San Diego, more than many cities, has a predisposition that’s ripe for modern architecture. This southern California city exudes charm and elegance, blending urban sophistication with a gorgeous environment. It’s no wonder that it’s one of America’s most coveted places to live.

Adding to that elegance is M+C Architects. These modern designers contribute to the overall efficiency and stature of San Diego’s contemporary homes.

From the Web site:

This mixed-use development covers a full city block at the core of a grid shift in the Little Italy District. Its configuration and location along a major connector created a unique building opportunity. The design parti was to promote a downtown connector – Kettner Boulevard – with a well-defined, pedestrian-friendly street wall while incorporating the restoration of an early 20th century art deco building and clock tower. Additionally, the dichotomy of the project’s massing captured the eclectic aesthetics of the context and produced a variety of housing types (lofts, shopkeeper units, carriage units and townhomes). The resulting architecture is urbane in its timeless character and devoid of clichés.

About M+C Architects:

Martinez + Cutri Corporation is a multi-disciplinary firm whose practice of Architecture and Urban Design is based on the simple concept that the design of forms in space should be generated by the context of their surroundings, while the principles of design should enhance our culture.

Our intent as a firm is to create good design; that is, to create spaces and structures which exhibit a timeless quality inherent in spirituality. We design environments that are inviting regardless of typology and locale. It is our contentions that the vitality and beauty of the built environment play a crucial role in creating a productive and healthy community and, as design professionals, we must assume responsibility for this role.

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