VISION

We envision each project from concept design through construction as greater than the sum of its parts. We believe in designing architecture that creates a complete environment and enriches the community around it. We take a collaborative approach, value constant improvement, and draw upon our many years of experience working tirelessly within strict local regulatory systems. At the heart of it all, our clients come first - we listen carefully to your needs, goals, and budget constraints. We remain involved, focused and passionate during every phase of the project and strive toward a better, more sustainable world in all that we design.

OUR MISSION re: Sustainable Communities

With its natural beauty, temperate climate and limited geographic size, California’s central coast communities are well suited to support carbon-neutral lifestyles. Studies show that residents of all ages who bike or walk to daily destinations tend to have strong connections to their neighborhood and community, as well as greater happiness and better health. In order to achieve this kind of sustainable community, there must be a vital combination of housing, workplaces, schools, shops and recreational areas within walking distance of one another. Together with designers, builders, property owners, planners, and developers who share this mission, we believe we can work together to achieve greater access, function, affordability and beauty in all that contributes to communities in the central coast region.

PROJECT APPROACH

If you’re thinking about a construction or renovation project in the central coast area, please reach out. We are glad to meet you at the site, hear your ideas, and offer some initial strategies and ideas on how best to achieve your goals with timing, budget, and great design in mind. We are familiar with the many local building codes, design review requirements, and structural and energy considerations; expertise in these areas streamlines the design and permitting process of your project. Our approach gets things correct from the start to save significant time and expense during construction. For a well-designed, permitted building that maximizes your investment, contact us to lead your design and construction team.

ARCHITECTURAL PROCESS

At the start of a project, it is important to meet at the project site and review your ideas and requirements. We prepare initial design solutions, typically in the form of sketches. These initial proposals often also incorporate feasibility information and preliminary site studies. As the project progresses, we work with you, developing plan options, elevations, details, specifications, budgets, and schedules, providing progress reports, and arranging meetings to answer questions as they arise throughout the design and construction phases.

COORDINATION

Depending on the complexity of the project, it may be necessary to consult with outside experts such as structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineers, lighting designers, kitchen consultants, and energy code specialists, who prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and recommendations. In collaboration with the consultants, we coordinate the design with all building, fire, health, and safety codes and work with the building department to obtain a building permit. The approved drawings and specifications form the basis for obtaining estimates from contractors.

Commitment to the Community

Firm members are actively engaged in the profession, currently participating in AIA (American Institute of Architects) and CHC (Coastal Housing Coalition) initiatives, including advocacy for local zoning, housing policy and building permit improvements. The firm has professional architectural design, drafting and project management staff.

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