WE INSPIRE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES, VIBRANT CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND SUSTAINABLE IMPACTS ON THE NATURAL WORLD
Is a full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm. Specializing in hospitality, custom residential and urban infill mixed-use projects, our experienced team develops innovative designs that enrich the way we live. By focusing on the cultural and environmental impacts of reshaping space, Anacapa balances the social responsibility of urban planning and development, while daring to implement unexpected design and imaginative functionality.
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/ SNAPSHOT Since launching in 2014: •
we have offices in santa barbara, ca and portland, or.
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we have worked on more than
13 full-time architects, designers and staff 40 urban infill, mixed-use, multi-family, hospitality, creative office and
custom residential projects
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we are designing four large-scale hospitality projects in the
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we have been featured in leading publications including
US and South America
Dwell, Architizer, CA Home + Design, Forbes, LA
Times and Sunset
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WE DONT DESIGN WITH A PRE-STYLE OR FORMULA. OUR DESIGNS RESPOND TO THE CONTEXT OF EACH PROJECT; ENHANCING CONNECTIONS TO THE BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
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/ APPROACH Our approach thrives upon a foundation of technical knowledge, long-standing industry experience, and excellence through final delivery.
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TECHNICAL PRECISION From schematic through technical phases of design, we build all projects using three-dimensional modeling utilizing BIM 3-D software. We produce everything from massing models to photo realistic visualizations utilizing Rhino 3DS Max, SketchUp and Revit platforms and Maxwell and V-Ray rendering engines. All technical documentation is done in Revit, providing highly efficient design revisions and the capability to provide clients with virtual reality walk-through and dynamic 3D views that can be viewed on any digital device. Our entire design staff is highly capable of producing graphic design deliverables (booklets) using the creative suite tools – InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. We possess a high level of technical abilities on a wide range of graphic software platforms ranging from ArchiCAD and AutoCAD to Vectorworks. Our team’s extensive technical experience is one of our firm’s most valuable attributes, and a competitive advantage in our industry.
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DESIGN EXCELLENCE We approach all projects with a spirit of collaboration to maximize creative outcomes. Our studio culture encourages an open exchange of ideas, insights and expertise between our entire team of designers, management and consultants in pursuit of the best designs on every project. With a rich depth of skill and experience, our two-city team carries a diverse set of geographical and professional backgrounds with international commissions in urban infill, mixed-use, multi-family housing and hospitality. bolstered by a foundation of technical skill and experience, we fearlessly explore unconventional solutions that best respond to the context of each project.
EXECUTION & MANAGEMENT We have instituted a number of internal systems and protocols to ensure we can deliver the highest level of project management and service to our clients. From early-stage planning and conceptual design, through permitting and building, we are uniquely positioned to manage projects through completion. Each project is assigned a dedicated project manager that administers detailed project schedules and budget management, consultant coordination, contractor bidding and selection, meeting agendas and minutes and monthly invoicing with detailed timesheets and records. Developer clients benefit from extended services, including tenant management and branding.
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OPTIMISM IS OUR CURRENCY. THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY.
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/ CORE VALUES Our shared values guide and unite us as a firm.
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SUSTAINABLE IMPACTS More than environmental stewardship, we view sustainability as the comprehensive impact development has on the culture, social landscape and natural resources of a community. With each project, we research and analyze environmental, climatic, zoning and regulatory conditions to create design solutions that will serve the highest outcomes for future generations. We endeavor to serve our clients and communities by providing the healthiest, happiest, most vibrant environments possible.
RELATIONSHIPS MATTER We work on projects we enjoy with people we enjoy working with. We maintain a strong network of consultants, engineers, builders, city officials and land-use planners to facilitate the highest level of execution of our projects. Our personal connections to creative, business and political communities are a priority to us as a firm; ensuring we stay engaged in civic planning, sustainable progress and entrepreneurial vibrancy of the cities in which we work.
HEALTH & HAPPINESS We live lives that employ the same principals of vitality abundant in the designs we create. We bring our dogs to work, we run on the beach at lunch and attend restaurant openings on the weekends. We recognize the need to live rich, dynamic lives, both in and out of the office.
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EXPLORATION Our creativity is fueled by an insatiable appetite for discovering new ways to connect, thrive, rejuvenate and play. Through the influence of our host cities and the new countries we explore, connections to our clients and an ongoing pursuit of our personal creative interests, we maintain an engaged cultural awareness of innovations in hospitality, art, music and technology that inspire our quest to create meaningful architectural experiences in the world.
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/ SERVICES Valuable to projects of all scales, our expert services provide tailored solutions to multi-dimensional design imperatives.
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ARCHITECTURE We offer comprehensive architecture services through all phases of design of urban infill, mixed-use, multi-family housing, hospitality, creative office and custom residential projects. We are uniquely skilled in architectural detailing, designing all projects in 3D. We are versed in a variety of building typologies and methodologies, and our services don’t stop at the building’s edge.
EARLY-PHASE STRATEGY We provide land-use analysis to determine the highest and best use of prospective or acquired properties, given a unique set of characteristics and constraints. Analysis of circulation and zoning studies, structural, mechanical, electrical and fire code compliance with existing or planned structures may be required.
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PLANNING & LAND-USE ENTITLEMENTS We work in some of the most complex regulatory environments in the world. Because of our expertise in the area, we know how to get difficult projects approved. We have a huge depth of experience navigating the entitlements process, with specific expertise in environmental review, according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). We are well versed in coastal land-use issues and have extensive experience working with the California Coastal Commission. Our in-depth knowledge of this process positions us to make early planning decisions that shorten approval timelines and minimize the risk of appeals. We are experts at navigating the design review process and garnering community and political support for projects. During the entitlements phase, we tailor deliverables with specific sensitivity to design review bodies, planning commissions, city councils and other discretionary review bodies. Oftentimes, we utilize our direct knowledge and relationships with individual members to customize presentations; addressing their unique concerns and garner approvals.
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URBAN DESIGN & MASTER PLANNING We are uniquely experienced in urban master planning for city agencies; building community support and consensus for new street, sidewalk and plazas.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION We manage projects through the construction phase to ensure your project is built on time, on budget and per plan. Your dedicated project manager will provide comprehensive project oversight, supervising construction in the areas of compliance, quality control, schedule and budget. This service includes attendance at weekly on-site meetings with the construction team, providing additional detailing and specs as needed, material sourcing, value engineering and invoice review.
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INTERIOR DESIGN We offer a full range of interior design services to comprehensively integrate the architectural style and character of your project into furniture, fixtures and artwork. Custom fabrication of furniture, lighting and hardware can advance projects into the realm of exceptional.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN A seamless expression of your project is achieved with thoughtful design and detailing of the exterior environment. We deliver irrigation and drainage plans alongside lighting, hardscape and planting plans to create ambient outdoor experiences. We manage consultant coordination and supervise plant selection and installation, expertly timed alongside the construction process.
BRANDING + EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN Developing a truly unique experience is beyond shaping space. We offer comprehensive branding and experiential design for large public venues, hospitality and retail concepts by thoughtfully identifying and integrating the ethos of your brand across all consumer touchpoints. Carefully curated visual identity and collateral design, signage, music and lighting programs, art selection and service offerings converge to create exceptional, memorable brand experiences.
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/ PROJECTS Our design philosophy translates into thriving community intersections and distinctive private residences
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URBAN INFILL & MIXED USE Of all the work we do, urban infill presents the most significant opportunity to improve quality of life on the planet. There is an urgent need to address the challenges facing humanity to create high quality of life in sustainable cities. We develop innovative designs that house people in healthy, walkable communities, while addressing issues of circulation, overpopulation, energy conservation, waste control and access to green space.
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YANONALI- HIGH-DENSITY URBAN INFILL MIXED-USE, ARTIST’S LOFTS OVER STREET-FRONT COMMERCIAL SPACES
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1320 FUNK ZONE- 125-UNIT AFFORDABLE-BY-DESIGN MIXED-USE WITH VIBRANT RETAIL, ARTS AND HOSPITALITY USES
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HOSPITALITY We create culturally significant hospitality experiences that balance imaginative design with intelligent functionality. We have extensive experience with strategic programming for hospitality projects, which requires an in-depth understanding of operations and revenue maximization to create efficient uses of space. We offer comprehensive project management services from the early stages of planning and permitting through the final stages of building and launch, to ensure projects are built on time, to the highest standards of quality. As epicenters for social connection and civic activity, hospitality concepts become, memorable guest experiences through the thoughtful combination of architecture, site design, interior design, landscape design and branding/experiential design services. We work expertly to unify your distinctive brand experience across all consumer touchpoints.
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AUTOCAMP RUSSIAN RIVER- LUXURY OUTDOOR ADVENTURE RESORT WITH CUSTOM AIRSTREAM & TENT ACCOMMODATIONS IN SONOMA, CALIFORNIA WINE REGION
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CUSTOM AIR STREAM INTERIOR DESIGN
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CREATIVE OFFICE We build creative offices for organizations we care about. We build healthy environments that maximize the productivity of employees through access to natural light, communal meeting spaces and ergonomic workstations.
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SLTWTR- CREATIVE BRANDING, WEBSITE AND IMARKETING STUDIO IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
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IMPACT HUB- CO-WORKING OFFICE SPACES & CONFERENCE ROOMS WITH COMMERCIAL FRONTAGE IN DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA
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RESIDENTIAL We design distinctive custom residences that enhance quality of life. Our high-touch service includes comprehensive project management at all stages of design and build to ensure projects are executed at the highest level of quality. We design all projects in 3D so that clients can dynamically view designs on any digital device. This approach allows us to design at a high level of detail and accommodates modifications with a high degree of efficiency. We offer comprehensive interior design services, including custom furniture and fixture fabrication. We provide landscape design services that thoughtfully integrate the architectural style of your project with the exterior environment Project management services extend beyond planning, permitting and design, to include contractor bidding and selection, construction administration and supervision, and budget management.
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PASEO FERRELO- ULTRA-CONTEMPORARY 3-BEDROOM LUXURY RESIDENCE ON THE SANTA BARBARA RIVIERA
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OFF GRID- CONTEMPORARY GUEST HOUSE IN HOLLISTER RANCH
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/ TEAM Our collective knowledge allows for unmitigated access to innovation. We approach all challenges as a unified front. We are inspired problem solvers, banded by entrepreneurialism and a shared appreciation of the natural world. With West Coast offices in California and Oregon, we work in office environments that truly elevate collaboration, communication, and creativity.
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DAN WEBER, AIA, LEED AP FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT Dan Weber, Founder & Principal Architect of Anacapa, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Cal Poly SLO. With nearly two decades of professional architectural experience (in Santa Barbara), Dan provides firm-wide leadership, management expertise, strategic planning, mentoring, and inspiration to the team. Prior to founding Anacapa (formerly Dan Weber Architecture), Dan was a Partner and Principal Design Architect at The Conceptual Motion Company and worked for many years with architects Ryan Mills and Edward DeVicente. Weber’s passion for sustainability, solving community problems, and creating engaging environments motivates him on a daily basis. Dan is widely respected for his expertise and skill in planning strategy, project management, and urban planning in high-density areas. His in-depth understanding of the CEQA development review process, as it relates to innovation, sustainability, and the built environment, is unique among his peers.
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JESSI FINNICUM-SCHWARTZ SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, LICENSED ARCHITECT Jessi brings 16 years of architectural design experience to the firm as well as strong management skill ability, design, and technical expertise to every project. Jessi is involved in all phases of project design and documentation. She excels at project management, coordinating large complex teams that include a wide range of stakeholders. She is well-versed in technical planning issues, and is highly skilled at optimizing and implementing creative solutions to all manner of challenges. A graduate of Montana State University, Jessi holds a Masters in Architecture and a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design. Jessi is a State of California Licensed Architect.
KEN VERMILION SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, DESIGNER Ken brings over 20 years of architectural design experience and a passion for concept based design exploration. Throughout his career in Los Angeles, he worked with notable designers, William Adams, David Hertz, and Stephen Kanner. He immediately gained appreciation for the client relationships that are so vital to successful projects. Ken holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from California Polytechnic University of Pomona.
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GEOFF APRIL PROJECT MANAGER, DESIGNER Geoff brings 10 years of architectural design experience to the firm as well as an impressive ability to translate client ideas into cohesive, detailed, and progressive design solutions. Geoff manages all aspects of project team coordination and oversees client communications. With respect to architecture and design, he is most passionate about materiality and detailing, circulation and spatial planning, and the sectional quality of spaces. Geoff graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. Prior to working with Public Architecture, Geoff earned his Masters of Architecture from SCI-Arc in Los Angeles.
JOSE SANCHEZ PROJECT MANAGER, DESIGNER Jose brings 5 years of work experience to the firm as well as an innate ability to work through the design details of a project. Jose manages all aspects of project team coordination and oversees client communications. With respect to architecture and design, he is most passionate about materiality, design details and spatial qualities. Jose graduated from Woodbury University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.
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ADAM GROSSHANS, AIA LICENSED ARCHITECT Adam brings 11 years of architectural design experience with an emphasis on large scale commercial and institutional projects. He has an extensive technical knowledge and a passion for designing public spaces to serve the community. His career was started in the north east where he has worked on notable projects such as the WTC Memorial Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History. He gained experience collaborating with large teams of architects and engineers to realize the design vision. Adam graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology: School of Architecture with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. Adam obtained his Architectural License in Washington, DC.
STEVE WILLSON PROJECT MANAGER Steve met Dan in Architecture School where they became roommates turned business partners and now Steve works closely with Dan on customer homes. Steve brings over 15 years of architectural experience primarily focused on high end custom residential. His passion lies in finding solutions to challenging design problems and seeing projects through from concept design to completion. Steve attended California polytechnic state university in San Luis Obispo and lives is Santa Barbara California.
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JUSTIN HARMON DESIGNER Justin Harmon joined Anacapa in 2015 with 18 years of design experience with a design skill set focused on developing design concepts into reality. Justin has worked design firms throughout the United States on a variety of project types for such notable architects as Moshe Safdie and Antoine Predock. Justin strives to create sophisticated design solutions throughout the design process. His understanding of space, materials and light brings a thoughtful design to each project. Justin received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his Masters in Architecture from Montana State University.
SABA ZAHEDI DESIGNER Saba offers a diverse body of knowledge in both modern and classical design. Her creative and technical knowledge combined allows her to push boundaries conceptually and makes her a unique asset to any project. Saba was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture before moving to the United States and earning a Master’s degree in architecture from Florida International University. Saba’s passion for design and modern architecture led her to study in the US and eventually brought her to Santa Barbara where she gained several years of experience working on high-end residential projects.
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GILBERTO VILLALOBOS DESIGNER Gilberto’s role has a broad range of responsibilities, primarily supporting the team in various aspects of project delivery. Gilberto’s has a strong interest in concept development, detailing, landscape architecture, and computational design. He has traveled throughout Mexico, Japan, and Europe, where he had the opportunity to study under RCR Architects in 2015. Gilberto attended University of Oregon where he attained his Master of Architecture.
ISABEL CAMPANELLI SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Isabel oversees all operational functions, provides design assistance, and supports the needs of the entire firm. Isabel graduated from The University of San Francisco in 2011 with a B.A. in Communications & Public Relations. Isabel developed her professional skills in Silicon Valley’s tech start up industry, successful in overall organizational operations and people management with knowledge of marketing, social media management, and client services.
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LINDSEY SMITH CONTROLLER Lindsey is an invaluable part of the firm, managing accounting, billing, and payroll for the company. Lindsey brings to the firm 10 years of professional experience in accounting, full charge bookkeeping, and bookkeeping consulting. Lindsey graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with dual degrees in Psychology and Economics. She is also member of the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers.
HEATHER GREENE, MBA PUBLIC RELATIONS As principal of brand strategy & communications firm, Sprout Concepts, Heather oversees PR and marketing strategy for Anacapa Architecture. Specializing in hospitality and lifestyle brands, her skills anticipate and react to the intricacies of luxury markets. Heather earned a Marketing MBA from Pepperdine University. She has translated her education into more than a decade of professional marketing experience.
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/ PRESS We are proud to have our work featured by the following publications:
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