Martha here, local building designer and consultant who creates elegant solutions for the way we live, work, and play here in Santa Cruz, California.

Whether you’re building from the ground up, curious about pre-fab, or interested in renovating your current home, I can help you arrive at your best choices. Perhaps you’d like an ADU with a tranquil backyard garden retreat, a stylish new kitchen and bath, or to create new multifamily homes on your lot, together we can come up with the best design, navigate the permitting process effectively, and create spaces that resonate with elegance, simplicity, and authenticity — for the way you want to live.

This working process fosters good relationships. From concept to completion, our excellent facilitation and communication skills mean that the team of people on your project — who may include architects, designers, engineers, consultants, planners, builders, artists, and craftspeople — work well together in its realization.

We have a deep understanding of local regulations, and a proven track record in obtaining building and development permits within Santa Cruz, both city and county, because of these positive working relationships.

Architecture is about more than just permits and plan sets. It enriches lives, as well.

Let’s bring these dreams to life.