Sequoia Equities Acquires Luxury Multifamily Apartment Property

Sequoia Equities, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the Cross Pointe Apartments, located on the border of Brentwood and Antioch, two of California’s fastest growing cities. Built in 2003, this 244 unit luxury apartment community totals 220,840 square feet, and includes 15 two and three-story residential buildings and two single story buildings containing a management office, fitness facility, and clubhouse. Situated adjacent to the region’s... 

Aquarium of the Pacific Chooses VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for Walkways at Drought-Tolerant Garden

VAST Enterprises, LLC, the material science research and manufacturing company that specializes in composite masonry for green building, announced that the Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Calif., selected VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for walkways in its new Earth-Friendly Garden. The design of the drought-tolerant, native garden includes four walkways, measuring 205, 178, 166, and 168 square feet. VAST Composite Landscape Pavers in the 4×8-inch... 

The Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates

Architects Barton Myers Associates have completed a new home in Montecito, California. Associate in Chargeof the architecture is Thomas Schneider. The Project Architect by Yianna Bouyioukou. Landscape is located in Rios Clementi Hale Studios. Structural Engineer designer is Norman J. Epstein. Engineering done by AGME Engineers, mechanical & plumbing; Smith Engineering Associates, electrical; Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc, envelope consultant;... 

Otter Cove Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture

Otter Cove Residence is modern and futuristic architecture design created and designed by Sagan Piechota Architecture located in California. overlooking the ocean becomes the inspiration for the building. this design is suitable for people living near the ocean with rocky landscape, this Carmel residence strives to appear as a natural extension of the landscape while resolving competing private and public concerns. The design is splitting the building... 

TJPA Unveils Final Design for New Transbay Transit Center

The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) Board today heard a final design report prepared by Pelli Clarke Pelli, the project architect, for the new Transbay Transit Center and Park. The completion of the design will permit construction of this landmark facility to start in August of this year. The TJPA staff also presented a $1.589 billion budget for the first phase of the project, updated to include the cost of building the below ground train box.... 

U.S. Bank to Purchase Landmark Building in Downtown San Diego, Preserve Beloved Whale Mural

U.S. Bank has announced that it will purchase from the FDIC the building that was formerly the headquarters of San Diego National Bank at 1420 Kettner Boulevard in downtown San Diego, preserving the iconic Wyland whale mural on the side of the building and an important tie to the community. San Diego National Bank was acquired by U.S. Bank on Oct. 30, 2009, though the headquarters building was not a part of the FDIC-assisted transaction at that time.... 

CertainTeed Brings New Sustainable Insulation To Market From California Manufacturing Facility

CertainTeed Corporation’s fiberglass insulation manufacturing facility in Chowchilla, Calif., is taking a next step in its holistic approach to sustainability with the introduction of Sustainable InsulationTM. Designed to exceed the California Air Resource Board (CARB) indoor air quality regulations, the new fiberglass insulation product is GREENGUARD Children & Schools certified, and incorporates recycled materials, a plant-based organic binder... 

Fiberglass Selected to Replace Deteriorating Timber Screening Pyramids

Due to unsightly deterioration of large wooden screening pyramids, Strongwell’s corrosion resistant fiberglass EXTREN® structural shapes were chosen by The Vintage Club, one of America’s most prestigious country club communities, to replace the wooden structures. The club, located at the base of Eisenhower Mountain in Indian Wells, California, has pyramid shaped screens used to accent rooftops and conceal the facility’s air conditioning units.... 

Pac-Van Takes Top Honor in Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction

Each year, the Modular Building Institute recognizes the leaders in the industry by presenting their Awards of Distinction to recognize the best modular projects in the world. The projects are scored in four categories by an official panel of judges. Those categories include: architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost-effectiveness / energy efficiency, and calendar days to complete. This year’s conference was held in Orlando. As is customary... 

Universal Modular Delivers First of Three AAR Buildings to MCB Twentynine Palms

Universal Modular Building Solutions, Inc. announced the delivery of a 1600 square foot After Action Review facility to 29 Palms, California, marking an important step in implementing cost-efficient training facilities to the United States Marine Corps’ largest base. The addition of this type of training facility will provide increased savings to the US Marine Corps through cost efficient and effective training. Construction of these buildings...