Chappell Architecture began with Craftsman and Architect Dylan Chappell, whose work in Santa Barbara over the last decade has explored the relationship between buildings and their environment. Dylan started the firm based on simple ideas: that buildings can serve as a link between culture, nature, and the people that inhabit them. Dylan’s process begins with each client’s unique personality, program, and site.
VISION
Chappell Architecture has a reputation for providing superior architecture that is rooted to its site, responds to the natural environment, and merges with the landscape. We create buildings that are tactile, modern, environmentally responsible and founded on the simple idea that the best buildings emerge as a result of listening to the individual needs of the client.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Chappell Architecture is committed to designing places for people to live and work in balance with our environment. Our clients share this vision; we look forward to projects that seek certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Our firm has also adopted the Architecture 2030 Challenge, which sets incremental targets toward the goal of carbon-neutral operation of all new buildings by 2030.
WORKING WITH LOCAL CRAFTSPEOPLE AND ARTISANS
Working with craftspeople and artists is an integral part of the process. Architecture may become the vessel that supports specific works of art. Art and architecture are formed together to create an integrated spatial experience. With all our projects, we work side by side with craftspeople to fabricate specific elements so that the outcome of the work relates directly to the architectural expression.
Architect
Dylan is a licensed architect and serves as Vice Chair on the Santa Barbara County Board of Architectural Review. Dylan also sits on the City of Carpinteria’s Architectural Review Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and also attended the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Dylan has project experience in Kuwait, Mexico, Mammoth Lakes, Carmel, Montecito, Santa Barbara, and various environments throughout California.
His projects include restaurants, resorts, hotels, retail, multi-family housing, golf facilities, educational facilities, master planning, complex entitlements, and a repertoire of custom residences.
Project Manager
Thomas has specialized experience from working on public safety, multifamily housing, retail, senior living and residential projects in California, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Denmark. Born and raised in Denmark, Thomas obtained his Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology and Construction Management from the University College of Northern Denmark before immigrating to the U.S.A. On the weekends, Thomas enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors with his wife and two young children.
Project Manager
A California native, Gabriela appreciates the learning, challenging and collaborative process of architecture, which keeps her stimulated and is part of her every day. She graduated from the Academy of Art University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and Design, holds a Master of Science in Green Building and also attended UIC Barcelona – Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. Her architectural portfolio spans from affordable multi-unit master planning to multi-million dollar estate design. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her young daughter and husband.
Designer
Trey recently returned from the Bay Area, after gaining invaluable experience as an Architectural Designer with Perkins Eastman in the construction of the New Stanford Hospital. Trey first worked for Dylan as an intern after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in 2014. While completing his Master of Architecture from the School of Architecture at USC (2017), Trey interned with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in Los Angeles and with his studio instructor Larry Scarpa at Brooks + Scarpa. When not studying for his final architectural licensure exams, Trey enjoys surfing, reading and traveling.
BIM Manager, Designer
Mackenzie is a creative and resourceful leader with experience in environmental architectural design, LEED standards, 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM). He also is well versed in mapping, riparian restoration, erosion control, environmental resilience, zoning, safety and regulatory compliance. Mackenzie graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design and has certificates in Architectural Engineering Acoustics and Lighting. He grew up in Ojai and enjoys surfing, painting, and is currently restoring a 1967 Silver Streak Sabre.
Designer
Brandon is a graduate of Ventura College’s Architecture program. He has previously worked as a biological conservationist and graphic designer. His interest in architecture stems from wanting to make a positive impact on people’s lives and the environment with his designs. Originally Los Angeles, he enjoys painting, hiking, and going to the beach when he’s not designing.
Designer
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Office Manager
Greeter
Zoe is the official greeter and mascot of Chappell Architecture. She enjoys affection from her coworkers as well as strangers that pass by. In her spare time she enjoys napping, massages and learning new tricks.