Patel Architecture Inc.

I had the pleasure of working with Narendra Patel on (what became) an award-winning development--Alta Palm Springs. My husband and I are developers and we purchased a problematic parcel of land in Palm Springs California. The land had an ideal location and incredible views of the San Jacinto mountains. We wanted to develop an architecturally significant neighborhood of 67 homes that was all contemporary in design, that featured modular floor plans that would give homeowners flexibility and create a custom look to the neighborhood, and where every home faced the views. We also wanted an architect who was using the latest and greatest 3D technology as an integral part of his process. After a long search for the right architect, I found Narendra Patel of Patel Architecture. To put it into context, Narendra typically does custom homes and large commercial work. We were asking an architectural genius to do the impossible--to work his magic in a way that would allow us to use production building techniques and sell the homes from $1.7 to $3.5 Million. The first thing that impressed me was that he fully embraced the challenge. The first significant result was that he did indeed find a way to orient all the homes so that they would face the view. The homes were angled to face the mountains, and he introduced an incredible courtyard home concept that brought the backyard to the front with complete privacy. The second significant contribution was his proprietary inverted truss system for the roofs which opened up view corridors from the main rooms of the homes by 40% or more. The third significant contribution was the cutting edge design of the homes. His unique style shows through in the facades of the homes as well as the interiors. The floor plans were designed with interchangeable modules allowing for additions of guest suites, bonus rooms, offices, and cabanas. With this project, we were one of the first developers to offer this concept. He made it work seamlessly. Narendra works in a manner that is ideal for developers. He works through his initial concepts in sketch form, but then transfers those ideas immediately into 3D. This is much more efficient because it allows the developer to quickly envision what is happening, ensure that plans will work on all lots, even problematic ones, and make quick revisions if needed. His animated fly-through renderings allowed us to market and sell the homes prior during grading. He is also highly collaborative which is essential to a developer. My husband and I had many ideas about what we wanted the finished homes to look like. He always considered our input with the utmost respect and worked those ideas into the plans. My husband and Narendra spent hours walking the site ensure the best outcome for the project. The result was Alta Palm Springs-- a community of homes that have become collector's homes. In 2006, The ALTA Community was the big winner at the Gold Nugget Event sponsored by the Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference and received the following awards: “GRAND AWARD – Home of the Year” for best single family home across all product categories Best Single Family Detached Home – 2,500 to 3,500 sf Best Single Family Detached Home – 3,500 to 4,500 sf “Best Development of the Year” Runner Up (Merit Award) A architect with such a prolific volume of incredible (and highly published) work should have an ego to match it. Narendra is humble, soft spoken, genuine and truly passionate about his work. His creative genius is unmatched. I was honored to work with him on this project and will continue to work with him and recommend his services to others!

I have worked with Narendra Patel for probably at least 12 years providing him with art and accessories for his various projects, not only in the desert, but internationally as well. I have an understanding of the incredible innovative architecture which Patel creates, soaring volumes and vista's combining indoor and outdoor spaces as only he can do. Narendra's architecture is sculpture. Given that I have such a remarkable space to work with, makes my job that much more interesting. For me it becomes a challenge to take this superb architecture and make it more amazing with unique and exciting artwork. For me, dealing with Patel over the years has been a joy. I recommend him anytime. Lucien Wolff Desert Wolff

As a general contractor I have been fortunate to be able to work with Mr. Patel since the early 2000's. His ability to blend the houses he designs with the surrounding environment and to utilize the natural energy our planet provides is nothing short of magical. His attention to even the smallest detail is what sets his firm and designs apart from everyone else. I look forward to building a Patel home knowing that when I'm finished I will have completed a beautiful home and come away feeling very satisfied with the end product. Pat Powers Powers Construction

My wife and I met Narendra Patel about 10 years ago when we were looking for an architect to build our home in Palm Desert. Narendra is an experienced, trustworthy and competent architect. He dealt with the construction of our home in a professional and respectful manner. Narendra worked closely with us to create a design for our home that to this day still gives us a thrill when we walk through it. It’s simply breathtaking. His attention to detail, accommodating manner and high standards brought our dream from design to reality. He’s a pleasure to know and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Patel Architecture has worked with me on several residential projects of the upmost quality, in terms of design and execution. They have created architecture that is unsurpassed in attention to the client, respect to the environment, and energy efficiency. I would recommend them to anyone interested in building anything from custom homes to large, luxury hotels.