Theory and Practice
Darrell James Architecture is a multidisciplinary design firm that specializes in creating sustainable and innovative design solutions. The firm’s approach to design and construction is applied to a range of public and private projects. Engaging in a dialogue with clients to find a common language to discuss their goals and project constraints is the starting point of the design process. Taking the time to understand the root issues of a project and develop those as design opportunities results in solutions that have clarity and value, better fulfilling clients' needs.
Principal Bio
Darrell James is a licensed architect with over thirty-eight of experience providing comprehensive design and project management services. Mr. James served as Vice President of Contract Administration for Community Tectonics Architects/Engineers in Knoxville, TN from March 2008 until his retirement in May 2011.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, the James family relocated to Tennessee in 2006 to be closer to family members. Prior to this assignment for over twenty-five years he was a designer and project manager for large public and private projects and served as an owner’s representative for numerous real estate developments in the Bay Area. Returning to private practice in 1986 Mr. James established a residential design firm and completed nearly 100 estate homes, private clubhouses and resort projects in Florida, California and Nevada between 1986 and 1996. Mr. James is a Member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Trust for Historical Preservation.
In 2006 James founded the private energy consulting firm GreenLeaf Energy Group, LLC. As managing director he has been instrumental in assisting clients in evaluating the financial benefits and logistics of deploying renewable energy sources for new construction and existing building systems. For more information see www.greanleafenergygroup.com
Residences:
Quail Meadows Estate, Carmel, California (in association with Hornberger +Worstell)
Florida Townhouse, Vero Beach, FL (consulting architect to Robert A.M. Stern)
Private Winery & Estate Home, Oakville, California, Master Plan and Concepts.
Private Residences 1980-2006, California, Florida, South Carolina, New York, Nevada.
Hospitality & Resort Projects:
Westin La Cantera Resort Golf Club & Casitas, San Antonio, Texas
Saddle Creek Golf Community & Club House, Calaveras, California
Port of Canaveral Resort Hotel, Port Canaveral, Florida
Loblolly Pines Golf Club House, Hobe Sound, Florida
Hawks Nest Golf Club House, Vero Beach, Florida
Johns Island Tennis Club House, Vero Beach, Florida
Renovation & Preservation Projects:
Hotel Sainte Claire Renovation, San Jose, California
Tobin-Clarke Estate, Guesthouse Renovation, Hillsborough, California
Fleishhacker Estate Renovations, Woodside, California
Roundhouse Plaza, San Francisco, California
50 Post Street, Renovation, San Francisco, California
433 California Street, Renovation San Francisco, California
110 & 140 Geary Street Renovation, San Francisco, California
.
Darrell James Architecture is a multidisciplinary design firm that specializes in creating sustainable and innovative design solutions. The firm’s approach to design and construction is applied to a range of public and private projects. Engaging in a dialogue with clients to find a common language to discuss their goals and project constraints is the starting point of the design process. Taking the time to understand the root issues of a project and develop those as design opportunities results in solutions that have clarity and value, better fulfilling clients' needs.
Principal Bio
Darrell James is a licensed architect with over thirty-eight of experience providing comprehensive design and project management services. Mr. James served as Vice President of Contract Administration for Community Tectonics Architects/Engineers in Knoxville, TN from March 2008 until his retirement in May 2011.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, the James family relocated to Tennessee in 2006 to be closer to family members. Prior to this assignment for over twenty-five years he was a designer and project manager for large public and private projects and served as an owner’s representative for numerous real estate developments in the Bay Area. Returning to private practice in 1986 Mr. James established a residential design firm and completed nearly 100 estate homes, private clubhouses and resort projects in Florida, California and Nevada between 1986 and 1996. Mr. James is a Member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Trust for Historical Preservation.
In 2006 James founded the private energy consulting firm GreenLeaf Energy Group, LLC. As managing director he has been instrumental in assisting clients in evaluating the financial benefits and logistics of deploying renewable energy sources for new construction and existing building systems. For more information see www.greanleafenergygroup.com
Residences:
Quail Meadows Estate, Carmel, California (in association with Hornberger +Worstell)
Florida Townhouse, Vero Beach, FL (consulting architect to Robert A.M. Stern)
Private Winery & Estate Home, Oakville, California, Master Plan and Concepts.
Private Residences 1980-2006, California, Florida, South Carolina, New York, Nevada.
Hospitality & Resort Projects:
Westin La Cantera Resort Golf Club & Casitas, San Antonio, Texas
Saddle Creek Golf Community & Club House, Calaveras, California
Port of Canaveral Resort Hotel, Port Canaveral, Florida
Loblolly Pines Golf Club House, Hobe Sound, Florida
Hawks Nest Golf Club House, Vero Beach, Florida
Johns Island Tennis Club House, Vero Beach, Florida
Renovation & Preservation Projects:
Hotel Sainte Claire Renovation, San Jose, California
Tobin-Clarke Estate, Guesthouse Renovation, Hillsborough, California
Fleishhacker Estate Renovations, Woodside, California
Roundhouse Plaza, San Francisco, California
50 Post Street, Renovation, San Francisco, California
433 California Street, Renovation San Francisco, California
110 & 140 Geary Street Renovation, San Francisco, California
.
