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Contact: Lisa Porter For Immediate Release (949) 216-9970 December 10, 2003 |
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R.D. Olson Construction Begins Phase II of Revamping Award-Winning Resort |
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Phase II is part of an 18-month project, managed by Irvine-based R.D. Olson Construction. It entails a massive overhaul of each area of the 80-year-old resort totaling 165,750 square feet of new construction and renovation at a cost of $46 million. Construction has been divided into two phases, the first of which included the building of 62 new guestrooms. Phase II is dedicated to revamping the upper campus, which includes constructing seven buildings housing 63 hillside suites overlooking the resort’s legendary championship golf course. Plans also call for constructing two new restaurants: the Oak Café and Demerat’s Pub. The resort’s primary dining facility, the Hacienda Restaurant, will undergo extensive renovation of its kitchen and an addition of a new exclusive dining room. R.D. Olson will add on to Topa Court, the resort’s main lobby and expand the Topa Convention Center, tripling the space for business and social functions with the addition of a new ballroom and meeting room accommodations. This phase also includes constructing a new central services facility, providing for the resort’s administrative offices, shipping department, food storeroom and laundry area. A new golf pro shop, main swimming pool and spa also are slated for construction. More than 135,000 square feet of renovation will be completed during this second phase, at a cost of $34 million. Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Resort is located at 905 Country Club Road in Ojai. The resort is owned by the Crown family and is one of California’s most cherished historic retreats. Originally built in 1923, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Resort has long been a haven for people from around the world. “ The Crown family is depending on us to ensure its world-class resort keeps its European charm and beauty while expanding its accommodations and bringing its amenities up to 21st century standards,” said Robert Olson, CEO and president, R.D. Olson Construction. R.D. Olson Construction was contracted for the job three years after completing construction of the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Resort’s luxurious 31,000-square-foot spa. The Phase II design team is comprised of three architecture firms. William Mahan, AIA, who is based in Santa Barbara and known for his work on many West Coast resorts, is in charge of the project’s overall design concept. Three Architecture, a Dallas, Texas-based firm, designed the resort’s hillside villas and common area buildings including the pro-shop, convention center and restaurants. Cheryl Rowley Interior Designs of Beverly Hills is responsible for all internal design elements. The second phase will overlap Phase I and is set for completion in March 2004. In readying the resort for its major overhaul, R.D. Olson Construction spent one year providing pre-construction services. New roadways and infrastructure systems were put in place during this initial phase. The spa, golf course, tennis center, ranch, stables and many of its suites will continue to remain open during the renovation and expansion. Completion of the final phase is set for late 2004. R.D. Olson Construction was founded in 1979 by Robert Olson. The company has since built such well-known establishments as the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, Indian Wells; Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas, Newport Beach; Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort, Dana Point; and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge, Palm Desert—all in California. Current projects in California include Casa de Amma Assisted Living, San Juan Capistrano; Marriott Hotel Warner Center, Woodland Hills; and Mission Inn Spa, Riverside. |