Ten Seventy Architecture is a modern architecture studio that helps people who love amazing architecture overcome the challenges of adding an addition to their homes by offering an integrated design + permitting process so they can live their best lives.
We offer a full range of services to help you renovate your home and have 10+ years of professional experience to back it up. Whether you're looking for a complete overhaul or just want to update a few key features, we can help.
Renovating your home in San Diego is a great way to improve your quality of life + increase the property value of your home. Renovations typically require much less investment than a remodeling project and often generate a higher ROI because of this. Our team of professionally licensed San Diego architects loves working on renovation projects because it allows us to bring a modern, minimalist, or mid-century modern style to dated homes that instantly increase the value + curb appeal of our client's homes.
Whether you are interested in upgrading your kitchen, bathroom, garage, basement, attic, or any other area of your property, we can help. We've been working on modern renovation & remodeling projects in San Diego for over a decade. Along the way, we've built up a portfolio showcasing this work and have developed a proprietary architecture process that will make designing, permitting, and constructing your renovation upgrades a breeze.
Our streamlined process will ensure your renovation project comes out great while getting completed in a timely manner - resulting in less stress for you. We'll also advise you on materials and other fixtures to help you secure extra design value at a fair cost.
To discover what this architecture process looks like in practice, watch the video here for a quick overview of the key steps.
Renovating your San Diego home is a great way to modernize its appearance and make it more appealing both from the outside and the inside. It's also a great option if you're looking to improve the functionality of your home and make it more enjoyable to live in day-to-day. Whatever your project goals are, our team will listen and take into account your feedback to help you renovate your home in a modern or minimalist style.
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If you're looking for a professional team that can help renovate your home in San Diego, we can help. Our modern architecture studio has over 10 years of experience helping homeowners & property investors achieve their renovation goals, and we're confident that we can do the same for you. Check out our portfolio of in-depth case studies to see specific examples.
Our architecture team is professionally licensed, certified, and strives to form genuine relationships with all clients to create the best project outcome. We truly believe in designing homes that are tailored to each client's lifestyle, and our extensive experience allows us to achieve this for each and every client. Our team will be with you every step of the way from beginning to end to ensure a seamless project execution.
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)
Shane is the most senior Architectural Designer at Ten Seventy Architecture. He is assigned to larger projects which have high aesthetic requirements. Shane brings an expertise in architectural rendering to the Ten Seventy Architecture team. His design work is streamlined and considerate.
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 home renovation project in San Diego requires significant planning + research ahead of time. To make this process easier for you, we've created an incredible "Dream Home" resource that will walk you through the entire architecture process and show you specific ways to save time, money, and ultimately a ton of stress as your approach your home renovation project in San Diego.
If you are interested in a home renovation project in San Diego, then you need to check out our free Dream Home resource to quickly get up to speed on everything you need to know to plan out your project and ultimately make it a reality.
Encompassing over a decade of our experience designing + building projects throughout San Diego, it's everything you need to get started researching your project and eventually reaching out to residential architects or contractors in San Diego.
This free guide features a simple flowchart that will help you quickly map out a comprehensive strategy tailored to your renovation project. By following this guide, you will be able to save hours planning your project. And once done, you will be able to get started right away.
With this guide, you will be able to avoid project delays, unnecessary fees, and a whole lot of frustration. It’s the complete resource for getting a jump start on your San Diego home renovation project.
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.