19 Jun Beach House Wins Approval in the Coastal Zone
A client has an enviable property in Ocean Beach that's only a block away from the Pacific Ocean. Due to its close proximity to the ocean, he is required to obtain a Coastal Development Permit....
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30 May The Casita Craze in California Continues
Building small secondary living spaces or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) is still very popular in California....
20 Mar An Expansive Casita
One of our clients is embarking on a major downsizing of their lives and property. Now that they're retired, they no longer want to maintain a multi-acre, multi-structure ranch in the country....
22 Nov The Baha’i Temple: A Crazy Nonagonal LEGO Puzzle
Years ago, my wife and kids challenged me to create a LEGO model of the Baha’i Temple. It has taken a long time to design the model primarily because of its complexity....
02 Nov Simple Renovations Make a Big Difference
We’re working with a client in San Diego on their home renovation. As their children get older, they're reinventing how they live in their house. We're working with them to redefine their private and social living spaces, including the kitchen and outdoor areas....
26 Dec New Possibilities in Companion Units
If you’ve wanted to build a “granny flat” in the past but hit roadblocks due to zoning requirements, new rules have just been enacted in San Diego and you just might be able to pull it off....