Joost Bende,AIA, EDAC
President/
Principal Architect
About PACIFIC 33 architects
Design is more than philosophy; it’s creating spaces that support human needs and desires—our passion.
PACIFIC 33 architects, Inc., is a collaboration of architects and designers focused on understanding the relationship between people and the built environment in order to construct spaces that promote wellness and healing.
We use evidence-based design principles for healthcare, retail, commercial, and hospitality projects.
The Design Team
Denise Burkett
Principal/
Studio Director
Studio Director
Denise’s career has taken her to Chicago, San Francisco and now San Diego creating retail, hospitality, and a variety of healthcare projects nationwide. Denise has specialized in helping medical centers and retail groups enhance their brand as a designer, image and art consultant. Prior to joining PACIFIC 33 architects, Denise was with two Fortune 500 companies and a noted healthcare design firm.
Steve Crosley
Principal/
Technical Director
Technical Director
Steve is a multi-certified information technology BIM/CAD professional with over 25 years of experience in the field of commercial and healthcare construction and documentation. Steve researches, implements and trains our team to ensure PACIFIC 33 architects is on the leading edge of technology.
Casscia Murray
LEED AP
LEED AP
Senior
Project Designer
Casscia's career began in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, observing how people function in their workspace and how the environment can enhance productive outcomes. Her desire to create ideal environments lead her to study design. Casscia uses her understanding of human behavior to create physical environments that elicit a positive physiological response. Project Designer
Gloria Mendoza
Assoc. AIA
Assoc. AIA
Project Architect
Gloria is a multi-talented designer with healthcare, commercial, restaurant, and residential architecture experience. Her enthusiastic vision for functionality and visual appeal plays an important role in bringing a balance to dynamic environments. Gloria is an associate member of the AIA and is currently pursuing her architectural licensure.
Victoria Middleton
Interior
Designer
Designer
For over 12 years, Victoria has enjoyed diverse exposure to a broad-range of Interior Design projects from healthcare to high-end residential and places-of-worship. As a result, she has an impressive understanding of finish materials and product knowledge. She received her NCIDQ certification in 2008.
Services
Design is not making beauty, beauty emerges from selection, affinities, integration, love.
PACIFIC 33 Architects is a California-based architecture and design studio specializing in commercial and healthcare design. We provide a full range of tailored architectural design services.
- Programming
- Space Planning
- Architectural Design
- Revit/BIM
- Coordination with local licensing jurisdictions including OSHPD
- Project Management
- Engineering Coordination
- Construction Administration
- Construction Observation
Design is not just what it looks like, it's how it works.
Our Interior Designers have come together from a diverse background of healthcare design, retail, hospitality, commercial, and industrial design allowing us to create spaces that give our clients an edge over their competition. Dedicating years to understanding advancements in healthcare design, our team is unmatched at blending superior functionality with aesthetics.
- Conceptual Planning
- Interior Design
- Evidence-based Design
- Lighting Design
- Furniture Design
- Project Management
- Art Selection and Coordination
- Project Management
- Construction Administration
- Construction Observation
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
We have expanded our portfolio to include a number of commecial design projects throughout Southern California. These projects range from landlord shell preparation for national anchor tenants to coastal and site development permits for new buildings.
Our background also includes work experience in many of San Diego's high rises and corporate tenants.
Our background also includes work experience in many of San Diego's high rises and corporate tenants.
- Entitlements
- Landlord/Tenant Representation
- Change of Use
- Site Design
- Accessibiltiy Review
- Project Management
- Building Design
Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.
We’re proud of our reputation as collaborators; whether it’s with other architects, designers, project managers, or contractors. We’re experienced with a variety of project structures and delivery methods. We are ready to lead your design team or provide creative support.
- Design | Bid | Build
- Design | Build
- Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
- LEED
- EBD
- Access
- Healing Art
- Signage
Frequently Asked Questions
Portfolio
PACIFIC 33 Architects has an expansive portfolio that includes a spectrum of projects from hospitals to budget-driven tenant improvements and everything in-between. Below is a sampling of recent projects. Please contact us for additional information and examples of our work.
