AlphaStudio
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AlphaStudio Design Group 

About Us

With principal architects Paul Gallegos and Josh Eckle's combined 40 years of architectural experience, AlphaStudio Design Group is able to provide completed projects that exceeds the client's expectations and create a true sense of home.

Our studio is centered on a collaborative approach to design, bringing the owner, architect, and contractor to the table early and often. Utilizing this approach we are able to provide architectural services that respond to the pragmatic needs of the project, but also go beyond and address the artistic necessity that creates memorable spaces.

Foundation

The concept of AlphaStudio Design Group started far earlier than the March 2007 opening. It started with a conversation between the future principals, Paul Gallegos and Josh Eckle. The conversation centered around how to provide quality architectural services that satisfy the client’s requirements, but also goes beyond and creates unique, engaging architecture. The formula was one of collaboration, relying on all parties' input to drive the programming and design of the project. What once started out as a conversation has morphed into a philosophy that is the driving forces behind our projects and our client interactions.

Form

To guide the ideals of the office, Paul and Josh embrace an internal collaboration on all projects. Viewing this as more than a peer review or a series of charrettes, the two principals are actively involved in each project that is designed, developed, and constructed at AlphaStudio Design Group. This unique, personal approach, ensures that a steady knowledge base for each project is carried through from start to finish. The practice of internal collaboration creates a strong project team, one that understands the expectations of each participant and is willing and able to provide superior service through the duration of the project.

Mosaic

Understanding that design is not an isolated activity, AlphaStudio Design Group looks to our past projects to gain perspective as we move forward towards the future. Using our experience, we are confident in our ability to successfully complete any project. With our determination we are equally confident in our ability to create a responsive project regardless of the obstacles presented. As a collaborative studio we excel in providing clients projects that has the ability to exceed expectations.

Technical

Using a variety of methods to convey our idea, we feel the most basic of architectural tools is the pen and paper. Quite often during a design meeting it is not uncommon for either Paul or Josh to produce quick sketch design concepts as a response to the direction of a conversation. These sketches serve to be extremely useful in rapid development of a concept. Traditionally we also utilize CAD software and 3-D modeling as a means to illustrate the design as well as prepare the construction documents for review, bidding, and construction. Our technical competence and attention to detail translates to documents that contain the necessary information, but are also extremely well organized and easy to read. AlphaStudio Design Group also requires that our consultants produce drawings to the same level of quality, thus giving the clients a final package of drawings that are easily biddable.

Company Staff

Paul R Gallegos AIA, LEED AP

President, Principal, Project Architect

CA License C-24063


As a founding Partner of AlphaStudio Design Group, Paul has extensive expertise in educational projects requiring both new construction and renovation, and brings in-depth experience to all phases of the development of a project, including programming, design development, construction documentation, specifications, cost estimating and budgeting, construction administration and project management. Additionally, he brings a sensitive design approach in fusing built elements into the natural environment.


Paul’s wide-ranging design background in educational facilities has included elementary school campuses, modernizations, campus additions, along with specialty facilities. This background allows for a responsive and knowledgeable approach to the unique challenges presented by educational projects.

Joshua Eckle AIA

Vice-President, Principal, Project Architect
CA License C-31020


As the other founding Partner of AlphaStudio Design Group, Josh has been involved with multiple project typologies and has been instrumental in the design, construction documents, cost estimating, and construction administration phases of those projects. Josh is well versed in the requirements of accessible design as it relates to school development and the subtle nuances that a campus must employ to answer these design challenges.


Josh’s strong project management skills and understanding of the importance of communication to the development of a project is a testament to his desire to produce long lasting and user friendly architecture.

Tessie Bersamin

Staff-Architect, Project Manager


Employed at AlphaStudio since 2014, Tessie has shown tremendous leadership and ability to be successful in her six years of experience with the firm. Having worked on numerous educational projects and being a key contributor, Tessie brings a broad knowledge of school design and construction experience to AlphaStudio Design Group. With her involvement, she has experienced areas such as pre-design, design, construction document services, and construction administration. In addition, her ability to efficiently navigate the approvals process makes her a valuable asset to the project team.


Tessie’s efficient work habits and ability to process information quickly allows for the successful completion of a project. Her understanding of the process of designing educational facilities, creates a balanced approach between cost effective design, and successful spaces.


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