KdA is a boutique-sized firm with an established reputation of applying artfully conceived and research-based solutions to our clients’ projects, combining technical expertise with inspired and enduring design.
The firm’s portfolio ranges in scale from civic institutions to detailed custom homes and furniture. In every project, emphasizing a meaningful connection to place, the optimal selection of materials, common-sense sustainability, and a strong visual presence.
Michele Grace Hottel, Architect is a firm practicing Architecture, Interiors, and Visual Arts, specializing in Custom and multi-family Residential and smaller Commercial and Institutional projects since 1994.
Prior to her current practice, Michele was a consultant with other Architecture and Engineering firms in the Los Angeles and San Diego areas for twelve years before and after attending Cal Poly, Pomona for Architecture. One can read her blog, "I've never met a woman architect before..." a blog about my life... , the trials and tribulations, as one could say, of being a woman, a mother, a wife, a volunteer, a public servant, and last but not least, an architect.
Michele is also a Commissioner and Subject Matter Expert for the California Architects Board, a City of La Mesa Planning Commissioner in her third term, the Chair of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Custom Residential Architecture Network (CRAN) for the AIA San Diego and Palomar Chapters. She also served as the Chair of the Committee for AIA California's Inaugural Housing Forum for attainable housing. In addition, Michele served on the Board and Past President of the La Mesa Arts Alliance, served as a La Mesa Parks and Recreation Board Member, a La Mesa Centennial Planning Committee member and lead the Centennial Legacy Project Subcommittee.
At obrARCHITECTURE Inc, fostering meaningful relationships with our clients, our projects, and the environment is the defining characteristic that has made us who we are. We are located in the heart of the historic Boulevard Corridor at 2419 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92104 and actively immerse ourselves with the local community.
Founded in 2008 by partners Garrick Oliver, Christopher Bittner, and Anney Rosenthal-Hall, we are a firm that prioritizes culture and character as the touchpoints for our employees, decision making, and design. We believe that each individual’s unique talents make for a dynamic whole that can not only meet but exceed our client’s expectations.
With our eclectic approach to architecture, our firm has the ability to take on a wide variety of project sizes and types and can adjust quickly to changes in programs, budgets, or designs. We bring an exceptional collaborative and artistic approach to every project and feel we have an obligation to assist, inspire and lead our clients in reaching their project goals.
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Established in 1984, Research Facilities Design is a firm of laboratory design consultants. We are a “Hands-On” organization, characterized by extensive Principal involvement from the inception of design through the construction process.
While RFD has been involved in the design of hundreds of laboratory projects, we see every project as an opportunity to learn something new about science, pedagogy, safety, or construction. By learning and discovering together with our clients, we deepen our collective knowledge of laboratory design issues
Our passion and strength? Creating sustainable learning environments based on your specific program needs and goals. For the last 22 years, Sprotte+Watson’s architectural solutions for education not only support the curriculum needs of today, they’re designed to meet a wide-open future of unknown possibilities. Through the use of adaptive space, integrated with the latest technology, we create powerful, flexible learning environments. The results? Greater levels of learning, stimulating, healthier educational environments, and lower operational costs. All based on S+W’s core values: responsive architecture that enriches educators and learners, while enhancing and protecting the natural environment.
Established by the husband-and-wife team of Taal Safdie and Ricardo Rabines, Safdie Rabines Architects strives for design solutions that are sensitive to the natural and built context of each project while responding to the specific needs of its clients. The firm’s wide range of experience includes the design of residential and institutional buildings, bridge and infrastructure projects, and large urban master plans.
Since 1976, Sillman Wright Architects has provided quality architectural services in Southern California. Sillman Wright Architects is a collaborative, fully integrated firm ensuring a client focused, holistic approach. Sillman Wright has a depth of experience in a diverse range of projects, such as services in civic architecture, design-build, education, healthcare, and more.
Based in San Diego, California, the firm works throughout the Southwestern United States and has built a varied body of work ranging from private residences to affordable housing, mixed-use, civic, and urban planning projects. The firm has received numerous design awards, including three National American Institute of Architects Honor Awards. The California Council of the American Institute of Architects named Studio E one of California's Emerging Talents in 1999. Studio E's collaborative approach extends to its successful use of client and community workshops in the design process. The work of the office is noted for its understanding of place, its authenticity and its inventive optimism.
When John Cuningham founded Cuningham Group in 1968, he developed a model of architecture that is highly inclusive and incorporates extensive client, consultant, engineer, and contractor participation. Nurtured by John and a committed team of leaders, we have expanded locations, services, and markets over the decades to meet a growing demand from respected local, regional, national, and international clients.
HMC Architects designs solutions that work, wow, and withstand. We partner with healthcare, education, and civic clients to design buildings that promote healing, inspire learning, and create vibrant communities. Whether it’s a hospital, elementary school, student union, or community center, our empowered teams are experts when it comes to delivering successful projects and creating meaningful spaces.
DAHLIN is a global, diverse architecture and planning practice of 150+ multicultural professionals working with developers, municipalities and private clients.
With 6 offices worldwide, DAHLIN is committed to collaborating to craft sustainable communities and urban environments. Our design solutions are innovative, real and achievable. Our people are passionate about creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being.
A global, award winning firm, Ware Malcomb brings integrated architecture and design services with an emphasis on creative, quality design with an entrepreneurial approach.
the firm specializes in the design of commercial office, corporate, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, retail, auto, public/educational facilities and renovation projects.
domusstudio architecture is an award-winning design firm (formed in 1986 as Dominy + Associates Architects) with a philosophy to maintain close participation in projects, and produce quality design on a variety of project types.
domusstudio architecture strives to creatively enhance the lives of people through timeless sustainable designs, which seek to evoke an emotional, spiritual response and enrich the human experience.
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