Architectural Concepts, Inc. Designs Cat And Bird “Resort”

San Diego’s “The Purring Parrot” Caters to Different Kind of Guest

Architectural Concepts, Inc. (ACI) a San Diego firm regarded as one of the nation’s top hospitality-oriented architectural and interior design firms, has completed design work for “The Purring Parrot”, a retail cat and bird “resort” to be located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego. This new facility will provide a full line of cat and bird supplies, toys, and furnishings in-store and on-line. The unusual facility will also feature work from local artists that will be available for purchase, with 10% of the sale going towards local animal charities.

Maria Brinson, owner of The Purring Parrot, said: “We have created something unique by combining cat and bird lodging into our retail showrooms. Each cat family stays in their own guest suite and enjoys the amenities that we have available. Each walk-in room is a minimum of 4.5ft x 6 ft x 8 ft high with a window door looking out on to the aviary, cage show room or to simply supervise the business. Each room is large enough for two cats. They are spacious enough for staff members to come in, sit down and have play time with ‘kitty.’”

Margit E. Whitlock, AIA, principal of Architectural Concepts, Inc. , said “ Our firm is known for creating unique environments to enhance the guest experience. The Purring Parrot provided us a unique opportunity to think outside the box with a smaller, different kind of “guest”. This project allowed us to have fun while doing what we are best at: producing a beautiful and functional environment that engages the guest – in this case, cats and birds!”

The new facility will include retail sales areas, 21 cat rooms, two cage and aviary rooms, along with support facilities. The space will feature “themed” rooms, with work by local artists, and include a variety of colors and patterns along with energy-efficient lighting and Solatube Daylighting Systems. It will be located at 3015 Saint Charles St., Suite D, San Diego, CA 92110. A grand opening is anticipated in early August 2008.

Project team members include: T-Squared Professional Engineers, Inc. for MEP engineering and Jayden Construction, General Contractor.