Inspired by the vibrant energy of a classic European town square, The Residences at Côta Vera bring a warm, neighborly spirit to modern residential design. Nestled within Chula Vista’s scenic Otay Ranch, the project's layout blends contemporary four-story elevator buildings with low-density "Big House" structures featuring private garages. The architectural design places outdoor gathering lawns and shared public spaces right at its heart, creating a seamless connection between surrounding nature trails and daily community comfort.
Sandra Ramirez-Bravo Interior Design Project Management Scope:
Multi-Family Amenities & Units Interior Design
Pre-Design & Programming
Client interviews, programming comp research, define programming requirements, aesthetic preferences, project chartering, master scheduling, fee & resource planning, consultant onboarding concept ideation & implementation
Schematic Design
Code & zoning analysis, space planning, concept development, design boards, led material & imagery direction, sketch initial concepts, oversaw 3D massing models, define interior architectural direction, stakeholder alignment, facilitate client reviews & consultant workshops, define financial boundaries, target budget validation, preliminary cost estimates, schedule tracking, monitor SD milestones, managed internal design team of 5 & hit deadline deliverables on time, & ongoing consultant coordination
Design Development
Millwork concept development oversite, material selection oversite, 3D design development, rendering drawing oversite, interior elevation & detail development, FF&E style defined, integrate consultant coordination including MEP paths, electrical plans & landscaping, risk & lead time analysis, develop back pocket ideas in case of VE, contractual health checks for scope creep/add services, & construction drawings preparation
Construction Documents
Quality assurance & control for the assembly of construction document set for permitting, bidding, & construction including; Floor Plans, Finish Plans, RCPs, Power/Data Plans, Elevations, Details, Specification Legends, Tagged supplemental renderings. All sets defining execution standards, material performance, & installation requirements with ongoing coordination for adjustment as necessary, & deliverable management
Project Team
Developer / HomeFed Corporation
Contractor / ReyLenn Construction
Architect of Record / Humphreys & Partners Architects
Interior Design / STYLE/Design Tec/Independent Contractors
Landscape / ABLA
MEP / IMEG Corp
Civil / Hunsake & Associates, San Diego, Inc.
Structural Engineer / Nelsen Partners / Pangolin Structural
Côta Vera, Otay Ranch, CA | Mixed-Use Development
Mid-Rise | 9 Floors
New Construction | Overall over 400,000+ Gross Sq Ft
Multi-Family Amenities/Units Interior Design
Interior Design Project Scope by STYLE/Design Tec/Independent Contractors
Executed the interior master plan, leasing layout & finish specifications
Walk Up | 25,165 sq ft of interior & exterior recreational space
280 apartment homes | 1-, 2-, & 3- bedroom layouts
Pre design & programming, schematic design, space planning, design development, material selection and specification, construction documents, FF&E selection, FF&E specification/procurement, final installation & styling.
Inspired by the vibrant energy of a classic European town square, The Residences at Côta Vera bring a warm, neighborly spirit to modern residential design. Nestled within Chula Vista’s scenic Otay Ranch, the project's layout blends contemporary four-story elevator buildings with low-density "Big House" structures featuring private garages. The architectural design places outdoor gathering lawns and shared public spaces right at its heart, creating a seamless connection between surrounding nature trails and daily community comfort.
Sandra Ramirez-Bravo Interior Design Project Management Scope:
Multi-Family Amenities & Units Interior Design
Pre-Design & Programming
Client interviews, programming comp research, define programming requirements, aesthetic preferences, project chartering, master scheduling, fee & resource planning, consultant onboarding concept ideation & implementation
Schematic Design
Code & zoning analysis, space planning, concept development, design boards, led material & imagery direction, sketch initial concepts, oversaw 3D massing models, define interior architectural direction, stakeholder alignment, facilitate client reviews & consultant workshops, define financial boundaries, target budget validation, preliminary cost estimates, schedule tracking, monitor SD milestones, managed internal design team of 5 & hit deadline deliverables on time, & ongoing consultant coordination
Design Development
Millwork concept development oversite, material selection oversite, 3D design development, rendering drawing oversite, interior elevation & detail development, FF&E style defined, integrate consultant coordination including MEP paths, electrical plans & landscaping, risk & lead time analysis, develop back pocket ideas in case of VE, contractual health checks for scope creep/add services, & construction drawings preparation
Construction Documents
Quality assurance & control for the assembly of construction document set for permitting, bidding, & construction including; Floor Plans, Finish Plans, RCPs, Power/Data Plans, Elevations, Details, Specification Legends, Tagged supplemental renderings. All sets defining execution standards, material performance, & installation requirements with ongoing coordination for adjustment as necessary, & deliverable management
Project Team
Developer / HomeFed Corporation
Contractor / ReyLenn Construction
Architect of Record / Humphreys & Partners Architects
Interior Design / STYLE/Design Tec/Independent Contractors
Landscape / ABLA
MEP / IMEG Corp
Civil / Hunsake & Associates, San Diego, Inc.
Structural Engineer / Nelsen Partners / Pangolin Structural
Côta Vera, Otay Ranch, CA | Mixed-Use Development
Mid-Rise | 9 Floors
New Construction | Overall over 400,000+ Gross Sq Ft
Multi-Family Amenities/Units Interior Design
Interior Design Project Scope by STYLE/Design Tec/Independent Contractors
Executed the interior master plan, leasing layout & finish specifications
Walk Up | 25,165 sq ft of interior & exterior recreational space
280 apartment homes | 1-, 2-, & 3- bedroom layouts
Pre design & programming, schematic design, space planning, design development, material selection and specification, construction documents, FF&E selection, FF&E specification/procurement, final installation & styling.
