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How do you make your existing properties more compelling in an extremely competitive marketplace?  How do you create the highest and best use for your real estate?  wm | transform Strategic design to transform obsolete buildings on well located sites into market relevant, successful real estate.   Delivering economic aesthetic and functional design  improvements to   make your building more attractive for the current market, and fit within the resulting rent structure. 

 services > Complimentary site planning to help you evaluate your existing site. > Team Charette to create innovative marketing strategies to maximize the capital value of the property. > Develop marketing strategies to repair | upgrade design concepts. > Provide Planning | Architectural |Interior Design Solutions to enhance existing building. > Deliver Graphic Design Services to upgrade signage and create new property marketing materials to revitalize and reposition the marketing of your property. 

> Evaluate opportunities for sustainable design, including pursuit of LEED‐EB and LEED‐CI Certification. > Evaluate planning, zoning and building code restrictions. > Opportunities for “highest and best use” through change of use or rezoning may result. 

 renovation techniques exterior & site > Design upgrade, modernize exterior facade > Update site lighting, landscaping, signage > Reconfigure building for increased divisibility > Add new building entries > Maximizing site by reconfiguring parking 

 other considerations > Evaluate planning, zoning and building code restrictions 

> Pro‐forma > Cost vs. Return > Less SF vs. Higher rents 

  

> Structural / EQ Upgrades > Asbestos/Lead Paint Abatement > ADA Upgrades > Building Management Upgrades 

interior > Upgrade interior entry, lobby upgrade > Common areas upgrades > Rework space planning & office layout 

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We are ready  to work with you and your real estate advisors  to  fully  leverage  the repositioning of your real estate  investment.     Ware Malcomb’s  fast‐track  integrated  services  can  help  you maximize  future  revenue stream and/or capital value.  customized strategies & services to transform your real estate asset  sell property evaluation > Marketing charrette to establish creative strategies to maximize the capital value of the property > Create marketing materials to assist in the positioning & sale of the property through  wm| graphics 

 short term hold property evaluation > General review of building conditions > Marketing charrette to establish creative strategies and develop repair/upgrade design concepts targeting maximized short term rental revenue and resale value 

> Prepare implementation budget & schedule for capital investments with General Contractor Team Member > Prepare detailed design & contract documentation for the targeted building upgrades & repairs > Create marketing materials aimed at maximizing lease revenue &  property value through wm | graphics 

 long term hold property evaluation > General review of building conditions & recommendation of detailed audit of building systems > Research planning, zoning & building code restrictions & opportunities. > Identify opportunities for achieving ‘highest and best’ use through change of use and/or rezoning. > Jointly develop zoning, building retrofit a& marketing strategies targeting highest use, reduced operating costs, & maximized rental revenue. 

> Identify opportunities for pursuing LEED CI (Commercial Interiors) & LEED EB (Existing Building) > certification.  > Prepare an implementation budget & schedule for capital investments with General Contractor Team Member. 

> Prepare detailed design & contract documents for target building retrofits with engineering consultants.  > Create marketing materials aimed at repositioning property to maximize lease revenue &  property value through wm | graphics. 

  

 

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Short Term Hold ± 24 months 

Overview of Building Condition 

Upgrade/Repair Concepts 

Budget and Schedule 

Approval or Revise Strategy 

Construct/ Implement 

Define Objectives

Sell < 12 months 

Prepare Marketing Materials 

Market 

Realize Maximized Value 

Long Term Hold> 36 months 

Zoning/Planning Review 

Building Condition Audit 

Highest/Best Use Concepts 

Retrofit Strategy 

Budget andSchedule 

Approval or Revise Strategy

Construct/Implement 

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tustin commons renovation tustin. california  

  

existing site • Two, 2-story, Class C R&D buildings • 190,000 SF campus • 70’s Architecture • A+ location • Single tenant configuration

after wm transformation • Upgrade exterior aesthetic • Reskinned both buildings • Reconfigure building for divisibility • Site lighting | landscaping | signage upgrade

successful results! • Modern Architecture • Class B Office buildings • Multi-Tenant Flexibility • High-end look = Higher rent • Faster leasing

    

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ellinwood corporate center pleasant hill. california  

  

existing site • 3-story, Class C office building • 137, 232 SF • 70’s architecture • A+ location wm transformation • 3-story, Class B office building • Entry upgrade • Lobby remodel • Site lighting | landscaping

successful results! • Modern architecture • Class B office building • High-end look = Higher rents • Attractive aesthetic • Faster leasing

    

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warner center renovation woodland hills. california  

  

existing site • Class C office building • A+ location • Tired 70’s architecture wm transformation • Entry plaza update • Lobby upgrades • Site reposition • Landscape | Lighting

successful results! • Class B office • Attractive aesthetic • Meets changing marketplace • Higher rents • Faster leasing

    

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 federal express renovation irvine. california

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existing site • Single-story, Class C industrial building • 70’s architecture • A+ location • Single tenant / non-divisible wm transformation • Street façade upgrade • Addition of second entry

after • Designed for divisibility • Site lighting | landscaping

successful results! • Modern architecture • Class B industrial building • Attractive aesthetic • Higher rents • Faster leasing

    

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  before gillette renovation costa mesa. california  

  

existing site • Single-story, class C industrial building • A+ location • Tired 70’s architecture wm transformation after • Tenant entry upgrades • Landscape upgrade • Updated color scheme

successful results! • Class B office/ R&D office building • Change use • Multi-tenant • Faster leasing

    

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  before SEW eurodrive hayward. california  

  

existing site • Single-story, class C industrial building • 32,175 SF • A+ location • Tired architecture

after wm transformation • Enhanced corporate image • Exterior aesthetic upgrades • Office layout reconfigure • Rework warehouse layout

successful results! • Class A office/ manufacturing building • Modern architecture • Attractive corporate campus • New long-term lease • Retained tenant

    

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  before 1st street industrial center indio. california  

  

existing site • Class C industrial building • A location • Tired architecture

after wm transformation • Redesigned exterior • Site configuration • Canopy addition • Lobby / reception upgrades • Landscape | Signage

successful results! • Attractive aesthetic • Higher rent • Faster leasing

    

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 lexus corporate headquarters torrance. california  

  

existing space • national corporate headquarters • 124,000 SF space • 1st generation TI • Outdated canopy wm transformation • Redesigned atrium • Reworked space layout • Complete interior renovation • Sustainable / LEED implementation

successful results! • Enhanced corporate identity • Flexible space plan • New image

    

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450 B street renovation san diego. california  

  

existing space • 20-story, Class C office tower • Outdate interiors • 1st generation TI wm transformation • Atrium / Lobby expansion • Entrance Upgrade • Maximize open space • Ceiling height increase • lighting | landscape • Signage upgrades

successful results! • 20-story, Class A office tower • Increase foot traffic and exposure • Attractive aesthetic • New modern look • High-end space = Potential tenants increase • Faster Leasing

    

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after bkm redhill phase II interior renovation costa mesa. california

   

existing space • Single-story, office building • 25,000 SF • Outdated interiors • 1st generation TI wm transformation • Finished industrial design • Maximized open space • Ceiling height increase • Lighting | landscape

successful results! • 2-story, office building • Contemporary industrial design • Attractive open space • Enjoyable atmosphere

Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding, full service architectural design firm. We provide professional planning, architecture, interior design, graphic design and site development services to corporate and commercial developer clients throughout North America. Established in 1972, we have a professional staff of over 160 employees, with expertise in the design of high, mid and low rise office buildings, corporate facilities, industrial/distribution buildings, institutional buildings, healthcare and technology facilities, as well as commercial/retail centers. As a corporate member of the U.S. Green Building Council, we are available to provide sustainable design and LEED® Accredited Professional Services in accordance with the specific objectives for our clients’ projects.

We are committed to providing innovative design solutions, sophisticated management of projects and community and industry involvement, for the successful implementation of ideas. We have proven our ability to address all issues of a project through our excellence in design, rigorous attention to program requirements and superior service.

At Ware Malcomb, we are Committed to: Partnering with our Clients Providing the Highest Quality Design Solutions within Project Parameters Helping ensure our Client’s Financial Success on each Project

Ware Malcomb is Committed to Be the Best Commercial Real Estate Focused Architectural Firm in North America by:

Providing outstanding service through sound research, creative solutions and a genuine commitment to the success of our clients. Achieving a growth oriented, ethical and profitable business environment. Empowering our employees to achieve their highest level of performance.

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irvine corporate headquarters10 edelmanirvine. california 92618p. 949.660.9128 f. 949.863.1581

san diego6363 greenwich drive. suite 175san diego. california 92122p. 858.638.7277 f. 858.638.7506

los angeles10635 santa monica boulevard. suite 150los angeles. california 90025p. 310.481.0400 f. 310.481.9835

inland empire9130 anaheim place. suite 120rancho cucamonga. california 91730p. 909.919.7888 f. 909.987.3085

northern california5000 executive parkway. suite 298san ramon. california 94583p. 925.244.9620 f. 925.244.9621

sacramento2945 ramco street. suite 225west sacramento. california 95691p. 916.617.2507 f. 916.617.2594

phoenix5009 east washington street. suite 100phoenix. arizona 85034p. 602.275.2248 f. 602.275.2462

new jersey10 parsonage road. suite 302edison. new jersey 08837p. 732.986.9000 f. 732.986.9984

chicago1900 spring road. suite 210oak brook. illinois 60523p. 630.218.0063 f. 630.218.0064

denver6251 greenwood plaza boulevardbuilding 6. suite 100greenwood village. colorado 80111p. 720.488.2626 f. 720.488.2625

toronto1790 matheson boulevard. unit C1mississauga. ontariocanada L4W 0B3p. 905.602.7447 f. 905.602.9942

Ware Malcomb is committed to providing integrated service across North America. We have 11 office locations, 10 throughout the United States and one in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We have designed projects in over 25 U.S. States, 2 Canadian Provinces and 15 Mexican States.

Ware Malcomb is ready to assist you with your local, regional, national and North American design requirements.

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