Boone Low Ratliff Architects, Inc. is an award-winning firm that performs a variety of architectural and planning commissions, and seeks those projects that are challenging and have the potential for creative solutions. The firm is now a corporation. Jacquelyn Low and Monica Ratliff have more than thirty years of professional experience in architectural project planning, development, design and construction.
Approximately 50% of the firm's work is in housing, including remodels and additions to existing structures, new single-family residences, and multiple family housing development projects. Other experience includes master planning and feasibility studies for non-profit organizations, private schools, churches, libraries, and facilities for government and institutional clients.
Jacquelyn Low AIA, LEED AP BD+C has over 25 years experience in the architectural profession from master planning to custom residential design. After having worked large bay area architecture firms, she moved to Santa Cruz in 1988.
Approximately 50% of the firm's work is in housing, including remodels and additions to existing structures, new single-family residences, and multiple family housing development projects. Other experience includes master planning and feasibility studies for non-profit organizations, private schools, churches, libraries, and facilities for government and institutional clients.
Jacquelyn Low AIA, LEED AP BD+C has over 25 years experience in the architectural profession from master planning to custom residential design. After having worked large bay area architecture firms, she moved to Santa Cruz in 1988.
Services
We provide full architectural services from preliminary design through to building completion, including permit applications, CAD drawings, 3D modeling & renderings, contract documentation, consultant coordination and construction administration.
Initial client consultation at the site to become familiar with the client's goals, objectives and the project site.
Once the project scope is defined we undertake a feasibility assessment, consulting with local authorities and researching regulations, to confirm the project scope of work.
Initial client consultation at the site to become familiar with the client's goals, objectives and the project site.
Once the project scope is defined we undertake a feasibility assessment, consulting with local authorities and researching regulations, to confirm the project scope of work.
At Boone Low Ratliff Architects, Inc., we believe that every architectural commission is a fresh, individual project that needs to be approached without preconceived styles or ideas.
We bring our clients new solutions to their architectural goals, using our extensive knowledge, experience and education.
This approach not only allows us to adapt to each site and clients needs, it also keeps us passionate about every new project and opportunity to challenge ourselves professionally.
Sustainability is a key tenet and integral part of our design process.
We bring our clients new solutions to their architectural goals, using our extensive knowledge, experience and education.
This approach not only allows us to adapt to each site and clients needs, it also keeps us passionate about every new project and opportunity to challenge ourselves professionally.
Sustainability is a key tenet and integral part of our design process.
If this is your first time hiring an architect, we highly recommend you check out this excellent guide by the American Institute of Architects.
It's great at explaining the whole building process from a clients point of view.
This manual gives a comprehensive guide to Santa Cruz's Accessory Dwelling Unit programme.
Created in 2003 to counter Santa Cruz's expensive housing market, ADU's are an affordable way for homeowners to create a separate housing unit attached to or adjacent to the main house.
It's great at explaining the whole building process from a clients point of view.
This manual gives a comprehensive guide to Santa Cruz's Accessory Dwelling Unit programme.
Created in 2003 to counter Santa Cruz's expensive housing market, ADU's are an affordable way for homeowners to create a separate housing unit attached to or adjacent to the main house.
After 25 years in the church on Van Ness, Boone Low Ratliff Architects is moving!
We have a great new space in the old Wrigley building on the Westside.
The repurposed Wrigley gum factory is now a thriving community of creators, artists, designers and makers.
The uniquely large factory spaces are ideal for a variety of creative outlets, including Santa Cruz bikes and even the USGS.
We are excited to join this community and looking forward to a new chapter- hopefully you will be able to come by and visit us soon!
We have a great new space in the old Wrigley building on the Westside.
The repurposed Wrigley gum factory is now a thriving community of creators, artists, designers and makers.
The uniquely large factory spaces are ideal for a variety of creative outlets, including Santa Cruz bikes and even the USGS.
We are excited to join this community and looking forward to a new chapter- hopefully you will be able to come by and visit us soon!
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