Commercial Projects

The Sun Rose Apartments is a new living community specifically for adults who suffer from chronic homelessness and mental illness.

Recently completed, our mixed-use buildings at 504 Abbott are a welcome addition to the neighborhood.  The project consisted of four mixed-use buildings with three levels each...

After minor fire damage, longtime restauranteur, Mark Gilbert, decided it was time to remodel FireFish Grill, located on the Santa Cruz Wharf.  He enlisted WRD Architects for the architecture and new interior finishes... 

Formerly the Colonial Terrace Inn, Carmel Beach Hotel is a true hidden gem of Carmel-by-the-Sea, located just a block from the beach.  The hotel is considered a historic property and required a delicate and detailed approach to not just improve...

WRD completed a set of improvements for the existing Main Lobby Courtyard at Natividad Medical Center with proceeds from an anonymous donor, who gifted $950,000 for the entire project...

Situated right on the water, this cold shell building overlooks the junction between Elkhorn Slough and the Monterey Bay.  The building fits in well with its practical, yet modern design, complementing this popular fishing area...

Aiming to facilitate expansion of specialty care within the Southern Monterey County region, WRD was tasked with tripling the size of an existing SVMHS OSHPD-3 clinic building...

Located in Brisbane, CA, this tenant improvement project is every lab tech’s dream. The space is distinctly divided in two - part office area and part spec lab.

Tucked among the enchanting buildings of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Chez Noir opened its doors in the Fall of 2022. This restaurant is uniquely situated in one of the City’s newest buildings, which was designed to match the rest of the quaint downtown.

We had the pleasure of designing the newly opened Dignity Health Clinic in Scotts Valley, CA. Formerly leased office space, this tenant improvement project resulted in a surprisingly chic medical clinic with the most up-to-date technology and design finishes.

SCCH’s completed health clinic is 20,000 square feet and focuses on creating a safe space for women and children’s health.

WRD Architects partnered with Dientes Dental once again to build a new dental clinic in Santa Cruz from the ground up. This 10,000 square foot, single-story building features 11 exam rooms, several accessory rooms, and a spacious lobby.

When he could not choose between running a bakery or a steakhouse, Breadsong owner, Hans Hess, decided to open both...

This former bank headquarters was originally built in the 1970’s and was inhabited by a travel agency until very recently. EMC Planning Group moved in after construction was completed in Spring of 2022.

In search for a second location, Dust Bowl founder, Brett Honore, stumbled across Monterey’s historic Railroad Station just between Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the commercial fishing pier. He contacted WRD Architects to help with the remodel of the station, which had just recently…

In 1993, the Bay Area’s pizza pride and joy, Pizza My Heart, opened their second location right in the city of Santa Cruz. The space was 2,524 sqft. and only seated 28 people, resulting in a line out-the-door every day. Twenty years later, owner Chuck Hammers enlisted the help…

WRD Architects teamed with Natividad Medical Center to remodel its existing 21,000-square-foot Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) — the largest of its kind in Monterey County. Located in Salinas, the ARU provides inpatient and outpatient services for individuals who have suffered…

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…

With the help of a visionary owner and the City of Monterey, the dilapidated historic Union Ice facility at 600 East Franklin Street was transformed into Move Studios, a state-of-the-art dance and movement center...

Built in 1924, the Holman Building has seen a myriad of uses: the most famous being Holman’s Department Store, which was immortalized in John Steinbeck's book "Cannery Row." Over the years, the building was remodeled with disregard to its past and ultimately...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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…

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...

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…

A showcase in adaptive reuse, WRD Architects transformed Monterey’s old Southern Pacific Railroad passenger station into a local marketplace featuring Monterey County produce and artisanal foods.  Inspired by Seattle’s Pike Place Market and San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza, the Wharf…

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...