A home should respond to more than a list of rooms and square footage. The way spaces connect, how natural light enters, where views open up, and how the home relates to its site all shape the experience of living there.
Ataman Studio Architects approaches each residential project individually, considering the property, lifestyle, architectural character, budget, and long-term goals from the earliest stages of design.
Whether we’re designing a new home or transforming an existing one, the goal is to create architecture that feels intentional, functional, and distinctly yours.
No two properties present the same opportunities or constraints. Lot shape, orientation, topography, neighboring homes, privacy, views, and local requirements all influence how a residential project should develop.
We study these conditions early and use them to guide building placement, layout, natural light, circulation, and indoor-outdoor relationships — creating a home that feels naturally connected to its setting.
Site-specific homes designed from the ground up around your property, lifestyle, views, and long-term goals.
Architectural design for major remodels that improve layout, functionality, natural light, and the relationship between existing and new spaces.
Thoughtfully planned additions that create more living space while respecting the layout, structure, and architectural character of the existing home.
Architectural planning and design for detached ADUs, attached units, garage conversions, and other accessory dwelling projects.
Residential architecture for duplexes, townhomes, and multi-family projects balancing density, privacy, functionality, and site requirements.
Site-responsive residential design for sloped and challenging properties where topography, access, structure, and views shape the architecture.
Every property has its own character. Orientation, natural light, views, privacy, topography, neighboring homes, and outdoor space all influence how a home should be positioned and organized.
We study these conditions early in the design process, using them to shape the layout, building form, circulation, and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
This site-specific approach allows the architecture to feel naturally connected to its surroundings while creating a home that works for everyday life.
We review your property, goals, site conditions, and key requirements to establish a clear direction.
We explore layouts, form, natural light, views, circulation, and connections to the site.
We refine the selected concept, materials, details, and coordinate key technical requirements.
We prepare coordinated architectural drawings and permit-ready documentation for review and approval.
We provide architectural support during construction to help maintain design intent and resolve questions.
Residential design begins with how spaces are used and connected. We study circulation, room orientation, natural light, privacy, views, and relationships between interior and exterior areas to develop a layout that works as a complete system.
These decisions influence more than appearance. They shape how efficiently space is used, how the home responds to the site, and how comfortable and intuitive it feels in everyday life.
California’s climate creates opportunities to make environmental conditions part of the architecture. Solar orientation, natural ventilation, shading, glazing, outdoor living areas, and local site conditions are considered early in the design process.
By responding to sun, climate, views, and landscape from the beginning, we can improve indoor comfort, strengthen connections to outdoor spaces, and reduce reliance on solutions added later.
A selection of residential and commercial projects designed and documented by Ataman Studio.
1,660 sq ft • 
1 Story • 
4 Bed, 3 Bath
Architectural fees depend on the size, complexity, location, and scope of the project. After an initial consultation, we can define the services required and provide a proposal based on your specific project.
Timelines vary depending on project complexity, site conditions, consultant requirements, and the permitting jurisdiction. A custom home typically requires more design and coordination time than a smaller remodel or addition.
Yes. Early feasibility and site analysis can help identify zoning constraints, setbacks, lot coverage, height limits, and other requirements that may affect the project before design progresses.
Yes. We can coordinate with your contractor and other project consultants, providing the architectural information needed as the project moves from design into construction.
Yes. Reviewing a property before purchase can help identify development constraints and opportunities that may affect your plans, particularly for challenging or highly regulated sites.
If available, bring the property address, existing plans or surveys, photos, and a general idea of what you would like to build or change. You don’t need to have every detail figured out before the first conversation.
