Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.

For more than 30 years, Elise Fett & Associates has designed custom residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects in Lake Tahoe and the surrounding region. Our work has been recognized by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Quarterly, and Washoe County, reflecting a practice that pairs design quality with rigorous technical execution. We design with our clients—not at them. A collaborative on-site charrette is often our first step: together we map views, sun, wind, access, and constraints, then prioritize what matters most. Within hours, a clear concept emerges that fits the site and your life. Because we hold licenses in Architecture and Engineering in California and Nevada, and Architecture in Hawaii, architecture, structure, and interior intent progress in parallel. That integrated approach shortens timelines, streamlines permitting (including TRPA consultation for basin projects), and improves constructability. Services span feasibility studies and entitlements through architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, bidding coordination, and construction observation. Across all phases, we aim for timeless forms, durable materials, and responsible resource use—homes and buildings that feel grounded in Tahoe and age gracefully. Our goal is simple: deliver a design that reflects your priorities, performs in this climate, and builds smoothly.