Ocean Ivy
A coastal whole-home reimagined for a family of five.
Whole HomeSolana Beach, CA / Est. 2024
(N 32.9913° / W 117.2719°)
We design the homes you live in.
A coastal design-build studio in the Cedros Design District. Architecture, interior design, permitting, and construction handled under one roof, by one team, on one schedule.
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(Selected work / 2024—26)
Recent projects.
(How we work / Integrated team)
One roof,
every discipline.
Architecture, interior design, permitting, and construction live in the same office. Every decision is made in the room with the people who will build it. No telephone game. No surprises at framing.
(vs. the traditional architect → GC → subcontractor chain)
- 01(Architecture)
Architecture in-house
Plans drawn by the studio that builds them. No outside architect, no design-by-committee, no scope lost between contracts.
- 02(Interiors)
Interiors to the SKU
Cabinetry, stone, tile, lighting, and fixtures specified by manufacturer SKU during design. The bid you sign is the bid you pay.
- 03(Permitting)
Permits and structure
Structural, MEP, and coastal permits handled before crews mobilize. Coastal ADU approvals delivered inside the 60-day window under AB 462.
- 04(Construction)
One crew, one standard
The framer, finisher, and project manager all answer to the office that drew the plans. Detail decisions land exactly where they were drawn.
Our Approach
Built like a studio. Run like acraft shop.
One team, one process, no guesswork. From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, the same studio carries the project end to end.
- 01
Discovery Call
A complimentary phone conversation about the home, the scope, and the timeline. Mutual fit, not a hard sell.
- 02
Design Consultation
An on-site walkthrough with our principal. $250, credited in full to your project. Not a sales meeting. A working session.
- 03
Design and Build, One Contract Each
Design first, on a signed Design Phase contract. Construction second, on a signed Construction Contract built off the locked scope. No three-bid shopping, no rebidding mid-project.
(What we do / 06)
One studio, every phase.
Whole home remodel
Structure, finishes, and flow rethought as one project, drawn and built under one roof.
Kitchen remodel
Custom cabinetry, hand-picked stone, and a layout tuned to the way you actually cook.
Bathroom remodel
Primary suites and spa-style conversions, drawn into the scope of larger remodels.
Custom ADUs
Coastal ADU permits in 60 days under AB 462. Design, permitting, and build, one team.
Home addition
Primary suite, second-story, and garage conversions that read as original to the house.
Outdoor living
Covered patios, outdoor kitchens, and pool decks designed for coastal exposure.
(Common questions)
Before you call.
What is design-build?
Design-build is a construction model where one firm handles architecture, interior design, permitting, and construction under a single team and a single accountability chain. It removes the traditional architect-versus-general-contractor handoff that creates scope drift on most remodels.
Where does Elevations work?
Coastal North County San Diego. Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Encinitas, Cardiff, and Carlsbad. The studio is in the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach.
Do you offer free estimates?
No. Every project starts with a complimentary phone consultation. If the fit is right, the next step is a $250 on-site design consultation with our principal, credited in full to the project. The fee is a commitment filter, not a sales tactic.
How is design-build different from hiring an architect and a contractor separately?
The plans are drawn by the firm that builds them. There's no rebidding, no architect-versus-GC arguments, and no plans that can't be built as drawn. Every selection is specified before construction is priced, so the bid you sign is the number you pay.
Last updated: May 2026