Emerald Bay 1 Home Design | Geoff Sumich Design

Jm koselka

Geoff Sumich is an outstanding architect. There are three things that set him apart from his contemporaries:

1. He listens to his clients and designs a home that fits their needs and lifestyle. This may sound simple. It is not. When we were interviewing architects, the others asked us about the style of home we wanted and provided fine plans. At our first meeting with Geoff, he essentially interviewed us then pulled out books and photos to gauge our reaction. Then, he designed the home we wanted. The home we needed based on how we live. Not just the home we asked for.

2. He's an expert at situating homes on lots. He sees attributes of lots that are not immediately evident. Our home is known in the neighborhood because of its curb appeal. The serenity when entering the home is in large part because of how it's situated on the lot and interacts with the surrounding nature. He has a rare gift.

3. He creates a narrative for the home. By giving it a back story, he can borrow elements from the past and blend them with his minimalist modern approach. Perhaps the best endorsement we can give for Geoff is our plan to use him again for property we own in another state.

A. Marciano

After being unsatisfied with my first architect I set out to find the right person to design my dream home

Of all the people I interviewed, Geoff stood out for the passion he showed in his work and for the diversity of his designs. He walked me through his design process starting in his model room where he makes multiple cardboard and wood design models. I realized his talent immediately, and hired him on the spot.
Three weeks later Geoff called me into his office to present the design. On the conference table were the plans and a wooden model of my new home! It was everything I had dreamed of but nothing like I had expected! I built the house exactly as he had presented it, which is the masterpiece of Architecture I am privileged to live in today! Lastly, I must mention how impressed I was by the love and attention he devoted to my house throughout construction.

Diane Arnold

While still living in Boston, we bought a home in Laguna Beach that needed major remodeling.

We learned of Geoff from someone on Laguna's Design Review Board who'd been impressed by his creativity. What a lucky find Geoff turned out to be. He listened to our needs and wants and came back with ideas that really maximized the potential of our oceanfront site. He saved the day for us right from the beginning, when the first builder we chose dropped out, and Geoff found us a great substitute. While Geoff had strong points of view about what concepts were right for our home, he was flexible when budget or timing led us to seek alternative ideas. It was a pleasure to work with someone who was as nice as he was creative. And years after our project was complete, he graciously gave us (for free) some recommendations when we were considering some exterior modifications to our property. We'd certainly use Geoff again and enthusiastically recommend him to others.

Steve Short

We met with Geoff at his office and toured his model room where we learned an important secret to his

success that sets him apart from all the other architects in Orange County, and Los Angeles that we had interviewed, Geoff designs with models. He makes multiple models out of wood and cardboard, making anywhere from 3 to 15 models per project!
With Geoff, you get an experienced architect who thinks outside the box and is very confident in his decisions, ultimately producing a result like no other!
We are confident that Geoff is the best Architect around and is Orange County’s most unique find for anyone wanting something above and beyond!

Dana Carlson

Our experience with Geoff Sumich Design was exceptional! Living in a home of Mr Sumich's design is a daily

pleasure. He worked within our budget and gave us a home that exceeded our expectations. The beauty, function, and flow of our home is spectacular! Truly remarkable! Guests comment about how astoundingly comfortable our home is. They linger and enjoy, frequently inquiring about our architect. We enthusiastically share about our experience with Geoff Sumich!

RRowley

Geoff designed our home in New Zealand in the late 1990's and we have now lived in it for 15 years.

It has served our family of five well and as our children have grown it has continued to meet our needs. The home has so many unique features that it looks as good today as when it was built — a "timeless classic design". We still get comments from visitors on the styling and design of the home. Geoff is extremely passionate about his work, very easy to work with, he kept within our budget and was happy to go that extra mile. We would love to work with him again when it’s time for a new house for us.

Full Moon Clay

We came to Geoff with a specific idea for a house and artist's studio. Geoff utilized our difficult hillside lot by

designing a beautiful structure that fits well within the terrain and neighborhood. He has a great sense of scale and use of materials that sets him apart from other architects. He was a pleasure to work with and we appreciated his attention to detail

Coto De Caza Home

Geoff was very attentive during our entire project. Prior to the conception he visited with us on several occasions

and listened to us describe our desires, lifestyle and budget. He produced a phenomenal design that exceeded our expectations. He provided assistance to the engineering staff and was always available for the contractor. Geoff has a very clear vision but also has the capability to be flexible when design/function/geography or budget get in the way. He is a great fellow, easy to deal with, a true artist and a partner for the duration of the project. Our home is located in Coto de Caza, Orange County, California. Thanks, Geoff—you are the best! Steve, Chris and Family.

Dana Linkletter

I met Geoff a few years ago when I acquired a listing in Laguna Beach. Geoff came to my property and

we discussed the potential of the property in terms of development. His knowledge about building and development was extensive. He provided gorgeous renderings of "what could be" built at my location. He is extremely professional and his vision is leading edge.

Antoine Azouri

Geoff uses his creativity and innovation to create a great project for us (a beautiful 14000 sq ft house).

He does an excellent job of communicating and creating a positive working environment. He makes sure that there is always progress being made on the project to achieve his scheduled timeline. I am very proud to be working with him.

HMG

Geoff is a wonderfully creative talent, who, even when presented with a previously-established spatial

program and strict neighborhood development constraints introduced touches of brilliance set in a ground-breaking design context that in my opinion illustrate how he sits apart as a true designer versus a technician.

Eftimie Liviu

The best designer you can have! Thinks "outside the box" Thinks " green" He designs as if the project is his own.

Ischaff

After interviewing 5 of the best known "name" architects in the Los Angeles/Orange County area,

we chose Geoff Sumich to design our home. Geoff respected our thoughts and wishes and along with his expertise and exceptional vision, designed the home of our dreams.

Nehch

Conceptual design and architectural drawings for residence, including interior design. Geoff was able

to understand our needs (usage and look) and create a residence that exceeded our expectations. The home is visually significant, the sizing of rooms and spatial relationships were right on without losing functionality. Geoff was active throughout the entire process, including the construction phase.

Ivan Lulic

Geoff Sumich was contracted to provide a concept design on my home in Sydney, Australia. We loved his design

so much that we then contracted him to provide us with a complete set working drawing which we have created a beautiful home that is original functional and amazing . His design is unique and I highly recommend his work.

John Garcia

Geoff Sumich is an architectural designer of excellence. His work is original, sculptural and timeless.

He respects the site as well as the owner and creates a pure architectural experience in Orange County.

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