Awards, Affiliations, and Activities
““Vitruvius, the 1st century Roman architect and civil engineer, wrote that good architecture embraces “firmness, commodity, and delight”. Classic buildings and places also convey a sense of timelessness. As architects, we are always seeking ways to humanize technique and continually evaluate how the practical application of an idea impinges on the human, individually and collectively. While innovative and distinctive designs come from collaborative team effort as much as from personal inspiration, our best work evolves from a simple, clear understanding of the design program and a relentless attention to detail, from initial concept through completion of construction. Good design adds value and provides a good return on investment.””
Awards & Publications
Pearl Chase Award, The Sheetz Building, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, Vendanta Society, Montecito
Montecito Assn. Beautification Award, Paseo El Camino, Montecito
Urban Perfection, Santa Barbara Magazine
Un Reve Mexicain au-dessus de Santa Barbara, Le Figaro Magasin
Architectural Review in Santa Barbara, Architecture California
Partial Restoration of the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, Neighborhood News
Registrations/Affiliations/Service
Architect, State of California, C8705
Civil Engineer, State of California, C29838
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, #26173
American Institute of Architects, emeritus member
American Society of Civil Engineers, member
California Board of Architectural Examiners, oral exam commissioner
California Office of Emergency Services, certified disaster service worker
Santa Barbara County, Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission, vice-Chair
City of Santa Barbara, Architectural Review Board, member
City of Santa Barbara, Historic Landmarks Commission, commissioner
City of Santa Barbara, Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals, member
City of Santa Barbara, Seismic Safety Committee, member
Santa Barbara Beautiful, juror
Community Activities
Community Arts Music Association, Board Member
Ensemble Theatre Company, Board Member
Pearl Chase Society, Advisor - Franceschi House Restoration
Santa Barbara County High Schools, Advisor - Drafting Competition
Architectural Foundation, Docent - Santa Barbara Historic Walking Tours