Brion Jeannette Architecture | Newport Beach California | Energy Conscious Design |

Newport Beach Santa Fe

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Rendering

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Martin Bard

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Martin Bard began his career with Brion Jeannette Architecture in 1998 when he moved to California following his graduation from the University of Hawaii. Martin was drawn to the firm’s commitment to quality and its encouragement of ongoing education that forms the foundation of BJA. He quickly demonstrated that he was a team member that could be counted upon. Martin’s expertise in handling and providing oversight of technical drawings that implement the design objectives of Brion Jeannette and Amy Creager, along with Construction Phase Assistance brings continuity and confidence to the firm. Martin has provided project management of a great number of the firm’s projects as he mentors support staff and creates a cohesive team on each project. Martin is married with two active boys and enjoys Boy Scouts, cooking, mountain and outdoor activities. He is especially proud of his organic vegetable garden that produces incredible tomatoes.

Bachelors of Architecture, University of Hawaii, 1998
Associated with Brion Jeannette Architecture since 1998

Jeffrey Benson

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Jeffrey Benson began his career with Brion Jeannette Architecture in 2000 after graduating from the University of Arizona and deciding that Southern California was the ideal location to live and work. Jeffrey became an integral part of the BJA team showing a commitment to excellence, energy conscience design and sensitivity to the environment. His training under Brion Jeannette and Amy Creager augmented his natural inclination to bring the best of himself to each project he manages while searching for solid technical design solutions. Jeff’s Construction Phase knowledge has been a positive force in the completion of many homes on challenging sites. Jeff is married with two young children, a boy and a girl, who keep him focused and energized. In addition to architecture, Jeff and Brion share a love for the UofA Wildcats basketball team. Jeff enjoys surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding and is enthusiastic about anytime spent outdoors.

Licensed professional Architect in California, 2009
Bachelors of Architecture, University of Arizona, 2000
Associated with Brion Jeannette Architecture since 2000

Kathy Hill

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Kathy Hill joined the firm in 1998 after 15 years as Executive Secretary in a large public corporation. Kathy has been an integral part of the BJA team for 14 years; managing the schedule for the entire staff, seeing to general office management and teaming with Bonnie to facilitate the financial affairs of the firm. Kathy manages to see to everyone’s needs with a smile. Her skills and acquired understanding of the architectural profession through her tenure with the BJA has been an invaluable asset to both the firm and clients. Kathy is a Southern California native, married with a son who is now investigating colleges. Kathy enjoys cheering on her son at his high school baseball games, reading, exercising and relaxing in the sun.

Associated with Brion Jeannette Architecture since 1998
AA Degree, Legal Secretary, Cerritos College
California Notary

Wun Sze Li

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After graduating from the University of Arizona WunSze Li interviewed with the firm and decided a move to Southern California was imperative. Since she began work with Brion Jeannette Architecture she has been fully immersed in expanding her knowledge and technical skills. WunSze is generally at Brion and Amy’s side helping to translate their hand sketch designs into a CAD format while at the same time preparing detailed exhibits to support the various government submittals required for many of the environmentally sensitive projects for which BJA is nationally recognized. Her technical knowledge extends to assisting the Project Managers achieve the firm’s goals for excellence in the work they produce and meeting their client’s expectations. WunSze enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and can be found sailing in the Bay, riding horses, working for Habitat for Humanity or exploring some newfound adventure.

Bachelors of Architecture, University of Arizona, 2003
Achieved IDP certification through the State of California
Member of U.S.G.B.C - (Green Building Council)
Associated with Brion Jeannette Architecture since 2003

Aliso Viejo Remodel

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1960s’ American Ranch remodel with Feng Shui principles

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by Orange County Coast; Published Janurary 2012

To a lesser designer than Brion Jeannette of Brion Jeannettte Architecture, satisfying the remodel requests of the client in the 1960s-era American ranch style tract home might have seemed impossible. She wanted a style to fit her…

Happy 2012!

BJA — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:08:53 +0000

Happy 2012! A week away from the office is a great way to refresh one’s creativity and clear the cobwebs. I have kept some really great articles, notes, and emails from the past year (or two or three) and made a real concerted effort to get through a lot of it. What I continue to discover is that I love to learn. After 22 years of full time work in the architectural profession with Brion– I still truly believe I have more to learn and that the best is yet to come! I cannot wait to learn more, create more, teach more, and be more. The same goes for Brion, who challenges us all to be on the cutting edge, and therefore this has become part of the fabric of our office. So, for the first blog entry of 2012, I want to explain how this thirst for knowledge translates throughout our firm and why, I believe, there is no better architectural studio to realize your dreams of a custom home – whether it be from the ground up or a remodel.

Clients that choose to work with our firm do so because our services are more comprehensive than what many other firms can offer. The quality of drawings and specifications are constantly updated to incorporate new technology and materials. We specialize in knowing everything possible about building a quality personal residence and finding out everything possible about the client to be sure that the house works for them. All of our designs are energy efficient because that is how we design period. We provide professional design services integrating all elements of the finished product: kitchen design, lighting design, theater design, landscape design, LEED, security systems, safe rooms, and specialized features created for highly individual needs. We are involved throughout the entire design, construction, and move-in process. Our client’s selection of their builder is made easily as we have attained a 30+ year working relationship with many local builders. We are only too pleased to refer and make introductions to those seasoned builders with the right experience for the project goals – or adeptly interview builders new to us if the client has a pre-existing relationship with a general contractor. Among the private home contractors in Orange County we are highly respected and regarded as the team player that makes the process of building a pleasure. This concept of a team is the root of a successful construction project and we take it seriously. We work to continuously educate ourselves and our entire staff on new construction techniques and materials. That, paired with Brion’s extensive knowledge from 30+ years of being on job sites, provides an extremely high level of comfort for our clients that we can interface on their behalf throughout the entire building process and beyond.

Balboa Bay Front

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