Biography
Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arizona in 1978. Summer apprenticeships at Gehry & Associates, and Buff & Hensman. Worked two years at Langbaum & Associates, a two-person firm. Started solo practice in 1980.
Projects included corporate offices, condominiums, retail locations and restaurants, including designs for the first five Cheesecake Factory locations. In 1991, focus moved exclusively to residential projects.
Philosophy
If you want to avoid problems, don't build! Construction is nothing but problems. I love being on job sites and my commitment is to resolve any and all issues that arise.
Remodeling is a specialty and, in many ways, more complex than new construction. Knowing how to manipulate a structure in an efficient manner takes years of experience.
As a cook and restaurant designer, kitchens are a passion.
People remodel their homes because they want to improve their lives. It should and can be an enjoyable experience.
My goal is to deliver a project that reflects the client's personality and lifestyle. If you love your neighborhood, there's no reason why you shouldn't love your home.