The studio
KdA is a boutique-sized firm with an established reputation of applying artfully conceived and research-based solutions to our clients’ projects, combining technical expertise with inspired and enduring design.
The firm’s portfolio ranges in scale from civic institutions to detailed custom homes and furniture. In every project, we emphasize a meaningful connection to place, the optimal selection of materials, common-sense sustainability, and a strong visual presence.
Recognition
- —2013 Orchid Award Interior Design | San Diego Architectural Foundation — UCSD Galbraith Hall
- —2012 Merit Design Award | AIA San Diego — Ocean Beach Comfort Station
- —2012 Committee on the Environment, COTE Award | AIA San Diego — Ocean Beach Comfort Station
- —2012 Orchid Award Interior Design | San Diego Architectural Foundation — Ocean Beach Comfort Station
- —2011 Young Architect of the Year Award | AIA California Council
- —2010 Young Architect Award Recipient | AIA National
- —2010 Merit Design Award: New Facilities | Faith & Forum — St. Bartholomew’s Chapel
- —2010 Best of the Best: Worship Category, National | McGraw Hill ENR — St. Bartholomew’s Chapel
- —2010 Orchid Award Interior Design | San Diego Architectural Foundation — St. Bartholomew’s Chapel
- —2010 Merit Design Award: Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Organization — Ocean Beach Comfort Station
- —2010 Citation Design Award | AIA San Diego — St. Bartholomew’s Chapel
- —2010 Committee on the Environment COTE Award | AIA San Diego — St. Bartholomew’s Chapel
- —2009 Young Architect of the Year Award | AIA San Diego Chapter
- —2009 The Green Touch Award | Whirlpool Corporation — Casa Familia
- —2009 Bath of the Year | San Diego Home & Garden Magazine — Casa Familia
- —2008 Honor Design Award | AIA San Diego — Casa Familia
- —2008 COTE Award | AIA San Diego — Casa Familia
- —2008 Gold Nugget-Grand Award: PCBC Sustainability — Casa Familia
- —AIA Young Architect Award