About
We work to design in a way that encourages meaningful face-to-face relationships and human interaction, nurtures a connection to the natural world, appreciates the inherent nature and beauty of materials, minimizes waste and optimizes resources. Through these strategies, we create space that supports the physical and mental well-being of its users.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive design service to create timeless, seamless spaces that support your goals for living. We are there to lead you from concept to completion and take real pleasure in problem solving along the way. We move easily from the bird’s eye view of master planning to the micro details of interior design, ensuring a consistency of vision throughout.
Our Approach
We approach each project with a sense of deep empathy and a holistic perspective, crafting a narrative through design that connects every element of a home. We work with a deep respect for craftsmanship, the foundational character of the site and for the choreography of your life, always remembering that what we build will live for decades into the future.
Our Philosophy
If you work with us, expect a relationship in which you trust in our leadership to expertly guide you through a complex process. We will collaborate together on an overall vision and concept that sets the tone for the project. We ask for a level of creative freedom to make your project exceptional, and to understand that quality materials and finishes are the wisest investment. We appreciate your trust in us as we translate your aspirations into a set of meticulous technical documents and ultimately assemble a team of experts to turn your vision into a reality that you will live and delight in for years to come.
Wendi Ellen Sue
Wendi descends from a line of Architect/Developers, Landscape Architects and Builders in the Bay Area, and grew up surrounded by construction at all scales. She was trained at UC Berkeley and abroad in Amsterdam and spent decades in the industry working on a range of project types, including multifamily, commercial and institutional buildings, prior to establishing her own studio.
After becoming a mother and remodeling three of her own homes, she came to see how home design shapes the way a family develops and interacts, truly enhancing family life and a child’s growth. Her studio now focuses an emphasis on bespoke residential design, with the belief that the built environment has the power to change lives, impacting the future. Our designs encourage meaningful face-to-face relationships and nurture our innate connection to the natural or material world, creating spaces that support physical and mental well-being.
CV
Excellent Outdoor Living Area: City of Piedmont 2019 Design Awards
Outstanding Architectural Restoration: City of Piedmont 2024 Design Awards
Outstanding Design for and ADU: City of Piedmont 2020 Design Awards
“Small Changes,” Urbanism in Zagreb Zagreb, Croatia
Scholarship and Conference Participant, 2000
Eisner Award, Architecture
University of California Award for Creative Excellence, 1998
Charles Moore Memorial Scholarship
College of Environmental Design Scholarship Award, 1998
International Laboratory of Architecture and Urban Design, Venice, Italy
Scholarship and Workshop Participant, 1998
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“Wendi Sue is a gifted architect and designer. We used Wendi’s expertise to redesign our family room, outdoor living area, and upstairs master bedroom suite. Wendi’s designs are aesthetically stunning and functional. From structural ideas to furnishings, Wendi provides beautiful and creative options to best utilize your space within budget. Plus, she is very well informed of the ins and outs of permitting and city design constraints, which is super helpful in a large project. Should we ever have another project, I would not hesitate to use Wendi again; she is a true professional with a commitment to excellence.”
— SK, Piedmont, CA
