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Company Profile

Red Maple Architects, established in 1998 by Ken Berman and Clare Monteschio, specializes in the design of Residential and Light Commercial projects in Sonoma and Marin Counties. Our design goal is to create timeless, one-of-a-kind architectural solutions that not only meet our clients needs and budget requirements but also showcase our knowledge, skill and creativity on projects ranging from traditional to contemporary. We are familiar with and utilize ‘green’ products on all of our projects and combine a wide range of details, materials and spaces to make every project a tailored fit.

Design Process

Our design process is simple and efficient. We begin each project with accurate as-built drawings of the existing conditions either measured with a laser for existing structures or with a thorough topographic survey by a licensed surveyor for new construction - both of which are prepared on Autocad. From there we work via an old-school method of hand sketches on trace paper overlaid on top of the as-built drawings to quickly ascertain options regarding the overall design direction. Lastly, we transfer the sketches back to Autocad for accuracy and ease of communicating digitally with owners, contractors, project engineers/consultants, city/county officials and/or other interested parties in preparation of design review and permit submittals.

Personnel Profile

Kenneth Marc Berman, Principal & Architect

Licensed Architect, 2001, State of California

Master of Architecture, 1991, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1988, Lehigh University

Clare Monteschio, Principal & Designer

Master of Architecture, 1991, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Art, 1981, College of New Jersey

Miscellaneous

Since 1989, Ken has also been developing his artwork and art career and has developed a national fan base from San Francisco and Seattle to Miami and NYC. He has shown his work in the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA. at the Crocker-Kingsley 74th Exhibition in 2005 as well as the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art in Sonoma, CA. at the Biennial 2007 Exhibition. Ken has also had articles written about his work in the North Bay Bohemian and Art Opportunities Monthly and has won several awards including a Best of Show award from the Sebastopol Center for the Arts.

He has also been included in his first national publication of his artwork in Studio Visit Magazine - 2nd edition

You can also see some of his work on his website:

www.bermansworld.net

Experience

Ken and Clare have over 30 years of combined work experience in the fields of architecture and construction. We have won several design awards from the American Institute of Building Design and have had two projects featured on HGTV Curb Appeal