Colorful multi-story apartment building with blue and orange exterior, surrounded by a green lawn and trees under a clear blue sky.

01 Site Study + Feasibility

Have an idea but not sure where to start? This is the right place. We work with you to test the possibilities of a site or space, develop early concepts, and bring in a contractor for budget input before you're committed to a full design scope. It's a low-pressure way to explore what's possible, get a realistic sense of cost, and decide how you want to move forward.

02 Residential Design

From ADUs and additions to ground-up custom homes, we work at every scale of residential design. We pay close attention to how a building sits on its site, draws from the local building tradition, and relates to the landscape around it — balancing the practical with the particular to create homes that feel genuinely rooted in their place.

03 Commercial Design

We work with small businesses, institutions, and property owners on projects ranging from tenant improvements and adaptive reuse to ground-up construction, including existing and historic structures. We understand the particular pressures of commercial work — budget, schedule, and code compliance — and bring the same design care to every project.

04 Interior Design

The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel and move through the day. We work within existing buildings and new construction alike to develop interiors that are considered and cohesive — space planning, materials, finishes, fixtures, casework, and lighting brought together with the same attention we give to the building as a whole.

05 Passive House

Passive House is a performance standard built on five principles: a highly insulated envelope, airtight construction, high-performance windows, thermal-bridge-free detailing, and heat-recovering ventilation. The result is a building that is exceptionally comfortable, quiet, and energy-efficient. We are a Certified Passive House Designer with relationships with local contractors who understand the standard.

Illustration of a two-story, modern blue house with black window frames, a sloped roof, and a landscaped front yard with rocks and low plants, under a blue sky with birds flying.

01 Site Study + Feasibility

Have an idea but not sure where to start? This is the right place. We work with you to test the possibilities of a site or space, develop early concepts, and bring in a contractor for budget input before you're committed to a full design scope. It's a low-pressure way to explore what's possible, get a realistic sense of cost, and decide how you want to move forward.

02 Residential Design

From ADUs and additions to ground-up custom homes, we work at every scale of residential design. We pay close attention to how a building sits on its site, draws from the local building tradition, and relates to the landscape around it — balancing the practical with the particular to create homes that feel genuinely rooted in their place.

03 Commercial Design

We work with small businesses, institutions, and property owners on projects ranging from tenant improvements and adaptive reuse to ground-up construction, including existing and historic structures. We understand the particular pressures of commercial work — budget, schedule, and code compliance — and bring the same design care to every project.

04 Interior Design

The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel and move through the day. We work within existing buildings and new construction alike to develop interiors that are considered and cohesive — space planning, materials, finishes, fixtures, casework, and lighting brought together with the same attention we give to the building as a whole.

05 Passive House

Passive House is a performance standard built on five principles: a highly insulated envelope, airtight construction, high-performance windows, thermal-bridge-free detailing, and heat-recovering ventilation. The result is a building that is exceptionally comfortable, quiet, and energy-efficient. We are a Certified Passive House Designer with relationships with local contractors who understand the standard.

Remodel of single family home in Trinidad, California designed by Humboldt County Architect, Valerie Allen of Allen Atelier.

01 Site Study + Feasibility

Have an idea but not sure where to start? This is the right place. We work with you to test the possibilities of a site or space, develop early concepts, and bring in a contractor for budget input before you're committed to a full design scope. It's a low-pressure way to explore what's possible, get a realistic sense of cost, and decide how you want to move forward.

02 Residential Design

From ADUs and additions to ground-up custom homes, we work at every scale of residential design. We pay close attention to how a building sits on its site, draws from the local building tradition, and relates to the landscape around it — balancing the practical with the particular to create homes that feel genuinely rooted in their place.

03 Commercial Design

We work with small businesses, institutions, and property owners on projects ranging from tenant improvements and adaptive reuse to ground-up construction, including existing and historic structures. We understand the particular pressures of commercial work — budget, schedule, and code compliance — and bring the same design care to every project.

04 Interior Design

The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel and move through the day. We work within existing buildings and new construction alike to develop interiors that are considered and cohesive — space planning, materials, finishes, fixtures, casework, and lighting brought together with the same attention we give to the building as a whole.

05 Passive House

Passive House is a performance standard built on five principles: a highly insulated envelope, airtight construction, high-performance windows, thermal-bridge-free detailing, and heat-recovering ventilation. The result is a building that is exceptionally comfortable, quiet, and energy-efficient. We are a Certified Passive House Designer with relationships with local contractors who understand the standard.

A modern multi-story apartment building with balconies on a city street, with cars parked in front, pedestrians walking, and a clear blue sky.

01 Site Study + Feasibility

Have an idea but not sure where to start? This is the right place. We work with you to test the possibilities of a site or space, develop early concepts, and bring in a contractor for budget input before you're committed to a full design scope. It's a low-pressure way to explore what's possible, get a realistic sense of cost, and decide how you want to move forward.

02 Residential Design

From ADUs and additions to ground-up custom homes, we work at every scale of residential design. We pay close attention to how a building sits on its site, draws from the local building tradition, and relates to the landscape around it — balancing the practical with the particular to create homes that feel genuinely rooted in their place.

03 Commercial Design

We work with small businesses, institutions, and property owners on projects ranging from tenant improvements and adaptive reuse to ground-up construction, including existing and historic structures. We understand the particular pressures of commercial work — budget, schedule, and code compliance — and bring the same design care to every project.

04 Interior Design

The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel and move through the day. We work within existing buildings and new construction alike to develop interiors that are considered and cohesive — space planning, materials, finishes, fixtures, casework, and lighting brought together with the same attention we give to the building as a whole.

05 Passive House

Passive House is a performance standard built on five principles: a highly insulated envelope, airtight construction, high-performance windows, thermal-bridge-free detailing, and heat-recovering ventilation. The result is a building that is exceptionally comfortable, quiet, and energy-efficient. We are a Certified Passive House Designer with relationships with local contractors who understand the standard.

Remodel of single family home in Glendale, California designed by Humboldt County Architect, Valerie Allen of Allen Atelier.

01 Site Study + Feasibility

Have an idea but not sure where to start? This is the right place. We work with you to test the possibilities of a site or space, develop early concepts, and bring in a contractor for budget input before you're committed to a full design scope. It's a low-pressure way to explore what's possible, get a realistic sense of cost, and decide how you want to move forward.

02 Residential Design

From ADUs and additions to ground-up custom homes, we work at every scale of residential design. We pay close attention to how a building sits on its site, draws from the local building tradition, and relates to the landscape around it — balancing the practical with the particular to create homes that feel genuinely rooted in their place.

03 Commercial Design

We work with small businesses, institutions, and property owners on projects ranging from tenant improvements and adaptive reuse to ground-up construction, including existing and historic structures. We understand the particular pressures of commercial work — budget, schedule, and code compliance — and bring the same design care to every project.

04 Interior Design

The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel and move through the day. We work within existing buildings and new construction alike to develop interiors that are considered and cohesive — space planning, materials, finishes, fixtures, casework, and lighting brought together with the same attention we give to the building as a whole.

05 Passive House

Passive House is a performance standard built on five principles: a highly insulated envelope, airtight construction, high-performance windows, thermal-bridge-free detailing, and heat-recovering ventilation. The result is a building that is exceptionally comfortable, quiet, and energy-efficient. We are a Certified Passive House Designer with relationships with local contractors who understand the standard.

Corner of a shopping center with Redwood Capital Bank branch, storefronts, ATM, and a few trees on a cloudy day.

01 Site Study + Feasibility

Have an idea but not sure where to start? This is the right place. We work with you to test the possibilities of a site or space, develop early concepts, and bring in a contractor for budget input before you're committed to a full design scope. It's a low-pressure way to explore what's possible, get a realistic sense of cost, and decide how you want to move forward.

02 Residential Design

From ADUs and additions to ground-up custom homes, we work at every scale of residential design. We pay close attention to how a building sits on its site, draws from the local building tradition, and relates to the landscape around it — balancing the practical with the particular to create homes that feel genuinely rooted in their place.

03 Commercial Design

We work with small businesses, institutions, and property owners on projects ranging from tenant improvements and adaptive reuse to ground-up construction, including existing and historic structures. We understand the particular pressures of commercial work — budget, schedule, and code compliance — and bring the same design care to every project.

04 Interior Design

The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel and move through the day. We work within existing buildings and new construction alike to develop interiors that are considered and cohesive — space planning, materials, finishes, fixtures, casework, and lighting brought together with the same attention we give to the building as a whole.

05 Passive House

Passive House is a performance standard built on five principles: a highly insulated envelope, airtight construction, high-performance windows, thermal-bridge-free detailing, and heat-recovering ventilation. The result is a building that is exceptionally comfortable, quiet, and energy-efficient. We are a Certified Passive House Designer with relationships with local contractors who understand the standard.

Remodel of commercial building in Old Town Eureka, California designed by Humboldt County Architect, Valerie Allen of Allen Atelier.

01 Site Study + Feasibility

Have an idea but not sure where to start? This is the right place. We work with you to test the possibilities of a site or space, develop early concepts, and bring in a contractor for budget input before you're committed to a full design scope. It's a low-pressure way to explore what's possible, get a realistic sense of cost, and decide how you want to move forward.

02 Residential Design

From ADUs and additions to ground-up custom homes, we work at every scale of residential design. We pay close attention to how a building sits on its site, draws from the local building tradition, and relates to the landscape around it — balancing the practical with the particular to create homes that feel genuinely rooted in their place.

03 Commercial Design

We work with small businesses, institutions, and property owners on projects ranging from tenant improvements and adaptive reuse to ground-up construction, including existing and historic structures. We understand the particular pressures of commercial work — budget, schedule, and code compliance — and bring the same design care to every project.

04 Interior Design

The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel and move through the day. We work within existing buildings and new construction alike to develop interiors that are considered and cohesive — space planning, materials, finishes, fixtures, casework, and lighting brought together with the same attention we give to the building as a whole.

05 Passive House

Passive House is a performance standard built on five principles: a highly insulated envelope, airtight construction, high-performance windows, thermal-bridge-free detailing, and heat-recovering ventilation. The result is a building that is exceptionally comfortable, quiet, and energy-efficient. We are a Certified Passive House Designer with relationships with local contractors who understand the standard.