The Studio: SD Design Studio started as a small freelance operation in 2016, and has grown to a full service collaborative studio. After many years of experience in architecture firms throughout Orange County, CA, I decided to change course and start offering more personalized design and building services. I am thrilled to be able to work one-on-one with clients from conceptual design all the way through construction administration in order to ensure that my client’s ideas are being understood and completed to their ideal vision. I collaborate with architects, interior designers, engineers, and graphic designers in order to integrate all aspects of project design and construction.

Experience: I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors in Architecture and have over 17 years of experience in the fields of Design and Architecture. I have worked both internationally and domestically with a range of firms, including KPF London, WATG Singapore, RDC Collaborative, and MVE Architects. As such, my experience includes high end hospitality design, creative retail, restaurant, and office concepts, and multifamily and residential architecture. Since the inception of SD Design Studio, I have had the opportunity to work on numerous commercial, multi-family, single family, and creative projects with a variety of amazing clients. I am passionate about creating memorable and inspiring spaces that benefit visitors, and spaces that engage and excite guests so that they want to return.

Mission: I strive to combine my experience in multiple fields of Architecture with my passion for great design in order to help my clients achieve exceptional results. I believe that every great design begins with a great story, and every project is an opportunity to turn this story into a reality and create amazing places that benefit and enhance the surrounding community.

Sarah Ducote