Partnering to Create Exceptional Spaces, Exceeding Expectations
Carlile Coatsworth Architects was founded in 1989 by two Cal Poly SLO graduates, Jeff Carlile and Cal Coatsworth, with a shared passion for architectural design. The partners' concept-to-creation approach led to the growth of their small firm into a mid-sized architecture firm with over 20 employees, comprising five licensed architects. Throughout the years, the firm has built a practice centered around problem-solving, driven by a desire to maximize each client's investment.
Services
At Carlile Coatsworth Architects, we offer a diverse range of services to cater to our clients' unique needs. Our expertise extends across various industries, including:
Industrial
We have extensive experience in designing industrial projects, such as warehouse/distribution, logistics, and manufacturing facilities. Our knowledge of facilities' functionality, constraints, and budgets contributes to our value as a member of the development team.
Automotive
We understand that each dealership has its own distinct needs, priorities, and identity. From showrooms to service and parts, we design welcoming facilities that create ambiance, functionality, and meet the goals of the client. Our aim is to create operational efficiency and a pleasant customer experience while balancing schedule, costs, brand image, and manufacturer standards.
Retail
Our expertise extends to the retail industry, where we've successfully designed buildings for various clients. We're well-versed in the arenas of sports, leisure, fashion, and footwear, home furnishings, and more. We value the customer's unique experience and take pride in creating innovative spaces. Our experience has enabled us to complete single flagship stores as well as roll outs comprised of hundreds of stores throughout the United States.
Specialty
Our penchant for solving design challenges and our breadth of experience enables us to create distinct design solutions specialized for our unique clients. From a golf course clubhouse with various facility functions and public spaces to a trade facility, we've proven ourselves to be a valuable team member on projects.
Food Service
Whether it be designing a welcoming coffee shop in a high-end retail mall, competing a "flagship location" for a national retail grocery chain, or remodeling a block of eateries for a well-known Anaheim theme park, we've brought our talents to the team, recognized what's truly important to the client, and created noteworthy solutions.
Tenant Improvement
We have the experience to understand the desires of the client, the constraints of the environment, and the existing facilities. We've completed many successful projects balancing these factors while effectively keeping within budget and staying on schedule. Our experience enables us to anticipate common problems that may arise to keep the project moving in a positive, timely manner.
Meet the Team
Our team consists of licensed architects, each bringing their unique expertise and passion for design to the table. Our leadership team includes:
Jeffrey L. Carlile
A principal and co-founder of the firm, Jeff has over three decades of experience in architectural design. He is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Calvin J. Coatsworth
A principal and co-founder of the firm, Cal has over three decades of experience in architectural design. He is also a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Jamie C. Poladian
An architect at Carlile Coatsworth Architects, Jamie has a strong background in design and construction. He is a graduate of Woodbury University.
Marcy Fields
An architect at Carlile Coatsworth Architects, Marcy has a strong interest in sustainable design. She is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach.
Team Careers
We're growing, and we're looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. With a satellite office in Portland, Oregon, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment for our employees to grow and develop their skills. If you're eager to contribute to our client-centric design methodology and be part of a collaborative and innovative team, we'd love to hear from you.
Overall Experience
The reviewer had a positive experience, mentioning that the people they interacted with were nice and helpful.
Staff and Service
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