Studio DeMaria creates architecture rooted in place.

We design spaces that feel grounded, intentional, and connected to the landscape. Based on the California coast, our work is shaped by the edge where land meets sea. We draw from the region’s natural beauty, its climate, and its layered history. The light, the fog, the rhythm of daily life—all inform the way we design.

Our approach is quiet and considered.

We believe that architecture should belong—to its site, to its context, and to the people who use it. Good design doesn’t shout. It listens, responds, and settles in over time.

We look to California’s architectural heritage for guidance.

The honesty of early missions, the comfort of classic bungalows, the simplicity of mid-century forms—all find their way into our work in subtle, intentional ways. These influences help us create spaces that feel familiar but fresh, rooted yet forward-looking.

Materials matter.

We favor natural, time-tested elements—wood, stone, plaster—paired with thoughtful details and clean lines. Our buildings are designed to age well, to adapt, and to last.

Every project is personal.

Whether a home, a retreat, or a space for community, we take the time to understand the people and places behind the work. Our goal is to create environments that feel calm, purposeful, and deeply human.

We build with intention—grounded in people, place, and time.