Paul Almond and Pam Whitehead's Profile

Paul Almond was born in Sussex England, but spent his formative years in various states in the US as well as abroad in Hong Kong and England. His love of drawing and his exposure to different cultures and climates are evident in his design work. Paul received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota. He had the unique opportunity to work for Sarah Susanka, best-selling author of the “Not So Big House” series while living in Minneapolis. Paul is a registered architect in California.

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How would you characterize your philosophy towards design?

In establishing Sage Architecture, Inc., our goal was to create designs that are both thoughtful and thought-provoking. We engage our clients in the design process to develop highly refined and unique projects that truly reflect the character and lifestyles of our clients, with an emphasis on sustainable Green architecture.

Would you say you have a certain style?

While Sage Architecture does not espouse a particular signature style, our designs tend toward modern, clean and simple lines to bring clarity to the architecture as well as a clear connection between indoor and outdoor space. We believe that modern architecture lends itself well to a variety of site conditions, and enables greater flexibility in design. We consider the environment beyond the building. As Northern California architects, we like to take full advantage of the region’s temperate climate, particularly as a component of our Green design approach. On each project, we look at the flow between, and the use of, indoor and outdoor space because we believe that the creation of outdoor rooms is central to providing a great living environment.

What is your approach to working with clients?

To enhance the design process, we created a unique programming experience for our clients. A “road map” or framework is formed from this process. Then the design work begins. A large part of our design process involves the use of physical study models. These models serve as a communication tool so that client and architect can understand the ideas, forms, and spatial relationships on the same level.

Besides work, what are other things you are passionate about?

Our time away from the studio is devoted to our other passions – cycling, woodworking, and volunteering on a variety of projects related to the cancer community.