Paul H. Dent Architect

I value architecture as a reconciliation of complementary and conflicting issues, e.g. the individual and society, symbolism and functionalism, transition and permanence, the regional and the universal.  The built environment is thus representative of the priorities of the community which it serves.  I seek to understand these priorities, through culture, politics, the arts, science, travel, photography, health and sports, and environmental issues.  I envision an architecture fully integrated with technology and, particularly, landscape.  My alma mater, the University of Oregon, was an early leader in sustainability and I have been committed to these values ever since.

My Resume
Signficant Project List

Here are photos and brief descriptions of some representative projects.  Most of these were executed with various firms, as noted. I was primary project manager/architect on all, usually from schematic design through construction documents and (occasionally) construction administration.  Where applicable, my specific responsibilites are itemized on the project pages.

Multi-family residential

Edith Witt Senior CommunityDeAnza Gardens, Bay Point, CAAcacia Meadows, West Sacramento, CAPacific Gardens, Santa Clara, CAPresidio Village, Pittsburg, CAKearny Street Condominiums, San Francisco, CA (1995)

Commercial

Mount View Sanitary District Admin. Bldg., Martinez, CA (1999)Monsanto Executive Suite, Creve Coeur, MOHung On Tong Headquarters Building, San Francisco, CA

Arts & Restaurant

Opus Restaurant, Santa Monica, CACal-Arts Studios, Valencia, CARosamund Felsen Gallery, West Hollywood, CA 

Single-family residential

House in TempletonHarold Residence AdditionHouse in Pasadena, CA

Student work

Final Year Student Project, University of Oregon (1989)Other student work

Some of my favorite contemporary architects include: