McDonald's France

Interesting, but nothing feels relevant to McD brand...RT @designmilk: McDonalds restaurants in France get McFancy: j.mp/yhjx3l

— Eric Parker (@EP_AIA) January 8, 2012

CONima Architects' latest project is in Bloomberg Businessweek

Our recent design for Innovation Endeavor's new Palo Alto office space was featured in Bloomberg Businessweek's article on the unconventional Venture Capital Firm funded by Google's executive chairman and former chief executive officer Eric Schmidt

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/eric-schmidts-newest-vc-fund-07282011.html

The space was designed to be a continually evolving collaboration space that could be reconfigured in minutes for any situation. Every detail was done so that those in the space could see connection details and structural support for everything from the building structure, to the furniture, and that virtually every surface was a potential collaboration point; using such details as plexiglass walls which allow dry erase markers, and simultaneously make the interior wall structure visible.

conima.com is LIVE!

After several partial redesigns, we finally redid our website. Please take a look at http://conima.com and see some of our more recent projects. We will also be adding additional updates in the coming weeks, but just couldn't wait to show off a little anymore! Also, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...show your support and hit the facebook 'like' and '+1' to help spread the word.

Serious Energy select CONima Architects

CONima was recently selected for strategic planning, site acquisition, design, and project management services throughout North America.

We are proud to make our contribution towards green technologies and sustainable construction methods as part of the Serious Energy team.

Constructivism's reflection in the post millenium world

In design, inspiration is pulled from many places. A place you've been, a time in your life, a simple story. Lately, I've been feeling inspired by the contrasting geometry in Russian Constructivism. Below are a few images.

First is the cover of a book on construvist architecture from the British Library that focuses on the comparitive contrasts of the organic and mechanical using a human hand and compass. The overlay of the text is often important to emphasize the underlying geometry of the composition.

The next image is a propaganda poster by El Lissitzky entitled "Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge"
Also, see it's influence in an album cover from Franz Ferdinand.

Equilar construction progress

We're nearing completion for the new Equilar office in Redwood City. Below are some progress pictures of construction.

second floor open office - June 17
































2nd Floor Open office - July 21


















reception area - July 21

Congratulations to our newest Architect!

As part of CONima since 2004, Billy Guisto has made invaluable contributions to the development of our office, designs, and production values. We are proud to announce that he has completed the requirements for architectural licensing.

CONima Architects raises $9,000 for San Carlos School District

The Spring Fling gala for the San Carlos Educational Foundation was an immense success. CONima Architects' donated services to design a house received a high bid of $9,000.

Dental Remodel Progress

The dental office is coming together. Still to come: cabinets, glazing, furniture...should be complete in a couple of weeks!

Saba selects CONima Architects

CONima has been selected for branding and design services for Saba's Redwood Shores Headquarters. CONima's role will be to enhance Saba's brand image by creating a consistent architectural language throughout its facilities and to oversee its multiphase implementation throughout 2010.

Dental Office Remodel Update

The dental office remodel is progressing well. After the demolition of some existing interior walls, new electrical and insulation was installed. Gypsum board was then erected and the wall texture was applied. The rotting wood columns were removed from the front of the building. The old doors and windows were replaced with new contemporary ones. The roof has now been replaced and the exterior of the building has been painted with colors that give a more modern look.

Mercedes Kiosk Project

Almost ready for install...check out this photo of the new kiosk we are installing for Mercedes-Benz Research and Development.

The kiosk is the newest addition to the history museum we designed at the North American Headquarters for MBRDNA, and will be completed in the next two weeks.