Architecture · Engineering · Interiors · TRPA
Architecture that belongs to Tahoe.
One integrated Crystal Bay studio aligns site, structure, interiors, and permitting to create enduring homes built for mountain life.
Start a projectLake Tahoe · California · Nevada
Selected work
Homes shaped by their setting, not imposed on it.
New builds and transformations respond to views, slope, snow loads, daily life, and the material language of the Sierra.
A documented result
$12.675M
Mountain Modern Magnificence
In February 2026, the residence sold for the highest sale reported year-to-date. Buyers cited its bold modern architecture and sweeping Lake Tahoe views.
Reported by Chase International
Remodel proof
A classic cabin, reimagined.
EFA resolves structure, rooflines, and finishes so old and new read as one—while preserving the character worth keeping.
Site · Structure · Interior · Permit
One integrated practice
Design decisions move together.
Architecture, structural engineering, interior intent, and Tahoe Basin permitting progress in parallel—shortening timelines and improving constructability.
- ArchitectureSite-responsive custom residential, mixed-use, and commercial design.
- EngineeringStructural thinking embedded from the first concept.
- InteriorsSpace planning, cabinetry, lighting, finishes, fixtures, and furnishings.
- TRPAConsultation and agency coordination for Tahoe Basin projects.
Recognition
Seven distinctions. One standard.
- 2025Residential Remodel of the Year
- 2019Commercial Remodel of the Year
- 2017Residential Remodel of the Year
- 2013Residential Remodel of the Year
- 2011 · 2009 · 2001Best in Basin recognition
From the build team
Design vision that works in the field.
“As an engineer and architect, her vision blends the aesthetics of her design with constructability, providing the contractor the opportunity to perform efficiently.”
“There’s not a thing we would have done differently.”
Before we begin
Common project questions.
What can EFA handle under one roof?
Services span feasibility studies and entitlements through architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, bidding coordination, and construction observation.
Can architecture and engineering be coordinated together?
Yes. EFA holds Architecture and Engineering licenses in California and Nevada, plus Architecture licensure in Hawaii, so structure, architecture, and interior intent can progress in parallel.
Do you work with Tahoe Basin permitting?
Yes. The team brings decades of Tahoe Basin permitting experience and provides TRPA consultation for basin projects, alongside coordination with local jurisdictions.
How does a project begin?
A collaborative on-site charrette is often the first step. Together, the team and client map views, sun, wind, access, constraints, and priorities to establish a clear concept.
Your site. Your life. One clear concept.