Projects
Bank of the West - Newport Beach Wealth Management
Project Info
LOCATION
Newport Beach, California
STATUS
Completed in 2014
SIZE
3,615 SQ. FT.
ROLE
Architect
MARKET
Commercial
EXPERTISE
Architecture
Enhances the client-facing environment to align with operational efficiency
The Bank of the West – Newport Beach Wealth Management project is a 3,615-square-foot interior tenant improvement within the Private Banking Suite in Newport Beach, California. The project enhances the client-facing environment to align with Bank of the West’s wealth management standards while supporting operational efficiency and brand consistency.
RACAIA’s longstanding relationship with BNP Paribas/Bank of the West has resulted in a portfolio of highly detailed corporate performance spaces tailored to investment-focused clientele. The Newport Beach Wealth Management office reflects this collaboration through a carefully curated selection of architectural and interior elements that convey sophistication, strategic intelligence, and institutional strength—reinforcing the confidence and capability associated with the Bank’s brand.
The scope includes a new wealth management lobby, conference room, meeting room, private offices, open office area, hoteling room, copy/storage space, janitor’s closet, and upgraded men’s and women’s restrooms. The layout was organized to provide privacy, clarity of circulation, and a refined environment appropriate for high-level client engagement.
RACAIA provided full architectural and engineering coordination services, including development of interior finishes and architectural detailing, structured revision cycles, and furniture coordination for the Private Banking Suite. The project advanced through plan check and permitting with the City of Newport Beach, followed by bidding support and construction observation services including submittal review, RFI responses, regular site visits, punch list preparation, and closeout coordination.
Delivered as a refined and strategically branded private banking environment, the Newport Beach Wealth Management renovation demonstrates RACAIA’s ability to execute high-end financial interiors with precision, technical coordination, and design sophistication within an active commercial setting.