GlobeSt.com: Which amenities are necessary for luxury residential high-rises in this particular market?

Jauhal: While many amenities will be offered, the ability to deliver them flawlessly and with first-class service is essential. From the concierge to the building staff, the needs of owners need to be anticipated and expectations exceeded. Amenities at Pacific Gate are being finalized and will be available in the coming months. It will be a prime example of an urban waterfront, live/work/play destination for empty-nesters, Millennials and second-home buyers who want the convenience of a low-maintenance property with close proximity to the energy of an urban environment—one that reflects the advances and aspirations of the Downtown San Diego region.

Broadway is the most convenient Downtown entry point for visitors coming in from the airport, cruise-ship passengers and trolley and train passengers exiting the Santa Fe station. The harbor and just-completed waterfront park, as well as the enlargement and beautification of the North Embarcadero, make Downtown's “front porch” a hub of activity. The marketplace is robust and rich with opportunity for growth over the coming decades, with the area expected to gain one million residents over the next 30 years, according to Kris Michell of Downtown San Diego Partnership.

GlobeSt.com: What does the name Pacific Gate mean to you, and what elements of the project does it represent?

Jauhal: We feel Pacific Gate represents our vision for the building, being a symbol for the city's future, punctuating the skyline with its iconic architecture and leading the ambitious movement toward an even more dynamic Downtown. This building also represents both figuratively and literally a gateway. It will usher in a new era to Downtown's corridor on Broadway, where the ocean and city meet. It's convenient for San Diegans, whether coming for work or for the next Padres game, and international visitors, whether coming by sea, air or train. The harbor and just-completed waterfront park, as well as the enlargement and beautification of the North Embarcadero, make this a hub of activity.

GlobeSt.com: What else can you tell us about the project?

Jauhal: Bosa is leading the next evolution of Downtown San Diego's growth as a world-class urban center. Its location, size, architecture, design and amenities are created to appeal to the hundreds of thousands of residents who will be migrating Downtown over the next several years. Projects following Pacific Gate are also infused with innovative architecture and design.

The building is composed of two nested, curved glass towers that will rise as a single column from a three-story ground-floor podium on the south side of the tower planned for retail space. Because of its curves and exterior glass, Pacific Gate will offer a different viewing experience depending on the vantage point of the viewer, mirroring the fluidity and transformation of the sea. The result is a piece of visual art, a sculpture with sensual curves and multi-dimensional effect.

Hirsch Bedner Associates designed the interiors and continued the natural feel, pulling in the beach, ocean and harbor in a design that is streamlined and timeless. The color palette of neutral colors with blues and greens produces a warm but contemporary environment.