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Studio 516’s experience includes design build construction projects and high level interaction with architects and contractors. This unique perspective blends the appreciation of the art of design with the understanding of the logistics to make it happen. Studio 516 understands the value of details to bring visions to reality in the field.

Reviews from contractors included throughout this website. Julie Anne’s ego free collaboration contributes to both the ambiance and aesthetic as well as the bottom line of the construction budget.

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opening up to the ocean, a before and after transformation

A space planning challenge with a small closed kitchen and a fantastic ocean view. Creative solution found to open the kitchen to the living and dining with an U shape and a large island. This provided a kitchen with tons of storage and a view! Architect’s dining room deck addition on the perfect angle to maximize the view while maintaining privacy. Architect: Douglas Murray. Contractor: Manny Carretero and All Pro Construction.

Curvy ceiling under construction with lighting at the coast

contractors feedback

I was the General Contractor on an upscale custom home in northern California. My clients brought an abundance of ideas and sensibilities to our project Julie had one particular computer skill that I feel led us out of the woods. She can provide CAD renderings and perspective elevations that help the client visualize. What a resource! Julie often provided multiple scenarios to guide and stimulate the discussion. Now add diligent organizational skills. Julie developed comprehensive spreadsheets for electrical and plumbing fixtures, tile, countertops, paint and cabinets. She has enough experience and education in the trades to apply practical sense when guiding these choices. She filled so many “holes” in the design process; many of which the clients were completely unaware of, I don’t think they quite appreciated her impact. Julie was my essential collaborator. She knew how to narrow the scope of the discussion and keep the project moving forward. For me, that alone validated and underscored her contribution. You can see why I enthusiastically recommend Julie and vouch for her skills. She contributed to the successful outcome of a unique and intricate project. I have a happy client and Julie is an important reason why.

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homeowners feedback

The builder and other professionals on our house project have been very complimentary about Julie Anne, which is unusual, from my experience. Julie Anne genuinely listens, creatively solves problems, creates visualizations of solutions and beautiful ideas and sees them through to completion. She is extremely detail oriented and we have been so thankful for her involvement and professional help on the project. Besides being really talented as a designer and project manager, Julie Anne is good natured and very good with handling all her interactions, no matter how stressed others have been. She has a calm and pleasant demeanor and is fun to work with. .

Homeowner

Our general contractor loved working with Julie Anne for project management, design and workarounds and our architect came to respect her as well. She is a good manager, easy to work with, dispensing good advice while incorporating other points of view. She is extremely knowledgeable about architectural, structural and construction issues and has good subcontractors and suppliers. Julie has been great at keeping everyone on track and with follow through. She is extremely organized, even if we are not, and her regular reports reflect this.