John-Franklin S.

Hi,

I hold a Master of Architecture degree and specialize in designing custom residential homes as well as commercial buildings. While I enjoy working across a wide range of project types, my primary focus is on custom high-alpine residential design, particularly in challenging terrain with harsh environmental conditions. Throughout every project, I value the collaborative process of transforming clients’ ideas and visions into reality.

I strive to produce accurate, high-quality drawings that respond thoughtfully to site conditions, sustainability goals, and the surrounding natural environment, resulting in visually compelling designs. I am available to meet via Zoom, UpWork Messenger, FaceTime, or Microsoft Teams to discuss your design needs, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.

All projects are billed hourly using the Upwork Screen Tracker app. You will receive a detailed timesheet with screenshots while I am working on your project. Updated PDFs are provided with each revision or upon request—typically one or more sets per working day.

I focus on:

• High alpine design strategies
• Alpine/mountain style cabins & homes
• Custom residential home design
• Modern residential home design
• High efficiency and sustainable design strategies
• High snow load designs
• Terrain with harsh and steep grades
• Biophilic design strategies
• Landscape design and layout
• Waterfront home design
• Large acreage site plans
• As built drawings
• ADA Compliance
• Redrawing PDF or sketched drawings into CAD
• Job sites on mountain sides/cliffs
• Exterior stairs on steep grade
• Retail store plans
• Restaurant design and layout
• Auditorium and stage design
• Restaurant plans and layout
• Kitchen remodels
• Outdoor kitchen layouts
• Bathroom remodels
• Conceptual drawings/diagrams/plans (residential and commercial)
• Feasibility studies/designs/plans
• Code compliance
• Building code and site analysis
• Historical district design codes
• California Green Building Standards Code, CAL Green Title 24
• California Fire Code