Ten Seventy Architecture is an award-winning firm in the Southern California area with over a decade of experience as San Diego home builders. Combining a proven process + the latest technology, we help people who love modern + minimalist design overcome the challenges of building their dream homes.
Whether you’re looking to create a high-end custom home, renovate or remodel your current space, or build a functional + minimalist accessory dwelling unit, our team of expert architects has you covered.
For the past decade, we've partnered with our clients on incredible architectural builds from luxurious custom homes and functional accessory dwelling units to modern remodels, renovations, and expansive additions.
Our modern architecture studio believes that the success of any project depends on building great relationships with our clients and creating designs custom-tailored to their goals + personal style.
As experienced San Diego home builders, we’ve mastered complex city codes and regulations to develop elevated modern architecture throughout Southern California. Regardless of the project you have in mind, our team will guide you through every step of the process. We’ve developed a proprietary approach and a full range of signature services to streamline your build, ensuring everything is completed on time and within your budget.
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Over the years, we’ve partnered on incredible home builds with our clients. Our portfolio of past projects showcases our range and creative flair as an architecture firm. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next home project, you’ve come to the right place. Check out our portfolio below.
Our leading modern architecture studio strives to build beautiful homes and lasting relationships with our clients. Our goal is to create minimalist + innovative designs that will improve your quality of life for years to come. We put your project goals and feedback at the center of every design.
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.
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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.
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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.