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No.1
Residential
Donald Jewell Architect
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BZ SCORE: 124
Donald Jewell is an architect licensed in New York, and California, located in Southampton, New York and San Diego, California, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and holds a certificate from the US Green Building Counsel of LEED AP. He is the principal of both ar Design Studio architec pc, and Permit Development Service Corp.
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No.2
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Starck Architecture + Planning
543
Projects
BZ SCORE: 114
We primarily work on production housing including single family, multi-family, mixed-use, and some commercial products (hotels, restaurants, retail) as well as high-end custom homes. With 40+ years of residential and mixed-use innovation, SA+P has established a reputation for its ability to develop exceptional designs that respond to changing market conditions and client needs. We measure our success through the satisfaction of our clients and impact on the community. It is our ambition to cultivate long-standing partnerships through our... (more)
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No.3
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Paredes Pablo R
107
Projects
BZ SCORE: 107
107.0 Total projects
Notable project: (Building permit. 2660 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92109). Mission beach - building permit for a remodel of an exist'g mfd; work to include replacement of portions of exterior walls removal/relocation of interior walls replace all windows and doors (2) new balconies new extension. facia relocate exist'g stair roof struct replacement electrical mechanical and plumbing'g; owner name - michael monroe; zone: mbd-r-s aeoz chloz cslt-state aia faa-part 77; census tract no. 76.00
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No.4
Residential
Hubbell and Hubbell Architects
6
Projects
BZ SCORE: 106
6.0 Total projects
Founded in 1995, Hubbell & Hubbell Architects provides architecture and planning services to clients seeking sustainable solutions, innovative design work, and artistic detailing. Our San Diego-based studio is unique among architectural firms in our ability to integrate sustainability with artistry, innovation, and tradition. We are an experienced firm with an established reputation for personally serving our clients and professionally applying our expertise to a wide spectrum of projects—from residential home design and remodeling to... (more)
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No.5
Interior
Pacific 33 Architects, Inc
14
Projects
BZ SCORE: 104
14.0 Total projects
PACIFIC 33 architects, Inc., is a collaboration of architects and designers focused on understanding the relationship between people and the built environment in order to construct spaces that promote wellness and healing. We use evidence-based design principles for healthcare, retail, commercial, and hospitality projects.
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No.6
Interior
Lord Architecture
10
Projects
BZ SCORE: 103
10.0 Total projects
Lord Architecture Inc. (LAi) was founded in 1993 by R. Bennett Lord, Jr. to mainly serve institutional clients. The firm has completed scores of both public and private projects that include schools (K - 12 and university), religious facilities, health care, and commercial office projects, which reflect a balance of client needs and architectural design. Katherine Lord joined the firm in 2008, bringing her extensive experience in design and management of a wide variety of projects that include master planning, facility assessment and... (more)
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No.7
Negative Edge Pool at Twilight
Ehm Architecture, Inc
89
Projects
BZ SCORE: 102
We are a design-centered architectural practice with offices in San Diego and Seattle. We have satellite offices in Las Vegas, Portland, Scottsdale, Friday Harbor, Austin and Bigfork. Principal Architect Randal Ehm is nationally certified for licensure, and is currently licensed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington and British Columbia, CANADA. Our portfolio includes entertainment facilities, waterfront resort hotels, special events centers, conference centers, hotels, cultural / tribal centers... (more)
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No.8
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Prater Architects, Inc
24
Projects
BZ SCORE: 102
My practice focuses primarily on custom residential work - remodels and new construction. I gravitated to this segment of the profession years ago because I found that there was tremendous satisfaction from working directly with the people who would ultimately be occupying the building. It tends to be require a very personal type of client-architect relationship that is not possible in most other design specialties. I believe my clients appreciate my attention to their needs as we are developing their design. I see my role in the design... (more)
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No.9
Interior
Moon Mayoras Architects, Inc
4
Projects
BZ SCORE: 102
Moon Mayoras Architects, Inc. uses intelligent and evidence-based design strategies to create healthcare spaces that alleviate environmental stresses and provide patients, their families, and staff with a sense of safety, familiarity, and control -- essential elements to a therapeutic and healing environment.
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No.10
Interior
Ergo Architecture
113
Projects
BZ SCORE: 101
Ergo Architecture is a small firm practicing thoughtful, specific, contemporary design for discriminating and highly involved clients. Our background in architectural history and fine arts infuses our work with uncommon depth, richness and integrity. Architecture is about the quality of experience, not the cost of finishes. By focusing on the quality of this experience we can work within your budget to create elegant but affordable structures with personality and true architectural character. We work with you to design exactly what... (more)
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The Caring Painters Commercial Painting Project
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Smith Eric Neal
BZ SCORE: 100
23.0 Total projects
Interior
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Ten Seventy Architecture
BZ SCORE: 99
Ten Seventy Architecture is an architecture + design studio based in San Diego, California. We like music, art, long walks on the beach, + designing amazing architectural spaces for you. Seriously, our passion is simply to create great design work. The focus of our work is modern + creative design. We believe form follows function + good projects start w/ strong conceptual development.
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Lombardi Steven A
BZ SCORE: 99
Notable project: (Substantial conformance review. 5040 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107). Ocean beach (process 2 scr) substantial conformance review to cdp# 294922, pdp# 294921, tm# 353533 to remove underground parking garage and propose parking at-grade, remove at-grade residential use, reduce proposed area of 4 residential and 1 commercial units to a total of 8,671 sq ft located at 5040... (more)
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Flock Robert Walter
BZ SCORE: 97
As a licensed architect in California, my services include normal architect's services for a project - from design through construction documents, permit approval, contractor bidding, and construction phase observation to determine the project is being built per the construction documents. In addition to the exterior look of a project, the interior design I do is just as important to the... (more)
Industry Hills Special Events Center Project The Civic-Recreational-Industrial Authority of City of Industry, California, selected EHM Architecture...
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Ehm Architecture
BZ SCORE: 96
Ehm Architecture is nationally recognized as an emerging full-service signature design firm. The award-winning firm is dedicated to design excellence and outstanding client service, specializing in sustainable design and green building systems. Our great success in cultivating long-lasting client relationships is evidenced by our long history of repeat work for municipal and federal agencies... (more)
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David Lombardi Architect-builder
BZ SCORE: 109
38.0 Total projects
Notable project: (Combination building permit. 754 Yarmouth Ct, San Diego, CA, 92109). Mission beach - combination building permit for the construction of a new three-story single family residence on the site where there is an existing single family residence. demolition of existing single family dwelling to be under separate permit. mbpd-r-n coastal geo haz 52. cdp# 941366 under pts# 267185.... (more)
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RSR Construction
BZ SCORE: 106
4.0 Home additions
85.0 Other projects
Notable project: (Building permit. 930 Cynthia Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91107). Residential addition of master bedroom & bathroom bedroom dining laundry (576 s/f). interior remodel of entire house (1, 484 s/f) - kitchen (2) bedroom new master walk-in closet new family room and (2) new baths. remove & replace all windows & doors. garage addition (24 s/f) & remodel entire existing garage (390 s/f)
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Varela Ray
BZ SCORE: 103
23.0 Home additions
81.0 Other projects
Notable project: (Bldg-new. 10563 W Scenario Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90077). Revise beam size on proposed single family dwelling and attached garage
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Baker Katherine D
BZ SCORE: 103
128.0 Total projects
Notable project: (Electrical. 6320 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367). Plan check for power and title-24. total area = 1 389 sq. ft. tenant improvement. to retail first time tenant. two new panels and one new transformer. lighting and recepticles
DWR
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Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker
BZ SCORE: 103
131.0 Total projects
Notable project: (Commercial/industrial. 50 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA, 95113). Tenant improvement to the 17th floor of an (e) 18 story high rise office building. current full floor tenant. improvements include; reconfiguration of the existing dining rooms office areas library reception area staff area and lounge. including plumbing mechanical and electrical all work per approved stamped... (more)
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Coastal Form
BZ SCORE: 102
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Maresca Christopher Thomas
BZ SCORE: 102
19.0 Total projects
RHA
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Ruthrauff Hayley A
BZ SCORE: 102
3.0 Home additions
12.0 Other projects

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Architects Hanna Gabriel Wells
BZ SCORE: 102
19.0 Total projects
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Gates James F
BZ SCORE: 102
13.0 Total projects
Notable project: (Combination building permit. 3135 Talbot St, San Diego, CA, 92106). Peninsula; addition of new third floor den and deck to existing two-story single-family dwelling; rs-1-7 zone; airport approach; coastal height limit; city coastal; parking impact overlay; airport influence, faa part 77 notification area; ct 53

Recent Architecture in San Diego

92103
Residential
Design Casita Addition
NOTES: Adding an en suite bathroom to my single story house - so looking for an estimate to do that - design, framing, plumbing, electrical, etc He is also planning a much larger backyard renovation project that he is open to discussing STYLE: Wants to match the current style to the existing home. More casita as it's in SD MOTIVATION: This is something that he's been thinking about for some time. Owned the property for 10yrs. Ready to expand the back side of the home and create eventually renovate the entire backyard space LOOKING FOR: Bring DBs/COs who can assist with design process and have experience with similar projects / additions FROM THE CLIENT: i am looking to add an en suite bathroom to my single story house - so looking for an estimate to do that - design, framing, plum...
92101
Commercial
Architect
I have a T.I. project that is mostly complete. However the contractor who did the initial work did so without permits. I'd like to get an estimate on the remaining work (very little left to do) and also get some guidance on which permits are needed to complete this project. I need an architect. If interested, please get in touch with me. Thank you!
$20-$50K
92126
ADU
Pre-construction services incl. a full package of design and engineering plans and drawings to get a Building permit from the City of San Diego
$5-$20K
92130
Residential
Landscape Architect
I need a landscape architect to design my swimming pool and landscape. If interested, please get in touch with me. Thank you!
92131
Residential
Landscape Design
Landscape design. Please let me know if this is something you can assist with. Thank you!
$250-$500K
92116
Home Addition & Remodel
one bedroom and one bath addition,full remodel of 2 bedroom and 1 bath existing house.

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