Business Details
34 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Interior Design Services
We are Ccs Architecture, an award-winning multidisciplinary firm founded in 1992 by Architect Cass Calder Smith. Our practice combines artistic ambition, problem-solving, and environmental responsibility to deliver design excellence across architecture and interior design. With studios in San Francisco and New York, we serve clients nationwide and internationally, offering comprehensive services for ground-up projects, renovations, and interior buildouts. Our team of 20 professionals prioritizes listening, innovation, and collaboration to create spaces that reflect clients' lifestyles and aspirations. We specialize in residences, hospitality venues, retail spaces, and commercial offices, emphasizing natural light, authentic materials, and functional luxury.Our work has earned recognition from the AIA, IIDA, and international design awards, underscoring our commitment to timeless, context-driven design. We believe architecture should balance boldness with simplicity, innovation with practicality, and power with precision. Our global perspective and deep industry experience enable us to transform complex challenges into elegant solutions. We remain dedicated to advancing sustainable practices while maintaining a client-centric approach that values transparency and trust. This philosophy has solidified our reputation as leaders in creating spaces where people live, work, dine, and connect.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Residential Projects
Hospitality Design
Retail Spaces
Commercial Offices
Mixed-Use Developments
Sustainable Design
Project Management
Custom Homes
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in architecture and interior design.
- Our team includes four principals and 20 skilled professionals.
- We offer integrated architecture and interior design services.
- Our work has received AIA, IIDA, and international design awards.
- We prioritize sustainable practices and client collaboration.
Services
Architecture
Our architecture services focus on creating functional, sustainable, and aesthetically striking structures. We specialize in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, emphasizing contextual harmony and modern innovation. Clients benefit from our 30+ years of expertise and award-winning design philosophy.
Interior Design
We craft interior environments that balance beauty with practicality, tailored to clients' lifestyles and business needs. Our approach integrates material authenticity, natural light, and spatial efficiency. Recognized by IIDA and hospitality design awards, we ensure every project reflects its unique purpose and location.
Residential Projects
We design private residences that merge artful aesthetics with livability, from urban lofts to countryside estates. Our work emphasizes proportion, views, and sustainable materials. Featured in Architectural Record and California Home & Design, we create homes that evolve with owners' changing needs.
Hospitality Design
Our hospitality projects deliver memorable guest experiences through place-specific design. We've designed acclaimed restaurants like Perbacco and The Matheson, balancing luxury with practicality. Our portfolio includes Hyatt properties and boutique hotels, recognized by Esquire and Hospitality Design Awards.
Sustainable Design
We integrate environmental responsibility into every project phase, from energy-efficient systems to recycled materials. Our ADU Manual received AIA sustainability awards, and projects like The Plant Cafe Organic demonstrate our commitment to reducing ecological footprints without compromising design integrity.
People
Cass Calder Smith
Founding Principal
Cass Calder Smith founded the firm in 1992 and leads design strategy. With FAIA recognition, he specializes in merging artistic vision with technical precision across residential and hospitality projects globally.
Taylor Lawson
Partner, Director of Architecture NY
Taylor Lawson oversees New York architecture projects, bringing expertise in urban mixed-use developments. He has led award-winning projects like the Tesla Showroom and Twenty Five Lusk.
Barbara Turpin-Vickroy
Partner, Interior Design Director
Barbara Turpin-Vickroy leads interior design, specializing in hospitality and residential spaces. Her work includes Casa Amate and Press Lounge, recognized by IIDA and BLLA Awards.
Tim Quayle
Partner, Director of Architecture, SF
Tim Quayle manages San Francisco architecture projects, with notable works including Glen Park Residence and Seadrift Residence. He focuses on integrating sustainable practices into modern designs.
Questions
What architectural styles does Cass Calder Smith Architects specialize in?
We create context-driven designs that blend modern innovation with regional character, avoiding rigid stylistic labels.
Do you handle both architecture and interior design?
Yes, we offer fully integrated architecture and interior design services for cohesive project outcomes.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We maintain studios in San Francisco and New York, serving clients nationwide and internationally.
How does the firm approach sustainable design?
Sustainability is integrated through material selection, energy efficiency, and adaptive reuse strategies tailored to each project.
What project types are most common in your portfolio?
We specialize in residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial projects, with notable works including The Matheson and Casa Amate.
