David M. Sanders, Architect

We hired David to take on the toughest lot in San Clemente. We could not be any more pleased with the way Dave has taken a hold of this project. Not only is he professional, but he's also practical. His no nonsense approach to the project and unique ability to design the house has taken us further than any other potential home owner has gotten in the past. His preliminary design was exactly what we wanted from the beginning. We have a long way to go, but with Dave we will get there. So if you are looking for an architect, I would suggest you look no further.

I don't even know where ro start! Having never having done a large scale remodel before we had no idea the role that Dave would play in our project. Dave has taken in to account every last detail from large to the smallest items. He has guided us through a project that I can't even imagine having done without him. Dave has worked with the city and our HOA without a hitch. He comes by the house to check on the progress and keeps us informed. We live a hour away from our project so his attention really means a lot to us. We know that our forever home will be the best it can be due to Dave! Not only did we meet an amazing craftsman but made a great friend as well. We would highly recommend Dave to all. Our contractor had not worked with Dave before and now plans on doing more projects with him. You'll be in good hands with Dave Sanders without a doubt!

Hiring Dave Sanders was among the best decisions for this project. He took immense care in matching the style and original architecture of this 1956 beach home while modernizing it. He had the challenge of adding a second story without touching the recently remodeled first floor. The lines and flow ensure it doesn't "look" like an addition. The unique elements like the siding building upward, ceiling height doors/windows, decks and floating master bed all support the modern beach, indoor/outdoor living. He is easy to work with, listens, attune to budget and flexes the design. I highly recommend, without hesitation, Dave for any project.

Dave listened closely to our concerns and wants and was wonderful to work with. He created a unique design for the remodel of our entryway which felt authentic to the existing house. We appreciate that Dave stayed mindful of our budget. We highly recommend Dave and will take future projects to him.

So far I am very pleased with David. We hired him for a complete re-haul on our one story residential home (which is still on going). From the beginning, David has been easy to work with. He has an EXTREME attention to detail and is very timely. All the subcontractors have commented to the in depth detail he provides on his plans. And, when he tells you he is going to do something, he does it, and he does it on a timely manner! He is very easy to get along with and thus far has been very accommodating and patient. Not to mention that he has great taste when it comes to design and layout. I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

David was the winner of an online competition to design a house that we ran on ArcBazar. His was our favourite out of the 25 designs that was submitted, We found his design met our brief the best and achieved a striking design comprised of clean, modern lines and shapes. After the competition we hired him to refine the design slightly. His fast and professional demeanour has been a joy to work with. I really value his opinion and look forward to his continued involvement in this project.

Dave combined all the qualities one needs and enjoys in an architect: Innate talent, integrity, and an authentic enthusiasm for architecture. He clearly loves designing. He was always willing to make himself available to the people building his vision, coming to my home to insure that the work was done correctly. His consistent enthusiasm for the project not only made my project more enjoyable for me, but also inspired the workers to do their best work. He consistently addressed work that was not performed correctly, but his approach was to inform so clearly that mistakes were avoided. His style of collaboration with workers was very professional and respectful. In my own collaboration with Dave, his patience was an especially important part of why I am grateful for having selected him. He spent much extra time modifying his original plans in order to accommodate my budget yet provide me with a beautiful home. I would certainly want to work with Dave should I ever need an architect again. I always highly recommend him to friends and family. Marty Johnson

Can't thank Dave enough for taking my small ideas and making them a grand reality. He knew exactly the design to fit our style. We also appreciated that he helped us all the way through the construction to the completion of our 1st project. We are now on our second. We know we made the right choice with Dave!

Dave Sanders has all the qualities we looked for as a designer and collaborative partner in the creation of our home. He is creative, thoughtful, cost conscious, has integrity, enthusiasm and the quality we most admired, he listens. Dave worked well with all of our contractors in a timely, cooperative manner. All of the foregoing resulted in a home that is beautiful and liveable. We highly recommend David M. Sanders.

David is the ultimate professional! Whenever I needed consulting on my various projects, David always understood the time sensitive aspects of them and helped me immediately to solve the issues. He is completely dependable and reliable in his work ethic, which helps alleviate the anxiety level attached to most projects. David has an easy going personality which is fun to be around, a professional confidence that is relieving where one definitely feels that the issue will be resolved. Claudia Interior Design