The progression in these sketches – free-form bird’s-eye view to penciled-in plantings to final renderings – reflects our design process: creative riffs evolve into a realized landscape (or built environment.) […]
Fun to see paper images come to life: initial design drawings paired with corresponding photos of the nearly-completed build from our Somis Site + Exterior Design Project. photos | kurt jordan […]
a supported deck over a steeply sloped site connects a lower level listening and screening room to an upper level farm-style pool shed in pacific palisades, ca. (note: click images to view larger) screening room | south […]
large-scale site work + pool + tiered decking + landscaping | somis ca view photos of the completed project here (note: click images to expand)
A charred wood plank wall defines the drought-tolerant garden of a Ventura, CA bungalow. We used the ancient Japanese method of shou-sugi-ban, which rendered the reclaimed cedar (traditionally Japanese cypress) fire, rot and pest resistant while imparting a striking black, […]
Created some 3D models of our new studio space prior to final plan submission. Really great tool for examining how the final structure will interact with natural light, and for […]
Since we rely heavily on visuals, it seemed right – and 10 years in it seemed about time – to formally introduce ourselves in video format. Here’s a look inside Archipelago Workshop, what inspires […]
CJ Paone AIA | Ventura CA Architect 