Larry R Clark Architect

RESUME

Larry R. Clark  AIA

8126 Buena Fortuna

Carpinteria, California 93013

(805) 684-8258 Fax(805)566-0026

Born in Santa Barbara, California, May 7, 1949.

Married 35 Years

Education

             Attended Santa Barbara public schools; graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1967.  Completed Santa Barbara City College; obtaining an Associate Arts Degree in 1969.  Obtained an Architectural Degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1974 with a Bachelor of Architecture.  Apprenticed with several architectural offices in Santa Barbara; completing training in all areas of architectural services.  Obtained my professional license in 1979.

Personal Interests

            Gardening, surfing, photography, travel, auto racing, bicycling and watercoloring.

Office Philosophy

            The office of Larry R. Clark was started in 1982.  It was founded on the philosophy of providing personal attention to all aspects of design, building, and contract administration.  Care is always taken to build good relationships with the government agencies, building trades, and support groups to insure the project moves in an efficient process.  This office takes great consideration to work within budgets to achieve the client's goals.  The office complies with traditional methods of services and design to provide a product that conforms to the best standards of the industry. 

Office Structure

            The office is a sole proprietorship which allows me to give my personal attention to all aspects of the process.  On smaller scale projects, I personally complete all phases of work  including engineering.  On larger scale projects, I work with consulting engineers; providing direction and management. 

List of Projects

Cate School Faculty Housing

1960 Cate School Lane

Carpinteria CA

2003

Six new residences for the Cate faculty members. The residences were designed to fit into the Spanish architectural style of the campus. Each home has a different floor plan and elevations to take advantage of the world class views from the campus grounds. The 2,000 square foot residences were built at once to take advantage of the cost savings of multiple structures.

Emmett Residence

Hollister Ranch

Gaviota, CA

2001

A stone residence built to blend into the site and to take advantage of the natural ocean environmental views. The 2,000 square foot residence was partially built into the site to conform with the homeowner association requirements while keeping the south side, with many windows, to take advantage of the sun and views. This second home was designed to be low maintenance in both the building materials and the landscaping.

Lash Residence

2210 Loma Yucca

Santa Ynez, CA

2000

Tuscan style residence located on a ridgeline. The rooms take advantage of the numerous views of the Santa Ynez Valley and mountains. Outdoor living is placed on the east side of the residence to protect it from the afternoon winds. The interior finishes were completed by the Owners. They used recycled barn beams from the East Coast and imported French fireplace mantels. The home is approximately 4,500 square feet with a three car garage and pool cabaña.

Mr. & Mrs. Neil Zuehlke

 3320 Canada Este

Santa Ynez,  CA

Traditional American wood house built in a tucked-away setting in a canyon. This project’s location in a canyon takes unique advantage of the lower area of a site to provide privacy and access to horses which are maintained on site.

Wilson Residence

24900 Paseo Del Rancho

Calabasas, California

1996 to 1999

Traditional Style American Wood Home located on a 100 acre ranch adjacent to the Malibu Preserve. The project includes a Ranch Manager’s House and Main House of 12,000 square feet under roof. The home is part of a horse facility which includes a grand prix jumping field which was laid out to comply with Olympic Standards.

Rancho Boa Vista

Santa Ynez,  California

Spanish style home integrated into the saddle of a hilltop. The building was laid out to maintain the existing Oak trees which provides a naturally aged look.  There is 6,500 square feet of living area and a 3-car garage on a 40 acre parcel. This house can be seen on Mitch Williams Construction web site, http://www.mitchwilliamsconstruction.com/,; it’s Rancho Boa Vista at the bottom of the main page.

DiRado Residence

Rincon Point

Carpinteria, California

1996

Nantucket style beach home located at the beach at Rincon Point.  The project was very difficult due to the Native American burial site so a special foundation system had to be designed.  The house had to look like it had been there since 1930's so as not to disturb the neighborhood feel.

Falkenburg/Solt Remodel

Beverly Hills CA 90210

3,500 s.f. addition to an existing 3,500 s.f. English Country residence in Benedict Canyon. The project involved extensive renovation of the existing residence and the integration of the new two-story addition. Courtyards, swimming pool and landscaping completed the design package to integrate the project into a cohesive English Country home. No damage was sustained in the Northridge Quake.

Speirs Residence

5900 Amour Ranch Road

Santa Ynez, CA

1994

3,800 s.f. single family residence completed in Spanish Courtyard style.  Great care was taken to design the house into the gently sloping hillside overlooking the 100 acre site.   The house takes advantage of the courtyard which enhances the rural lifestyle of the Santa Ynez Valley. See the “Wine County Houses”  Llamas and Harmony with the Land

Wood Residence

3340 Foxen Canyon Drive

Los Olivos,  CA

1994

2,500 s.f. single family residence with large porches around three sides. The house style is based on Australian Country Homes with an open two-story plan and complementary porches for outdoor living.  Project costs were high on the priority list so that good design was an essential component to making a successful project. See the “Wine County Houses”  A feeling of Long Ago and Far Away

Witt Residence

Santa Ynez, California

Budget

1983

6,000 s.f. single family residence completed in classic Colonial Spanish style.  Great care was taken to design a classic residence reminiscent of the 1930's.  Use of large porches, outdoor fireplace, and courtyards all complete the feel of the residence.

Peter Kaufman Residence

Point Loma

Marquette, Michigan

1991

The location of this project is unique.  The site had to be carved out of the granite rocks on Lake Superior.  The main house and pool house are log cabins.  Each had to be designed especially for the cold Michigan winters.  The main house was complete on 2003.  

Historic El Paseo-Shops, Offices, and Restaurants 

Santa Barbara, California

1989 to 1993

This project involved extensive renovation to 60,000 s.f. of historic buildings in the heart of Santa Barbara.  The project's goal was to provide exterior  rehabilitation, interior renovation and remodeling,  seismic renovation and complete new utilities for the entire project.  This project involved careful coordination with the City agencies, historic societies, and tax consultants for compliance with Renovation Tax Credits. 

Upham Hotel

Santa Barbara, California

1983 to 1985, 1988

The project involved extensive renovation of the historic Upham Hotel, founded in 1896.  This included interior renovation to all guest rooms and relocation of the restaurant facility on the site.  The property contains 53 guest rooms, lobby, small conference facility, and 80 seat restaurant.  The hotel remained open during the renovation.  In 1988, a new 3,200 s.f. Carriage House was built. It houses housekeeping, laundry facility, offices, conference room, and 5 additional guest rooms.

Larry Clark