K9 Lofts

K9 Lofts has served the Pasadena community since 2012, and its relocation on Arroyo Parkway required a modernized home for boarding, doggie daycare, grooming, and dental services.

Location

Pasadena, CA

Principal

Dale Brown AIA

Design Lead

Daniel Sánchez

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Details

Our scope included architectural design, space planning, entitlement approvals, code compliance and site improvements.

Photography Courtesy of Steve Lucero

ONYX also coordinated MEP, structural and sound-control systems to ensure the facility performs seamlessly for its specialized use.

Originally constructed in 1958 as the Van Vechten Laundry and designed by the distinguished post-war architectural firm, Smith & Williams, the one-story International Style building features floor-to-ceiling glass curtain walls and within a post and beam structure, carefully preserved as part of its adaptive reuse.

The plan integrates two open play areas for large and small dogs, a dog therapy room, grooming stations, and a retail section offering toys and treats, aligning operational efficiency and safety with a welcoming client experience.

Interior finishes and fixtures were selected by the tenant and incorporated into the architectural documentation, with construction self-performed by the client.

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