Architecture distinguished by craftsmanship, clarity, and commitment to client service.
Our Philosophy
Here at JNS Architecture, we aim to provide clients with the service, information, and plans to bring their dreams to life. We accomplish this through thoughtful collaboration, integrity, and respect for our clients, ourselves, and the built environment.
Our approach to each client project is rooted in listening, understanding, and respect. We focus on delivering architecture that aligns with your vision while balancing style, function, and budget.
Our Commitment
At JNS Architecture, we practice architecture with a commitment to integrity in both design and business. Our work reflects careful attention to detail, timeless design, and enduring quality.
Our Mission
Our approach to every Client’s project is based on communication and understanding. We create homes that fulfill our Client’s goals regarding program, style and budget. We focus on assembling a strong project team with clear communication and mutual respect for successful project delivery. As a result, our firm has various repeat Clients, great Contractor working relationships, and many positive referrals. Our Clients enjoy the process of creating fine architecture that suits their needs for many years to come.
Meet The Architect
James N. Smith grew up in Ojai, in Southern California playing tennis and swimming competitively. He attended Cate School in Carpinteria from 1977 to 1981. He then went to the University of Colorado, Boulder for two years and also spent a summer taking design classes at Berkeley. He then embarked on a Semester studying architecture in Copenhagen, Denmark. Upon return, he completed a 5 year professional degree in Architecture at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.
His first work experiences were in Ventura and Ojai on custom residential projects. Later, he spent time in Sacramento as a Director of Facilities Management for a large healthcare company. After designing medical projects throughout the U.S. for five years, James returned to a design firm in Sacramento where he worked on local and international commercial projects.
In 1999, James arrived on the Monterey Peninsula to pursue his first love of high-end Residential architecture. He worked for 5 years for a noted local firm before opening JAMES NEWHALL SMITH Architect, Inc. in 2004. James enjoys tennis, golf, sailing, wood-working and travel, among many other activities.