The amenity spaces at Calligraphy Urban Residences are an integral part of the new apartment community in Brea, California, where the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant social scene and active lifestyle are strong selling points. We worked with the developer to create the working drawings and details for all of the amenity spaces including the main entry lobby and mailroom, leasing office, clubroom, fitness center, dog wash, rooftop terrace, parking garage and elevator lobbies. The team not only gave form to the conceptual designs provided by another design firm, they made certain that final details reflected the developer’s vision, finessing small but important decisions from lighting to finishes and fixtures throughout the spaces.

Fresh finishes and materials including the thoughtful use of woods, reclaimed oak on the front desk, and a distinctive red and grey palette, reflect Ganahl’s brand vocabulary. A comprehensive new graphics program was designed around the company’s rich history in the South Bay and Orange County. Vintage photos of the surrounding communities, found in Ganahl’s archives as well as the historical museum, enliven the store and administrative area with a unique sense of place and time. As part of their scope of work, the interior design team established photography and graphic standards for the company.

The exterior renovation created a layered, contemporary façade with planes of color and a bold entrance canopy featuring ipe hardwood and a cedar trellis. New landscaping completes the exterior design while the redesigned parking lot adds much needed additional spaces.