Business Details
Innovative Architectural Design Services
At PCH Architects, we specialize in creating thoughtfully designed spaces that foster human connection and community growth. With decades of experience, we deliver architectural solutions for educational institutions, civic buildings, and commercial spaces, prioritizing client collaboration and sustainable practices. Our team combines technical expertise with creative vision to design environments that inspire learning, enhance daily life, and support economic activity.We maintain deep expertise in navigating school funding structures and regulatory requirements while emphasizing energy-efficient design principles. Our commitment to active listening ensures we translate client goals into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet both budgetary and scheduling demands. Through ongoing community engagement and professional development initiatives, we cultivate long-term relationships that extend beyond individual projects.
Services
Master Planning
Facility Assessment
3D Visualization
State Funding Assistance
Educational Specifications
Interior Design
Sustainability Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer 35 years of specialized experience in educational architecture
- Our team holds advanced expertise in state funding compliance
- We implement sustainable design practices meeting LEED standards
- We maintain a 98% client retention rate through collaborative processes
- Our staff includes licensed architects with institutional project expertise
Associations and certifications
- LEED Certified
Services
Educational Architecture
Specialized design services for K-12 and higher education facilities. Our team creates inspiring learning environments that meet strict regulatory standards while incorporating modern pedagogical requirements. We maintain deep expertise in state funding compliance and accessibility guidelines.
Sustainable Design
LEED-certified design solutions that balance environmental responsibility with functional requirements. We implement energy-efficient systems and materials selection while maintaining compliance with rigorous sustainability mandates across public and private projects.
Master Planning
Comprehensive planning services for educational and civic institutions. Our approach considers long-term growth needs while optimizing existing infrastructure through data-driven spatial analysis and community engagement processes.
State Funding Assistance
Expert guidance through California's complex school funding mechanisms. We help clients maximize state allocations while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements for construction and modernization projects.
3D Visualization
Advanced BIM and visualization tools that enable clients to experience designs before construction. Our digital modeling services improve decision-making through realistic spatial representations and construction sequence simulations.
People
Pedro Jaramillo
Principal Architect, AIA
Licensed California architect with 30+ years of institutional design experience. Specializes in educational facilities and digital visualization. Holds Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University and mentors emerging professionals.
Lis Zuloaga
Firm Associate
Key team member supporting architectural projects with expertise in design documentation and client coordination. Contributes to multiple project types across educational and civic sectors.
Laura Ochoa
Bookkeeper
Manages financial operations with precision, ensuring project budgets align with client expectations while supporting the firm's administrative infrastructure.
Steve Shunk
Project Manager
Experienced project leader overseeing design and construction phases. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex architectural solutions meeting technical and scheduling requirements.
Sherie Gillman
DSA Coordinator
Specializes in navigating state regulatory requirements for educational facilities. Ensures compliance with California's strict school construction standards and accessibility guidelines.
Questions
What architectural services does PCH Architects specialize in?
We specialize in educational facilities, civic buildings, and commercial spaces with expertise in master planning, state funding compliance, and sustainable design.
How does PCH Architects approach client collaboration?
We begin with active listening to understand client goals, then provide design leadership while maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in the Inland Empire, we work throughout Southern California on diverse architectural projects.
How does your firm handle school district regulations?
Our team has extensive experience navigating K-12 regulatory requirements and funding structures to deliver compliant, functional educational facilities.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We integrate LEED-certified design principles and energy-efficient solutions while maintaining compliance with strict environmental regulations.
