Fiona E O'Neill Architect

Our woman-owned firm, located in the Sea Ranch on the northern California coast, specializes in custom designs of a rural character appropriate to the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to create buildings with qualities and forms that honor their surroundings, respect the environment and delight those who experience them. Fitting of the Pacific Rim, our projects combine distinctly Western and Asian influences. Our approach is to derive the character of a design from the context of the regional history with sensitivity to the visual environment of the local landscape. We conduct a thoughtful analysis of the property to take best advantage of the assets each site has to offer while addressing the constraints. Out of a respect for the environment as a whole, we place a focus on sustainability. We believe every design should create a place that entices. Our homes have been described as having ‘Zen warmth’, in that they not only function well but also evoke a feeling of calm and serenity. They are characterized by a juxtaposition of materials and textures, a play of natural light, an easy flow of circulation, uncluttered lines and invitation in every part. On each project we provide personally tailored design services, which grow from good communication with the client and creative problem solving. We marry the needs and preferences of people with the particular circumstances of places.