Architects in San Clemente, CA
Anders Lasater Architects designs custom homes and renovations across San Clemente, a town shaped by three very different kinds of properties. Beach cottages sit close to the pier, larger homes built during the 1970s and 1980s fill the inland neighborhoods, and a smaller number of lots run along the coastal bluffs above the water. Each type of property calls for its own design solutions, and we bring the depth of experience needed to work across all three.
San Clemente's downtown carries a strong Spanish Colonial Revival character, and that identity extends outward into the surrounding residential streets. We design with that context in mind, so a new home or renovation feels like it belongs in San Clemente rather than dropped into it.
Our Approach
Architecture Built Around Site and Setting
Anders Lasater started the firm in 2005, and two decades later our residential work is known for restrained material choices, careful proportion, and a close read of the site before a single line is drawn.
San Clemente rewards that approach. A bluff lot with ocean exposure needs a different response than an inland parcel with a home from the 1970s that has outgrown its original layout, and a beach cottage near the water asks for something else again. We treat these differences as the starting point for design, not an obstacle to work around.
Why Homeowners Like to Work With Us
Design That Responds To The Site
We start with the property itself, not a template. Views, sun exposure, neighboring homes, and the grade of the lot all shape the design from the earliest sketches.
Real Renovation Experience
San Clemente has a large stock of inland homes built decades ago, and many of them need more than a cosmetic update. We work often on projects that involve reworking layouts, adding square footage, and bringing an older home up to how people actually want to live now.
A Track Record Of Recognized Work
Our projects have been recognized by organizations including the AIA and the Gold Nugget Awards.
Our Process
01. Start the Conversation
We begin by walking the property, talking through what you want from the home, and identifying the constraints we will need to design around.
02. Shape the Vision
From there, we translate how you live day to day into an actual design direction, covering layout, materials, and how the home should feel to move through.
03. Build The Roadmap
Once the direction is set, we lay out budget, timeline, and the approvals the project will need, so you know what to expect before design work begins in earnest.
Our Work
A portfolio built on award-winning residential work shaped by the Southern California Coast
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. We take on custom homes, renovations, additions, and full architectural overhauls throughout San Clemente.
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Yes. Beach cottages and bluff lots each come with their own set of constraints around lot size, grading, and privacy from neighbors, and we build our design process around those specifics.
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These come up often in San Clemente, and we work on them regularly. An addition, a full interior reconfiguration, or a rebuild that keeps the existing foundation are all projects we can scope to fit the home and the lot.
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As early as possible. Bringing us in before you have finalized a plan lets us flag site issues, permitting requirements, and design opportunities before they become expensive problems later.
384 Forest Ave, #12
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
info@anderslasaterarchitects.com
Ready to Build Something Better?
If you're planning a custom home or a significant renovation in San Clemente, we're ready to talk through the property and what you want to get out of it.
Thank you for your interest in Anders Lasater Architects.