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EXPERIENCEDArchitectural Concepts, Inc. (ACI) is a Planning,Architecture and Interior Design firm committed to thehighest quality in design and client service ACI provides

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS

highest quality in design and client service. ACI providesarchitectural services nationally and internationally with anexpertise in hospitality/resort/vacation ownership projects.The firm’s principal and staff have a unique combinationof experience in the architecture and constructionindustries in a wide variety of projects including hospitality,commercial, civic, institutional, multi-family and seniorhousing.

CREATIVEArchitectural Concepts’ diverse talent of architects,designers and planners contribute to the firm’s creativeculture. ACI works as a team to create a reality from theirclient’s vision. Hospitality projects start with anunderstanding of the “guest experience” to build a centralcore concept for the project resulting in spectaculardestinations.

DIVERSIFIEDArchitectural Concepts offers a full range of services for avariety of project types. ACI’s scope of services includes:architectural renderings for design and presentationmaterials, 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 atthe pro forma stage of projects to set the parameters ofthe development scope.

INNOVATIVEA hit t l C t ’ i i l d t ff d di t dArchitectural Concepts’ principal and staff are dedicatedto being innovative. ACI is committed to having a freshvision and looking for design solutions that respect theenvironment. ACI helps clients to conceptualize theproject by the use of AutoCAD 3D modeling of buildingsand architectural renderings to bring the project to life.

RESPONSIVEArchitectural Concepts has a proven and definedapproach to their practice of architecture. Rather thanrushing into a project, ACI takes the time to carefully listento their clients, drawing out their needs and desiresconcerning design and construction. ACI’s success lies intheir ability to take this information and blend aestheticsand function with economic common sense.


HOSPITALITY / VACATION OWNERSHIPTRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL AND TOWERNew Orleans LA

SEAHORSE ESTATES BEACH CLUBFollett’s Island, TXArchitecture Interior Design

LAWRENCE WELK RESORT VILLASEscondido CANew Orleans, LA

Interior Design Concept Development, FF&E, Art Program and Purchasing for Model Unit and Sales Center.

CLUB REGINACancun, 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, NVR t C t E titl t

Escondido, CAInterior Renovation of 286 vacation ownership units.2004 ARDY Award*

CANYON VILLAS AT THE WELK RESORTEscondido, CAA hit t M t Pl i Cabo San Lucas, MX

Redefine Brand Image, Interior Design, FF&E, Art Program and Purchasing for 232 guest units. 2008 ARDY Award*

ISLAND EMPRESS RESORTl

Resort Concept, Entitlements, Architecture, Interior Design and FF&E for a 118 unit vacation ownership resort.

CIBOLA VISTA RESORT AND SPAPeoria, AZ

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Architecture, Master Planning and Entitlements for 240 units.

WESTIN HORTON PLAZA San Diego, CAArchitectural Design for7,000 SF pavilion atop the plaza deck.

Pensacola, FLDefine Brand, Conceptual Interior Design, FF&E, Purchasing for 216 unit, 19 story fractional resort.

GOLDEN DOOR SPAEscondido, 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 HOTELMaster Planning, Architecture and Interior Design for exclusive 30 acre spa site.

OPTIMUM HEALTH INSTITUTELemon Grove, CAMaster Planning, Architecture and Interior Design for a 2.8

WESTIN MISSION HILLS RESORTRancho Mirage, CAArchitecture for new 35,000 SF conference center and renovation of 11,000 SF spa/athletic center.

WINNERS CIRCLE BEACH AND

San Diego, CAExterior Renovation of main entry and lobby.

WILDWOOD SHORES RESORTLake Conroe, TXMaster Plan for 272 vacation ownership units. g

acre wellness resort.

THE VILLAS AT THE GRAND COLONIAL La Jolla, CAHotel Concept, Entitlements, Architecture, Interior Design and FF&E for 18 luxury suites

TENNIS RESORTSolana Beach, CAArchitecture and Interior Design for new clubhouse and renovation of 96 units.

NUT TREE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

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DESERT OASISPalm Springs, CAInterior Renovation of 64 vacation ownership units. 2005 ARDY Award*

SHERATON HARBOR ISLANDywith underground garage.

OYSTER SHELL CONDOMINIUMS

COVacaville, CAMaster Plan for 125 acre site, with a 350 unit hotel, 50 unit vacation ownership villa, 100,000 SF retail mall.

4TH ON PARK CONDOMINIUMSSan Diego, CA

San Diego, CA Planning, Architecture and Interior Design of fitness center, spa and pavilion.WHOLE OWNERSHIP

CONDOMINIUMS La Jolla, CAEntitlements, Architecture and Interior Design for 6 luxury units with underground garage.

San Diego, CAArchitecture, Interior Design for 3,000 SF stylish downtown infill project.

* American Resort Development Association


RESTAURANTS / CLUBSSOCIAL TAP BAR AND GRILLEVentura, CAInterior and Exterior

HOME PLATE CAFÉ @ UCSDSan Diego, CAInterior Design for a full service

WAHOO TACOSan Diego, CABrand Development for 2 000 Interior and Exterior

Renovation for 6,000 sports bar.

ZEBAS BAKERYSan Diego, CAInterior and Exterior Renovation for 3,000 SF b k d fé

Interior Design for a full service sports bar.

COME ON IN CAFÉ @ UCSDSan Diego, CAInterior Design for a full service cafe.

TIVOLI BAR

Brand Development for 2,000 SF beach style restaurant.

TWISTER CAFESan Diego, CAInterior Design for teen operated cafe.

ZANZIBAR AT THE LOFT @ UCSDbakery and café.

KILL DEVILS I AND IILake Forest & Temecula, CAInterior Design for a 1,400 SF and a 2,800 SF location.

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TIVOLI BARSan Diego, CAArchitecture and Interior Design for expansion of 120 year old structure.

CABANA GRILLCibola Vista Resort and Spa

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ZANZIBAR AT THE LOFT @ UCSDLa Jolla, CAInterior Renovation of bar and kitchen.

TAPANADE RESTAURANTLa Jolla, CA

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COMMERCIAL / RETAIL

Temecula & Costa Mesa, CAInterior Design for national brand urbane cafés.

Peoria, AZArchitecture and Interior Design of a 3,000 SF restaurant.

CAPITAL REAL-ESTATE VENTURES OFFICES

NICOLE MILLER RETAIL STORECarlsbad CA

NATH LAW GROUPCarlsbad CA

Interior and Exterior Renovation for French café and bar.

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VENTURES OFFICESSan Diego, CAInterior design of 4200 SF office with custom lighting and cold rolled steel doors

MIRA MESA TEEN CENTERSan Diego, CAInterior Design for an 8 000 SF

Carlsbad, CA Interior Design for retail showroom and bridal salon.

SOLATUBE INTERNATIONALAND BRIGHTER CONCEPTSSan Diego, CA Architecture and Interior Design for a 17 000 SF

Carlsbad, CA Interior Design of 7,000 SF law offices.

PURRING PARROTSan Diego, CA Interior Design for a 2,406 SF exclusive cat and bird resort.

Interior Design for an 8,000 SF teen center.

WHEREHOUSE RETAIL STORESSan Diego, CAInterior 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, CAInterior Design for a 6,000 SF party palace and retail

SHADOWRIDGE VET CLINICVista, CAInterior Design for 3,000 SF veterinary clinic with boarding and retail space.

SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS SHOWROOMURBAN SUN

San Diego, CAInterior Design for a 2,800 SF tanning salon and retail store.

ROLLERSKATELANDChula Vista, CAArchitecture and Interior D i f 20 000 SF ll

party palace and retail outlet.

KINKADE GALLERIESSan Diego, CAHorton Plaza and Fashion Valley Center. Interior Design of art gallery and office.

SHOWROOMSan Diego, CAInterior design for 10,500 SF corporate offices and showroom.

MOTIVATE CORP. OFFICESSan Diego, CAI t i d i f 7 800 SF Design for a 20,000 SF roller-

skate rink. LAK ADVERTISING OFFICESSan Diego, CAArchitecture and Interior 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 SPAPeoria, ArizonaPrinceton Resorts Group

A hit t l C t t d d i t i i d b Architectural 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



ARDY Gold Award (2006) for Resort Architecture from the ARDY 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


ARDY Gold Award (2006) for Resort Architecture from the ARDY 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


ARDY Silver Award (2006) for Interior Design from the American ARDY 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 WHITE RESORT ON PRISTINE WHITE SANDS WHERE A TROPICAL TURQUOISE SEA MEETS AN

ANCIENT CIVILIZATION

CLUB REGINACancun and Los Cabos, MexicoRaintree 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 for as 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 CLUBFollets Island, Texas

Architectural Concepts is creating a spectacular “country-club type” facility with full amenities to service the Follets Island type 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 DancaescuGulf Wind Management

ISLAND EMPRESS RESORTPensacola, Florida

ACI is designing this high rise beach fractional resort as a green project for LEED certification Luxury amenities include a wine project 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 BETWEEN GREEN GRASS – BETWEEN THE BLADES, THE COLOR OF

WATER

KAGA NO CHIYO (1703-1775)

GOLDEN DOOREscondido, CaliforniaLXR Luxury Resorts

Architectural Concepts’ design concept for the spa resort is a Architectural 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 CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION,

ZMT ASSOCIATES


Inspirational sayings lead to the design concepts for the Inspirational 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 DEEPLY A SANCTUARY DEEPLY INFLUENCED BY JAPANESE TRADITION TUCKED AWAY

ON 377 ACRES, IT IS THE “NUMBER-ONE DESTINATION

SPA IN THE NATION”

2005 ZAGAT SURVEY


Each area is created with a “Wabi Sabi” design approach and Each 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 HILLSRancho Mirage, CaliforniaStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

ACI designed an elegant mission style 35 000 SF conference ACI 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 treatment signature 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 INSTITUTELemon Grove, California

The design brings an order between space, form, and function that is not distracting ACI has developed a master plan to that 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 WITH WORKING CLOSELY WITH

MARGIT AND HER TEAM, WE HAVE FOUND THEM TO BE

HIGHLY COMPETENT, CREATIVE, EASY TO WORK

WITH AND VERY PROFESSIONAL.”

JON FREDRICKS, PRESIDENTTHE WELK RESORT GROUP

CANYON VILLAS AT THE WELK RESORTEscondido, CaliforniaWelk Resort Group

The elegant California Mission architecture is blended into the The 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 ROYALCancun, MexicoRoyal Holiday Vacations

Interior renovation concept to compliment the Park Royal Interior 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 DESIGNING BRANDING 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 PRESIDENTTHARALDSON LODGING COMPANIES

THE BONDLas Vegas, NevadaTharaldson Lodging Companies

Branding and the process of ideation with her clients is a Branding 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 AN DYNAMICS OF ACHIEVING AN IMPOSSIBLE SCHEDULE, WHILE

JUGGLING THE DESIGN APPROVAL PROCESS WITH OUR CORPORATE

DESIGN TEAM AND COORDINATING A FAST TRACK

CONSTRUCTION PHASE.”

KELLY SANDERSFORMER GENERAL MANAGER

SHERATON SAN DIEGO

BRANSON VILLASBranson, Missouri

Architectural Concepts designed the timeshare villa t i t d i t thi 300 t l d concept 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 ELLISELLIS CONTRACTING INCELLIS CONTRACTING, INC.

SOCIAL TAP AMERICAN EATERYVentura, California

Brand development for a new PUB style beach bar that utilizes raw materials such as reclaimed wood utilizes 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 RECOMMENDMARGIT 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 UCSDSan Diego, California

2) COSI, SIMPLY GOOD TASTETemecula and Costa Mesa, California

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3) KILL DEVILS I AND II, FROZEN CUSTARD & BEACH FRIESLake Forest and Temecula, California

4) WAHOO TACOSan Diego, California

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ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS COMMERCIAL

MOTIVATESan Diego, CA

Not the typical office culture, the high profile Ad and Media i d ith d fl ibilit ACI company 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 MEETS WILD 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 VENTURESSan 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 ld Park 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


SOLATUBEVista, CA

Architectural Concepts provided architecture and interior design for this complete gut and redo renovation of the existing design 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 THAT A UNIQUE DESIGN THAT UTILIZES EACH TYPE OF

SOLATUBE PRODUCT TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE,

EFFICIENT AND DRAMATIC DAYLIGHTING SOLUTIONS.

BRIGHTER CONCEPTSVista, 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 MILLERCarlsbad, CA

Pretty and pink was the criteria for the new flagship 2300 SF retail showroom From the oversized pink ottoman to the retail 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 ina variety of project and building types Her professional experience includes all

PLANNINGOPTIMUM HEALTH INSTITUTE, Lemon Grove, CAMaster Plan for Wellness Center Campus

Trestles San Onofre Beach Resort Pendleton CA


a variety of project and building types. Her professional experience includes allaspects of architecture and the building process including projectprogramming and site analysis, design, construction documents andconstruction administration. Her emphasis on project management providesclient assurance that the project will meet its goals for scheduling and budgetwhile not compromising the design intent.

As Principal / Creative Director for Architecture and Interior Design

Trestles San Onofre Beach Resort, Pendleton, CAMaster Plan for Beach Resort, Banquet Hall, RV Park

Del Mar Beach, Pendleton, CAMaster Plan for Cabana de Playa Beach Club

HOSPITALITYTRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWERNew Orleans, LouisianaInterior 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 constructionpermits. In addition to master planning and architectural design, herexperience with consultant coordination on large-scale projects has assistedmany clients with an understanding of the full scope of a building project.

CLUB REGINA, Cancun & Cabo San Lucas, MXClub re-branding and Interior Design of 232 Units

ISLAND EMPRESS RESORT, Pensacola, FLArchitecture and Interior Design of 216 unit Fractional High Rise

GOLDEN DOOR SPA, Escondido, CAArchitecture and Interior Design of Exclusive Destination Spa Resort

Ms. Whitlock’s earlier experience in commercial/retail and multi-family housingprojects broadens the scope of services offered by Architectural Concepts.For the past sixteen years she has focused on resort and hospitality design andconstruction with projects nationally and internationally.

Her project list includes hospitality, retail, restaurant, commercial, civic andmulti-family/senior housing Some of her firm’s completed projects include

CIBOLA VISTA RESORT & SPA, Peoria, AZArchitecture and Interior Design of 420 units, Spa, Lobby, Club House, Restaurant and Sales Center

LAWRENCE WELK RESORT VILLAS, Escondido, CAInterior Design of 282 Units

HANDLERY HOTEL, San Diego, CAInterior 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 includeaward winning Cibola Vista Resort and Spa, Sheraton Harbor Island Spa,Lawrence Welk Resort Villas, Golden Door Spa, Westin Mission Hills ConferenceCenter and Spa, Winners Circle Resort renovation, Pacific Beachfront Resortand the Mira Mesa Civic Center. On the boards, she is leading the designteam 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, CAArchitecture and Interior Design for Conference Center over underground garage and Spa

PACIFIC BEACHFRONT RESORT, San Diego, CAArchitecture and Interior Design of 220 Unit Beach Resort

WINNERS CIRCLE BEACH & TENNIS RESORTSolana Beach, CAArchitecture 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 NEWHSouthern Counties (The Hospitality Industry Network, past board member of theAIASD (American Institute of Architects), the East Village Association’s Land Usecommittee and the Old Town Architectural Review Board. As a result of hercommunity service with Habitat for Humanity, Ms. Whitlock was elected to theSan Diego Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors for 2008-2011

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COMMERCIALNICOLE MILLER RETAIL SHOWROOM, Carlsbad, CAInterior Design for new 2300 SF high end retail store

SOLATUBE CORPORATE OFFICES, Vista, CAArchitecture 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 ARDAconventions, HD Boutique show as well as being frequently published inmagazines 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 Oregonwith academic strengths in urban planning and design and extended her

MOTIVATE CORPORATE OFFICES, San Diego, CAInterior Design of 7,800 SF office

SOCIAL TAP BAR AND GRILLE, Ventura, CAArchitecture and Interior Design and Brand development for 6000 SF prototype restaurant

HOME PLATE CAFÉ @ UCSD, San Diego, CAInterior Design of 2500 SF Sports Bar

ZANZIBAR AT THE LOFT @ UCSD S Di CA with academic strengths in urban planning and design and extended herstudies in Art History and Architecture at the University of Copenhagen,Denmark.

ZANZIBAR AT THE LOFT @ UCSD, San Diego, CAInterior Design of new bar and kitchen

WHEREHOUSE RETAIL STORES, CAInterior Design of 10,000 SF and 7,000 SF Stores

ROLLERSKATELAND, Chula Vista, CAArchitecture 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 ofArchitectural Concepts, Inc. His professional experience extends the full range

HOSPITALITY

TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWERNew Orleans, LouisianaInterior Design of Sales Center & Model Unit


p p p gof architectural services in master planning, architectural design, constructiondocuments, 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

Interior Design of Sales Center & Model Unit

CLUB REGINA , Cancun & Cabo San Lucas, MXClub re-branding and Interior Design of 232 Units

ISLAND EMPRESS RESORT, Pensacola, FLArchitecture and Interior Design of 216 unit Fractional High Rise

GOLDEN DOOR SPA, Escondido, CAArchitecture and Interior Design of Exclusive Destination Spa Resort p p y p

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

Destination Spa Resort

CIBOLA VISTA RESORT & SPA, Peoria, AZArchitecture and Interior Design of 420 units, Spa, Lobby & Sales Center

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC

BORDER PATROL STATION EXPANSION, El Cajon, CA* Space planning and CD’s for 12,000 SF g g p j

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 withdetailed and accurate CAD documentation resulting in the timely andefficient completion of projects. He has broad space planning expertise inover 3.5 million square feet of planned, documented and built projects whichinclude office core development and public space design.

Beyond the technical aspects of Mr. Giguere’s experience is a very talented

San Diego, CASpace planning and CD’s for 12,000 SF

POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES*San Diego, CA Space planning and CD’s for 55,000 SF

COMMERCIAL & WORKPLACE INTERIORS

ACUSHNET COMPANY TITLEIST R&D, San Diego ,CA* y p g p yarchitect with highly defined design skills. His talent to design buildings thatcan be constructed is admirable and a benefit to every client. An example ofhis construction expertise is his Value Engineering efforts on Cibola Vista Resortwhereby simplification of the engineering systems and architectural detailssaved the project 10% of the construction budget.

Mr. Giguere received the Builder of the Year Award in 1987 from BOMA

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NATH LAW GROUP, Carlsbad, CAInterior 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* g(Building Owners and Managers Association) for his work as Project Architecton the M.W. Kellogg Tower Interiors Renovation. Mr. Giguere received hisMaster of Architecture degree from Rice University in Houston, Texas and hisBachelor of Building Sciences from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy,New York. He is a registered Architect in Texas and California and holds hisNCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) certificate. Mr.Giguere administers ACI’s Inter-Development (IDP) mentor program. is a

MAMMOTH EQUITIES, INC., Encinitas, CADesign 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

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member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), CSI (ConstructionSpecifications Institute) and a LEED® Accredited Professional.

Solana Beach, CAComplete 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 RESORTPark City, UT

TAWNDRA WILLIAMSARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS

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 RESORTPark City, UT

KONA REEFSHAREKona, HI

ISLAND EMPRESS HOSPITALTIY SUITEPensacola, 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

HOSPITALITY

CLUB REGINACancun & Cabo San Lucas, MXSenior Interior Designer, Site Verifications, & FFE Specifications.

TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWERNew Orleans, LouisianaInterior Design of Sales Center & Model Unit

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

ISLAND EMPRESS RESORTPensacola, FLInterior Design of 216 unit Fractional High Rise

THE GOLDEN DOOR SPAEscondido, CAArchitecture 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 23San Diego, CAHotel & 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, CACorporate Tenant Improvement of 200,000 SF

BERNSTEIN LITOWITZ BERGER AND GROSSMAN, LLPSan Diego, CACorporate Tenant Improvement of 35,000 SF

MICROSOFTbudgets.

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)

MICROSOFTLong Island, NYCorporate Tenant Improvement of 90,000 SF

MOTRICITYSan Diego, CACorporate Tenant improvement

CHARLOTTE RUSSEMultiple retail locations and CCIDC (California Council for Interior Design Certification).Multiple retail locationsInterior Designer and tenant coordinator for multiple retail stores.

ROBBINS, UMEDA & FINK, LLPSan Diego, CACorporate tenant Improvement of 10,000 SF

ABRAHAM KATASE

Architectural Designer | Illustrator

Graduated in 1989 from one of the most renowned universities in Mexico, the

HOSPITALITY

ISLAND EMPRESS RESORT, Pensacola, FL

BRANSON VILLAS B MO


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

GOLDEN DOOR SPA, Escondido, CA

OPTIMUM HEALTH INSTITUTE, Lemon Grove, CA

THE BOND, Las Vegas, NVpresentations, 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

CIBOLA VISTA RESORT & SPA, Peoria, AZ

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 DEVELOPMENTHermosillo, 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 PROJECTTorreon, Coahuila, MX

STATE PLAZA GOVERNMENT CENTERObregon, Sonora, MX

GUAYMAS MARINAGuaymas, 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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