Arkin Tilt Architects

Harmonize with the Site

Integrating native ecology, climate and context

We love how the design really captured all the seemingly contradictory elements in the “wish list” we wrote up at the beginning of the process. Also the siting of the house on the land was perfect — both aesthetically and from a passive solar perspective.
Mt. Veeder Residence at Camalie Vineyards
Hidden Villa Youth Hostel & Summer Camp Facility
Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Boreal Wilderness EcoLodge
Berkeley Office Remodel
Sonoma County Coast Residence
Anni and David were wonderful to work with. They listened to what was important to us and then gave us several design options to pick from. They were sensitive to our needs and desires and created a design that complimented the site. Their design was beautiful and efficient.
Cabana at Roanti Orchards & Vineyards

Build as Little as Possible

Smaller buildings are inherently less energy- and resource- intensive

Celery Design Collaborative
Hester/McNally Residence Remodel + Addition
The experience was terrific. ATA truly embraced the collaborative model we were looking for, added tremendous value and experience, and were simply pleasant to work with.
Arastradero Preserve Gateway Facility
Our straw bale home is small with extremely efficient use of space. We use every room everyday.
Wade Residence
Carmel Green Classroom
Sycamore Grove Ranger Office

Passive Survivability

Creating buildings that heat and cool themselves and generate electricity

Chalk Bluff Cabin
Idea Garden
The newly opened LEED-certified building beautifully models so many of the lessons we endeavor to teach our students (ecological design, creative reuse, greywater, passive solar, photovoltaics, solar thermal, living roofs, rainwater catchment and responsible waste management) with a great sense of style and accessibility.
...with 103 degrees outside, the interior at Ideagarden was a cool 73. Guests were stunned that there was no AC
Watershed Straw Bale Residence
Project Green Home
Dar Residence
The Barsotti Residence
Anni and David are excellent at eliciting one's inner wishes/ dreams and then translating those thoughts into a design. …They understand the sun. While I'd like to believe all architects are equal in that respect, they just are not.

Resource Efficiency

Maximizing material reuse, recycling and resourcefulness

Urban Farmhouse Kitchen
Vine Hill Straw Bale Residence
The super-creative, open-minded orientation of figuring how to make something splendid with existing elements plus some locally-sourced salvaged ones, plus judicious and efficient use of new materials is magically unique.
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had on a project of any kind. They are smart, fun, spectacular at what they do and very easy to work with. I only wish I had an excuse to build another house so I could do it again.
Wanlass Park Environmental Education Building
Lopez Residence
Santa Cruz Straw Bale Home
ATA really excels at designing with a good balance of aesthetics, comfort and environmental impact in mind. All of the complicated solar engineering and calculations really support those three factors - looks, liveability and sustainability - in a way that is seamless, invisible.
Mill Valley Straw-Bale Residence
Kashou / Caron Residence

Connectivity + Delight

Making lyrical connections to the natural world

Palter Residence Remodel and Addition
Caner / Beier Residence
Every single person, regardless of age, who steps foot into the space is immediately struck by its warmth and beauty.
High-Performance Courtyard House
D'Souza / De La Torre Residence
Esalen Institute - Lodge Renovation & Addition / Staff Housing
We love how the changing, seasonal light moves through the house.
Madrone Building
Gaut-Camarillo Residence
Combination of comfort, energy efficiency and aesthetics is amazing. Nailing any one of those would make the house fantastic, to nail all three is absolutely nuts!

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