Ten Seventy Architecture helps people who love great 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 with incredible, modern architecture. Whether you are looking to build a new home, renovate/remodel your current one, or build an ADU, our team of San Diego architects has you covered.
The clients who work with our architecture studio enjoy a streamlined process that completely removes the stress from building a new home, renovating their current one, or taking on an ADU project.
Thanks to our integrated design & permitting process, our San Diego architects can help you efficiently complete your project and navigate the City's complex building regulations.
At Ten Seventy Architecture, we pride ourselves on producing amazing, modern + minimalist home designs. We will take the time to listen to your ideas and goals for a project, and then design a unique modern space that is tailored to their lifestyle.
To learn more about how we take the stress out of home building with our integrated design + permitting process, check out the video here to discover exactly what our client-centered architecture design process looks like.
Our modern architecture studio is full of creative, professionally-licensed San Diego architects that are ready to help you design + build something awesome. Whether you are looking to start a new home construction project, renovate/remodel your current home, or build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), our San Diego architects have the experience + design skills to get your project done right.
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Looking for examples of our past architecture projects? Our modern portfolio is a great place to start. Browse through it to see how our San Diego architects have helped our past clients build new modern homes, renovate/remodel their current ones, and build accessory dwelling units throughout the City of San Diego.
We believe that the success of any architecture project depends on forging great relationships with our clients. Our goal is not to just create beautiful modern homes - but homes that are custom-tailored to the lifestyle of our clients, enhancing their lives every day.
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.
Our San Diego architecture firm produces helpful content to help homeowners plan + navigate their project. If you're currently researching a potential project, we have several resources that will help you develop a strategy to save time, energy, and money.
Check out our Dream Home guide that will help you build a new home or renovate your current one. Encompassing over a decade of our experience designing + building projects in San Diego, it's everything you need to get started making your dream home a reality.
This architecture project guide features a simple flowchart that will help you quickly map out a smart strategy tailored to your project. By following this guide, you will be able to save hours planning your project. And once done, you will be able to confidently reach out to San Diego architects and evaluate project proposals.
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 your modern architecture 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.