The front side of this pre-war bungalow felt a bit barren and overexposed. And I didn’t like the fact that it didn’t have a front porch big enough for even one chair. My solution? Building a wall to create a private, enclosed grotto with an expanded porch. Magical.
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Perched on the rim of a stunning canyon in one of San Diego’s most desirable neighborhoods, these homes were my first as a real estate developer. Working with the noted firm of Safdie Rabines Architects, I designed the homes to sit as unobtrusively as possible within the sensitive habitat and conform to the steep terrain. The result? Timeless architecture framing dramatic vistas while respecting the natural surroundings. More than 20 years later, these homes are still recognized as exemplars of sensitive and modern design.
Evoking the Streamline Moderne architecture of the pre-war era, this sleek live/work condominium project stands out from the bland and unimaginative developments on nearby lots. The name is an homage to the local area known as Little Egypt – buildings from the 1920’s featuring Egyptian architectural motifs. Working again with Safdie Rabines Architects, Cairo is an iconic building, with a fresh and modern take on an historic neighborhood.
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This was another dated, anonymous post war house. Without adding any interior square footage, it was transformed into a stunning home, imminently suited for the needs of a modern household. In this case, I reoriented the front door and entry to the side. This allowed the home to face a better view and – most importantly – connect with the neighborhood. No interior walls were moved, but the entire flow was changed by closing off some doorways and opening others. Projects like this exemplify my ability to reimagine houses with little need to add square footage.
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Taking advantage of my urban design skills, I transformed what was originally a dated ATM hut into a thriving walk-up coffee bar. The Shack, as it was affectionately known, quickly evolved into the hub of the neighborhood, re-energizing the local business district and encouraging greater pedestrian activity. Even more, it transformed the image of the entire neighborhood from stodgy to hip. My efforts here led to an Orchid Award bestowed by The San Diego Architectural Foundation.
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing my work as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it.
How would you like to put my skills to work for you?
How would you like to put my skills to work for you?
