Profile

The Studio of Michael Coon Architect is founded on the principles of design excellence. Michael's practice of architecture is driven by a passionate approach that reflects a distinctive sensibility and genuine joy. His work is recognized for its innovative quality of craft and timeless elegance. Michael prescribes to a philosophy that thoughtful, specifically designed and finely detailed buildings engage and enrich a clients' dwelling experiences and lifestyle in profound ways. He creates comfortable, functional buildings and living spaces that inspire, and reflect the unique needs and individuality of his clients.

Michael shapes space with form and honest expression of materials, coupled with the play of light and shadow. A modernist at heart, Michael's more traditional work also reflects his affinity for regional vernaculars, and an appreciation of traditional French and Italian country houses, Mediterranean, and early California Spanish architecture.

Michael designs environmentally conscious and energy efficient buildings, incorporating natural ventilation, cost effective energy efficiency, sustainability, and technology. He creates architecture that responds to site-specifics, integrating site dynamics, landscape, and the physical environment with the built work, thus, melding interior and exterior spaces in a holistic, cohesive design solution. Michael Coon strives to not only solve the clients project requirements and satisfy their needs, but transcends expectations and ones basic requirements for shelter, creating a pleasing sense of place and serenity to experience and dwell.