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HIGUERA CENTER
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
Higuera Center, a new multi-tenant office building, is a two-story, 42,000 square foot structure designed for maximum flexibility to accommodate various professional office uses. Since the building was designed prior to any leasing, two entry lobbies were included with a connecting corridor to allow as many options as possible for future tenant layouts.
This prominent corner site required a building that was attractive and functional on all sides. Exterior materials were chosen for both their aesthetic qualities and ease of maintenance. Ground face concrete masonry block was used extensively along with exterior plaster, concrete columns and metal roofing. The ground face concrete masonry block was used both as full-size masonry units on the lower level and as veneer at the second floor level. The concrete masonry block provided not only an attractive appearance, but also solved the structural problems associated with providing the extensive windows at the lower level.
Close coordination between the architects and concrete masonry block producer was critical in selection of the block type and research and testing for the best waterproofing system. The final result has proven both cost efficient and functional.
ARCHITECT:
Steven
D. Pults, AIA & Associates
3450 Broad Street, Suite 106
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Steven
D. Pults, AIA
Design Architect
Frances
Gibbs
Project Architect
OWNERS:
David Weyrich
Dan Lloyd
