards, she is leading the design
team for a new high rise fractional on Pensacola Beach.
Ms Whitlock is a licensed architect in the states of California Arizona and
WESTIN MISSION HILLS RESORT, Rancho Mirage, CA
Architecture and Interior Design for Conference
Center over underground garage and Spa
PACIFIC BEACHFRONT RESORT, San Diego, CA
Architecture and Interior Design of 220 Unit Beach
Resort
WINNERS CIRCLE BEACH & TENNIS RESORT
Solana Beach, CA
Architecture and Interior Design of Clubhouse and
Ms. Whitlock is a licensed architect in the states of California, Arizona and
Florida. She is a Board Member SDAF (San Diego Architectural Foundation)
ARDA (American Resort Developers Association), past President of NEWH
Southern Counties (The Hospitality Industry Network, past board member of the
AIASD (American Institute of Architects), the East Village Association’s Land Use
committee and the Old Town Architectural Review Board. As a result of her
community service with Habitat for Humanity, Ms. Whitlock was elected to the
San Diego Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors for 2008-2011
96 Units
COMMERCIAL
NICOLE MILLER RETAIL SHOWROOM, Carlsbad, CA
Interior Design for new 2300 SF high end retail store
SOLATUBE CORPORATE OFFICES, Vista, CA
Architecture and Interior Design of 7000 SF addition
and 14,000 SF office renovation
San Diego Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors for 2008 2011.
Ms. Whitlock is an accomplished speaker with engagements at multiple ARDA
conventions, HD Boutique show as well as being frequently published in
magazines such as Developments, Resort Trades, Hotel Business, Hiatus,
Vacation Industry Review and Resort Management and Operations.
She received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon
with academic strengths in urban planning and design and extended her
MOTIVATE CORPORATE OFFICES, San Diego, CA
Interior Design of 7,800 SF office
SOCIAL TAP BAR AND GRILLE, Ventura, CA
Architecture and Interior Design and Brand
development for 6000 SF prototype restaurant
HOME PLATE CAFÉ @ UCSD, San Diego, CA
Interior Design of 2500 SF Sports Bar
ZANZIBAR AT THE LOFT @ UCSD S Di CA with academic strengths in urban planning and design and extended her
studies in Art History and Architecture at the University of Copenhagen,
Denmark.
ZANZIBAR AT THE LOFT @ UCSD, San Diego, CA
Interior Design of new bar and kitchen
WHEREHOUSE RETAIL STORES, CA
Interior Design of 10,000 SF and 7,000 SF Stores
ROLLERSKATELAND, Chula Vista, CA
Architecture and Interior Design of 20,000 SF Rink

BRIAN GIGUERE, AIA LEED ® AP
Principal I Director of Architecture
Mr. Giguere brings thirty-one years of practice in architecture to the team of
Architectural Concepts, Inc. His professional experience extends the full range
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of architectural services in master planning, architectural design, construction
documents, specifications and construction administration.
Mr. Giguere brings creative, sustainable, and contemporary ideas to every
project. His strengths as a Project Architect and Manager are built upon a
varied background, including four years as principal of his own firm in
Houston, when previous employers valued his skills and experience so much
CLUB REGINA , Cancun & Cabo San Lucas, MX
Club re-branding and Interior Design of 232 Units
Architecture and Interior Design of 216 unit
Fractional High Rise
Architecture and Interior Design of Exclusive
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that they became his clients. He translated his expertise in design and project
management to the hospitality industry in San Diego, developing unique
resort and vacation-ownership environments. At ACI he programs, designs,
and furnishes high profile projects for a broad range of clients from private
developers, government agencies to high-tech companies.
Mr. Giguere relishes the challenges of a project from start to finish. He listens
Architecture and Interior Design of 420 units, Spa,
Lobby & Sales Center
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BORDER PATROL STATION EXPANSION, El Cajon, CA*
Space planning and CD’s for 12,000 SF
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to clients, understands their needs and concerns, and provides them with
unique, creative, and realistic solutions. He is detail oriented and has
managed numerous project teams for efficiency and timeliness. He is
particularly comfortable taking on highly complex assignments but does not
lose sight of the small details and the need for careful, accurate and clear
documentation.
MARINE TASK FORCE, US CUSTOMS, CA*
Remodel of existing 5,500 SF building for new
headquarters of HIDTA Task Force
KIDDIE HALL, San Diego, CA*
Space planning, design and construction
documentation for 14,000 SF new child care facility
DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES*
S Di CA
Mr. Giguere’s expertise is combining effective project management with
detailed and accurate CAD documentation resulting in the timely and
efficient completion of projects. He has broad space planning expertise in
over 3.5 million square feet of planned, documented and built projects which
include office core development and public space design.
Beyond the technical aspects of Mr. Giguere’s experience is a very talented
San Diego, CA
POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES*
San Diego, CA
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architect with highly defined design skills. His talent to design buildings that
can be constructed is admirable and a benefit to every client. An example of
his construction expertise is his Value Engineering efforts on Cibola Vista Resort
whereby simplification of the engineering systems and architectural details
saved the project 10% of the construction budget.
Mr. Giguere received the Builder of the Year Award in 1987 from BOMA
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Design and CD’s for 12,500 SF offices
NATH LAW GROUP, Carlsbad, CA
Interior design of 7,000 SF law office
M. W. KELLOGG TOWER, Houston TX*
Space planning and CD’s for 50,000 SF office
building including lobby, retail and corridor
MAMMOTH EQUITIES INC Encinitas CA*
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(Building Owners and Managers Association) for his work as Project Architect
on the M.W. Kellogg Tower Interiors Renovation. Mr. Giguere received his
Master of Architecture degree from Rice University in Houston, Texas and his
Bachelor of Building Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy,
New York. He is a registered Architect in Texas and California and holds his
NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) certificate. Mr.
Giguere administers ACI’s Inter-Development (IDP) mentor program. is a
MAMMOTH EQUITIES, INC., Encinitas, CA
Design and CD’s for 35,000 SF professional offices
BAKER & HOSTETLER, LLP, Houston, TX*
Design and CD’s for 53, 500 SF law office
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC, San Diego, CA*
Remodel and expansion of 15,000 SF offices
LOMA SANTA FE ROADHOUSE*
Solana Beach CA
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member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), CSI (Construction
Specifications Institute) and a LEED® Accredited Professional.
Solana Beach, CA
Complete renovation of existing 8,000 SF restaurant
MERIDIAN OIL GULF COAST CORP., Houston, TX*
Space planning and CD’s for 85,000 SF and
150,000 SF offices

Senior Interior Designer
Ms. Tawndra Williams has a unique background of corporate, retail and
PURCHASING
PARK CITY RESORT
Park City, UT
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hospitality design. Yet prior to pursuing a career in Interior Design, Ms.
Williams acquired a Bachelors of Business Administration from San Diego
State University and worked in the field of accounting. The rigor of the
business world set a foundation for Ms. Williams' work ethic and the
methodology she utilizes in her approach to purchasing and design. She is
SHADOWRIDGE RESORT
Park City, UT
KONA REEFSHARE
Kona, HI
ISLAND EMPRESS HOSPITALTIY SUITE
Pensacola, FL
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dedicated, organized and responsible as purchasing director and senior
designer.
Her passion for design and art forced her to make a career change and
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CLUB REGINA
Cancun & Cabo San Lucas, MX
Senior Interior Designer, Site Verifications, & FFE
Specifications.
return to school to acquire a second degree from Design Institute of San
Diego in Fine Arts. It is her diverse background in education that enables her
to handle all facets of a project, from concept development to purchasing.
Ms. Williams is particularly skilled in team management from the internal
design team to managing all types of outside consultants such as
Interior Design of Sales Center & Model Unit.
Coordination of FFE specifications and purchasing
Pensacola, FL
Interior Design of 216 unit Fractional High Rise
THE GOLDEN DOOR SPA
Escondido, CA
Architecture and Interior Design of typical suite, spa
d l f thi l i D ti ti S design team to managing all types of outside consultants such as
mechanical, electrical, plumbing and food service. Her broad scope of skills
is best utilized on complicated projects which require systematic planning
and implementation. She specializes in logistics for large organizations.
and lounge areas for this exclusive Destination Spa
Resort
Projects completed at another firm:
TOWER 23
San Diego, CA
Hotel & Restaurant
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Ms. Williams has an extensive background which includes space planning,
furniture design, FFE specifications, AutoCad drafting and procurement.
Utilizing her background in accounting Ms. Williams prepares detailed FFE
budgets to assist the purchasing effort in quoting and analyzing project
San Diego, CA
Corporate Tenant Improvement
of 200,000 SF
BERNSTEIN LITOWITZ BERGER AND GROSSMAN, LLP
San Diego, CA
of 35,000 SF
MICROSOFT
budgets.
Currently Ms. Williams is working towards becoming a Certified Interior
Designer through NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)
and CCIDC (California Council for Interior Design Certification)
MICROSOFT
Long Island, NY
of 90,000 SF
MOTRICITY
San Diego, CA
Corporate Tenant improvement
CHARLOTTE RUSSE
Multiple retail locations and CCIDC (California Council for Interior Design Certification).Multiple retail locations
Interior Designer and tenant coordinator for
multiple retail stores.
ROBBINS, UMEDA & FINK, LLP
San Diego, CA
Corporate tenant Improvement
of 10,000 SF

ABRAHAM KATASE
Architectural Designer | Illustrator
Graduated in 1989 from one of the most renowned universities in Mexico, the
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Monterrey Institute of Technology (I.T.E.S.M.) and has more than 20 years of
experience as an Architect in Mexico working independently as a Designer
and Illustrator for Architectural firms both in Mexico and the U.S., Abraham
Katase has a special expertise in elaborate renderings for architectural
presentations marketing and design analysis
BRANSON VILLAS, Branson, MO
WINGATE INN, San Diego, CA
OPTIMUM HEALTH INSTITUTE, Lemon Grove, CA
THE BOND, Las Vegas, NV
presentations, marketing and design analysis.
Mr. Katase is skilled in several traditional techniques such as watercolor,
markers, pencil, acrylics and airbrush. He has combined these skills with
advanced computer graphics to create three-dimensional images showing
PELICAN COVE, San Carlos, Sonora, MX
SANTA MARIA CLINIC, Santa Maria, CA
SKY VILLAS, Aspen, CO
TERRIBLE’S TOWN, Las Vegas, NV
the attributes of a proposed architectural design. This enables real estate
developers and clientele to visualize and experiment with building design
components and aspects.
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EMBASSY SUITES, Hermosillo, Sonora, MX
RESIDENTIAL
LEE VISTA - LECESEE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Tampa, FL
KEMAH RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, Kemah, TX
BIG HOUSE RENTAL LANE COMPANY
Abraham Katase has been a College Professor of Architectural Design and
Illustration for the University of Sonora and of Architectural Illustration for the
Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey in Mexico for 11
years. He worked for the Sonora State Government in Mexico for three years
preparing presentations of strategic investment projects such as the Ford
BIG HOUSE RENTAL, LANE COMPANY
Winter Garden, FL
LA JOYA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Hermosillo, Sonora, MX
BACOCHIBAMPO RESIDENTIAL MARINA Guaymas,
Sonora, MX
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Industrial Park, the Guaymas Marina Project, the Sonora-Riverbed
Development and the Bacochibampo Residential Marina. Mr. Katase played
an important role by providing photo-realistic renderings and images so key
decisions could be made in the real estate development process.
SONORA STATE GOVERNMENT CENTER Hermosillo,
Sonora, MX
NORAM INC. RIVERBED PROJECT
Torreon, Coahuila, MX
STATE PLAZA GOVERNMENT CENTER
Obregon, Sonora, MX
GUAYMAS MARINA
Guaymas, Sonora, MX
OBREGON CONVENTION CENTER
Obregon, Sonora, MX
CORPORATE
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, AZ
HERMOSILLO TOWER, Hermosillo, Sonora, MX
HARKINS THEATRE, Flagstaff, AZ

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