Inspired. Curious. Travelled. Connected.
This is DesignARC.

Our goal has always been to have a diverse team with diverse talents and interests.
While we share a sharp focus for the end result – beautiful, functional, purposeful architecture – our inspirations come from many different places, experiences and interests. And we use this to find new ideas, provoke fresh thinking and maintain an insightful understanding of the world around us.

Meet The Team

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Mark Kirkhart AIA | NCARB

Architect, Principal

Los Angeles & Santa Barbara

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Mark Shields

Senior Design Director, Principal

Santa Barbara

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Andy Alper AIA

Architect, Partner Senior Project Director

Los Angeles

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Raymond Urruty

Partner Interior Design Director

Los Angeles

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Kevin Dumain AIA

Senior Project Architect, Associate

Santa Barbara

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Jim Van Order LEED AP

Senior Project Architect, Associate

Santa Barbara

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Melisa Cinarli Turner LEED AP

Senior Project Manager

Santa Barbara

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Yu-I Chan

Project Designer, Senior Associate

Los Angeles

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Jordan Anderson

Designer

Santa Barbara

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Glen Deisler

Senior Project Architect

Santa Barbara

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George Mansour

Project Designer

Santa Barbara

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Jaeson Greer LEED AP

Senior Project Architect

Santa Barbara

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Shannon Sullivan LEED AP

Senior Project Designer

Los Angeles