Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Services in Folsom, CA
Folsom Architecture is a multi-discipline architectural firm with over 30 years of experience in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and public art design. Our reputation is built on creativity, technical competence, and a client-focused approach that prioritizes your vision over our own assumptions. We specialize in complex, multi-faceted projects, offering expertise in architecture, structural design, accessibility assessments, and site development. With offices in Southern California and Utah, we serve diverse project types ranging from small renovations to large-scale institutional builds. Our work is rooted in collaboration, ensuring seamless coordination with consultants and stakeholders throughout the design and construction process.Clients trust us for our ability to translate ideas into functional, aesthetically meaningful spaces tailored to their unique needs. Our portfolio includes custom residences, retail centers, industrial facilities, churches, and public art installations. We emphasize transparency, follow-through, and adaptability, whether working on intimate home remodels or expansive commercial developments. Our technical proficiency spans wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and cold-formed steel construction, alongside civil design for grading and drainage. This depth of experience positions us to deliver innovative solutions for projects of any scale or complexity.
Services
Architectural Design
Structural Drawings
Egress Assessment
Site Development
Public Art Support
Accessibility Analysis
Construction Documentation
Parking Studies
Drainage Planning
Tenant Improvements
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of architectural experience in diverse project types.
- Our team specializes in complex, multi-faceted design challenges.
- We prioritize client vision through collaborative, transparent processes.
- We handle projects from small renovations to large-scale developments.
- Our technical expertise spans structural, civil, and accessibility design.
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services blend creativity and technical expertise to create functional, aesthetically meaningful spaces. We specialize in custom residential homes, commercial buildings, and institutional facilities. Our process emphasizes client collaboration to ensure designs align with your vision and practical requirements.
Structural Drawings
We provide detailed structural construction drawings for wood, steel, concrete, and masonry projects. Our documentation ensures compliance with building codes while maintaining design integrity. Services include cold-formed steel fabrication plans for complex structural systems.
Egress Assessment
Our egress and accessibility assessments ensure compliance with safety regulations and universal design standards. We evaluate existing buildings and incorporate code-compliant solutions into new designs, addressing emergency evacuation routes and ADA requirements.
Site Development
We offer comprehensive site development services including grading plans, drainage solutions, and utility layout. Our civil design expertise ensures proper land use and infrastructure integration for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Public Art Support
We collaborate on public art projects from conceptual design to construction documentation. Our experience includes iconic installations like the Garden Grove Clock Tower, combining artistic vision with structural feasibility and municipal approval processes.
People
Folsom Architecture
Principal Architect
Registered architect with California and Utah licenses, Miles Folsom has practiced since 1988. He brings expertise in residential, commercial, and institutional design, with a focus on complex projects requiring multidisciplinary coordination.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and public art design, including structural drawings, accessibility assessments, and site development.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Our firm has over 30 years of experience, with principal Miles Folsom in private practice since 1988.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate from offices in Southern California and Utah, serving clients across both regions.
Can you handle both small and large projects?
Yes, we work on projects of all scales, from minor home renovations to large commercial developments.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We prioritize client vision through transparent communication, ensuring designs reflect your needs, not ours.
