• Tenant Improvements
• Additions
• New Construction
• from 3,000 SF to 80,000 SF

• Production Studios and Offices for Movie, Photo, Broadcast, Gaming, Advertising,
• Throughout California.

OPEN OFFICES:

Studies have found that the trend of the Open Office, where there no Partitions creating cubicles, or too low partitions have actually reduced collaboration and efficiency.

The Theory was that collaboration would be naturally created by "breaking" down walls/barriers.  To create a Paradigm shift, being more creative space compared to cubicle spaces.  And that Shared Space creates team-building.

Recent studies found that 70% less face to face interaction between staff.  Most employees use technology like headphones to "wall" themselves off from others.  They also use email or messenger to discuss projects, instead of having face-to-face conversations.

ACCESSIBILITY (ADA) IMPROVEMENTS:

1. Not only are you as a Building Owner and/or Tenant required to update your facility with new construction, but anytime there is a Code Change either State or Federal
2. A few areas Accessibility Areas of concern are Access Routes from the Street to the Entrance to your Space and Beyond via ramps, elevators, paths, finish floor, transitions, door widths, door hardware,.  Parking Spaces, Signage, Elevators, Restroom clearances, reaches, grab bars.  Tables and Counter clearances and reaches along with the number of.
3. Applying for Unreasonable Hardship can be difficult to obtain approval, as you must prove that Improvements to comply with Accessibility would exceed the current State Valuation Threshold, and then you will be limited to 20% of the Overall Project Budget to to address Accessibility Issues.  This is recorded and will continue with the Project for future Alterations.  Unreasonable Hardship is not recommended as Access for all is important, and Federal civil right.  Universal Design for all ages and disabilities, putting People First.

CHANGE OF USE:

1. City Zoning Code:  Is that Use allowed in that Zone, and if not can a Conditional Use be applied for.  If it is allowed, are the parking restrictions, or Size limitations such as allowable floor area, height, setbacks, etc?
2. Building Code:  There may be issues with the Existing Type of Construction, lack of Sprinklers, etc, and may create Size limitations such as allowable floor area, height, setbacks, etc. requiring either the building to be modified or the Use may not be allowed.  Also there may not be the required number of exits, or exit widths.  Structural rehabilitation may also be required to meet the current Building Code
3. Accessibility Code (ADA):  There may items listed above that before were not required with the Building or Site's existing Use.  Therefore additional Accessibility requirements may be required.
4. Plumbing Code:  There may not be enough plumbing Fixtures for the Proposed Use.