COSTA MESA, CA—After purchasing 1617 Westcliff Dr. here in 2014, Burnham-Ward Properties plans to redevelop it to create a retail and creative-office project for 17^th St. that is due for completion in the fall. The 17^th St. area, which is undergoing a revitalization effort, is one of Orange County's most-popular destinations for shopping, dining, fitness and more.

The Castaways Commons project will include an architectural reimaging and re-tenanting. Located near the intersection of 17^th St. (Westcliff Dr. at that juncture) and Dover Dr., the property comprises 32,000 square feet situated on two levels. Burnham-Ward tapped Culver-City-based Shubin + Donaldson Architects to redesign the building, which will include dimensional wood on the ground level and a steel-and-glass second level that's dramatically cantilevered on one side. The property will also feature native and drought-resistant landscaping, patios, and courtyards, and the interiors will be reappointed with design details including terrazzo-stone floors and wood, glass and steel surfaces.

According to Scott Burnham, partner in Burnham-Ward, “We recognized the potential of 17^th St. to become a hub for the most exciting retail, restaurant and other consumer concepts from Orange County—and beyond—early on. Over the past 10 years, we've been driving the redevelopment of the street, creating compelling properties that have enabled us to lure leading-edge concepts including Greenleaf ChopStop, Mendocino Farms, Pure Barre, GRIT Cycle and Ra Yoga to the area.”