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Fireworks, bands, and local wineries were part of the gala event and festivities at the grand re-opening of the Promenade Temecula renovation and expansion project.  Forest City Enterprises, the RSM Design team, and numerous other consultants and local officials joined in the celebration. The studio at RSM Design was proud to see the new branding and logo design, interior wayfinding signage, exterior monumentation and specialty original hand painted murals implemented throughout the project. Congratulations to Forest City on another successful community retail center!

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The RSM Design team sent off two of our principals, Martin Schwartz and Harry Mark, to Abu Dhabi a couple of weeks ago to visit the site of our new project, the Ferrari World theme park and race day signage for the Middle East’s first Formula One race. The whole team rallied together to design the concept package for the identity and way finding. Martin and Harry extended their trip to market potential clients in Dubai and Cairo… Check back for more photos and stories of their camel ride and trip to the world’s largest mall!

Sweet, spicy, sexy (well, not exactly), and above all else, delicious!

Members of the RSM team brought in their own chili concoctions to challenge each other in the second annual Chili Cook Off. For the first half of the day the slow cookers heated up their culinary masterpieces. The rich aroma of chili wafted through the air and stomachs churned and growled while awaiting tasting time.

Are you getting hungry yet?

Finally at noon the cornbread arrived (Thanks Valerie & Kathy!) and the tasting battle began. Each of the 4 chilis was incredibly tasty with unique flavors and ingredients that set it apart from the others. Ashley’s secret weapon of choice was chocolate, mmmm chocolate, making her chili delectable. DJ made a white chili, fragrant with herbs and spices that set it apart not only visually but was scrumptious as well. Kelly created a hot and fiery Creole chili, complete with andouille sausage, brown ale and 13 blazing spices that gave it quite a kick. Kyle (also known as “Chili Cook-Off Champ ’08) cooked up a hearty All-American style chili which brought out the best of a sausage and ground sirloin combo that would make any cowboy’s mouth water.

It was the toughest decision in years (all 2 of them) with each chili being so different yet so darn yummy. After seconds and thirds were taken, the votes were cast and tallied and Kelly’s spicy Creole chili was named the 2009 winner. Now that’s HOT!

Avenida 8, a shopping and leisure center, in Sao Joao, Portugal was named a 2009 finalist for the ICSC European Shopping Center Award in the New Developments: Medium category. The European Shopping Center Award is the supreme award in European retail property, granted for both new and refurbished or extended projects. Redmond Schwartz Mark Design worked with developer Sonae Sierra and Laguarda.Low Architects to develop the branding and comprehensive wayfinding program through out this exciting retail center. Winners will be announced in April 2009.

The graphics program at Otay Ranch, in Chula Vista, California, was awarded 2nd Place in Sign Web’s 2008 International Sign Contest. RSM, together with General Growth Properties, Field Paoli Architects, and Creo implemented a comprehensive branding and graphics package for this Spanish-styled outdoor retail resort.

When General Growth Properties approached RSM Design, they wanted one thing for Otay Ranch – a strong iconic brand. Taking inspiration from the geographic location and the ranch theme, the team developed iron-branded signage, specialty graphics, and tapestries, transforming this new mixed-use development into a laidback modern-day hacienda.

Waikiki Beach Walk in Honolulu, Hawaii, won the coveted International Design and Development Award in 2008 from ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers). It was awarded top honors in the category of new project and renovation under 150,00 square feet. Waikiki Beach Walk is both a vibrant and stylish entertainment, dining, and retail center that also celebrates the beauty and culture of Hawaii. RSM Design wants to congratulate Altoon + Porter Architects along with the client team and thank them for asking RSM Design to be part of this exciting project.