STUDIO[8]ARCHITECTURE

I’ve practiced architecture for over 20 years, but my path started in biology. After earning a degree in Marine Biology and Zoology from Cal Poly Humboldt, I worked as a seasonal wildlife biologist and spent the off seasons in construction, where I discovered a passion for building and design. That led me to a Master of Architecture from the University of New Mexico, where I specialized in sustainable design and graduated at the top of my class. While preparing for my licensing exam, I worked for a local builder, and that hands on experience still shapes how we approach every project.

A house is a structure. A home is where life happens, and where we spend more of our time than anywhere else. That’s why every project starts with listening: how you live, what you love, and what you’ve been dreaming about. From there, we design spaces that are as efficient as they are beautiful, built with healthy materials and shaped around the way you actually live. Good design should feel effortless every day, from the morning light in the kitchen to the way a room opens to the landscape.

Studio[8] Architecture was born out of a desire to work in the community where I grew up and help clients bring their vision to life. On every project, we bring together a trusted team of structural engineers, energy consultants, surveyors, and geotechnical engineers, so you get a complete, coordinated design without having to manage it all yourself. Sustainability is part of every design we create. Our work is primarily residential, along with commercial and healthcare projects.

The best part of this work is the relationship. We keep the process clear, collaborative, and personal, from the first conversation through the final day of construction, so you always know where your project stands and feel heard along the way.

Since 2017, wildfires have reshaped our region. Helping families rebuild has been some of the most meaningful work we’ve done, and it reinforced our belief that everyone deserves access to quality design. We’re proud to be part of building a more resilient Sonoma County.