Architectural Design
Licensed Architect
Oregon, Idaho, California, Washington
National NCARB Registration
About Gary Daugherty, Architect
Our History
Founded in 1980, Gary Daugherty, Architect has built a reputation for excellence in the architecture industry. With decades of experience, we specialize in custom homes, residential additions, and commercial buildings, delivering projects that meet and exceed client expectations.
Whether we are designing a simple room addition, an elaborate custom home estate or a neighborhood commercial building, it is always our objective to create places where people can live, work or shop comfortably and efficiently. And at the same time enjoy an architectural environment that is interesting, artistic and beautiful. This philosophy has allowed us to design residential and commercial projects of various styles, from “minimalist” modern buildings to richly detailed historically styled custom projects. Our goal for each project is to mold the functional, economic and esthetic desires of our client into an artful architectural solution. One that employs forms and materials that resonate with them, whatever the “style” of the building may be. We are equally comfortable designing a modern structure as a French Country home, or an early California Mission Hacienda. Over the years, we have designed and built over two hundred projects of every conceivable style and size. We do not impose any preconceptions of design upon our clients. Rather, we come to each project with an open mind and the goal of helping each client realize their dreams and vision of the “perfect” home or commercial project. If you are considering building a custom home, major renovation, room addition, an ADU, a commercial building, an office or retail Tenant Improvement project, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss with you the feasibility of your project and of course there is no obligation. We can also supply more complete resumes and project references upon request.
Gary Daugherty, Architect - Expertise and Philosophy
Residential Architecture
Core Residential Categories
- Custom Home Estates
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Designs for secondary housing, including specialized structures like RV garages and attached ADUs.
- Major Renovations & Additions: Expertise in transforming existing homes, from simple room additions to complex historic restorations and remodels.
Commercial Architecture
Typical Commercial Projects
- Neighborhood Commercial Buildings: Designing new structures for local retail or business use, focusing on creating spaces that allow people to work or shop comfortably.
- Tenant Improvements (TI): Managing renovations for office and retail spaces to adapt existing buildings for new business occupants.
- Office Buildings: Designing functional and professional work environments, ranging from modern "white box" structures to historically styled offices.
- Retail Spaces: Developing storefronts and shopping environments tailored to the brand's aesthetic and functional needs.
Diverse Architectural Style
We have demonstrated versatility across several distinct design vocabularies:
- Early California Mission/Hacienda: Focuses on regional historical aesthetics, including custom developments near Palm Springs.
- Modern & Minimalist: Designs "white box" modern structures and contemporary layouts that emphasize natural light and open floor plans.
- Traditional & European Influences: French country homes and other traditional European styles
Design Features and Philosophy
- Challenging Sites: Known for navigating difficult topography, such as hillside properties that require technical engineering to maximize views and light.
- Functional Design: Beyond visual appeal, our work focuses on permitting feasibility, structural integrity, and long-term livability.
- Interactive Process: Our portfolio includes extensive use of hand-sketched drawings, detailed renderings, and 3D modeling to help clients visualize their projects during the development phase.
Sustainable Design
We are committed to creating sustainable and environmentally-friendly, energy efficient designs that minimize our impact on the planet. With expertise in a range of sustainable design practices we can help you create a space that is both beautiful and eco-friendly.