Point Loma, San Diego. Upper Terrace of a complete “to-the-studs” remodel of a multi-story home with panoramic views of San Diego Bay. Featured in San Diego Home & Garden.
In Business Since 1998
AN ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE WITH SAN DIEGO ROOTS
Doug Simon ARCHITECTURE (DSA), brings a highly personal approach to residential design, always putting our clients vision, budget and lifestyle at the forefront while also respecting the scale and urban context of the local environment. Architectural integrity, style and history is carefully considered when reshaping an existing home and we feel that every home, street and neighborhood in San Diego has a unique story to tell. We love San Diego, and strive to make our appreciation of our hometown evident in the work that we do. Our motto: We do urban design, one house at a time!
In Business Since 1998
AN ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE WITH SAN DIEGO ROOTS
Doug Simon ARCHITECTURE (DSA), brings a highly personal approach to residential design, always putting our clients vision, budget and lifestyle at the forefront while also respecting the scale and urban context of the local environment. Architectural integrity, style and history is carefully considered when reshaping an existing home and we feel that every home, street and neighborhood in San Diego has a unique story to tell. We love San Diego, and strive to make our appreciation of our hometown evident in the work that we do. Our motto: We do urban design, one house at a time!
Our Philosophy:
"Small is Beautiful"
DSA takes pride in its small-firm efficiency. The office is led by a single architect who works directly with the client through all phases of their project to achieve their design goals. To maximize efficiency, project consultants such as engineers and interior designers are engaged on an as-needed basis. Project expenses are reduced as DSA invites clients to contract directly with the consultants at-cost.
Beyond "Blueprints":
A Digital Design Experience
Gone are the days of cumbersome and costly exchanges of hardcopy drawings. Today’s digital media and communications allow for DSA to develop and communicate design solutions at unprecedented speed. This facilitates rapid response times for a fluid, dynamic and effective exchange of ideas between the Client, Architect and project consultants.
Blending Tradition with Modernity
While we pride ourselves on modern, sustainable design, we also believe in the importance of harmonizing new structures with their historical and cultural contexts. DSA’s approach to the Birdrock Addition and Remodel project beautifully demonstrates how traditional design can mesh with modern needs in historic neighborhoods. Focusing on a 1940s bungalow, the remodel adds 2000 square feet while keeping the exterior aligned with the area’s charm.
The interior spaces were consciously designed to be personal and intimate, utilizing a relaxed Eastern Seaboard style to craft an inviting atmosphere. Key additions include a spacious kitchen with a vaulted dining nook, family room, master suite, and guest room, all fitting seamlessly into the property’s original footprint.
The project extended towards the rear, where the existing detached garage was reconfigured for improved vehicular access and enhanced with new guest quarters above. The homeowner’s preference for steep roofs was also incorporated, introducing vaulted ceilings across the renovation. This feature added to the aesthetic appeal and innovatively created space for a hidden playroom above the kitchen.
Diverse Projects, Universal Standards
DSA is committed to designing spaces that cater to all budgets and lifestyles. Our portfolio includes everything from luxurious single-family homes to innovative, sustainable multi-family housing.
Project Gallery
Point Loma Terrace Remodel: A stunning, comprehensive remodel of a multi-story home, offering breathtaking Bay views, as seen in San Diego Home and Garden.
Drawings can be transmitted between architects, clients, and consultants in various formats with unprecedented speed.
The Laurel Apartments stand as a testament to our belief that affordability must not compromise design quality or environmental responsibility. Featuring water-conserving landscaping, zero-runoff parking, and extensive solar paneling, this 10-unit complex challenges preconceptions about affordable housing, proving it can be both inviting and sustainable.
DSA transformed this South Park house (left) traditional house into a two-story home that respects its craftsman roots.
Completed Kalmia Street Remodel by DSA from start to finish.
Featured Projects
Point Loma Remodel: A stunning, comprehensive remodel of a multi-story home, offering breathtaking Bay views, as seen in San Diego Home and Garden.
Del Mar Remodel, an ambitious remodel and addition to a 1970’s split-level home that captured previously neglected views of the Pacific while preserving the beloved Torrey Pines that inhabited the site.
The Laurel Apartments. This environmentally friendly 10-unit affordable housing complex features water conserving landscaping and a zero-runoff water-permeable parking surface. The contemporary geometric design provides a flat roof concealing a large expanse of roof-top solar panels. The compact site also features private and group garden and playground areas.
"Spaces that fit"
DSA specializes in creating comfortable spaces that fit your needs and lifestyle. The Bird Rock Addition & Remodel is a complete rebuild of a 1940’s bungalow which added about 2000 square feet to the property while preserving the unassuming scale of the house exterior. A restrained handling of the interior fostered spaces that were personal and intimate in scale.
With a loose interpretation of casual Eastern Seaboard style, the project stretched across it’s deep and narrow lot to include a new expansive kitchen with a vaulted dining nook (shown left), a new family room, master suite and guest room. At the the alley to the rear of the lot, a detached garage was reoriented for better automobile access while receiving a new upstairs guest quarters.
The owner’s desire for steep roofs led to the inclusion of vaulted ceilings throughout the house and even left enough space for a secret kid’s playroom perched above the kitchen.
"A traditional design approach can bring modern living to older neighborhoods while supporting their unique character."
DSA transformed this bungalow located on Kalmia Street in South Park into a two-story home befitting of the neighborhood’s craftsman tradition.
Completed Kalmia Street Remodel by DSA.
DSA transformed this bungalow located on Kalmia Street in South Park into a two-story home befitting of the neighborhood’s craftsman tradition.
Kalmia Street Remodel: During Construction
Completed Kalmia Street Remodel by DSA.
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