Architecture Workshop
Every photograph you see on our site is the result of desire, intention and collaboration. Each element below exists on its own within every project we take on. These elements are studied and integrated with technical requirements and regulations to produce the final result.
client
Your taste, lifestyle, family size, budget. However moderate or extravagant, these are aspects for us to understand about every Client. Our craft is to blend creative spirt with professional integrity to meet your personal design needs.
site
Topography, vegetation, view, water, lot size. Capitalize on the uniqueness of any topography, including existing structures and conditions. Every site has unique challenges and constraints, we see them as a creative opportunity.
environment
Exposure, light, weather, wind, climate. Ensure lasting structure and beauty through proper material sourcing, knowledge and experience. We know the environmental aspects of tropical Hawaii to Idaho snow country to temperate California.
We have a personal interest in you loving your — helping you achieve a better living experience throughout. Hiring an architect for your project is a choice to add value through planning. Whatever your architectural style, we align equal design elements to achieve a beautiful and functional result.
Words from clients…
“We hired Tobin Dougherty to build the house on Westridge pictured in his portfolio. Tobin is absolutely wonderful - great vision and design aesthetic on the grand scale, but also incredible attention to detail and forethought on how our house would be used on a day to day basis so it's not just a showcase house but a wonderful home. He was very responsive to how we thought we'd want our house to flow and be used, listened really well but also provided some great thoughts and suggestions from all his prior experience.
He designed some wonderful and creative elements that our guests are constantly commenting about. Also, importantly for us, he was very budget conscious, which was not the case with other architects we were familiar with. He runs a small business and you get all of his personal attention, which was such a wonderful experience compared to a larger firm where they're running many more projects and are focused on volume. Tobin wants each finished home to be something special, and it absolutely was in this case. We highly, highly recommend him!”
— Fred Wang Residential Client
“Tobin planned my dream home in Los Altos. He's an amazing artist, and managed to capture my style, and translate it to a plan. He created a modern, yet warm house, and very functional for my family. He's a genius for playing with natural and indirect light, I am a very happy customer and a fan.”
— Marit Amit, Residential Client
“We have had the pleasure to work with Tobin on new home construction projects as the interior designer. He's a brilliant artist with an ability to capture three dimensional thinking at every level. He is committed to his clients and delivers not only beautiful work but a real home that is comfortable, something that can be challenging in modern design.”
— Sullivan Design Studio
“I have worked with Tobin on numerous projects over the years starting with an award winning home in Capitola, CA twenty years ago and now on a large addition/remodel in Carmel Valley. I'm the general contractor on these projects and working with Tobin has always been an exceptional experience.
His ability to visualize what needs to be done and to provide drawings articulating that vision is an immense help when tackling projects large and small. His taste is impeccable and his ability to adapt to whatever style the customer wants is amazing. As you can see in the photos on this site his design range is not limited to any one particular style. He is accomplished in all the styles you see here and then some. I would highly recommend Tobin for any of your new construction or large addition/remodel needs.”
— Howland + Echelbarger Contractors Inc.