Who We Are | Founded in Family

Building an extraordinary space starts with finding the right people. 

Ever wish you had an industry expert in your inner circle? Someone you could trust to give you the real deal? No aggressive sales pitches. No out-of-the-blue change orders. No marketing meant to reel you in—then, let you down. 

Our expertise spans almost a century, three generations and comes with an endless list of thoroughly vetted resources. Almost everything is done in-house so we can bring you streamlined schedules, budgets built on efficiency and a sigh-of-relief serenity that someone has your back. 

We deliver smart, through-the-line thinking that brings you the best of both worlds. 

Our contractors know that beauty starts in the foundation—so, every choice is made with an eye on form as well as function. Our designers have a solid foundation of construction expertise—so, every concept is built to be beautifully layered. 

While our portfolio includes a wide range of commercial and residential spaces—and our process is custom to every project—our dedicated approach stays the same. We understand that we’re being brought on for more than just a job. We know this is an essential partnership tied to your life and livelihood. 

So, if you’re searching for a design and build team that’s as invested as you are—well, welcome to the family.

 

Arnie Huddin

General Contractor

Bio in Brief. Arnie is a licensed GC with decades of expertise in residential, commercial, hospitality, and restaurant construction. He’s also the owner and operator of a millwork business that specializes in custom countertops, trim, cabinetry and all those pretty final finishes.

Specialty. He’ll deny it, but he’s a bit of a superhero. Arnie is regularly called in to fix disasters, solve problems and get train wrecks back on track all over the country.

Essentials. Winning the title of “Funnest Grandpa Ever”, grilling everything and a crisp craft beer.

Amber Cortes

Principal Designer

Bio in Brief. Amber is a certified interior designer with a lifelong immersion in her father Arnie’s construction expertise.

Specialty. Stunning design concepts that are beauty and build ambidextrous.

Essentials. A good cup of tea, the ocean, family adventures and fresh-baked anything.

Roberto Cortes

Superintendent

Bio in Brief. Roberto has specialized in hands-on construction and site management for over fifteen years.

Specialty. A natural leader with a relentless plan to get things done, that kicks off at groundbreaking and doesn’t slow down until everything is move-in ready.

Essentials. Any kind of athletic adventure; surfing, mountain biking, Crossfit—followed by a cold beer and a giant tlayuda (a Oaxacan dish that’s probably the best thing you’ll ever eat).

Design + Build Decoded

  • Design + Build

    A method of construction or renovation where one integrated team works under a single contract to provide an efficiency of design and construction services.

  • Procurement

    All activities involved with, requesting estimates, purchasing, receiving, inspecting, returning/reordering (if needed), and—at last—getting every last thing to the site.

  • Project Management

    The art of devising a complex plan that considers every component in the life cycle of a project—timelines, budgets, and how resources (human and material) are deployed.

  • Elevations

    An essential part of the plan, elevations document a view of every wall that includes details like built-ins, art, and dimensions.

  • FF&E

    Furniture, fixtures, and equipment—we create an FF&E binder for every project that includes all selects, instructions, and detailed spec sheets.

  • Punch List

    The punch list is included in the last step of every project—it exists to double-check that everything has been completed exactly to our specifications.