Heritage Square
RETAIL
2025
Irvine, CA
SCOPE OF WORK
Complete Architectural Services
ABOUT
Heritage Square represents the strategic repositioning and revitalization of a legacy shopping center into a sophisticated, modern retail destination. The project’s transformation was anchored by the demolition of two outdated structures to make way for a ground-up, 28,000-square-foot Tokyo Central market. This new anchor, paired with the comprehensive architectural overhaul of two existing buildings, creates a unified and vibrant shopping hub.
The contemporary design is defined by a clean, minimalist palette featuring crisp white volumes, dark architectural trim, and deep-set glazing. To provide a sense of warmth, natural wood-toned soffits were integrated into the entryways, further enhanced by a tiered lighting strategy. Linear LED grazing and festive string lights accentuate the center’s textures at night, creating an inviting atmosphere for the outdoor dining corridors and pedestrian walkways.
By balancing strategic deconstruction with refined modernization, Heritage Square successfully elevates the retail experience. The result is a cohesive lifestyle center that honors its footprint while meeting the aesthetic and commercial demands of the modern market.











