Salmans + Associates

Salmans + Associates Salmans + Associates is a 50 plus year old award winning architectural design firm. I have been in the architectural field for over 44 years.

Salmans + Associates is a 30 year old award winning architectural design firm, involved in all aspects of work. While being based in San Diego California for the last 35 years and a satellite office in Salt Lake City, I have work in other states such as Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Wyoming, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, and Tennessee.My Work covers a broad spectrum of varied scope, scale a

nd character. I approach my work from a position of "non-formula" architecture, in that I attempt to create innovative and creative design solutions that are uniquely appropriate for a particular project's needs and forces, also keeping in mind of the clients budgetary matters.As a design firm with a reputation for cost effective and creative problem solving, covering a broad spectrum of projects that include: governmental, institutional, public, educational, churches, mixed - use projects, high rise, mid - rise structures, R&D facilities, retail, hotel, assisted living facilities, apartments, single and multi - family homes, unique home remodeling and large custom private residence.The high level of professionalism that characterizes S + A is reflected in the association of numerous design awards for quality designs awarded by the SD, CC, National AIA and National Endowment for the Arts.The firm offers a full range of design services including site analysis, Green design, LEED, A.D.A., Energy efficient design , Rehab's, feasibility studies, programming, planning, design, tenant Improvements, production and construction administration. As a multidisciplinary design firm S + A is founded on a commitment to design excellence. This quality is achieved through pluralistic design philosophy that is both responsive and appropriate in its investigative solutions.Salmans + Associates leadership represents a purposeful balance resulting in personal attention in every phase of a project. This direct involvement is from the projects inception through completion, with the client participation encouraged in all phases.With a thorough understanding of the client and rich diversity of experience of Salmans + Associates, I seek to provide design services and problem solving which are creative and functional within the constraints of a short time schedule and strict budgets. Salmans + Associates welcomes the opportunity to serve you.Kelly J. SalmansPrinciple / Owner

11/25/2025
New custom home, 8,837 sq. ft. Plus a 2,400 sq. ft. detached garage.
11/25/2025

New custom home, 8,837 sq. ft. Plus a 2,400 sq. ft. detached garage.

Concept highrise.
08/25/2025

Concept highrise.

I've had the opportunity to work on a few theaters / seating designs. Escondido city hall, council chambers. Escondido c...
11/28/2019

I've had the opportunity to work on a few theaters / seating designs.

Escondido city hall, council chambers. Escondido civic theater (s) (schematic design), movie theaters etc...

How to Design Theater Seating, Shown Through 21 Detailed Example Layouts.

09/25/2019

Another great project ....

The Process ....
07/30/2019

The Process ....

The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas is a unique and exciting concept in medicine, designed by Frank Gehry, FAIA. Brian Zamora, the lead architect on the project and senior associate at Gehry Partners, presents a tour of the award-winning project, uncovering the hidden gems of this dist...

07/21/2019

My Design roots / linage:
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe~
Eero Saarinen ~ Eliel Saarinen,Charles Eames
Roche and Dinkeloo ~
Anthony J. Lumsden ~ (DMJM, LA)
Cesar Pelli ~ (DMJM, LA)

Many other influential designers ...
John Lautner, Craig Elwood, Frank Gehry, Ray Kappe,

A sad day in the architectural community  :(
07/21/2019

A sad day in the architectural community :(

Argentine-American architect César Pelli, known for designing some of the tallest buildings in the world, has died.

I had the privilege to hang out with Marvin when he would come and shoot our buildings. He would explain to me what he s...
07/12/2019

I had the privilege to hang out with Marvin when he would come and shoot our buildings. He would explain to me what he saw through the lens! WOW! What a great experience! Thank you Marvin!

There is a new book out of his work, awesome stuff!

The late architectural photographer Marvin Rand finally gets his due

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