Publications
Winner / Best Health: John Muir's Tom & Billie Long Patient Care Tower. San Francisco Business Times. March 23, 2012.
Best public / cultural / health real estate deal of the year by the San Francisco Business Times: John Muir's Tom & Billie Long Patient Care Tower John Muir fit a huge new strucuture into its existing multi-building complex with 25 connections to adjacent structures.
Best public / cultural / health real estate deal of the year by the San Francisco Business Times: John Muir's Tom & Billie Long Patient Care Tower John Muir fit a huge new strucuture into its existing multi-building complex with 25 connections to adjacent structures.
2012 IIDA NC Honor Awards. IIDA Northern California. March 8, 2012.
UC Berkeley School of Law South Addition receives a notable award from the IIDA NC.
UC Berkeley School of Law South Addition receives a notable award from the IIDA NC.
Library Design Showcase 2012: The Outdoor Library. American Libraries. February 28, 2012.
University of California at Berkeley School of Law Library is showcased as a one library that has found ways to integrate the outdoors into their regular services.
University of California at Berkeley School of Law Library is showcased as a one library that has found ways to integrate the outdoors into their regular services.
Boalt's Future After 100 Years on Cutting Edge. San Fransico Chronicle, February 26, 2012.
UC Berkeley School of Law celebrates its centennial this year and its long tradition of leadership in legal education.
UC Berkeley School of Law celebrates its centennial this year and its long tradition of leadership in legal education.
Two New Buildings at Cal Show Design Challenge. San Francisco Gate. January 23, 2012.
Literally and figuratively, UC Berkeley's two most recent building projects couldn't be farther apart.
Literally and figuratively, UC Berkeley's two most recent building projects couldn't be farther apart.
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. Architectural Record. February 1, 2012.
Design concept and solution for University of California, Berkeley, School of Law.
Design concept and solution for University of California, Berkeley, School of Law.
Berkeley School of Law Library. Arch Daily. November 9, 2011.
The UC Berkeley School of Law and Library was originally constructed in 1951 and, with its subsequent additions in 1969 and 1996, forms an integral part of the Southeast Gateway to the upper campus and serves as a major link between the Campus and Downtown Berkeley.
The UC Berkeley School of Law and Library was originally constructed in 1951 and, with its subsequent additions in 1969 and 1996, forms an integral part of the Southeast Gateway to the upper campus and serves as a major link between the Campus and Downtown Berkeley.
Double Deal. Healthcare Building Ideas. September 1, 2011.
Just about doubling its size and capacity, the new 380,000-square-foot Tom and Billie Long Patient Care Tower at the John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, California, is very much reinforcing the hospital’s role as an important community anchor in Contra Costa County.
Just about doubling its size and capacity, the new 380,000-square-foot Tom and Billie Long Patient Care Tower at the John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, California, is very much reinforcing the hospital’s role as an important community anchor in Contra Costa County.
RATCLIFF to Design San Jose Med Center. San Francisco Business Times. July 8, 2011.
RATCLIFF has been selected by Santa Clara County to design its $56 million San Jose Downtown Health Center
RATCLIFF has been selected by Santa Clara County to design its $56 million San Jose Downtown Health Center
Exporting Architectural Services to Haiti: A Case Study. Healthcare Development Magazine. July 8, 2011.
RATCLIFF, the architecture, interiors and planning firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is engaged in a pro-bono effort to bring medical planning and construction to hard hit Haiti.
RATCLIFF, the architecture, interiors and planning firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is engaged in a pro-bono effort to bring medical planning and construction to hard hit Haiti.
Kaiser's New San Mateo Building. Peninsula TV. June 16, 2011.
RATCLIFF’s Kaiser Foundation Health Plan’s new San Mateo Medical Office Building, among the first of Kaiser’s new generation of Kaiser’s “Total Health Environment” projects, opens soon. Listen to Dr. Srinivas Ganesh, Physician in Charge of the MOB, describe the facility and services.
RATCLIFF’s Kaiser Foundation Health Plan’s new San Mateo Medical Office Building, among the first of Kaiser’s new generation of Kaiser’s “Total Health Environment” projects, opens soon. Listen to Dr. Srinivas Ganesh, Physician in Charge of the MOB, describe the facility and services.
Health Facility Taking Shape. The Daily Journal. June 8, 2011.
As workers scurried around the property, a woman drove up to the front door of the nearly finished Kaiser Permanente building in San Mateo Thursday.
As workers scurried around the property, a woman drove up to the front door of the nearly finished Kaiser Permanente building in San Mateo Thursday.
De Anza College Mediated Learning Center. 210 Best Practice Awards. June, 2011.
With forward-looking learning environments and highly sustainable features, this project will house digital media tools that will modernize the academic experience. The project aims to transform a little-used area of campus into a major learning center, and create one of the college's touchstone buildings.
With forward-looking learning environments and highly sustainable features, this project will house digital media tools that will modernize the academic experience. The project aims to transform a little-used area of campus into a major learning center, and create one of the college's touchstone buildings.
California Top Design Firms - By Market Sector. ENR California. June, 2011.
RATCLIFF ranks #16 as Top Design Firm in Education, #20 in Healthcare, #22 in Architecture, #25 in Top Green Design and #31 in General Building.
RATCLIFF ranks #16 as Top Design Firm in Education, #20 in Healthcare, #22 in Architecture, #25 in Top Green Design and #31 in General Building.
California Top Design Firms. ENR California. June, 2011.
RATCLIFF ranks #42 in California Top Design Firms.
RATCLIFF ranks #42 in California Top Design Firms.
Keeping Tradition. Medical Construction and Design. May/June 2011.
Longstanding values inspire innovative design of patient tower at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek.
Longstanding values inspire innovative design of patient tower at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek.
Boalt Never Looked Better. Transcript Magazine. Spring, 2011.
With extensive upgrades to existing facilities—and the recent opening of the stylish South Addition—Boalt itself has never looked better.
With extensive upgrades to existing facilities—and the recent opening of the stylish South Addition—Boalt itself has never looked better.
Happy Days: Making it on Time and on Budget. San Francisco Business Times. April 18, 2011
John Muir Health is the proud owner of a new $612 million inpatient tower at its Walnut Creek medical center.
John Muir Health is the proud owner of a new $612 million inpatient tower at its Walnut Creek medical center.
Open Arms: John Muir Expansion. Walnut Creek Magazine. March/April 2011.
After eight years and $612 million, the highly anticipated John Muir Medical Center opens to patients April 10, 2011.
After eight years and $612 million, the highly anticipated John Muir Medical Center opens to patients April 10, 2011.
John Muir Medical Center to Open New Six-Story, $612 Million Patient Tower. Contra Costa Times. March 31, 2011.
At 5 a.m. April 10, John Muir Medical Center will begin moving patients into its new $612 million Tom and Billie Long Patient Care Tower.
At 5 a.m. April 10, John Muir Medical Center will begin moving patients into its new $612 million Tom and Billie Long Patient Care Tower.
In Oakland, Highland Hospital's Face-Lift Begins. February 25, 2011.
Highland Hospital in Oakland, a county hospital that is the regional trauma center, served more than 85,000 patients last year, including more than 2,500 trauma patients.
Highland Hospital in Oakland, a county hospital that is the regional trauma center, served more than 85,000 patients last year, including more than 2,500 trauma patients.
Seeking sustainability, architecture firm moves beyond the building. SmartPlanet. February 11, 2011
Architecture can’t be green just by building an efficient building.
Architecture can’t be green just by building an efficient building.
Clark Completes New Tower at John Muir Medical Center. ENR California. February 2011.
Clark Construction Group – California last week reached substantial completion on the new $310-million, 400,000-sq-ft Tom and Billie Long Patient Care Tower at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.
Clark Construction Group – California last week reached substantial completion on the new $310-million, 400,000-sq-ft Tom and Billie Long Patient Care Tower at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.
Top Green Project Picks. MyGreenPalette.com and InteriorDesign.net. January 18, 2011
Windrush School by Bay Area architects RATCLIFF exemplifies the latest and most advanced modern green design while helping to shape the scope of the future.
Windrush School by Bay Area architects RATCLIFF exemplifies the latest and most advanced modern green design while helping to shape the scope of the future.
"U.S. Schools Push for Platinum." School Construction News. November 8, 2010.
Windrush School is featured by the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council for its Platinum LEED certification.
Windrush School is featured by the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council for its Platinum LEED certification.
"Aquatic Facility Targets LEED Silver." School Construction News. September 10, 2010.
Dan Wetherell discusses sustainable design scope of new arts facility and swimming pool project and renderings are featured.
Dan Wetherell discusses sustainable design scope of new arts facility and swimming pool project and renderings are featured.
"Patient Safety Top of Mind." Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare. July/August 2010.
Article authored by Linda Mahle and Julie Stromberg focuses on the John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek emergency department expansion.
Article authored by Linda Mahle and Julie Stromberg focuses on the John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek emergency department expansion.
"$21M project underway at San Mateo's Junipero Serra High." San Francisco Business Times. July 16, 2010.
Patricia Alarcón comments on the new structures in construction.
Patricia Alarcón comments on the new structures in construction.
"Making Your Breakroom More Comfortable." Medicalofficetoday.com. July 14, 2010.
Terrie Kurrasch comments on design trends to provide supportive and functional spaces for medical professionals.
Terrie Kurrasch comments on design trends to provide supportive and functional spaces for medical professionals.
"No One Size Fits All Approach: Choosing the Right Delivery Method for Independent Schools." Contract Magazine. June 1, 2010.
Article authored by Dan Wetherell.
Article authored by Dan Wetherell.
"PenFed backs Palo Alto Vet facility," San Francisco Business Times, April 2010.
The Defenders Lodge to be designed by RATCLIFF.
The Defenders Lodge to be designed by RATCLIFF.
"Propelling an eco-system approach with sustainable rigor." PlanetShifter.com. April 28, 2010.
This feature length interview with Kit Ratcliff includes RATCLIFF project photos.
This feature length interview with Kit Ratcliff includes RATCLIFF project photos.
"Featured Projects: Foothill De Anza Community College." Eco-Structure. February 15, 2010.
Article features renderings of Mediated Learning Center at De Anza and Physical Science Village at Foothill.
Article features renderings of Mediated Learning Center at De Anza and Physical Science Village at Foothill.
"RATCLIFF Completes Relocation and Expansion of John Muir Facility." M.D. News. January 1, 2010.
RATCLIFF's innovative design of John Muir Medical Center is outlined.
RATCLIFF's innovative design of John Muir Medical Center is outlined.
"LEED dominates as arbiter of green-ness." San Francisco Business Times. December 24, 2009.
Kit Ratcliff discusses sustainable design and construction trends.
Kit Ratcliff discusses sustainable design and construction trends.
"Windrush School Classroom Addition." Architectural Record, December 2009.
Program, design concept and solution.
Program, design concept and solution.
"Psychological Impact of Office Design on Patients." The American Psychoanalyst. Fall 2009.
Article authored by Grace Dalman, Lynn Drover and Terrie Kurrasch.
Article authored by Grace Dalman, Lynn Drover and Terrie Kurrasch.
"Technology, Population, Consumption and Green Building: The Long View." Greenerbuildings.com. September 24, 2009.
Column authored by Kit Ratcliff.
Column authored by Kit Ratcliff.
"Finalist: Doe Annex/Bancroft Library." San Francisco Business Times, March 2009.
Renovation ensures preservation of priceless collection.
Renovation ensures preservation of priceless collection.
"Hospital Construction Costs Go Off Critical List." San Francisco Business Times. February 6, 2009.
Terrie Kurrasch is quoted regarding trends in hospital construction spending.
Terrie Kurrasch is quoted regarding trends in hospital construction spending.
"A Green Action Plan for Existing Buildings." GreenerBuildings.com. January 29, 2009.
Column authored by Kit Ratcliff.
Column authored by Kit Ratcliff.
"UC Berkeley School of Law's Library Addition Sits Lightly and Gives Back What It Takes Away." AIArchitect. January 23, 2009.
Project architect Joseph Nicola outlines the unique, skylit underground design of the new law library.
Project architect Joseph Nicola outlines the unique, skylit underground design of the new law library.
"2009 Trends Forecast." Facility Care Magazine. January/February, 2009.
Column authored by Terrie Kurrasch.
Column authored by Terrie Kurrasch.
"Spurring the Building Industry Ahead in the Green Movement." GreenerBuildings.com. December 3, 2008.
Column authored by Kit Ratcliff.
Column authored by Kit Ratcliff.
"Sustainable School Offers Lessons, Best Practices: RATCLIFF Takes Windrush School to LEED Gold." AIArchitect. October 31, 2008.
Project architect Brian Feagans outlines the LEED design aspects of the new school addition.
Project architect Brian Feagans outlines the LEED design aspects of the new school addition.
"The First Step to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emission is Measurement." GreenerBuildings.com. October 16, 2008.
Column written by Kit Ratcliff
Column written by Kit Ratcliff
"Place: In San Francisco, Jessie St. is looking good." San Francisco Chronicle. September 23, 2008.
Urban design critic John King praises RATCLIFF's contribution to SOMA with the Golden Gate University Student Center.
Urban design critic John King praises RATCLIFF's contribution to SOMA with the Golden Gate University Student Center.
"Climate Change: An Urgent Case for Altering our Practices." GreenerBuildings.com. August 18, 2008.
Column authored by Kit Ratcliff.
Column authored by Kit Ratcliff.
"Library undergoes seismic shift in safety, utility." East Bay Business Times. May 2, 2008.
RATCLIFF leads the Bancroft Library’s earthquake retrofit.
RATCLIFF leads the Bancroft Library’s earthquake retrofit.
"Real Estate: Golden Gate University revamps warehouse space." San Francisco Business Times. May 2, 2008.
The Golden Gate University Student center is highlighted.
The Golden Gate University Student center is highlighted.
"Contracts/Groundbreakings/Completions." California Construction, May 2008.
RATCLIFF-designed St. Mary’s College project is completed.
RATCLIFF-designed St. Mary’s College project is completed.
"Facility Focus: Berkeley City College." College Planning & Management. April 2008.
RATCLIFF’s design of the five-story, single-structure urban infill campus is celebrated for its sustainable design aspects.
RATCLIFF’s design of the five-story, single-structure urban infill campus is celebrated for its sustainable design aspects.
"Architecturally Speaking: Five Reasons to Put the Environment First." College Planning & Management. April 2008.
Article authored by Bill Blessing and Mike Matson.
Article authored by Bill Blessing and Mike Matson.
"RATCLIFF Designs Hospital of the Future for John Muir Medical Center." Healthcare Design. April 4, 2008.
RATCLIFF’s master plan for the hospital expansion is accompanied by project renderings.
RATCLIFF’s master plan for the hospital expansion is accompanied by project renderings.
"Alta Bates' $13M breast cancer center opens its doors." San Francisco Business Times and East Bay Business Times. March 28, 2008.
RATCLIFF’s interior design of warm, soothing center is featured.
RATCLIFF’s interior design of warm, soothing center is featured.
"Water Saving Strategies Make Every Drop Count." Greenerbuildings.com. March 25, 2008.
Brian Feagans presents with Windrush School Trustees on environmentally responsible practices
Brian Feagans presents with Windrush School Trustees on environmentally responsible practices
"Filippi Academic Hall opens at St. Mary's College of California." redOrbit, March 18, 2008.
Announcing formal completion.
Announcing formal completion.
"Special Section: Architecture Design neonatal intensive care units with sensitivity." Healthcare Building Ideas. February/March 2008.
Article authored by Linda Mahle and Heather Kilday.
Article authored by Linda Mahle and Heather Kilday.
"16 NorCal hospitals ask for seismic reprieve." San Francisco Business Times and East Bay Business Times. February 29, 2008.
Gary Burk offers comments on SB 1953’s impact on healthcare construction.
Gary Burk offers comments on SB 1953’s impact on healthcare construction.
"Berkeley City College's Skylighted Quad Earns LEED Silver." AIA Architect, November 30, 2007.
Design architect Crodd Chin explains how the single campus structure brings natural light into all five floors and builds community.
Design architect Crodd Chin explains how the single campus structure brings natural light into all five floors and builds community.
"Top 10 LEED Projects: Berkeley City College." Interiors & Sources, October/November 2007.
Berkeley City College is cited as #5 on the Top 10 list.
Berkeley City College is cited as #5 on the Top 10 list.
"Cover Story: Top Design Firms. Following the Leaders: Innovative Firms Perfect the Use of BIM and Green Building." California Construction. October 2007.
RATCLIFF is featured in this list of top sustainable design firms.
RATCLIFF is featured in this list of top sustainable design firms.
"Classroom addition helps school get into the black." East Bay Business Times. September 21, 2007.
Project architect Brian Feagans discusses the energy-saving elements of Windrush School's sustainable design.
Project architect Brian Feagans discusses the energy-saving elements of Windrush School's sustainable design.
"A Place of Gathering." Schooldesigner.com. July 2007.
De La Salle Principal Brother Chris Brady discusses how school programming is aided by master plan design and new student center.
De La Salle Principal Brother Chris Brady discusses how school programming is aided by master plan design and new student center.
"New Berkeley Campus Green with Sustainability." San Francisco Chronicle, September 5, 2006.
Urban design critic John King describes the green design lessons to be learned from RATCLIFF’s design of Berkeley City College.
Urban design critic John King describes the green design lessons to be learned from RATCLIFF’s design of Berkeley City College.
"Community College's New Campus Stands Tall in Cal's Shadow, At Long Last." San Francisco Chronicle, August 23, 2006.
RATCLIFF’s unique urban infill campus design is described.
RATCLIFF’s unique urban infill campus design is described.
"The 100 Year Club." California Construction, May 2006.
Value of design cited in RATCLIFF's longevity
Value of design cited in RATCLIFF's longevity
"Century of Building Culminates with Hometown Project." East Bay Business Times. March 24, 2006.
The RATCLIFF Centennial is featured as well as the firm's cutting-edged design of Berkeley City College, a LEED Silver structure.
The RATCLIFF Centennial is featured as well as the firm's cutting-edged design of Berkeley City College, a LEED Silver structure.
"Commercial Green Building Trends: LEED and Energy Star." Building-Green.com, 2006.
Berkeley City College achieves LEED Silver.
Berkeley City College achieves LEED Silver.
"Kaiser to build center to track cancer patients." San Francisco Business Times, September 2005.
RATCLIFF selected as the project's architect.
RATCLIFF selected as the project's architect.