Interior Design Projects

WRD Architects designed a new three-story mixed-use development located between Monterey's Downtown and Cannery Row districts.  The two-building complex introduces a fresh, modern look to this transitional neighborhood. Brick and cement plaster finishes, solid copper accents,…

In 2013, Capital One financial services abruptly vacated its former Salinas offices at Shilling Place, leaving vacant a sprawling corporate campus with over 200,000 square feet of interior space and sea of existing cubicles. Monterey County saw a unique opportunity to…

Headquartered in Monterey, Central Insurance Group (CIG) employs nearly 500 people across five Western states.  In 2013, WRD Architects was engaged to develop interior finish standards and design guidelines for all CIG offices as part of a corporate rebranding strategy. Shortly…

When 1st Capital Bank made the decision to relocate its headquarters from Monterey to Downtown Salinas, WRD Architects was there to support their vision of a vibrant and cosmopolitan flagship.  Our team worked with the client to create collaborative workspaces and promote a…

When Enza Zaden first came to Salinas in 2000, WRD Architects provided architectural and interior design services for their seed manufacturing facility. The 17,400-square-foot facility included a warehouse for manufacturing, packing, and controlled storage, a seed mill room, and…

WRD Architects worked with Monterey County to design the new 47,000-square-foot Health Department headquarters. To reduce downtime and eliminate the need for interim housing, the new building was designed to be constructed adjacent to the existing headquarters, which has now…

WRD Architects partnered with Middlebury Institute of International Studies to renovate the Holland Center, a popular student center at Middlebury’s Monterey campus.  The newly expanded Holland Center features new kitchen and multipurpose areas, along with several different…

Like an attractive car that turns heads, Cardinale's new headquarters is bold, polished and wows at first, second, and subsequent glances. The automotive dealer group wanted an office that embodied the excitement of owning and driving the finest car, and WRD Architects delivered…

WRD Architects provided a complete interior renovation of an original Old Town Salinas office building with a design that opens up the space and brings in more light for building tenants. Each floor of the three-story atrium has its own identity, with every level showcasing a…

Working within a "landlocked," windowless-space, WRD Architects' interior design team successfully incorporated the beauty and calming nature of the outdoors within a new patient lobby at 5 Lower Ragsdale, a 1980's warehouse building that WRD and the Salinas Valley Memorial…

WRD Architects assisted Dientes, a nonprofit dental clinic, to expand its Santa Cruz facility by 2,400 square feet.  The newly established Helen Webster Children's Dental Center accommodates the needs of young patients with a seven-chair pediatric wing that includes kid-friendly…

WRD Architects partnered with Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System to design a two-story medical office building complete with luxuriant landscaping throughout the site, including mature olive trees at the front entry and a rooftop garden accessible to all building users.…

Working with Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, WRD Architects created a state-of-the-art medical office building that is home to the largest private primary care physicians' group in Monterey County. The 45,000-square-foot facility transformed a vacant three-acre lot…

Described by County of Monterey Project Manager Judy Jeska as the "Jewel of the County," the East-West building sits on a site that has functioned as a county seat of government for nearly 140 years.  WRD Architects transformed the interiors of this existing 1937 WPA-era…

With a 1,500-square-foot tenant space near the Monterey Plaza Hotel, WRD Architects was able to create a vibrant and inviting space highlighting an innovative wine concept bar. The space is split into two distinct areas; an industrial workspace for blending different varietals…

WRD Architects worked with a visionary owner to create a contemporary space for the first specialty tea and coffee shop on Monterey’s Fishermans Wharf. The client’s passion for tea inspired the design process. Four high performance digital tea steepers maintain the optimal…

WRD Architects’ multi-phased expansion and remodel of this 56,000-square-foot property included the design of a new 29-room building in addition to the renovation of the existing hotel facilities to complement the historic architecture found in downtown Monterey. These…

Scales showcases some of the Peninsula’s finest cuisine combined with the California Coast’s most impressive views.  The 22,000-square foot restaurant includes high ceilings with large bay windows from top to bottom where more than 300 diners can experience the harbor’s natural…

Carmel Unified School District chose WRD Architects to design the new Carmel High School Library. The library features 18-foot high, open wood-beamed ceilings and an extensively glazed exterior gable wall, which provides panoramic views and abundant natural lighting. The library…

Named after a plant that puts forth beautiful blooms despite drought and extreme adversity, Interim's Rockrose Gardens housing project creates an environment of beauty and dignity for low-income residents who have faced economic hardship and psychiatric disabilities. The…

WRD Architects’ design for the new Merrill Farms headquarters facility in Salinas enables two distinct yet complementary companies to operate under one roof: Merrill Farms and its affiliate Frisco Farms. The structure suits its agricultural setting: the exposed heavy timber…