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# Tharp Studios

Original Houzz profile: [Tharp Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tharp-studios-pfvwus-pf~755306817)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Palm Springs, CA
- **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Thousand Palms, New York City, North Palm Springs
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 25 Ideabook Saves

Tharp Studios is a full-service, collaborative firm specializing in custom residential, commercial tenant improvements and furniture design.

Principal Ryan Tharp earned his degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning and has held positions in New York City, San Francisco, Atlanta, San Diego and Amsterdam. His passion for modern design is heavily influenced through his travels and ongoing study of mid-century architecture in Southern California. Ryan is a Board Member for the American Institute of Architects California Desert Chapter and a past Board Member for Art Reach San Diego. He has served as a guest juror at College of the Desert, New School of Architecture and Design and regularly volunteers for home tours during Palm Springs Modernism Week. His work has received coverage in local and national publications including: The Desert Sun, Palm Springs Life Magazine, Bon Appetit, San Diego Magazine and Refinery29.

We design buildings, renovate space, build furniture and formulate brands for small businesses. Our approach on a project is to discover its 'essence' by telling a story. The story often begins with concepts that manifest and transform into built form. The concepts unfold through careful study of client needs, client rituals, site analysis, context, scale, orientation, views, light, ventilation and material. An important part of this research includes referencing historic examples of similar project types overlaid with today's sustainable mindset. Everything is considered part of the whole and collectively combines to reveal the spirit of each project.  

From concept through construction, we take the time to ensure the client has a full understanding of the process from start to finish. We collaborate with building departments, sustainability consultants, engineers, contractors, artists and craftsmen whose individual skills are essential to create the final product. We understand the challenges of design and construction and seize the opportunity to work together as a team to deliver clean, timeless solutions. Since this behind-the-scenes collaboration is rarely seen, we use social media as a platform to highlight the stages of the process. We see this collaborative effort as another important component in revealing the project's story. This story gives meaning and value to the project, to our clients, to the design profession and to the greater community.

### Services Provided

- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Site Preparation
- 3D Home Design
- Construction Drawings
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Cathedral City
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Desert Hot Springs
- Rancho Mirage
- Thousand Palms
- New York City
- North Palm Springs

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Tharp Studios |
| Address | 200 East Francis Drive, Palm Springs, California 92262, United States |
| Phone | (760) 409-3838 |
| Website | http://www.tharpstudios.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 18 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/tharpstudios/
- X (Twitter) — https://www.instagram.com/tharpstudios/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-tharp-417602a
- Blog — https://www.tharpstudios.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Tharp Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tharp-studios-pfvwus-pf~755306817)
- **Website:** http://www.tharpstudios.com
- **Phone:** (760) 409-3838

## Credentials

**Affiliations**
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)

## Selected projects

- [Live/Work Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-work-space-pj-vj~2955461)
  - Location: Palm Springs, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Live/work space in Palm Springs, California. Built in 2007, the 20-unit complex was designed by O’Donnell + Escalante Architects. The buildings consist of a simple, yet durable material palette of block walls, concrete floors, steel overhangs and floor-to-ceiling glass. Originally intended as condominiums, the complex was sold during the recession with individual units repurposed as rentals, some of which became live/work spaces for artists, designers and professionals. The challenged economy ga…
- [Joshua Tree Reach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/joshua-tree-reach-house-pj-vj~6131091)
  - Location: Joshua Tree, CA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Joshua Tree Reach House is a 2,300 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bath custom modern residence located in Joshua Tree, California. The ‘reach’ concept was derived from several regional site-specific features. The scenic landscape, dramatic night sky and incredible views make Joshua Tree a unique place. Our task was to create a home that fully integrated with these elements. The open 5-acre property allows the structure to comfortably stretch in all directions. Wall planes reach horizontally connectin…
- [Vacation Rental](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vacation-rental-pj-vj~2139628)
  - Location: Palm Springs, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Renovation of a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Palm Springs vacation rental and winter retreat for a Chicago-based client. Our mission was to create a fantasy getaway for vacation renters and the client to feel as if they were transported back to another place and time. To achieve this, vintage furniture and colorful artwork were added to create a bright and futuristic environment. Furniture groupings were placed near large expanses of glass to direct views to the San Jacinto Mountains. The original 1,800 sq…
- [Modern Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-residence-pj-vj~2139638)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Proposed 1,300 sq. ft. modern residence for a couple in San Diego, California. The challenge was to design a building that maintains a feeling of spaciousness on a small lot, so the focus was to visually and physically extend the floor plan through large expanses of glass to connect the interior to enclosed outdoor areas. The idea was to make the rooms feel more open and provide a healthy link to the near-perfect San Diego climate. Efficiency is sustained through use of eco-friendly materials, l…
- [Sherman Heights Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sherman-heights-kitchen-pj-vj~2200111)
  - Location: San Diego, CA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Kitchen renovation for a 'Stick Style Victorian,' originally built in 1898 in San Diego's Sherman Heights historic district. At the time of construction, it was an elaborate middle class home, but years of neglect had faded the Victorian’s beauty. Homeowners with a passion for preservation (and enthusiasm for color) restored the historic home to its former glory, thoughtfully bringing it into the 21st century by creating a chef-quality kitchen that would complement the home's traditional charact…
- [Reclaimed Wood Table](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reclaimed-wood-table-pj-vj~2139653)
  - Location: Palm Springs, CA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: wd.stl.tbl \[wood.steel.table\] is intentionally named as it was designed, stripped down to its simplest form to expose the table's materials - reclaimed wood and raw steel. The goal was to locally craft a functional, eco-friendly, one-of-a-kind furniture piece through as little material as structurally possible. To achieve this, steel was imbedded into finger jointed wood so the table could support itself without the aid of bulky structure. As a nod to mid-century Danish furniture makers, structu…

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tharp-studios-pfvwus-pf~755306817)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-20.*