Ten Seventy Architecture is a modern architecture studio that helps people who love architecture overcome the challenges of building their dream home by offering an integrated design + permitting process so they can elevate their life to new heights.
We have over a decade of experience designing custom modern homes throughout San Diego. If you're looking for a team of experts to help you design the luxury home you've always wanted, you're in the right place.
We understand that building a new or heavily remodeled home can be a daunting task. That's why at Ten Seventy Architecture we offer our clients an integrated design and permitting process that makes the entire experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Our team of experienced + qualified architects will work closely with you through each phase of your project. We'll take the time to listen to your needs + ideas to ensure your new home will be tailored to you and your family's lifestyle. And we'll be extremely transparent during the design process by holding several meetings with you to get your feedback and implement it in future design reviews.
What makes us so confident we can make your project a stress-free experience? It all comes down to our integrated design + permitting process.
In short, we can handle every aspect of your project in-house. This ensures the highest quality outcome while also reducing the amount of time it takes to complete your new home.
To learn more about our client-centered design and build process, watch this video here.
We've been helping San Diego homeowners design custom modern, minimalist, and mid-century modern homes for 10+ years. Our architects can help you build your dream home in an efficient timeframe while ensuring the final product is greater than anything you could have imagined.
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Our modern architecture studio has over 10 years of experience helping people in San Diego build amazing homes in a variety of styles, including modern, minimalist, and mid-century modern. Our team is comprised of experienced home designers + builders who will work closely with you to bring your vision to life. Check out the projects below to see how we've done this for our past clients.
We strive to form great relationships with all of our clients so that we can better understand their needs and ideas. We believe that each person's home should be a reflection of their unique style and personality, which is why we offer completely custom design services. No matter what your vision for your home is, our team of premier architects will work closely with you from start to finish throughout the entire process to bring your ideas to life.
Sean is a graduate of NJIT, where he studied architecture + industrial design. He relocated to San Diego in 2009 to open the boutique architecture studio, Ten Seventy Architecture, focussing predominantly on modern, minimalist, + creative architecture. Sean has also won various awards for modern furniture he has designed.
California Registered Architect
LEED Accredited Professional
Bachelor of Architecture (NJIT)
Certification in Project Management (SDSU)
Margaret is also a graduate of NJIT, where she studied architecture + civil engineering. She relocated to San Diego in 2010 working at a LEED consulting firm before taking a job as a project manager in San Diego’s permit office for 5 years. Later she brought her skillset to Ten Seventy Architecture where she manages projects + permitting.
LEED Accredited Professional
Bachelor of Architecture (NJIT)
Masters of Civil Engineering (NJIT)
Certification in Project Management (SDSU)
Jen-Ni is our Architectural Designer who works on projects which require greater graphic illustration. She works on our aesthetic commercial projects as well as small modern ADU projects that require tight planning and out-of-the-box thinking. Jen-Ni is a talented designer who can develop good ideas into beautiful architecture.
Nolan is the team’s Architectural Designer who works on custom residential projects which require the highest level of attention to detail. He has worked to refine our 3D printed study models as well as build templated architectural processes. Nolan brings a modernists rational to our projects.
Any architecture project requires a lot of planning upfront. To help, our team has put together an extremely valuable "Dream Home" resource that will walk you through the entire architecture process and show you concrete ways to save time + money when you build a new home in Southern California.
If you're serious about your new home construction project in San Diego, then you need to check out our Dream Home guide to quickly get up to speed on everything you need to know to make your project a reality.
Encompassing over a decade of our experience designing + building modern homes in San Diego, it's everything you need to get started researching your project and eventually reaching out to architects or construction firms in San Diego.
This free guide features a simple flowchart that will help you quickly map out a comprehensive strategy tailored to your new home. By following this guide, you will be able to save several hours researching your project. And once done, you will be able to confidently start your project.
With this guide, you will be able to avoid project delays, hefty fees, and a whole lot of frustration. It’s the complete resource for getting a jump start on creating the home you want in the San Diego area.
We specialize in modern + minimalist architectural design. On occasion, we work in other styles such as contemporary, prairie style, craftsman, or transitional.
Our designs start @ $12,000-15,000 for smaller projects.
Yes, we do! If you're interested in a virtual consultation you can sign up using the form at the bottom of this page. Once you reach out, we'll be in touch to schedule a meeting.
Yes! We have designed custom ADUs + can design one for you. Ask us about our predesigned 1-Bedroom / 1-Bathroom ADU, offered at a discount.
Yes! We've designed commercial tenant improvement projects over the last decade. We're happy to help you w/ your commercial project.
Structural engineering costs will vary depending on the design proposed. Permit fees are paid to the municipality, as well as cost to facilitate the permit process. Some projects may require energy calculations or additional engineering. More complicated permits may require additional presentation drawings.
Schedules will depend on the project scope. Generally, it takes around 1-2 months to create a design working w/ a client, then 1 month to engineer/detail the project.
Permits are charged by the municipalities + can vary greatly. New homes may be subject to additional municipal impact fees.
Standard projects not located in the California Coastal Zone can take around 3 months to permit due to the City of San Diego's new "streamline" #DigitalDSD process. Projects in the Coastal Zone or requiring a Site Development Permit can take around 8 months or more to permit.
We have won a few awards for modern furniture which we design by special request.