Renovating commercial spaces in dense urban environments like Hillcrest, San Diego, presents distinct challenges, demanding more than just a cabinet supplier. It requires a committed, expert partner. Holland’s Custom Cabinets took command of the custom work for a medical office in the Village Hillcrest Office Building. This prominent complex sits near the Scripps Mercy Hospital and is a notable structure in the neighborhood.
Holland’s expanded and remodeled this commercial space, successfully managing logistical complexity and providing comprehensive design support for the client. Custom cabinetry was fit to the office’s unique footprint and tailored to exam rooms and clerical space. As a local partner, Holland’s brings decades of experience to the table. Even when medical commercial projects start with a simplified vision, Holland’s team will elevate and execute to perfection.
Converting Concepts to Engineered Specifications
Commercial tenant improvement projects sometimes have precise and lengthy specifications; other times they start as a blank slate. For this project, the client placed a high degree of trust and responsibility in the team. Holland’s successfully transformed simple, conceptual ideas into a fully integrated, functional, and expanded medical space. This required taking basic concepts, sometimes little more than a napkin sketch or post-it notes from the client’s desk, and developing them into comprehensive and workable designs.
Holland’s Commercial Estimator, Ray Anderson, explains how Holland’s serves as a professional resource for commercial organizations:
“When a building manager asks for a design-build, they are looking for more than just a one-stop shop; they are looking for a partner to provide project guidance. They rely on us. We get free rein on how to get them to the finish line, which means we also have to bring 100% attention to detail to see that the final space fully meets their needs.”
Applying Residential Patience to Commercial Demands
While the focus of this project was commercial, the required skill set aligns perfectly with Holland’s deep experience in the high-end residential sector. A detailed consultation and ongoing development process helps Holland’s team take an idea and flesh it out for a business owner or property manager. This approach ensures clarity and reduces client stress during complex projects.
“The same patience and pace required in residential projects is definitely necessary when we get into some of these businesses,” Anderson adds. “We want to keep things on schedule, but we don’t bring an agenda to that, so we take our cue from the client. We move at the pace they require.”
This collaborative process and patience is vital in the commercial sector when a client doesn’t already have a general contractor attached to the project.
Logistical Control in San Diego’s High-Density Zones
For the Hillcrest medical office design-build, the location itself added layers of complexity to the installation. The physical site of the Village Hillcrest Medical Offices presented a significant logistical puzzle. The property is situated within a local landmark, and the location is inherently difficult to work with for delivery coordination due to poor access and limited parking.
As a San Diego-based manufacturer, Holland’s is well situated to address these logistical challenges. The team managed the execution within a confined location, requiring precise scheduling and installation. Holland’s commitment to being a local employer and manufacturer means the team can adapt quickly to provide solutions and always provides dependable, top-tier service.
By handling everything in-house, Holland’s offers a streamlined process that saves the client time and stress, mitigating the risks associated with the location and the initial lack of precise specifications. This ability establishes Holland’s as a trusted expert for property managers and commercial organizations.
Hillcrest Medical Office Design-Build
The final installation transformed an empty office unit into a high-quality, professional, medical space. Holland’s provided a unique layout and comprehensive storage solutions across the doctor’s office, in exam rooms and workstations, ensuring the design optimized counter space and utilized both open and closed storage. The millwork, counters, and ledges feature solid surfaces and low-profile door pulls to create a professional aesthetic.
Holland’s Custom Cabinets ensures quality, manages logistical challenges, and always delivers lasting, functional custom cabinetry that protects the investment of a commercial property owner. Partner with Holland’s to convert your commercial concept into a beautiful success. Schedule a consultation or call and set up an appointment to visit the workshop and showroom. See how Holland’s can support your commercial project from start to finish.