John-Franklin S.

Hi, I hold a Master of Architecture degree and specialize in designing custom residential homes as well as commercial buildings. While I enjoy working across a wide range of project types, my primary focus is on custom high-alpine residential design, particularly in challenging terrain with harsh environmental conditions. Throughout every project, I value the collaborative process of transforming clients’ ideas and visions into reality. I strive to produce accurate, high-quality drawings that respond thoughtfully to site conditions, sustainability goals, and the surrounding natural environment, resulting in visually compelling designs. I am available to meet via Zoom, UpWork Messenger, FaceTime, or Microsoft Teams to discuss your design needs, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. All projects are billed hourly using the Upwork Screen Tracker app. You will receive a detailed timesheet with screenshots while I am working on your project. Updated PDFs are provided with each revision or upon request—typically one or more sets per working day. I focus on: * High alpine design strategies * Alpine/mountain style cabins & homes * Custom residential home design * Modern residential home design * High efficiency and sustainable design strategies * High snow load designs * Terrain with harsh and steep grades * Biophilic design strategies * Landscape design and layout * Waterfront home design * Large acreage site plans * As built drawings * ADA Compliance * Redrawing PDF or sketched drawings into CAD * Job sites on mountain sides/cliffs * Exterior stairs on steep grade * Retail store plans * Restaurant design and layout * Auditorium and stage design * Restaurant plans and layout * Kitchen remodels * Outdoor kitchen layouts * Bathroom remodels * Conceptual drawings/diagrams/plans (residential and commercial) * Feasibility studies/designs/plans * Code compliance * Building code and site analysis * Historical district design codes * California Green Building Standards Code, CAL Green Title 24 * California Fire Code * California TRPA- Tahoe Regional Planning Agency compliance and permitting process * Accessory Dwelling Units * Stormwater & BMP (Best Management Practices) * Custom cabinet shop drawings * Custom glass handrail shop drawings * Custom energy efficiency design * Office layout and design * Quality control and redlining floor plans, elevations, sections, and details. I have a high proficiency in CAD drawings such as: * Floor plans * Reflected ceiling plans * Section drawings * Mechanical plans * Electrical plans * Plumbing plans * Schedules * As built drawings * Elevation drawings * Roof plans * Grading plans * Erosion diversion plans * Drainage plans * Site plans * Coverage plans/ calculations * Conceptual layouts * Feasibility plans * Schematic design Software used: * Autodesk AutoCAD * Autodesk Revit * Rhinoceros 3D * Adobe Photo Shop * Adobe Illustrator * Adobe Indesign * V-Ray I look forward to working with you, John Sarullo Assoc. AIA, M.Arch.