President, HPC Architecture, Inc.
Steve began his career in architecture in the mid-seventies. He has more than thirty five years of experience in commercial architectural design. He has completed projects in Southern California, and the San Francisco Bay Area, and Texas.
After working for several architectural firms he opened his own practice in 1987. As the president of HPC Architecture, Inc., he is actively involved in every facet of the business. In addition to direct design responsibility and project direction, Steve’s primary interests are management of the firm’s professional resources and new business development. The process of architecture is involved. In order to serve clients, architects must understand the basic principles of quality, scope, budget, and schedule. Steve’s years of experience enable him to bring these parameters into every project.
Design and Project Experience:
Low-rise and Mid-rise Office
Research and Development Facilities
Manufacturing and Industrial Plants
Warehouse and Distribution Facilities
Specialty Retail
Client & Agency Coordination
Clean Tech Facilities
Land Planning and Entitlements
LEED and Sustainable Design
OSHPD 3 Facilities
Education:
Master of Architecture – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science in Architecture – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Additional undergraduate work in Construction Engineering – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Additional post graduate work in Business Administration – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Professional Registration:
Registered Professional Architect-State of California C-13326
National Council of Architectural Registration Board-NCARB #42082
Professional Affiliations:
Member of The American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter
Chairperson of Downtown Design Committee for the San Jose Downtown Association
Member of SPUR
Guest lecturer for BOMA Silicon Valley
Member of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Former Regent, California Architectural Foundation Board of Regents
Former President, American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter
Former Director, American Institute of Architects, California Council
Community Involvement:
Member of Kiwanis Club of San Jose
Former Member SPUR San Jose Urban Design Task Force
Former Member of City of San Jose High Speed Rail Visual Design Guidelines Community Group
Former Member of City of San Jose Evergreen-East Hills Task Force
Former President of Downtown Kiwanis Club of San Jose
Former President of San Jose Historical Museum Association
Former Member of City of San Jose Historical Museum Stabilization Board
Former Chairman of History San Jose Board of Directors
