NEWPORT BEACH, CA. FEBRUARY 11, 1999 �Lee & Sakahara
Architects, Inc., a 20 year Irvine architectural firm featuring hospitality
design for high-end restaurants, clubs, and hotels has been signed for
the master-planning and architectural design of the International Balboa
Bay Club�s 156 room 5 Star hotel.
The project features a waterfront location on the bay with access to
the ocean attracting international sailors, ballroom, private members restaurant
and spa, and luxurious guest suites.
The Balboa Bay Club, long known as a favored recreational spot for Hollywood
celebrities as John Wayne, Joey Bishop, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and host for thousands
of prestigious events over the years is slated to be razed and totally
rebuilt.
Doug Lee, of Lee & Sakahara, is the principal designer in charge
with a large collection of fine projects to his credit including the Riviera
Country Club, the Marriott Tenaya Lodge, the Phoenix Hilton, and
the Copa de Oro Restaurant. |