Architectural Services


  • Commercial Interiors

  • Sustainable and High Performance Design

  • Construction Administration

  • Design-Build Collaboration

  • Custom Furniture and Millwork

  • Client Collaboration and Responsiveness

  • Property Selection and Feasibility

  • Architectural Design

  • 3D Visualization

  • Entitlements and Permitting

  • Site and Landscape Integration

  • Interior Architecture and Design


Lake Tahoe architect reviewing land parcel for luxury custom home feasibility

Early-stage guidance helps evaluate parcels for suitability, coverage potential, and view corridors. Feasibility studies include TRPA and local jurisdiction analysis, slope and topography review, and assessment of infrastructure such as utilities and access. Clients are actively involved in evaluating options, ensuring decisions align with their vision and priorities.

Property Selection and Feasibility


Luxury custom home architectural design drawings by Lake Tahoe architect

A complete design process carries projects from Concept to Construction. Schematic Design explores massing and ideas, Design Development refines materials and systems, and Construction Drawings provide precise documentation for permitting, bidding, and building. Regular review and collaboration with clients ensures design decisions reflect both aesthetic goals and functional needs.

Architectural Design


Lake Tahoe architect preparing TRPA and city permitting documents for custom home project

Entitlements and Permitting

Complex approval processes through TRPA, County, and City agencies are managed with careful documentation, consultant coordination, and submittal oversight. Open communication keeps clients informed and responsive throughout the permitting process, helping projects stay on schedule.


Photorealistic 3D rendering of Lake Tahoe luxury mountain home

Photorealistic renderings, and immersive 3D environments bring projects to life before construction begins. Clients can visualize massing, finishes, and lighting, and provide feedback to refine design choices early, reducing unexpected changes later.

3D Visualization


Site plan showing landscape and grading design for custom Lake Tahoe residence

Buildings and landscapes are approached as a unified whole. Site studies consider solar orientation, grading, drainage, vegetation preservation, and stormwater management. Client input helps balance environmental considerations with programmatic goals, maximizing light, views, and indoor-outdoor connections.

Site and Landscape Integration


Coordinated interior architecture and finishes for luxury custom home

Interiors are treated as an extension of architecture, with layouts, finish palettes, and lighting schemes designed to reinforce the overall concept. Collaborative selection of fixtures, furniture, and built-ins ensures interiors reflect client preferences while maintaining cohesion with the architecture.

Interior Architecture and Design


Commercial interior design as extension of brand identity by Lake Tahoe architect

Commercial environments are designed for performance and identity. Whether office, retail, or hospitality, spaces integrate branding, workflow, and code compliance. Interiors are treated as an extension of the brand, often in collaboration with branding agencies, to ensure that the design reinforces brand identity and enhances the user experience. Ongoing client engagement ensures the resulting space meets operational needs and supports long-term success.

Commercial Interiors


Lake Tahoe architect reviewing construction progress on custom home site

Oversight during bidding and construction includes reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and conducting site visits to verify compliance with design intent. Frequent updates and client collaboration ensure the project maintains quality, schedule, and budget.

Construction Administration


High performance and passive design strategies for luxury Lake Tahoe home

Passive strategies such as solar orientation, cross ventilation, and thermal mass combine with high performance envelopes and efficient mechanical systems. Fire resilient detailing, durable materials, and advanced energy modeling create projects that are both sustainable and resilient, while clients are informed about options and trade-offs throughout the process.

Sustainable and High Performance Design


Design-Build collaboration for luxury custom home in Lake Tahoe

Collaboration with trusted builders such as In House Builders allows for integrated project delivery. Early and ongoing client engagement ensures alignment between design and construction, improving efficiency, cost control, and overall quality.

Design-Build Collaboration


Custom cabinetry and millwork in luxury Lake Tahoe home interior

Custom millwork, cabinetry, and furniture pieces are designed to complement and enhance each project. Client feedback informs materials, proportions, and finishes to ensure every detail aligns seamlessly with the broader architectural vision.

Custom Furniture and Millwork