Dientes
Dientes
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 waiting room areas and tooth brushing stations for teaching oral hygiene.
WRD Architects maximized clinical efficiencies by studying and incorporating staff workflow into the space plan. The naturally lit OSHPD-3 facility has a centrally located panoramic X-ray space and a sterilization room to serve both the adult and pediatric wings. As a result of this project, Dientes is now able to accommodate 8,800 additional visits a year — 40 percent more than the clinic’s original capacity.
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Dientes opens new dental clinic for children
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Historic East-West Courthouse Renovation
Historic East-West Courthouse Renovation
Described by retired 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 courthouse into a new headquarters for the Monterey County District Attorney.
Special care was taken to refurbish the National Registry listed building with steel windows replaced and painted to their original “Agean green.” At the rear of the building, a new skybridge connects the three-story West Wing with the two-story East Wing. The first floor includes a law library and a cafe.
WRD provided full architectural services from project inception including programming, needs assessment, development guidelines, and master planning.
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International seed company launches Salinas expansion
The Californian
Enza Zaden doubles facility size in Salinas
Onion Business
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Enza Zaden
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 3,338 square feet for corporate offices.
In 2016, WRD helped Enza Zaden complete a seamless 24,400-square-foot addition to keep up with the high seed demand and bring all of its Salinas operations back under one roof. The expansion included temperature- and humidity-controlled rooms for storing seeds as well as space to support the expanded seed cleaning, treatment, cold storage and packing processes. In 2017, Enza Zaden installed solar panels to use renewable energy, which is consistent with the company’s commitment to sustainability.
Early in the design process, WRD’s interior design team worked with client to develop a modern, fresh look that was consistent with the brand. The office design encourages open communication and flexible work spaces. Each desk is a sit-stand desk promotes employee wellness.
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International seed company launches Salinas expansion
The Californian
Enza Zaden doubles facility size in Salinas
Onion Business
Water + Leaves
Water + Leaves
WRD Architects collaborated with a visionary owner to design a contemporary space for the first specialty tea and coffee shop on Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf.
The client’s passion for tea guided the design process. Four high-performance digital tea steepers maintain optimal temperature, pressure, and timing for each tea variety. Behind the counter, six oversized dispensers showcase a range of raw, local honey.
The café’s commitment to sustainable, organic practices is reflected in its design. The exposed ceiling features natural wood, while a new balcony addition, with glass doors leading to it, offers a clear, unobstructed view of Monterey Bay. A mural near the balcony connects the Bay’s fishing heritage to the owner’s extended family roots.
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