Background and Context
JCJ Architecture provided Conceptual Designs for Cisterra Development for the development of InterContinental Hotel Group’s 7th and J Street project. In the heart of downtown San Diego, this property is a short walking distance to the new Park at the Park (home of the San Diego Padres), the San Diego Convention Center and developing Seaport Village. It was designed to sit 26 stories above grade and allow sweeping views to its neighbors and the Bayfront.

The conceptual design package studied the physical property and boundaries as well as the InterContinential Hotel Brand. From this research, the design team was able to provide insight and a final package including: opportunity diagrams, a development summary, vicinity map, photographs, architectural plans, vision imagery, massing diagrams and final renderings for a 500 guest room hotel and parking structure, encompassing 456,550 SF on a 55,000 SF footprint.