The Historic Preservation Committee, chaired by David Marshall, AIA and Principal of Heritage Architecture and Planning, organized a members’ tour of the recently rehabilitated former San Diego Police Department headquarters building on the embarcadero (The Headquarters at Seaport District) on Tuesday February 4. More than 20 AIA SD members were joined by representatives from Carrier Johnson and Terramar Properties for a 90-minute tour of the site and a detailed examination of the challenges faced during the 10-year, $40 million rehabilitation of the 100,000 square foot property, which contains a mix of retail and restaurant attractions. The tour concluded with a wrap-up session hosted by the country’s newest Cheesecake Factory restaurant, an innovative and creative space carved out of the former police garage. General Manager Sean Crane talked about the restaurant and the unique development process. Tour participants were then treated to a fine sampling of some of the Cheesecake Factory’s fantastic appetizers and signature desserts. Needless to say, the entire experience was a resounding success. Don’t miss the chance to explore the Headquarters project yourself at 789 West Harbor Drive.
