3 Best Residential Architects in Salinas, CA

I've worked with Scott several times now, and every experience has been consistently outstanding. Most recently, he helped us prepare an ADU submission package, and his depth of knowledge around local permitting requirements, zoning rules, and code compliance made a potentially complex process feel manageable and efficient. His turnaround time is far beyond industry norm—he moves quickly, communicates clearly, and always seems one step ahead in anticipating what the city will need. As an involved owner-builder, I really appreciated how collaborative and responsive he was. He respected our vision, offered smart guidance, and made sure every technical detail was handled thoroughly and correctly. It’s rare to find someone who combines deep technical expertise with this level of professionalism and speed. I’d gladly recommend him to anyone looking for architectural services that are high quality and highly reliable.

Scott Smith is an exceptional resource for your construction design requirements. He provides comprehensive support throughout the project lifecycle, from the initial conceptualization of your dream home, kitchen, or bathroom to the successful execution of your projects. If you are a contractor seeking a collaborative partner to bring your projects to fruition, Scott Smith is the ideal candidate. His extensive expertise and proven track record ensure a seamless and efficient construction process. Trust Scott Smith to transform your construction aspirations into tangible reality.

Scott and his team were a dream to work with. They were very knowledgeable and helped us to make a lot of great decisions that ended up saving money in the long run and look beautiful!!. I will definitely use them again.

David and team are exceptional. We have been very fortunate with our family business to know and have often used their professional services. David is a genuine great human being and a very skilled architect as well...and so are everyone who works with him. They have helped us on numerous (10+) projects building and remodeling our fast food restaurants all over Monterey County, CA. We have hired David for over 30 years to help us from design to permit and even help on location throughout the builds. I highly recommend David and his team to help you complete your project quickly, efficiently and professionally. David's vast knowledge of the process and his many years of building local relationships have always saved us time and money.

David is both a great friend and consummate professional. He has been a local architect for over 35 years with a tremendous variety of project experience and creative design at both a commercial and residential level. He is well connected to a cadre of consultants that provide necessary engineering, civil, electrical and energy details that bring together complete projects in a timely manner. His most recent work in designing ADUs and tiny homes for low income housing and restoration of unsheltered individuals and families reflects his heart for those he serves.

Dave helped us navigate a tricky upgrade on an older church building we were updating for ADA access to rest rooms and a few “minor” changes that turned into complicated structural and regulatory issues. The team of professionals that Dave collaborates with made the process seamless and kept the cost within budget and on time. We could not have accomplished this without his expertise, network, and oh yeah, his long-standing relationships and favor with local building officials.