ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURE FOR ORIGINAL LIVING
Olson Architects is a full-service architecture and design studio providing original, soulful, elegant, yet environmentally conscious architecture. We offer a compete range of services that help simplify making your dreams a reality. We offer our clients unique, creative yet pragmatic architectural solutions based on your unique dreams, goals, and needs. As Santa Barbara architects we strives to deliver lively, sophisticated designs without compromising functional space.
SERVICES TO FACILITE YOUR NEEDS
PLANNING
Detailed planning to feasibility studies to ensure a smooth process.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
From custom residential, multi-family, to commercial buildings, we love to make your dreams a reality.
JOB OBSERVATION
We make sure each project runs smoothly by including onsite assistance with the contractors.
PERMITTING
Permitting can be a tricky process. We simplify it all for you including ABR (Architectural Board of Review) presentations and representation.
ENTITLEMENT
Looking to subdivide or split a lot? We can walk you through the process with ease.
BUILDING CODE CONSULTATION
Let us help you determine maximum building area and preliminary code parameters.
WORKING DRAWINGS
We pride ourselves in creating detailed drawings, AKA Construction Sets, Permit Sets, Structural Engineering Drawings and more.
DISASTER RECOVERY
During tough times, we are there to coordinate with insurance, obtain the money you deserve to rebuild, develop reconstruction estimates, and provide realistic cost figures for insurance so that you can move on with your life.
We’ve been creating great original architecture for over 40 years.
Our client’s satisfaction and joy is the best measure of our success.
How about YOURS?
TELL US YOUR DREAMS WE’LL MAKE ARCHITECTURE THAT WORKS FOR YOU!
No Project Too Grand or Too Modest
Our work speaks for itself. For over 40 years, we have shared our passion for innovative architectural designs spanning from seemingly eclectic concepts to inspiring yet comfortable and modest homes. We inspire ourselves from the rich flavors and unique life styles of our clients; may it be their cultural heritage or life passions.
From hidden stairways to circular foyers with inspiring stairs, grand entryways to generous courtyards, to the most modest of intimate spaces, we love offering a unique flair to our clients’ homes, businesses, or commercial buildings.
WHAT SETS US APART!
We Listen
In order to transform your dream into realty, we take the necessary time to truly listen to your needs and desires and involve you each step of the way.
Balancing Design and Function
We embellish your imagination by challenging conventional perspectives of dwellings while creating functional spaces that nurture the human soul. We pride ourselves in delivering balanced architectural designs that will leave you inspired!
Unique Designs
From to contemporary, to modern, to traditional, and ecofriendly, our designs stem from original ideas and time proven principles that are personalized for you, your family, and/or your business.
Eco Friendly
Great designs are only great when they take into consideration the environment. We pride ourselves in providing you design and construction that honor environmental friendly principals.
Integrated Process
We understand that the nature of building is sometimes stressful. For this reason, we smooth the way through the process of design and construction for you. Through proper communication, well-defined plans, and a well-defined construction process we will help you every step of the way.
Our Work Speaks for Itself
Let‘s make astonishing architecture for you to live in!
Connect with Us
Share Your Vision
Tell us about your needs and desires! We love to enrich people’s lives with our architectural designs and extended services. Take a moment to share with us your ideas and needs.