Flere generationer i én bolig i Santa Barbara, CA.

“I interviewed a number of architects and talked to a couple of references before selecting David Ferrin and Arketype Architects for my rather different project, that of building a two story home on top of an existing stone warehouse, providing three floors plus roof-deck in a tight urban setting. Before I selected him, I was impressed with his "can-do" attitude and examples of some of his thinking outside-the-box. The design work I saw was classy and much of it different. His use of materials tends towards the green but when price becomes an issue, he will demur or come up with an alternative. David is quietly spoken and his demeanor is thoughtful, low-key and confident. The project is still 12 months away from completion (I'm writing this in May 2015 ) so it isn't possible to give you final comment but to this point I have been VERY happy with his work. He is quick to effect changes and is very thorough with his plans, attention to detail (according to several other architects and planners) being well above what is normally produced. I swear this attention to detail is what allowed our plans to get through to permitting in so few hearings.”

“Sol Haus Design has created a beautiful, custom tiny house design for me. Now the project moves to the build phase. Looking forward to living tiny.”

“Dennis Thompson worked closely with us to design a new home on our land, after our house was destroyed by a wildfire. He was sensitive and cognizant of the emotional factors going into the design process, given our circumstances. Dennis took us through the entire process, from design concept through City approval, from choosing a contractor through managing on-site building issues. Ultimately, we ended up with a beautiful, energy efficient home.”

“My house was lost in the Thomas Fire. Paul made the Rebuilding Process doable. He first looked at pictures that I provided him and then designed a house incorporating them into a beautiful home. Paul recommended contractors and other vendors who've worked out very well. He is fully aware of the zone and building codes and prepared a set of plans for the contractor that was very complete. He is a joy to work with.”

“We are currently involved in a large project in Monticello, California designed by Tom. This amazing design is beginning to take shape and will showcase the clients desires perfectly.Tom was instrumental in connecting with us through the Client.. Tom has been very professional throughout the choosing of the hard surface and architectural elements to be placed in the home. It is always nice to find through, and thoughtful professionals to work beside.”

“Kate Svensson is a creative visionary. She did a full remodel on my home. My husband and I could not have been happier with the results. She has created such a beautiful space for us to live and it has made me understand how living in such a special space can change the quality of your life and your moods. I am still noticing the small attention to detail. We will use her on every home we ever remodel we do in the future. Not only is she a creative talent but she also a total professional in every way. I can not recommend her and her team enough. I've worked with many architects in the Santa Barbara area and she is by far and away the best.”

“Murray Duncan has an amazing vision for our clients and really understands how to develop their ideas into a world class home.”

“We hired dkn studio to redesign the entire downstairs of our townhouse in Santa Monica. Deb reconfigured the space and helped us figure out exactly what our needs were (with 2 young kids!) and how we used the space. The level of professionalism, responsiveness, and honesty was something my husband and I have rarely encountered in our various home-renovation projects. Deb is a brilliant designer, with a vision for the big picture and meticulous attention to detail.”

“Ellen has helped me on two projects and is about to start a third. She is creative, thorough and patient.”

“Lori Kari is great! Being a residential contractor in Chicago for over 28 years, I am accustomed to a variety of working and design styles. In choosing Lori for our personal home in Santa Barbara our desires and concerns could not have been more perfectly satisfied. Her design skills are outstanding. Beyond that, the intricacies of dealing with the departments and committees -including the historic review- whose requirements needed to be mitigated while keeping us happy was handled with the most skillful aplomb. It was delightful to collaborate with Lori from the initial concept to the final flourishes of color and texture.”