about us

David R. Olson Architects is a full service professional architecture firm specializing in high end custom residential, retail, commercial, and restaurant design. Our studio was established in 1991 based on the principles of providing the finest level of service while adhering to the highest standards of conduct for the profession. Our goal is to provide timeless design that embraces and enhances our client's lifestyle. The firm's principal, David R. Olson AIA, NCARB, holds a 5 year professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cal Poly Pomona with international study at the University of Athens, Greece. His primary license is in California but he holds licenses in  numerous other states and also holds a NCARB national license for licensing recognition in all other states. Besides architecture, his passion is travel and he has visited 26 countries and has lived abroad twice.

perspective

Quality design is a skilled integration of many things. Understanding context is necessary to provide a design that is of it's time and place. Form, space, scale and light are necessary to provide shape and volume that can be related to and appreciated at the human scale. Materials provide alternative tools for a designer and provide color, texture, scale, and interest. Technology enhances function and thereby experience. Innovation and emotion inspire and make a design memorable. Our persistent goal is to integrate these elements regardless of whether a project has revival roots or contemporary leanings.

employment

We are currently seeking a full-time Project Architect / Project Manager. The candidate needs to be a self-directed, well rounded, creative professional capable of handling all phases of a project. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to be involved in the many stages of a project. At different phases of your projects you will be responsible for many, or all, of the typical tasks, including: design, design packages, construction documents, general project management, and construction administration. Our projects and deadlines are dynamic, so at times you will be required to support others in a variety of ways. The candidate must have strong organizational and technical skills and superior communication skills.

Please send your information to info@olsonarchitect.com
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