Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering Solutions
At CM Peck, we are dedicated to delivering excellence across architecture, civil engineering, and structural engineering disciplines. Our approach integrates innovative design with sustainable practices to address complex site constraints and create lasting solutions. With decades of collective experience, our team excels in collaborating with clients, contractors, and agencies to navigate permitting processes and achieve consensus-driven results. We prioritize anticipating challenges early in the design phase, ensuring strategic guidance that enhances civil, structural, and architectural outcomes.Our interdisciplinary methodology allows us to analyze projects holistically, devising fully integrated solutions tailored to hillside and commercial site developments. Recognized for our expertise, we have contributed to award-winning projects featured in prominent publications and have earned accolades for design innovation and historic preservation. Our commitment to quality extends to fostering sustainable urban planning and supporting local communities through charitable initiatives.
Services
Architecture
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Site Development
Historic Preservation
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in civil and structural engineering.
- Our team consists of certified experts with PE licenses.
- We provide integrated solutions for complex site constraints.
- We offer interdisciplinary collaboration across architecture, civil, and structural engineering.
- We have worked on projects in Southern California, Toronto, and New York.
Services
Architecture
Our architecture services focus on creating innovative, sustainable designs for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. We specialize in integrating architectural, structural, and site considerations to deliver cohesive solutions. Clients benefit from our expertise in historic preservation, retail development, and code compliance, ensuring projects meet both aesthetic and functional goals.
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering services address complex challenges in residential and commercial projects, including hillside structures and multi-family developments. We provide solutions for additions, retrofits, and new constructions, emphasizing safety and durability. Our team collaborates closely with architects to align structural integrity with design vision.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering services encompass grading, drainage, and stormwater management for hillside and urban sites. We design sustainable infrastructure, including roadways and utility systems, while adhering to regulatory requirements. Our focus is on creating functional, environmentally responsible solutions for diverse project types.
Historic Preservation
Historic preservation services combine architectural and engineering expertise to restore and adapt heritage buildings. We navigate complex code requirements and maintain historical integrity while modernizing structures. Projects include adaptive reuse of landmarks and compliance with preservation standards.
Site Development
Site development services optimize land use for residential, commercial, and public projects. We manage grading, access, and infrastructure design, prioritizing sustainability and regulatory compliance. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures seamless integration of architectural and engineering elements.
People
Chris Peck
Founder
Chris Peck founded CM Peck, fostering a multidisciplinary environment focused on hillside and commercial projects. With degrees in architecture, structural, and civil engineering, he has lectured at the University of San Diego and contributed to LEED-certified developments.
Diana Djoneva
Senior Project Engineer
Diana Djoneva leads complex civil and structural projects at CM Peck, leveraging 20+ years of experience in multi-family, commercial, and LEED-certified developments. She holds a master's in civil engineering and is registered with California Emergency Management Agency.
Justin Bernhoft
Senior Project Engineer
Justin Bernhoft specializes in structural and civil engineering for commercial clients like Southern California Edison. Licensed in four states, he has over two decades of experience in project coordination and code compliance, featured on HGTV's House Hunters.
Alex Zlotnik
Senior Project Engineer
Alex Zlotnik manages civil land development projects at CM Peck, focusing on grading and stormwater solutions. A California-licensed engineer, he has expertise in Los Angeles hillside ordinances and public works coordination.
Amber Gao
Senior Project Designer
Amber Gao leads hillside residential projects at CM Peck, applying her expertise in high-rise and mixed-use design. With a master's from USC, she emphasizes detail-oriented solutions and sustainable practices for luxury homes.
Questions
What services does PECK offer?
PECK provides architecture, civil engineering, and structural engineering services, specializing in integrated solutions for complex sites.
Do you handle historic preservation projects?
Yes, we specialize in historic adaptive reuse and preservation, maintaining architectural integrity while modernizing structures.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Southern California, Toronto, Northern California, Rhode Island, and New York City.
Are your engineers licensed?
Yes, our team includes Professional Engineers (PE) licensed in multiple states.
Can you manage large-scale developments?
Yes, we handle multi-family, commercial, and mixed-use projects with expertise in site constraints.
Do you focus on sustainability?
Yes, we prioritize sustainable design and have completed LEED-certified projects.
