Built by Douglas E. Barnhart's J. Reese Construction, Inc., the J. P. Witherow Roofing Company was a thorough collaboration between builder, Architect Peter Noll, and Interior Designer Cathy Gill. Moving from a facility they occupied from 1965 to 2010, the owner of the J. P. Witherow Roofing Company needed a new, economical, flexible, sustainable, yet aesthetic facility to house their family owned business which was founded in 1935. The challenge was to design a 20,000 square-foot facility on a two-acre site on a busy street corner to meet their needs, requirements of the Lakeside Community Group, San Diego County Department of Public Works, San Diego County Department of Planning and Land Use, Lakeside Fire Department and the California Department of Transportation. Space on site was required for storage of all their equipment, warehousing for all roofing materials, a truck repair area, and storage for 76 years of client files, and office space for administrative services. Circulation was key, as the roofing trucks and equipment needed to move efficiently through the site. All storm water was required to be retained on the site creating a delicate balance between maximizing the size of the building envelope, providing the required parking, landscaping, and maximizing the size of the storm water retention basins. Concrete masonry, glass, stucco, stone and metal panels were selected for the building. A mixture of split face, scored and precision block was specified. The concrete masonry warehouse created a beautiful contrast to the symmetrical juxtaposition of the administrative portion of the structure. A concrete masonry wall was provided along two property lines to secure the owner's trucks and roofing equipment. Initially concrete masonry was selected for its appearance. The selection of concrete masonry textures and colors is varied and allowed for unlimited design possibilities. Other considerations were the fire resistive qualities, durability, low maintenance and cost effectiveness. The fact that it's locally produced and has recycled content was a plus as well.

Project Information

Project Address: 

10176 Riverford Road, Lakeside, CA 92040

Project Owner/ Developer: 

Witherow Lakeside, LLC

Owner Contact Name/ Email: 

Richard S. Witherow / r.witherow@witherowroofing.com

Project Architect/ Designer: 

Colbourn-Currier-Noll Architecture, Inc.

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