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address: "P.O. Box 50716, Santa Barbara, California 93150, United States"
latitude: 34.2628
longitude: -119.8486
phone: "(805) 969-0559"
website: http://www.sophiecalvin.com
rating: 5
review_count: 15
best_of_houzz_awards: 2
followers: 85
last_updated: 2026-11-11
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# Calvin Design

Original Houzz profile: [Calvin Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/calvin-design-pfvwus-pf~1098908151)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA
- **Serves:** Santa Barbara
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2015), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Custom residential design

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- Home Additions
- Floor Plans
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation

### Areas Served

- Santa Barbara

### Typical Job Cost

$40,000 - 12 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Calvin Design |
| Address | P.O. Box 50716, Santa Barbara, California 93150, United States |
| Phone | (805) 969-0559 |
| Website | http://www.sophiecalvin.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 85 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Calvin Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/calvin-design-pfvwus-pf~1098908151)
- **Website:** http://www.sophiecalvin.com
- **Phone:** (805) 969-0559

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Bachelor of Architecture, Cal Poly, SLO
- Completed / passed NCARB written and design exams

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2015), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews**

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Carolyne Calvin of Keller Williams Montana Realty, Dec. 2018**

> Sophie is a creative designer that came up with many options for us.  We are pleased with her dedication, style and knowledge of the area.  I would highly recommend Sophie for any design ideas!

**★★★★★ — ginaofsb, Sept. 2014**

> We engaged Sophie Calvin when we bought a parcel of land in Montecito, California where we needed assistance obtaining permits & approvals along with the necessary design and drawings to build a new home.  We discovered in the process she has an amazing amount of knowledge covering all the local regulations and how to work most efficiently with the various county departments involved to get it done.  She was easy to work with, openly accepting our inputs, in addition to coming up with her own creative ideas along the way.  She clearly knows how to get things done in this town and we were impressed with every meeting we had.  Although our own time restraints and some health issues did not allow us to finish the project, we have enough experience to know we would hire Sophie again and highly recommend her..

**★★★★★ — debby65, Sept. 2014**

> Sophie has done several projects for us over the years and always does a great job.  She is helpful, informed ,effective and timely.  We highly recommend her!

**★★★★★ — mfh12345, Sept. 2014**

> Sophie Calvin, the owner of Calvin Design, has done numerous projects for us both as an architect and consultant. She is extremely competent and very prompt with her work, meeting deadlines, and budgets. She works very well with colleagues and is especially able to work through government bureaucracy. Presently, she is coordinating a very hard to get water well permit with Santa Barbara county and is doing a great job under very difficult circumstances. I have been in the development and building business for 50 years and she is by far the best designer and architect I have ever hired.

**★★★★★ — rebecca1779, Sept. 2014**

> Sophie is a dream to work with! Sophie offers a great design sense combined with practical solutions and impeccable execution. She is very responsive, organized and knowledgeable. Sophie listens and tries to incorporate your vision. I would not hesitate to recommend Sophie for a small or large project.

**★★★★★ — jimcongdon, Sept. 2014**

> Sophie designed four spec homes for us to be built and sold in Montecito. We gave her design concepts and size parameters. She then designed  four unique homes with a common design theme. She nailed it. We were 18 months in design and permits and 18 months in construction. We sold all four homes at a higher price than our original business plan. The project was a grand slam thanks to Sophie. She has a great reputation with the local approval committees and planning department officials. She is the perfect embassary. She thinks fast, she talks fast and she draws fast. All good attributes for a designer.

**★★★★★ — Joe Riley Construction, May 2014**

> I am a licensed general contractor in Santa Barbara. I have had the privilege of working with Sophie Calvin on multiple projects over the past 15 years. Her superior knowledge of Design as well as her understanding of how a structure is built in invaluable to a contractor. It is always a pleasure to work on a project with her and we look forward to working with her in the future.-j

**★★★★★ — maureenmcdermut, July 2013**

> Sophie Calvin's  design work is always well thought out for the client. She is a good listener and really responds to the clients needs. As a real estate professional, I have called on Sophie many times to help my clients figure out if what the client wants in a home is feasible before they pursue a purchase of a particular home. She can help with ideas on redesign, costs and budgeting. She is extremely knowledgeable on the local building codes which is very helpful.
>
> I can recommend Sophie with absolutely no hesitation. She is a pleasure to work with and is a true professional in every sense of the word.

**★★★★★ — sbadventurer, July 2013**

> Ms. Calvin was very instrumental in the acquisition of our easement.
> I would recommend her to any one who has any questions regarding land usage or property options.

**★★★★★ — Peggy Antkies Olcese, July 2013**

> Calvin Design is not only a company that I have hired to work on my own personal projects but one that I have the utmost respect for and have referred to my most discriminating clients
> Calvin Design is a company that responds immediately to any task at hand and takes on that task with the highest regard
> The quality of work that this company provides can only be described as excellent excellent excellent

**★★★★★ — memorehart, July 2013**

> Calvin Designs has continued to a great help to my business.
> Sophie has continually been prompt in responding to clients questions and needs.
> Sophie has done several projects for me..one being an adobe built in 1920.
> In a short period of time Sophie was able to work with the city to permit the needed changes.

**★★★★★ — happy134, July 2013**

> Sophie Calvin is an extremely professional, responsive and reliable resource.  She understands the local Santa Barbara City and County regulations and takes care of business from conception all the way to completion.  Sophie takes on simple small remodels,  zoning violation corrections or large scale multi million dollar estates. I highly recommend Sophie

## Selected projects

- [Lower Hot Springs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lower-hot-springs-pj-vj~251217)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Adobe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adobe-pj-vj~251204)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Two story home for five](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/two-story-home-for-five-pj-vj~184087)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [In the heart of town](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/in-the-heart-of-town-pj-vj~251202)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Models](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/models-pj-vj~184108)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Birnam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birnam-pj-vj~251206)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [House on the hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-on-the-hill-pj-vj~251171)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Live Oak](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-oak-pj-vj~251221)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Neighbors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neighbors-pj-vj~251219)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [New entry and cabana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-entry-and-cabana-pj-vj~251184)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [New Montecito house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-montecito-house-pj-vj~184077)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Olive Mill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olive-mill-pj-vj~44276)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [rustic woods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-woods-pj-vj~251208)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Upper Hot Springs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-hot-springs-pj-vj~44275)
  - Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Major remodel. New second story.
- [Peterson condominium](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peterson-condominium-pj-vj~1074817)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Chicken coop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicken-coop-pj-vj~1031632)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Danielson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/danielson-pj-vj~294086)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Park Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-lane-pj-vj~298154)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3

[See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/calvin-design-pfvwus-pf~1098908151)

## Ideabooks

- [lawn area](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27604702/list/lawn-area) — 11 ideas
- [coops](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8684094/list/coops) — 6 ideas
- [outdoor space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16195764/list/outdoor-space) — 2 ideas
- [sophiecalvin1's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8116278/list/sophiecalvin1-s-ideas) — 3 ideas

[See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/sophiecalvin1)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-11.*