We caught up with a past client this week to talk about Marc's design for a retail space in Paso Robles, CA. The property has been a retail nursery for decades, and is situated close to HWY 101 and El Camino Real; perfect for a commercial development.

The client had worked with Marc before, and knew they shared a devotion to the aesthetic of light-filled spaces that are open and simple, and of bringing the outside, inside.

Here was an opportunity to create a visually appealing eco-friendly industrial park. One important instruction though; the design had to preserve and incorporate quite a few of the grand old oaks which share the landscape. Marc investigated current technology that would allow building close to these beauties without damaging them. He also put into the plan provisions for a possible tenant’s apartment in the complex - which the owner wanted as an option for himself if needed.

As happens with even the best laid plans, a move northward by our client put the actual building of this project on hold. We’ll keep you posted.