Business Details
23 Years
experience
Innovative Architecture & Interior Design Solutions
Arcsine Architecture is an architecture and interior design firm that prioritizes method, aesthetic, and client care. Our collaborative charrette process fosters strategic conversations between creative thinkers to shape programming, design interventions, and overall strategy. We approach design like method actingemphasizing transparency and open idea-sharing to achieve exceptional results. Founded in 2003, our team of licensed architects and designers brings decades of experience in hospitality, restaurant, workplace, and residential environments. Principals Daniel Scovill and Adam Winig lead projects with a focus on technical expertise, conscientious management, and clear communication. Our portfolio includes luxury hotels, iconic restaurants, and innovative commercial spaces across the U.S.We integrate purpose, aesthetics, and technical precision to deliver vibrant, story-driven designs. Our teams expertise spans global projects, from the Palace Hotel to the Federal Reserve Bank. We maintain a studio culture rooted in collaborative innovation and hands-on design passion. Our goal is to exceed client visions while strengthening communities through thoughtful design.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Hospitality Design
Restaurant Spaces
Workplace Environments
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We employ a patented method-acting approach to design for immersive client solutions.
- Our principals have led complex projects for global hotel brands and luxury properties.
- We maintain a collaborative studio culture with licensed architects in multiple states.
- Our team integrates storytelling and technical precision in every project delivery.
- We offer hands-on expertise in hospitality, restaurant, and workplace environments.
What people say
Innovative and dynamic spaces
Collaborative charrette process
Method-acting design approach
Luxury project expertise
Strong client communication
Services
Architecture
Arcsine Architecture provides architectural design services for commercial, hospitality, and residential projects. Our method-driven approach integrates storytelling with technical precision to create functional, aesthetically compelling spaces. We manage projects from conceptual design through realization with licensed architects in multiple states.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating immersive environments for restaurants, workplaces, and hospitality venues. We use collaborative charrettes to align design with brand narratives, emphasizing materiality, lighting, and spatial flow to enhance user experience.
Hospitality Design
We specialize in hospitality design for luxury hotels, resorts, and boutique properties. Our team creates memorable guest experiences through context-driven designs, as seen in projects like the Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Carmel Mission Inn.
Restaurant Spaces
Arcsine Architecture designs dynamic restaurant environments that reflect culinary concepts and brand identity. Projects like LB Steak and Duende Restaurant demonstrate our ability to blend ambiance, functionality, and thematic storytelling for dining experiences.
Workplace Environments
We create innovative workplace environments that foster collaboration and productivity. Our designs for spaces like Brightmark Headquarters and Habit Office integrate modern aesthetics with ergonomic functionality tailored to organizational culture.
People
Daniel Scovill
Founding Principal
Licensed architect with 20+ years of experience in hospitality and commercial projects. Graduated from Cal Poly SLO and founded Arcsine Architecture in 2003. Known for method architecture approach and hands-on design leadership.
Adam Winig
Founding Principal
Licensed architect in multiple states with expertise in luxury hotels and complex projects. Partner since 2006, led Palace Hotel and Federal Reserve Bank projects. Master of Architecture from University of Michigan.
Jason Jones
Partner
Design leader with 30+ years of experience. Integrates narrative-driven concepts into architectural solutions. Graduated from University of Arkansas in 1994. Focuses on technical and aesthetic balance in project delivery.
Elizabeth Dillon
Director of Interiors
Hospitality interior design expert with 20 years at ForrestPerkins and Arcsine Architecture. Graduated cum laude from Virginia Tech in 2000. Led interior design for Ritz-Carlton and Marriott properties across the United States.
Angela Hong
Director of Architecture
Architect with expertise in retail, commercial interiors, and residential projects. Combines conceptual thinking with technical execution. Born in South Korea, educated in Seoul and San Francisco Bay Area design traditions.
Questions
What services does Arcsine Architecture specialize in?
We specialize in architecture and interior design for hospitality, restaurants, workplaces, and residential environments.
How does Arcsine Architecture approach design projects?
We use a method-acting-inspired process with collaborative charrettes to align design with client narratives.
What areas does Arcsine Architecture serve?
We work across California and nationally, with projects in Oakland, San Francisco, Carmel, and beyond.
Who leads Arcsine Architecture's design team?
Founding principals Daniel Scovill and Adam Winig oversee projects with 20+ years of combined experience.
Can Arcsine Architecture handle complex commercial projects?
Yes, we've completed technically challenging projects for global hotel brands and luxury properties.
