About The Firm
We craft unique designs for every client, pulling inspiration from local climate, culture, and community.
The principals of studio 2G, Heidi Gibson & Laura Gough, began their partnership at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where they both earned their Bachelor of Architecture Degree in 1994. They then cultivated their knowledge of the field working regionally, until they ultimately brought studio2G into fruition in 2005. Both are licensed architects in the state of California. studio 2G Architects is a Certified Women Business Enterprise, as well as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, being the small business that it is. Passionate advocates for sustainable environments, they both carry their LEED Accredited Professional BD+C and are a part of the Architecture 2030 Commitment. This is a promise to design all new buildings as net-zero energy by 2030.
Studio 2G has a positive reputation with all of their clients and consultants for being responsive, diligent, having attention to detail, and producing the highest quality of work. Committed to providing a quality product, studio 2G curates a harmonious balance between a design aesthetic, the client's needs, the workings of the built world, and an appreciation of the natural environment. We value our natural resources to the utmost and make every effort to spread awareness about green design, green building materials, and an overall green lifestyle, constantly striving to envelop what it means to be a sustainable and energy-conscious practice.
est. 2005
Certified Women Business
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
LEED Accredited Professionals BD+C
Laura Gough - Principal
Project Architect, AIA, LEED®AP BD+C. As one of the founding Principals, she has consistently worked to build a strong foundation for the firm based of quality and fine attention to detail. She aims to create buildings and environments that speak directly to the needs of the people.
Heidi Gibson - Principal
Project Architect, AIA, LEED®AP BD+C. Heidi Gibson has received a reputation in the industry for going beyond the status quo. She strives to take clients on a journey by giving them insights on how their project can create a healthy environment, conserve resources, and be dramatically unique.
Joe Rivas - Project Manager
Design Associate, LEED GA. Joe is a Cal Poly Architecture graduate, LEED Green Associate and is currently working towards licensure. Prior to joining studio 2G, Joe worked in a multi-disciplinary office where he gained an insight into the various engineering trades by working closely with civil, MPE, and structural designers.
Tony De Fazio - Project Manager
Holding a Bachelors' of Architecture from Cal Poly SLO, Tony's experience ranges from working as a carpenter on custom homes in Montana, to working in the Construction and Architecture industries on various project types throughout California. He prefers being outdoors and spends his downtime at the beach surfing, or in the High Sierra backpacking and fly fishing.
Neal Breton - Administrative Assistant
Neal is an experienced administrative assistant with a background in fine art, design and marketing, overseeing day-to-day operations from logistics to invoicing to social media posting. He has been an artist for over 25 years and has shown his work all over the country.
Tyler Hall - Intern
Tyler Hall is currently in his 5th year at Cal Poly, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. He has enjoyed his time in college, but is looking forward to a bright future after graduating next year. In fact, constantly looking forward into his bright future is the reason he's always wearing sunglasses.
Ashley Mayou - Intern
Ashley is a 5th year architecture major and a photography minor. She's been interested in architecture since a 5th grade project, where she designed a straw bale house with solar panels. Ashley has extensive experience in the visual field, with a freelance portfolio with everything from event videography, wedding photography, and general travel images.
Brianna Aguilar - Intern
Brianna Aguilar is currently working toward her Bachelor's degree in Architecture and is finishing up her fifth year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She is originally from Corona, California where she was influenced by the wide variety of architecture Southern California offers.
Why Hire An Architect?
A construction project requires substantial time, energy, and money. Hiring an architect is a critical first step to maximizing your return on investment.
1. Legacy
Architects are licensed professionals, experienced in the numerous complexities of design and construction, offering services from project inception to construction completion and beyond.
2. Vision
Throughout the design process, an architect brings visions to life, integrating elements that are important to individual clients. Whatever your requirements, architects create positive experiences for both owners and users.
3. Value
From beginning to end, your design team is dedicated to your project’s success. Under the guidance of an architect, this means a smoother, more stress-free building experience. They are trained to explore innovative, cost effective, and energy-saving solutions.
Testimonials
Clients
“We hired studio 2G Architects to create a remodel of our home. This was a complete remodel . . . not a room was left untouched in our large house and converted barn. They listened to everything we said and then came up with the most creative ideas and solutions. During our 18-month construction project and the proceeding planning phase they worked closely with our General Contractor and Landscape Architect. Communication was seamless, prompt and thorough. Plus, they were all super pleasant to work with. We couldn’t be happier with the work that studio 2G Architects did for us!”
“Working with Laura and the studio 2G staff was a wonderful experience. Laura was very receptive to our input and in every instance, she had better suggestions than we could have ever imagined. Studio 2G and our builder collaborated well and as a homeowner, you cannot ask for more. The end result is a beautifully designed home that we will enjoy for years to come.”
“Laura Gough has worked on 3 projects for us in the last 15 years. House, guest house and barn remodel on our horse ranch, and “moved to town “ house. Wonderful and creative design, rooms flow from one to another, creative use of space, resulting in comfortable yet elegant homes. Her firm was also involved in creating our local Mosque and remodeling part of the interior space in the 1772 Spanish Mission in San Luis Obispo. My contractors loved her too. Can’t say enough about her competency and my delight in working with her.”
“We hired studio 2G Architects for our extensive home remodel and large addition. Heidi came highly recommended and after interviewing a couple others we settled on studio 2G. She is very professional and understood our concept right away and came up with a design that was exactly what we wanted. Heidi was great in incorporating our ideas into her design as well. The team was professional and responsive whenever things came up and worked well with my General Contractor to get things done on a timely basis. Our project was complex and Heidi and her team were able to sort out all the details and special circumstances we encountered.”
“Really enjoyed working with Heidi and the rest of the team. I have zero regrets on any dollar spent with studio 2G Architects. We received great input and absolutely love our home. Heidi takes the design personally - she took our ideas and what we were interested in and then added from her extensive knowledge base and just great vision for what she could see we wanted. Did I say we love our house? We’ve been in 9 months and I think we say that about every time we walk in the front door.”
Colleagues
“Very professional and competent architects. Good working relationships with local planning departments which helps with the permit process. They completed over a dozen projects for us with a combined value of over $10mm. Several of our projects are profiled on their website. A site visit to one or more of these completed projects would give you an idea of what they are capable of doing. Would always approach them first when embarking on other real estate developments.”
“I have worked with Heidi and Laura for over 10 years now. As a surveyor, I have found their plans to be clear, easy to read and easy to build from. I would highly recommend them for any residential or commercial project.”
“Studio 2G Architects are wonderful to work with and they are great team players. They are open to ideas and sharing as a team and practice excellent communication across disciplines. We highly recommend them as talented architects and great collaborators.”
“As green building consultants, we really enjoy working with studio 2G Architects. Their designs beautifully integrate strategies for energy efficiency, comfortable interiors, spacious daylighting and conservation of natural resources. At the same time, they are responsive to their clients’ needs and highly professional in their project management.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with studio 2G Architects on design teams since 2005. Their outstanding designs have been recognized by the community, as well as their peers, and represent fresh and innovative expressions of their client’s dreams. They are a creative, collaborative and cohesive member of any project team. Studio 2G Architects has my highest recommendation.”
Careers
JOB CAPTAIN
LOCATION
San Luis Obispo, CA
Required Experience
3-5 years
ABOUT
Studio 2G Architects, LLP is looking for a professional, thoughtful and self-motivated individual skilled in design, exceptional presentations and project coordination who is able to assume the role of a Job Captain for commercial, winery, and residential architecture environments. The successful candidate will be a self-reliant, strong team player who works well under deadlines and within a fast paced work environment. They will have a comprehensive understanding of construction methodology and the ability to create concise construction plans. Must have experience interacting with consultants, city agencies and clients as well as the ability to manage subordinates. Knowledge of a computer aided drafting software is a must; Vectorworks and Twin Motion is a bonus and proficiency with Lumion and InDesign is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
Architecture degree from accredited college/university
3-5 years of architectural office experience
Demonstrated path toward completion of professional licensure
2+ years of construction drawing experience
Has a good understanding of technical, building code and project coordination
Excellent verbal and graphic communication skills
HOW TO APPLY
Please click the button below to complete a brief questionnaire. No phone calls please. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin.
INTERN I
LOCATION
San Luis Obispo, CA
Required Experience
1-2 years
ABOUT
Studio 2G Architects, LLP is looking for a professional, thoughtful and self-motivated individual skilled in design and values attention to detail. The successful candidate will be a motivated team player who works well under deadlines and within a fast paced work environment. The candidate will be attending college (full time or part time) or is a recent graduate on a path to receiving licensure. The Intern position provides support in preparation of schematic design, design development, construction documents and drafting details under the supervision of an Architect, Project Manager or Job Captain. Knowledge of a computer aided drafting software is a must; Vectorworks and Twin Motion is a bonus and proficiency with Lumion and InDesign is preferred.
studio 2G requires a 3 month, full-time internship commitment which will evolve into a 1 year part-time internship with a minimum of 15 hours/week.
KEY TASKS
Assists the Job Captain, Project Managers and Project Architects on projects by doing mark-ups.
Assists Architects with PreDesign and Schematic Design packages.
Drafts mark-ups to drawings.
Understands VectorWorks and can work efficiently in the program.
Develops Restroom Plans with the support of a Job Captain.
Develops ADA sheets with the support of a Job Captain.
Develops Power and Lighting Plans for residential projects with the support of a Job Captain.
Spends at least one hour a week developing project templates, standards, etc. for 3D efficiency.
Develops 3D renderings and 3D objects; saves them to a shared 3D file.
Efficiency level expectation is 80%.
HOW TO APPLY
Please click the button below to complete a brief questionnaire. No phone calls please. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin.