Business Details
Trusted Architectural Design Services in Irvine, CA
Carlile Coatsworth Architects (CCa) was founded in the late 1980s by Jeff Carlile and Cal Coatsworth, who first connected through shared architectural studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the 1970s. Our firm has grown into a mid-sized team of 20 professionals, including five licensed architects, with over 150 years of combined experience in architectural design and consulting. We specialize in creating tailored solutions for industrial, automotive, retail, specialty, food service, and tenant improvement projects, prioritizing client-specific needs to maximize investment value. Our expertise spans from warehouse and logistics facilities to high-end retail spaces, with a proven track record of delivering innovative designs that balance functionality, budget, and brand identity. We collaborate closely with developers, contractors, and clients to anticipate challenges and ensure timely, cost-effective project execution.Our retail designs enhance customer experiences, while our industrial and automotive projects emphasize operational efficiency and manufacturer standards. In specialty and food service sectors, we transform complex requirements into distinctive spaces that reflect each client's unique vision. With decades of experience, we maintain a steadfast commitment to problem-solving, combining technical precision with creative design to exceed client expectations. Our team's deep understanding of diverse industries ensures that every project benefits from strategic insights and a client-centric approach. Today, CCa remains dedicated to evolving as more than a traditional architecture firm, partnering with clients to deliver real-world results through innovative design solutions.
Services
Industrial Architecture
Automotive Facilities
Retail Design
Specialty Projects
Food Service Architecture
Tenant Improvement
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ years of combined experience in architectural design across diverse industries.
- Our team includes five licensed architects with expertise in complex project execution.
- We prioritize client-specific needs to maximize investment value and functionality.
- We deliver innovative designs balancing budget, schedule, and brand identity requirements.
- Our proven track record includes hundreds of successful projects nationwide.
Services
Industrial Architecture
Our industrial architecture services focus on optimizing warehouse/distribution, logistics, and manufacturing facilities. We collaborate with developers and contractors to create functional spaces that meet budgetary constraints while maximizing operational efficiency. Our designs address specific industry requirements, ensuring seamless integration of workflow, storage, and equipment needs.
Automotive Facilities
We specialize in automotive dealership facilities that balance manufacturer standards with client-specific needs. Our designs enhance customer experience through welcoming showrooms, efficient service areas, and cohesive brand representation. We prioritize operational effectiveness while maintaining aesthetic appeal and adherence to dealership identity requirements.
Retail Design
Our retail design expertise spans sports, leisure, fashion, and home furnishings sectors. We create innovative shopping environments that elevate customer experiences while supporting brand objectives. From flagship stores to nationwide rollouts, we ensure consistency in design quality and functionality across diverse retail formats.
Tenant Improvement
We deliver tailored tenant improvement solutions that address client needs within existing facility constraints. Our approach balances budget limitations with design innovation, ensuring timely execution while maintaining structural integrity and compliance with building codes and regulations.
Food Service Architecture
Our food service architecture creates welcoming environments for coffee shops, grocery store eateries, and theme park restaurants. We focus on optimizing customer flow, kitchen efficiency, and brand atmosphere, delivering spaces that enhance dining experiences while meeting operational requirements for high-traffic food service environments.
People
Calvin J. Coatsworth
Principal
A licensed architect with over 40 years of experience, Calvin co-founded CCa after graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1978. He leads major projects and mentors junior staff while maintaining active involvement in design decisions.
Jamie C. Poladian
Principal
Licensed architect Jamie Poladian brings expertise in complex retail and industrial projects to CCa. Graduating from Woodbury University in 2000, he specializes in translating client needs into functional, aesthetically pleasing architectural solutions.
Marcy Fields
Senior Architect
With a degree from California State University Long Beach (1986), Marcy Fields contributes extensive experience in tenant improvement projects. She focuses on optimizing space utilization while maintaining budgetary constraints for commercial clients.
David J. Prickett
Architect
Licensed architect David Prickett graduated from the University of Southern California in 1979. He specializes in automotive facility design, ensuring dealership projects meet manufacturer standards while enhancing customer experience.
Louie A. Bautista
Architect
Louie Bautista, a Woodbury University graduate (1989), contributes to CCa's industrial architecture projects. His expertise includes warehouse/distribution center design, focusing on operational efficiency and compliance with logistics requirements.
Questions
What industries does Carlile Coatsworth Architects specialize in?
We specialize in industrial, automotive, retail, specialty, food service, and tenant improvement projects, with expertise in warehouse/distribution centers, dealership facilities, and high-end retail spaces.
How does CCa approach client-specific design needs?
We prioritize understanding each client's unique requirements, combining technical knowledge with creative problem-solving to create functional, budget-conscious designs that align with brand identity.
What sets CCa apart from other architectural firms?
Our 150+ years of combined experience, focus on anticipating project challenges, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions tailored to client goals distinguish us in the industry.
Can CCa handle large-scale retail rollouts?
Yes, we have extensive experience designing single flagship stores and managing nationwide retail rollouts with hundreds of locations across the United States.
How does CCa ensure project timelines and budgets are met?
Our team proactively identifies potential issues, maintains open communication with stakeholders, and leverages decades of experience to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Where is Carlile Coatsworth Architects based?
Our headquarters are located in Irvine, California, with completed projects in Norco, Anaheim, and throughout the United States.
