Areas of Expertise
SCArchitect, Inc.'s interest in designing institutional and public facilities is not "just another project" but a desire to share with our clients the process and knowledge of design that we have established and acquired over several decades.  It is the firm's perpetual goal to provide architecture that is not only aesthetically pleasing to form and function, but also is economical, efficient, safe and environmentally friendly.

The firm has served as consulting architect for many school districts since its beginning.  While many school districts wish to work with multiple architects, SCArchitect, Inc. strives to develop and maintain a working relationship with every client.  SCArchitect, Inc. has or is currently working with the following districts:

 

  • Atascadero Unified School District

  • Bakersfield City School District

  • Buttonwillow Union School District

  • Delano Union School District

  • Greenfield Union School District

  • Maricopa Unified School District

  • Mojave Unified School District

  • Midway School District

  • Norris School District

  • Panama/Buena Vista Unified School District

  • Richland School District

  • Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District

  • Rosedale Union School District

 

  • Sierra Sands Unified School District

  • Standard School District

  • Taft City School District

  • Terra Bella Union School District

  • Wasco Union School District

  • Kern High School District

 

 
Master Plan Projects

Projects almost always need to be designed with anticipation of future growth.  Additions to existing facilities require thoughtful planning to enhance the project within which it is to be integrated.  SCArchitect, Inc. studies each project to ensure the needs of our clients are met with regards to future growth with minimal interruption to existing operations.  It is our desire that any addition to an existing facility become a part of the whole and as such blends into the original design to present a unified solution that is esthetically correct to form and is functional to the client's program.

Reconstruction/Modernization projects

SCArchitect, Inc. Realizes that our clients' needs and operations may change as years pass and many spaces become congested and begin to function inefficiently.  The firm has completed reconstruction/modernization projects ranging from deferred maintenance such as re-roofing and HVAC upgrades to comprehensive modernization of entire systems and spatial re-programming.

Structural Evaluation and Seismic Retrofit

Our team of professional consulting engineers are both knowledgeable and experienced at evaluating the structural integrity of structures and providing comprehensive solutions that will qualify the structure to meet the California seismic codes.  SCArchitect, Inc. works with our team of engineers to ensure that the structural solutions are both financially and esthetically fitting to our clients' needs and wishes.

Assessment of Facility Needs 

SCArchitect, Inc. has had extensive experience evaluating existing facilities for compliance with Federal and State Building and Accessibility codes.  Recent projects include modernizations of schools and Facilities Needs Assessments for several school districts.  Quite often we are asked to place Relocatable Classrooms on an existing campus.  We understand that even the addition of one classroom can trigger many other code issues.  Therefore, an analysis of existing accessibility features to determine upgrades that the Division of State Architect, Fire-Life -Safety and Universal Design Sections (UDS), formerly known as Access Compliance, will require from accessible parking spaces, path of travel, accessible restrooms, drinking fountains, to fire alarms, gate access, fire flow, assistive listening devices and playgrounds can be performed to ensure our clients' projects meet current codes.

Professional Services

Architecture
Reconstruction and Modernization
Planning
Engineering

Professional Fees

We, at SCArchitect, Inc. pride ourselves on our quality of service. We believe that this is exemplified by the number of our clientele that return and utilize our services on other projects. Those clients have experienced the design process and become aware of the cost of professional services and how those costs are developed. For those potential clients who have not worked with an architect before, there are a number of questions that typically arise. By clinking on the link, Architect's Fees, we hope that we can provide some answers to our potential clients as to the design process and the associated costs.

Primary Project Types

SCArchitect, Inc. has established its reputation through longevity and a diversification in a broad range of project types and areas of expertise:
Elementary, Intermediate and High Schools

Over 600 Projects for more than 35 districts.

Public and Governmental Architecture

Including water district offices, detention facilities, and private foundations

Residential

Custom and spec housing for both single and multi-family units.

Auditoriums and Performing Arts Buildings

Dozens of auditoriums and multi-use buildings for school districts throughout Southern California.

 Sports Facilities

Athletic field improvements, bleachers, and gymnasiums.

 Commercial

Retail stores and office facilities