Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects, LLP started with Don Wald, whose lifelong love of the Monterey Peninsula began in his late teens while he was stationed at the former Fort Ord U.S. Army base. Upon his honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant, Don returned to his home state and studied Architecture at the University of Illinois.
Even after his studies were interrupted by his service in the Korean War, Don completed his bachelor's degree at U of I. After graduating, Don developed cutting-edge construction methods for locally built modular churches, hundreds of which were shipped across the United States. During an assignment as field superintendent in California, Don and his wife Cynthia decided to relocate to the Monterey Peninsula.
Even after his studies were interrupted by his service in the Korean War, Don completed his bachelor's degree at U of I. After graduating, Don developed cutting-edge construction methods for locally built modular churches, hundreds of which were shipped across the United States. During an assignment as field superintendent in California, Don and his wife Cynthia decided to relocate to the Monterey Peninsula.
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Headquartered in Monterey, Central Insurance Group (CIG) employs nearly 500 people across five Western states. In 2013, WRD Architects was engaged to develop interior finish standards and design guidelines for all CIG offices as part of a corporate rebranding strategy.
WRD Architects provided a complete interior renovation of an original Old Town Salinas office building with a design that opens up the space and brings in more light for building tenants.Each floor of the three-story atrium has its own identity, with every level showcasing a.
WRD Architects provided a complete interior renovation of an original Old Town Salinas office building with a design that opens up the space and brings in more light for building tenants.Each floor of the three-story atrium has its own identity, with every level showcasing a.
Working within a "landlocked, " windowless-space, WRD Architects' interior design team successfully incorporated the beauty and calming nature of the outdoors within a new patient lobby at 5 Lower Ragsdale, a 1980's warehouse building that WRD and the Salinas Valley Memorial.
Working with Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, WRD Architects created a state-of-the-art medical office building that is home to the largest private primary care physicians' group in Monterey County.The 45,000-square-foot facility transformed a vacant three-acre lot. WRD Architects teamed with Natividad Medical Center to remodel its existing 21,000-square-foot Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) - the largest of its kind in Monterey County.
Working with Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, WRD Architects created a state-of-the-art medical office building that is home to the largest private primary care physicians' group in Monterey County.The 45,000-square-foot facility transformed a vacant three-acre lot. WRD Architects teamed with Natividad Medical Center to remodel its existing 21,000-square-foot Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) - the largest of its kind in Monterey County.
WRD Architects' multi-phased expansion and remodel of this 56,000-square-foot property included the design of a new 29-room building in addition to the renovation of the existing hotel facilities to complement the historic architecture found in downtown Monterey. With a 1,500-square-foot tenant space near the Monterey Plaza Hotel, WRD Architects was able to create a vibrant and inviting space highlighting an innovative wine concept bar.
WRD employees are some of the most dedicated, talented, collaborative and creative individuals on the Central Coast. Many of our associates have been with the firm for over 10 years, while some have been with us over 20 years. WORKING WITH INTEGRITY: WRD employees are exceptional individuals who take initiative, work hard, and foster positive, productive working relationships with our clients and one another.
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