Background
Since I opened my office in 1984, I have designed well over 250 buildings in the Bay Area. I am a University of California at Berkeley graduate, and a licensed Architect.

Getting Started
The process begins with a consultation where we get to know each other. I will show you photographs, renderings and models of my work. I review your ideas and discuss the creative possibilities for your project. Next I write a proposal outlining my architectural fees.

Designing Together
Designing a building is a true collaboration between the Architect and the client. We start with what you need: what types of rooms, their sizes and how you live in them. We then discuss the feeling or character you want the overall building to have, as well as the ambiance you desire for the interiors.

Site Analysis
Every site is unique. Each building needs to be designed to take advantage of the land’s assets and mitigate its problems. Some properties may have beautiful views, while others conversely need privacy from their neighbors. Houses on the Northern California coast usually need to bring in a much sun and solar heat as possible, while buildings in hot climates need more shady areas. Buildings in urban locations need to fit with the neighboring buildings, where houses in the country are designed to integrate with their natural surroundings. NEXT