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Star Academy, Post High School, Adult Education Tenant Improvement
Interactive Resources recently transformed a 6,200-square-foot existing office building into a welcoming, accessible, and purpose-built home for Star Academy’s Post-High School Adult Education Program. Designed for young adults ages 18–22, the facility supports...
Interactive Resources, Inc. is now a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) by the State of California, DGS
We are pleased to announce that Interactive Resources, Inc. is now certified by the State of California, Department of General Services (DGS) as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE). This is in addition to already being certified as a Small Business (SB). The...
22 Battery Street Office Remodel, San Francisco, CA
The renovation of a 5,000 square foot office space at 22 Battery Street, in a notable historic building in San Francisco's business district, represents a blend of modern functionality and historical preservation. Commissioned by Duncan Channon, Inc., the project was...
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building Café Design Study
Our firm has worked with the General Services Administration (GSA) for decades, dating back to the 1990s. One of our most recent projects has been an exciting design study of a café for the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco.
Interactive Resources, Inc. Attends the 2024 California Preservation Foundation Conference
The annual California Preservation Foundation (CPF) Conference was recently held in downtown Los Angeles, hosted at the fabulous Millenium Biltmore Hotel, which celebrated its 100th Anniversary last year. The conference theme this year was Building Shelter, Community,...
Chris Lutjen Joins Interactive Resources, Inc. as Architect / Project Manager
We are pleased to announce that Chris Lutjen has joined our team in the role of architect/project manager. An enthusiastic and passionate architect, Chris is inspired by the craft of both historic and modern buildings. He is dedicated to integrated design principles and enjoys leading large teams through the design and construction of technically complex buildings.
How we’re helping UC Berkeley’s $700 million campus-wide clean energy electrification project
We’re excited to share our pivotal role in providing architectural and structural engineering services for the groundbreaking $700 million UC Berkeley Campus-Wide Clean Energy Electrification Project. This transformative initiative aims to enhance sustainability,...
Yvonne Ongpin Joins Interactive Resources, Inc. as Office Manager
Office manager Yvonne Ongpin has more than 20 years of experience in administration. Before joining Interactive Resources, Inc., she worked in sales, client relations and marketing for Mosser Companies, a family-owned collection of historic properties in San...
Clayton Young, Assoc. AIA Joins Interactive Resources, Inc. as a Designer / Drafter
Interactive Resources, Inc. welcomes designer/drafter Clayton Young to the firm’s architectural division. Clayton is a talented design professional and an integral part of the architectural production team. His responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum, involving the...
Ankita Thukral Joins Interactive Resources, Inc. as a Designer / Drafter
Interactive Resources, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ankita Thukral has joined the firm’s architecture division as a designer/drafter. Ankita is a designer who is passionate about building design, drafting and modeling. She believes that thoughtfully designed...
Interactive Resources, Inc. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Interactive Resources, Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in September of 1973, Interactive Resources, Inc. is one of the oldest architectural firms in the Bay Area, providing comprehensive architectural services to a wide range of private and public sector clients.
The firm’s portfolio includes federal, state and municipal facilities, energy-efficient public schools, sustainable commercial buildings and cannabis facilities, historic preservation projects, and the revitalization of public spaces. “Interactive Resources, Inc.” refers to the multiple disciplines that the firm brings together for a holistic approach that considers factors such as energy conservation and renewable energy integration, including solar photovoltaic array design, water conservation, and use of locally sourced materials to create environmentally responsible and resilient spaces.