AIAOC Presents
Tour: Mariners Medical Arts Complex – Rehabilitation of an Iconic Structure
Mariners Medical Arts was designed by notable mid-century, master architect, Richard Neutra and completed in 1963. Having witnessed firsthand the deterioration of the property over several years, Burnham-Ward Properties acquired the property in 2021 in order to ensure the responsible stewardship of this iconic asset. Burnham-Ward Properties enlisted architects ShubinDonaldson for the complicated rehabilitation of the property to its original mid-century design, including passive energy controls, site amenities, and color palette. The building embodies special architectural and mid-century modern design features that integrate interior and exterior spaces to form a setting conducive to medical treatment. Modern updates include site accessibility utilizing the historic renovation code and Cal Green code features.
The tour will explain how to incorporate California Historic codes into renovation projects. These codes differ from CBC and IBC codes. The tour will also review passive energy techniques, both from the original design as well as modern upgrades and how Cal Green codes were incorporated into the rehabilitation of the complex.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will learn how to implement ADA/Accessibility features in historic projects and understand what is exempt based on the California Historic Building Code.
Attendees will learn about the sustainability features incorporated into the original Neutra design, such as passive vertical operable louvers, overhangs to reduce heat gain, and landscape watering features to reduce usage.
Attendees will learn how Cal Green codes were implemented into the renovation without impacting the historic mid-century design.
Attendees will learn how Richard Neutra created a design that still complies with today’s healthy environments for its patrons.
Presenter: Steve Thorp, Burnham-Ward Properties, Partner & Director of Acquisitions
Steve Thorp is responsible for overseeing the development of many notable Burnham-Ward projects in both California, Hawaii and Arizona. His primary responsibilities include acquisitions, entitlement, financing and development. Outside of this role, Steve participates and serves on several economic development advisory boards throughout Orange County, is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and is a licensed real estate salesperson. A graduate of the University of California at Davis, with a degree in managerial economics, he began his career with Churchill Mortgage Corporation, a mortgage banking firm.
Presenter: Sieglinde Pukke, AIA
A Principal at Shubin Donaldson, Sieglinde Pukke brings 33 years of experience in architecture, design, construction, and management to the company. She holds several prestigious awards for her work on Ocean Institute in Dana Point, the Headquarters for Quiksilver in Huntington Beach, and 3388 Via Lido in Newport Beach. Born in Munich, Germany, Sieglinde studied architecture at the Georg Simon Ohm Polytechikum in Nuremberg, Germany where she received her Master’s degree in 1990. Dr. Seegy, who was a Professor at the Georg Simon Ohm Polytechikum brought her into his firm while she was working on her thesis. After she graduated, she worked in Germany for 7 years before relocating to California in 1997. She has been working with Shubin Donaldson since 2007, and was promoted Principal in 2013.
Date: September 12, 2023
Check in: 4:15PM
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Learning Units: 1.5 AIA HSWs
Location: 1901 Westcliff Dr., Newport Beach
Cost: AIAOC Members $10
Non-members $20