Our Expertise.
“We are dedicated to creating projects which fully integrate the needs of our clients with the nature of their sites.”
Well-known for our architecture practice in the heart of California’s Big Sur Coast since 1980, Studio Carver brings a fresh approach to designs for challenging sites. Shaped by our experiences on the Carmel-Monterey Peninsula, we design to the ambiance of ocean, cliffs, mountains, and the wilderness. From the historic award winning Point Sur Lighthouse to the unexpected translucent barn in Santa Ynez, we have created special designs that draw upon and stand up to the strengths of the natural environment.
Our Studio.
Studio Carver is a full-service architecture firm providing a wide range of architectural and interior design services to the greater Monterey Peninsula, including Big Sur, Carmel, Pebble Beach, and the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in site-specific building design, green and LEED certified sustainable architecture, residential and commercial interior design, historic restoration, preservation and remodeling, land-use and coastal planning, and assist our clients in real estate due diligence and feasibility studies.
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From the historic, award-winning Point Sur Lighthouse to the unexpected translucent barn in Santa Ynez, we have created special designs that draw upon and stand up to the strengths of the natural environment.
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Our design philosophy revolves around striking a delicate balance between aesthetics and practicality, ensuring that each interior space we create serves its intended purpose while evoking a sense of awe-inspiring beauty.
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Studio Carver has always practiced sustainable design, and all of their projects “tread lightly on the land.” Rob Carver, who studied at U.C. Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design and was one of the original contributors to the Big Sur Land Use Plan, specializes in coastal land use planning and architecture and the use of green technologies and materials. The first house that he designed in 1978 had a sod roof and he received his LEED accreditation in 2009.