Brett Farrow is a licensed architect who designs, builds
and develops his own projects ranging from commercial/mixed-use to high-end custom residential.
SERVICES {CLICK below}:
ARCHITECTURE
Specializing in innovative, sustainable, site specific designs for in-fill redevelopment projects, Farrow's approach to design is modern, efficient, bright and natural.
DEVELOPMENT
As a one man office, Farrow's involvement in a project spans the entire process from the inception to completion. Including: identifying potential project sites, negotiating terms of sales, performing feasibility studies, analyzing zoning & code, securing financing, designing, permitting, building, and leasing or selling.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Farrow has experience constructing over $15MM in projects acting as his own General Contractor to reduce costs and improve quality.
EDUCATION
Currently co-chair of the Masters of Real Estate Development at Woodbury University, Farrow is available to lead seminars for educators and students of Architecture who wish to know more about real estate development.
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Feasibility studies can be preformed for private parties looking to better understand the potential of their real estate holdings or buyers seeking to determine the viability of a project.
RESUME {CLICK below}:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002-Present: Brett Farrow Architect, Inc.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Architecture, construction and development firm California Architect License No. C 29668, (licensed 3/8/04). Successful completion of (2) development projects.
2000-2002: Austin Veum Robbins Parshalle
San Diego, CA
Lead Designer and Project Manager. Managed range of projects from high-rise development to row-homes. Extensive experience in marketing, administration & public presentations. Specialized in urban mixed-use projects
1997-2000: Jonathan Segal Architect
San Diego, CA
Designer and Project Manager. Involved in all levels of project development. Contributed to pro-forma and market analysis. Design of medium to high density urban housing. Construction Manager for 42,000 s.f. urban mixed-use project
1996-1997: Graham Downes Architect
San Diego, CA
Designer and Project Manager.
Design & permitting of retail, entertainment & restaurant uses.
1988-1995: Charles Franks & Associates
Capitola, CA
Designer and Project Manager. Custom homes, multi-family and mixed-use projects
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
2019: Planning Commissioner
Enicinitas, CA
2008- 2017: Cardiff 101 Main Street Association
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Board of Directors
2007: Centre City Development Corporation
San Diego, CA
Community Representative- Little Italy. Member of Selection Committee for Community Plan Update Consultants
2004-2007: Little Italy Association
San Diego, CA
Advisory Resident Representative. Member of Design Review Committee. Member of Community Advisory Board
2002-2004: Centre City Advisory Committee
San Diego, CA
Resident Tenant Representative- Little Italy
Chairman of Pre-design Subcommittee
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2013-Present: Woodbury University
San Diego, CA
Design Faculty
Masters of Real Estate & Development
2009-2013: Woodbury University
San Diego, CA
Design Faculty
Masters of Real Estate & Development
2005-2006: Newschool of Architecture
San Diego, CA
Design Faculty. 4th Year Design Studio Instructor
2004-2005: Newschool of Architecture
San Diego, CA
Design Faculty. Graduate Thesis Design Instructor
EDUCATION
1995-1997: Newschool of Architecture
Master of Architecture
Graduated class Valedictorian
1987-1992: University of California at Santa Cruz
Bachelors in Art History. Minor in Sociology
Graduated with honors in Senior Colloquium
AWARDS
CONTACT
Brett Farrow Architect, Inc.
125 Mozart Ave
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
760.230.6851
PUBLICATIONS
QUONSET PROJECT
San Diego Foundation for Architecture- Orchid
Our City San Diego-
Best Commercial Project under 20,000 feet
WEST LAUREL STUDIOS
American Institute of Architects San Diego
Design Award - Merit
Concrete Masonry Association
of California & Nevada
Grand Award- Best Commercial Building
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