R.D. Olson Construction Renovates Sheraton Hotel

The project, located in the city’s lushly landscaped Towne Center, includes compete renovation of the ballroom, meeting rooms, business center, board room, gift shop and lobby bar, as well as expansion and upgrading of the laundry room. Work is scheduled in two phases and set to be complete by the end of August.

Architectural design was provided by Lee & Sakahara of Irvine, with interiors by Design Force Corp. of Denver. The new interior design will update a 1980s style and color scheme to a modern classic California look, artistically blending wood, carpet, granite and other stones. A featured new outdoor dining area is shielded by glass etched in musical notes and symbols, reflecting the hotel’s relationship to the adjacent performing arts center.

“R.D. Olson was selected because of our extensive experience in hotel construction and renovation, and our deep commitment to providing the highest quality workmanship for the hospitality industry,” said R.D. Olson President Joe Kilar.

Kilar recently assumed the title of president, succeeding Robert Olson who founded R.D. Olson Construction in 1979. The company has grown into one of the largest general contracting companies in California, building such establishments as Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Resort, Ojai; Marriott Newport Coast Villas, Newport Beach; Glen Ivy Hot Springs & Spa, Corona; Brentwood County Club, Los Angeles; and more than 300 restaurants nationwide. Current projects under construction include Renaissance ClubSport, Aliso Viejo; Burbank Residence Inn, Burbank; La Costa Glen Carlsbad, Carlsbad; and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge, Palm Desert.