Architectural group opens Newport office KKE...

Architectural group opens Newport office

KKE Architects, Inc., one of the top 30 architectural firms in the

country, announced this month that it will open a Newport Beach

office to expand its reach to the West Coast.

The 34-year-old company decided to open a Newport Beach location

to better meet the needs of its clients while also expanding its

architectural services and industry expertise.

While the new office marks the firm’s first presence on the West

Coast, the company is confident that its extensive experience with

such retail clients as Kohl’s and Target, in addition to its

experience in hospitality, senior living, education and housing

environments, will enable the firm to be successful.

The firm plans to continue focusing on its ability to connect with

and expand upon the vision of each client and provide its customers

with architectural, urban planning, interior design and consulting

services.

The new office is at 20321 S.W. Birch St.

Boat business opens Newport marine center

BoatU.S., the world’s largest association of boat owners, opened

its Newport Beach store on Sept. 14, marking its sixth marine center

in California.

The Newport Beach location will provide customers with a

state-of-the-art resource center with free boating information and

online access allowing them to find product information and see demos

of new navigational software. The store also has a special engine

parts department and one of the largest retail displays of boating

equipment nationwide.

“We’re going to have the best assortment, the best price.... Every

department we have is stellar,” said Sal Carrera, district manager.

“We have customer-driven employees that live, work and breathe this

industry,”

BoatU.S. offers marine insurance, on-the-water towing and

discounts on marina fuel, repairs and overnight slips in addition to

its extensive retail selection. Customers will also be able to join

the BoatU.S. membership at the Newport Beach store, which will

provide them with added benefits like legislative representation.

The new location is at 377 E. Coast Highway.

Newport builder creates HomeAid playhouse

With the hopes of giving back to the community, John Laing Homes,

the premier homebuilding company in Newport Beach, built a playhouse

for HomeAid Orange County’s Project Playhouse that can now be found

at Fashion Island.

The company was one of 12 builders to participate in the event

established to benefit homeless families in Orange County.

As a longtime sponsor of HomeAid, John Laing Homes officials said

they felt that their participation would show the community that they

are dedicated to improving the lives of people in the area and are,

in fact, working to make a difference.

Recognized by National Survey Systems for excellence in quality,

customer service and referrals, John Laing Homes has continued to

maintain its focus on building innovative communities and offering

exceptional customer service.