Claire’s on Cedros – Bakery and Cafe, LEED Platinum certified (and former JLC office)

Buildings scattered across an underutilized urban site provided the framework for a new urban intervention. In order to avoid a time-consuming design review, all but 500 square feet of the new construction had to fall within the envelope of existing buildings. The footprint of the original house and rental unit were ultimately linked together to form a restaurant with a bakery on one side, while Steel hangers morphed in a retail space, residential unit and carport on the other. The traditional form of the house was maintained and now sits comfortably alongside the more modern architecture towards the rear of the site. Sustainable design is emphasized throughout the site.  These features include pervious paving, green roof, FSC certified wood framing and cladding, durable materials such as concrete block, a standing seam aluminum roof, and cement-based siding. The mechanical systems used work in tandem with a large photovoltaic array. Windows are designed to take advantage of coastal breezes that provide plenty of natural light. Low VOC and recycled interior finishes provide the best possible interior environment.

Claire’s received LEED Platinum certification in February 2010 and was recognized as LEED Project of the Year by USGBC San Diego. 

The commercial space on the property was home to the JLC office from 2009 until 2015.

Construction Type: New Construction
Location: Solana Beach, CA
Date Completed: 2009