What You Get From Our Guide

Money-Saving Strategies to Maximize Your Budget

Learn the exact regulatory thresholds that trigger expensive requirements like $50,000 water meter upgrades, fire sprinkler systems, and public improvements.

Fast-Track Your Permitting Timeline

Navigate San Diego's notoriously complex permitting process with confidence. Learn how to structure your project to avoid months of delays + regulatory red tape.

Insider Secrets for Value Engineering Your Project

Get the same insider knowledge our clients use to design value into every project. Discover proven strategies from a firm with 15+ years of experience.

Client Testimonials

See what our client’s have to say about working with us.

"Sean and Margaret Have One of the Best Teams in Town."

They gave wonderful ideas and took the time to listen to my ideas. All of the plan designs were done according to schedule and they always responded to my calls or emails. If you want a professional who is on time and truly cares about your project, look no further and hire them!”

Valerie O.

"Sean Is The Guy If You Are Looking For A San Diego Architect."

I was referred to him via a mutual business connection, and couldn't be happier with his work...The final product was phenomenal. I could not be happier. His work was not only exactly what I was looking for, but he did it in a timely fashion."

Alexandra G.

"I Highly Recommend this Company for Residential Architecture."

Ten Seventy Architecture was the architect for my wife and I's home in Mission Hills, CA. Sean went out of his way to provide a clear process from start to completion. Sean listened to our ideas and had even better ones for us to review and approve.

Curtis P.

"Ten Seventy Architecture Is Very Easy To Work With."

They ask the right questions and take your needs into account when designing and are able to produce layouts that are functional. Their team is knowledgeable, creative and spot on. I always look forward to working on projects with them, it’s a collaborative effort from start to finish. Keep designing smart.

Brenda W.

"Sean Is Very Easy To Get Along With, Very Knowledgeable And Professional."

I worked with Sean in the renovation of my East Village house that is 100 years old. He is skilled in creating small but creative and functional spaces and he is practical in solutions. We have another project now and we would like to work with him again.

Sonya O.

"An Element We Loved About Sean Was His Ability To See Creatively From The Very Beginning."

I can tell you that when we walked out of the meeting with Sean, we both looked at each other and said: “That’s the guy we want” And we’ve had no regrets ever since.

Tom R.

"Sean Canning Is An Amazing Architect."

As a landscape designer I have been on two projects transformed by his extraordinary design expertise. You should call Ten Seventy Architecture if you desire a vision for your home beyond anything you could have anticipated.

Brookside Landscape Design

They Are Very Professional And Just As Importantly, Very Creative."

"Working with the Ten Seventy Architecture team has been excellent. They have worked on various projects with us from our San Diego Penthouse to our Warehouse space."

Victor N.

Ten Seventy Architecture

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