About Ten Seventy Architecture
Ten Seventy Architecture is a modern architecture and design studio based in San Diego, California. The studio helps clients build their dream home through an integrated design and permitting process. Their focus is on modern and creative design for custom homes and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) throughout San Diego. The team is professional, responsive, and detail-oriented, making complex projects look easy. Their plans are accurate and well thought out, which saves time and eliminates costly surprises. They communicate well with both clients and builders. Their knowledge of the San Diego permitting process is a huge advantage. The studio is exceptionally generous with time and advice, showing a ton of competence even in free consultations. They are friendly and knowledgeable, asking great questions and explaining the process, rough costs, and potential issues clearly. While their services may be more expensive than others, their extensive experience and ability to help avoid unforeseen costs make the investment well worth it. Clients report most positive experiences and highly recommend them for new construction, home additions, or ADUs.
Our ongoing collaboration with Ten Seventy Architecture has been exceptional. Sean brings a modern, refined sensibility to the architectural process — grounded in clarity, responsiveness, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. His ability to articulate design intent, adapt quickly, and maintain cohesion across disciplines creates an elevated working environment.
What sets Ten Seventy apart is their dedication to creating architecture that feels intentional at every scale — from the overarching concept to the smallest detail. Their team operates with a level of openness and precision that aligns seamlessly with bespoke, design-forward residential building.
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Sean and his team are professional, responsive, and detail-oriented — this team makes complex projects look easy. Their plans are always accurate and well thought out, which saves time in the field and eliminates costly surprises. They communicate well with both clients and builders, and their knowledge of the San Diego permitting process is a huge advantage.
Sean met with me to review my home edition project and I found him exceptionally generous with his time and advice and clearly showed a ton of competence in his review of my complex project. I had a most positive experience and I'm happy to recommend them to anybody who is looking to do a new construction, home edition or Adu.