Design Philosophy:
Quiet and Site-Deferential Architecture
The projects we design aim to create timeless architecture that is defined by simple, well-detailed, and tranquil living spaces designed with clean lines and clarity of thought. Our hope is that the architecture will serve as a quiet, peaceful, and deferential backdrop.
Site Response + Indoor-Outdoor Connection
We strive to create an architectural vocabulary for all of our projects that takes cues from the site’s natural setting, topography, and climatic conditions and character. The spaces are conceived to facilitate the extension of the living spaces from inside to outside through the use of the patios, landscape, and outdoor rooms that blur the boundaries of indoor and outdoor living.
California Modern
We are inspired and indebted to the mid-century Californian modern vernacular that emphasizes architectural connection to nature, creation of spaces with abundant light and transparency, and creation of architectural beauty through material qualities and honest articulation of structure.
Sustainable Future
We are committed to delivering clients technology-forward, sustainable, and energy-efficient homes that are easy to maintain and built to last. The architecture is grounded in being responsive to solar orientation, adaptable to new sustainable technologies, and responsive to rising sea levels. The architecture we create relies on natural and sustainable materials, passive cooling + heating strategies, and constant research and understanding of new sustainable building methods and innovation in the field.
Budget and Value-Conscious Design Process
Our most important commitment and responsibility to our clients is to create successful projects that make fulfilling artistic statements as well as meet their budget and project program. We rely on creativity and experience to deliver design that can accommodate budget constraints and we strive to provide project management, communication, and guidance that makes the process streamlined and efficient.
About
Sean is a licensed architect in the state of California and has worked in San Francisco in the field of architecture and design for nearly fifteen years. He has spent time at numerous award-winning offices including Fougeron Architecture, Pfau Long Architecture, and Zimmerman and Associates. He has also frequently collaborated in a 3d rendering and environmental design role with the innovative design firm Ideo and numerous other design and architecture firms on a variety of project types, scales, and locations. His work experience includes office, commercial, and mixed-use project typologies but the current work the firm is undertaking is comprised of primary custom single-family residential in the bay area and wine country. Sean graduated from California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo and grew up in Colorado and spent his formative years on the job site framing houses for his Dad's construction company.
California R.A. #35283
Services
_Full-Service Architectural Design
_Interior Design