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Reiss Design Studio, PC is a comprehensive architectural firm with worldwide clientele specializing in wineries, residential, commercial, and civic architecture. Reiss Design Studio utilizes green design and humanitarian architecture to bring a positive impact to its clients and the world. Thoughtful and creative design solutions result in projects that uniquely meet our clients’ goals. We understand the importance of details as they relate to the environments we design in and the surrounding community. Through exemplary architectural practice we provide comfortable, sustainable, and pleasing building designs.

Reiss Design Studio, PC is located in San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast and in Sandpoint, Idaho. The firm is licensed to practice architecture in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Montana. State-of-the-art communication options make coordination with clients, agencies, and consultants simple and effective. Reiss Design Studio maintains NCARB Certification and LEED Accreditation (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

We are a full-service firm and offer all phases of architectural design:

Pre-Design - set forth the project goals, priorities, adjacencies, constraints, and opportunities

Schematic Design - generation of conceptual designs based upon parameters established in Pre-Design (often concludes with jurisdictional approval)

Design Development - solidify and describe the size and character of the approved Schematic Design

Contract Documents - setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of the project (concludes with the award of a building permit)

Bidding - process of selecting a general contractor

Construction Administration - construction observation, processing and documentation, maintenance of design intent, and project closeout

TEAM

Reiss Design Studio, PC brings together specialists to create a well-rounded team. Architects with expertise in areas such as green design, constructibility, code compliance, programming, and project delivery allow Reiss Design Studio, PC to meet the architectural needs of any project. Architectural support staff assist in precise execution of drawings, harnessing the technological power inherent in BIM software, and contribute to creative design solutions.

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SHANA REISS, President

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, MBA

shana@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0101

Shana Reiss, our President and Principal Architect, is a LEED Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) with a background in implementation of green design principles and a desire to promote positive stewardship practices in the design, construction, and longevity of a project.

Shana earned a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Shana has extensive experience in designing wineries. Her technical expertise, project and team management skills, attention to detail, and precision are a valuable asset to any architectural project.

Shana enjoys playing volleyball, skiing, and hiking. She also makes an effort to be engaged in humanitarian architectural projects and has been involved in the design of four school projects in Eastern Africa.

ALLISON BOLLA

PROJECT MANAGER

allison@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0107

Allison Bolla is a Project Manager at Reiss Design Studio, PC. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a double minor in Sustainable Environments and History from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is passionate about environmentally conscious and beautiful design practices.

Allison and her husband are excited to have returned to the Central Coast. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring the Central Coast, and learning new creative skills.

JESSICA HAECHERL

PROJECT MANAGER

jessica@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0105

Jessica is a Project Manager at Reiss Design Studio, PC. She has earned her Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University in 2021. She is excited to continue her learning and have the opportunity to influence communities through real-life designs. Jessica is located in our Northern Idaho office.

Jessica is from a small town in Minnesota. She spent 6 years on the central coast, but now calls north Idaho her home. In her spare time she enjoys exploring new places, going for hikes with her dog, trying out new recipes, and teaching line dances.

CESAR SIERRA

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

cesar@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0106

Cesar Sierra is an Architectural Designer at Reiss Design Studio, PC. He has earned a Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Sustainable Environments and City Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

His interest for architecture began when working in construction after graduating from High School. He then began his studies at Hancock College and transferred to Cal Poly. He enjoys creating, designing and building furniture.

Cesar was born in Mexico City and grew up on the central coast. He’s very passionate about football and his family.

ESMERALDA ZAMORA-FAJARDO

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

esmeralda@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0104

Esmeralda Zamora is an Architectural Designer at Reiss Design Studio, PC. She has earned a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is inspired by how spaces deeply affect and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities alike.

Esmeralda re-enters the design field from a career in the financial banking industry and brings heightened attention to regulatory compliance and client advocacy. She is passionate about financial and design literacy and encourages customized solutions.

Esmeralda and her husband have made a home for themselves in Morro Bay. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Amy Chen

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER

amy@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0102

Amy Chen is an Architectural Drafter at Reiss Design Studio, PC. She is currently studying Architecture with a minor in City Regional Planning at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Amy grew up in Denver, Colorado. She loves anything outdoors, visiting national parks, and photography.

PAUL FILIPOWICZ

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER

paul@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0105

Paul Filipowicz is an Architectural Drafter at Reiss Design Studio, PC. He has earned bachelor’s degrees in both Chemistry and Physical Science from Cal Poly Humboldt.

After working in R&D and product development for manufacturing firms, Paul moved north and pursued his interest in architecture learning to draft and design large custom homes ultimately working with high-end custom home builders.

Paul currently lives near Sandpoint, Idaho where he spends his free time in the outdoors snowboarding, downhill mountain biking and being at the lake or in the mountains.

Abigail Bolla

OFFICE MANAGER

abigail@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645 ext 0103

Abigail Bolla is an Office Manager at Reiss Design Studio, PC. She is currently studying Business Administration with a concentration on Entrepreneurship at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Abigail grew up on the Central Coast, had a brief stint living in Oregon and Northern California, and is excited to be back. In her free time she enjoys traveling, yoga, and film photography.

Lauren Nelson

ADMINISTRATOR

lauren@reissdesignstudio.com

(805) 706-0645

Lauren Nelson brings six years of organizational and administrative experience to the team. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and, after a brief stint in beautiful Northern California, is thrilled to be back home on the Central Coast.

Lauren and her husband love exploring the Central Coast with their two children, as well as other areas around the world. When she has time, she loves to curl up with a good book or be inspired by a new recipe. She and her husband are active members in their church community, where Lauren serves as a mentor to women in college during her free time.

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