BUILDING THE FUTURE with Margit Whitlock

BUILDING THE FUTURE is what Margit Whitlock of @architecturalconceptsinc is doing for cannabis architecture and design. Margit knows the importance of women breaking stigma, herself being one of only 10% of women in architecture school. She has brought the divine feminine into a male dominated space and her environments reflect the thoughtfulness and thoroughness of a woman’s touch. As a mother Margit’s cannabis journey is one of fierce protectiveness. Her daughter Nina suffered many years unable to communicate her needs and Margit has traveled the globe to provide her daughter with relief from her seizures. Come join us and get to know this amazing woman, boss babe and mother. More about Margit -  Margit E. Whitlock AIA LEED AP | Principal in Charge of Architecture and Interior Design | Architectural Concepts Inc. a San Diego, CA based design firm. Ms. Whitlock is responsible for creating the concepts that drive the creative process. Her professional experience includes all aspects of architecture, design and the building process including project programming and site analysis, interior design, custom FFE, construction documents, permit processing and construction administration. She is a licensed architect in the states of CA, AZ, NY, PA, TX, FL and HI. To foster her passion about the built environment and her community, Margit is a board member and past President of SDAF (San Diego Architectural Foundation) a 501c3 non-profit. She is a member of the County of San Diego Cannabis Stakeholders Group, BEEP volunteer and Habitat for Humanity and NEWH past board member. For the past thirty years she has focused on commercial design and construction with projects nationally and internationally. Her project list includes hospitality, retail, restaurants, historic and cannabis facilities. Ms. Whitlock is an accomplished speaker with engagements at multiple ARDA conventions, HD Boutique show, Friends of San Diego Architecture as well as being frequently published in magazines such as Developments, Resort Trades, Hotel Business, Hiatus, Vacation Industry Review and Resort Management and Operations. She received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon with academic strengths in urban planning and design and extended studies in Art History and Architecture at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Cannabis Project Experience: Conditional Use Permit processing for manufacturing, cultivation or dispensary 2606 Clairemont Drive – San Diego 8485 Production Ave – San Diego 9220 Mira Este Court – San Diego 7720 Kenamar Court – San Diego 2405 Harbor Drive – San Diego 647 Third Ave – Chula Vista 3189 Main Street – Chula vista 45 Third Ave – Chula vista 2381 Boswell Rd – Chula Vista 8280 Broadway – Lemon Grove Construction Documents Glowing Buddha  - Cannabis confection kitchen – Santa Rosa Other regulatory and discretionary permit processing Grand Colonial Hotel - Historic Carteri Theater – Historic Schiefer Building – Historic Recent projects Architecture and Interior Design Miramar Marriott conversion – San Diego Villa Florence Hotel – San Francisco San Diego Culinary and Wine Center – San Diego Catalina Fish Market – San Diego ICE Detention Center TI – San Diego Customs and Border Patrol site improvements – Calexico and Tecate Shadowridge Veterinary – Vista West Coast Animal Hospital – San Diego The Oaks at Fountain Grove – Fire re-build of 46 homes – Santa Rosa Learn more at www.4designs.com