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A Commercial Design Award of Excellence is presented to the Mariners Medical Arts Building in Newport Beach, California. Completed in 1961 by architect Richard Neutra, this trio of buildings was commissioned by a group of eleven doctors with a vision to create a medical clinic that was as welcoming and serene as it was functional. Neutra’s design successfully balanced these objectives, creating a space where nature’s calming influence and architectural clarity converge. At the heart of the complex is an open-air garden that serves as a tranquil “lobby” for the entire facility, providing a serene passage through lush tropical plants, reflecting pools, and asymmetrically laid walkways. With the help of 22 pages of the original building drawings and lots of photographs by Julius Schulman, the original paint colors were identified and matched as closely as possible in the restoration. The first floor was originally designed to be fully accessible, although no codes were in place at the time. Neutra’s wheelchair ramp was brought up to current day code. Significant care was taken to repair the iconic sun-shading elements, including the vertical aluminum louvers and wood trellises, ensuring they continue to perform their passive cooling functions. The original roof drainage system design had problems from the start and was completely remodeled to prevent flooding issues. The rejuvenation of the building’s water features – once drained and filled – reintroduces the soothing presence of water while incorporating safety improvements that reflect Neutra’s original terrazzo design. 

Stephen Thorp, Burnham-Ward Properties LLC

Donaldson + Partners: Robin Donaldson (Partner in Charge), Sieglinde Pukke (Project Manager, Principal), Charlotte Hofstetter (Project Architect); Chattel and Associates: Robert Chattel, Alvin Nuval (Historians); Tom Nielsen, NSE (Structural Engineer); Jose Cazares, Ground Level (Landscape Architect); Greg Lang, PLSA Engineering (Civil Engineer); Dempsey Construction Inc (General Contractor); Aquatics Technologies (Water Feature Design Build)