Who Is Tecture?

We are designers and fabricators. We are artists and craftsmen. A collective of talent driven by passion, precision, (a little neurosis), and the desire to build inspiring pieces and spaces.

Created in a garage in 2012, Tecture is a space where architecture meets art. We design and fabricate—from statement-making art features to full-scale interiors—bringing concepts to life through meticulous craftsmanship.

We hope you like our work. We enjoy making it.

  • Kyle Preish Chiff Operation Officer

    Kyle Preish

    Chief Operations Officer

  • David Michael Chief Creative Officer

    David Michael Ortiz

    Chief Creative Officer

  • Slae Fischer Chief Production Officer

    Slade Fischer

    Chief Production Officer

  • Sydney Preish VP of Operations

    Sydney Preish

    VP of Operations

  • Brittany Guarino Senior Project Designer

    Brittany Cartwright

    Design Studio Director

  • Ryan Carpenter Project Director

    Ryan Carpenter

    Project Director

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    Andrés Viesca

    Fabrication Supervisor

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    Alex Resler

    Project Manager

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    Alex Brewins

    Lead Technical Designer

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    Ina Trayanouskaya

    Project Manager

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    Andres Gaitan

    Project Coordinator / Install Manager

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    Ben Schmanke

    Lead Technical Designer

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    Denise Perkins

    Office Administrator

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    Devyn Bervid

    Lead Carpenter

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    Fini Orlamünde

    Senior Interior Designer

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    Jonny Hoolko

    Designer

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    Jenna Matus

    Designer / Client Relations

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    Ernesto Sanchez

    Fabricator

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    Chris Clover

    Lead Metal Fabricator

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    Isaac Rominger

    Lead Installer

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    Alex Gaerlan

    Installer

  • A smiling man wearing a camouflage cap and a dark gray button-up shirt with the word 'TECTURE' printed on it, standing against a textured, gray background.

    Zachary Wilkie

    Lead Installer

  • A woman with short blonde hair smiling, wearing earrings and a black T-shirt with the words "Design Build Eat Sleep Repeat" printed on it, standing against a gray concrete wall.

    Molly Whittaker

    Lead Upholsterer

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    Rick Agresto

    Senior Metal Fabricator

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    Justin Warchol

    Lead Finisher

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    Jimmy Chaffee

    Installer

  • Zach Karas

    Fabricator

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    Matias Lee

    Lead Digital Fabricator

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    Subrato Roy

    Digital Fabricator

  • A happy black and white Siberian Husky sitting on a concrete floor against a plain wall.

    Amber

    OG Shop Dog

  • Australian Cattle Dog sitting on concrete floor with gray wall background, tongue out, attentive expression.

    Ra'Ko

    Shop Dog

  • A man in silhouette working on wooden table with metal frame pouring resin.
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  • A woman in a workshop smiles while holding a drinking glass and playfully wearing an oversized glass jar over her head, with coworkers using tools in the background.
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  • A man smiling with a light beige trucker hat, black long sleeve shirt and olive green pants relaxes in a chair behind a metal fire pit with a geometric pattern cut out, with visible flames, showcasing custom fabrication work in an industrial setting.
  • A man with light brown hair in black clothing sits on a custom curved olive green upholstered banquette with leather seat and tufted velvet back and light wood base, in a workshop, inspecting craftsmanship details.
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  • A woman with short gray hair smiling and making a playful gesture with her hands on her face, standing outdoors in front of a metallic wall.
  • A woman with medium length brown hair wearing a yellow beanie and black sweatshirt, working in a woodworking shop carefully assembles a custom wood component using clamps and tools at a workbench.
  • A woman with dark brown hair, wearing a black and gray checkered outfit and blue socks sits on a custom built-in wood counter with shelving, arranging books and decor in a modern interior with mixed materials and greenery.
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  • A woman with long brown curly hair wearing black jeans and a beige sweater, sits in a studio in front of colorful custom abstract paintings, laughing while being filmed on camera equipment.
  • A man with short black hair wearing a black long sleeve shirt and welding vest, in a workshop uses a handheld grinder to finish a steel component, focused on precision and craftsmanship.
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  • A man with a mustache wearing a black beanie and black sweatshirt, applies adhesive to colored acrylic rods in a workshop, assembling components with precision and care.
  • A man in a light gray Tecture t-shirt with brown paint marks scattered on it, in a workshop wipes down a painted wood component, focusing on finishing details and surface quality.
  • A man with a brown and gray mustache, wearing a pale yellow t-shirt and gray hat in a workshop install and adjust LED lighting components on a custom panel, working with colorful illuminated elements and wiring.
  • A woman with short blonde hair wearing a black Tecture t-shirt and bright blue glasses, uses a pneumatic stapler to secure fabric to a custom furniture piece, focusing on precision in a workshop setting.
  • A man wearing a black button down t-shirt and black hat with tattoos on his arms, stands in a workshop using a handheld grinder to shape a metal piece, focusing on detail and precision craftsmanship.
  • A man wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, a hat and a respirator uses a spray gun to apply finish to custom wood components in a workshop spray booth.
  • A man wearing a black t-shirt, black hat and a respirator positions a large wood component on a worktable in a workshop, preparing for fabrication.
  • A man with a long dark beard wearing a gray sweatshirt, black pants and black beanie, in a workshop mixes and pours finishing liquid onto a surface, focused on detail work in a production setting.
  • A man wearing black sweatshirt and black hat, sitting behind glass with reflections of the surrounding office, works on a laptop in a studio office, viewed through glass, focused on design and project planning.
  • A man wearing a dark gray sweatshirt and glasses, aligns material beneath a CNC machine, carefully setting up a precision cut in a workshop.
  • A playful workshop moment in the Tecture Studio as a German Shephard has round material samples held over its eyes like goggles.
  • Close-up of a cute puppy with a unique black and white coat pattern, looking upwards with ears perked, on a gray surface.

  • "It was a pleasure working with Tecture for artwork and Conference Room Tables on our project. Tecture provided timely responses and design work. They went above and beyond in helping with concept, design, and constructio our conference room tables. They helped with delivery and oversight on installation. Overall, a pleasure to work with and hope to work with Tecture on future projects."

    - Tony Gwyn

    FF&E Manager, DPR

  • "We worked with Tecture for the design and buildout of our taproom in the heart of North Park. For us, our space was not just a bar and restaurant, but an extension of the brand we have created and a place where we are cultivating a community. We could not have been happier with the experience and results. Tecture was organized, reliable, efficient, and most importantly, perfectly executed our vision. Every member of their team was a joy to work with and brought a different element to the table. From creative design, to pricing, to personality, this firm exceeded our every expectation."

    - Lara Worm

    Co Founder, Bivouac Ciderworks

  • "Working with Tecture was fun. We love the space they designed for us and respect all the creative puzzles they solved in the process."

    - Dave Buck

    CEO, Art of Play

  • "Having ideas is only part. The skills and dexterity to manifest ideas is essential. Tecture is that unique hybrid that can both innovate and make at the highest level."

    - Ron Miriello

    CEO, Miriello Grafico

  • "Tecture did a fantastic job bringing the special vibe to life on our new Secoya by the Park 100 unit apartment building in bankers hill. The design of the units is so chic and the common areas are just what we asked for! Murfey Company highly appreciates Tecture's attention to detail."

    - Scott Murfey

    President, Murfey Co

  • "We have worked with Tecture successfully on many design endeavors, including a signature piece within our own office, as well as several amazing installations throughout the sony Playstation San Diego facility. We enjoy collaborating on design features with their fabulous team, and appreciate that we can have many design sessions and field trips to their shop. The whole team is incredibly creative, thoughtful, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented, and they demonstrate incredible follow through. We have been able to maintain several design features due to their creativity in fabrication and ability to design to fixed budgets. we look forward to many many more exciting design opportunities with the tecture team."

    - Kimberly Borgen

    Design Principal, DGA

  • "We had the pleasure of working and collaborating with Tecture on the award winning project called SkyDeck, a unique culinary destination in San Diego, ca. Tecture was an integral part of our team in realizing the design concepts of the key artistic elements of this project. They brought in their a game, with their design talent, skilled and creative craftsmanship through rounds of research, testing, and experimentation to achieve the best and most efficient solutions. Their passion, collaborative approach, cohesive management, and effective communication skills were crucial to the success of this project. Thank you Tecture team for all your invaluable contributions and being a great partner in this journey for creating a memorable place for the community!!!"

    - Miltra Esfandiari

    Senior Principal, AIA

  • "Working with the Tecture team on our project was excellent. They hit our timeline, they hit our budget, and they brought the creativity and flexibility we wanted to bring our Level 2 Bar Back to life. They also worked seamlessly with our team through the build out and reopening, keeping us up to date on the progress. Professional and creative, i'd recommend them to anyone looking to enhance their business or add an artistic touch to their space."

    - George Hauer

    CEO, George’s at the Cove

  • "Passionate design, if executed well, requires an equally passionate team. The Tecture team was a perfect friend on our journey toward a desired artful outcome. Consistently there to discuss, critique, revise and elevate design thinking, the resultant Point Loma Nazarene Prescott Prayer Chapel, is defined by our true collaboration... a collaboration where design concept and skillful execution found equal measure. The whole team were invaluable teammates on this journey...kudos to the Tecture team for their collaborative manner, and their unique building skillset."

    - Gordon Carrier

    Design Principal, Carrier Johnson & Culture

  • "The entire Tecture team provided invaluable design guidance for developing the interiors of our new Mixed-use apartment building, Framework. Their creative spirit shows in their work and we have greatly enjoyed working with their team!"

    - Jenner Smith

    VP of Real Estate, Carleton Management

  • "Tecture's creativity, design and fabrication was all more than we expected - and the service was equally impressive. So, thank you to you and your team."

    - Tyler Richardson

    Vice President, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

  • "The team at Tecture is passionate about creating greatly designed spaces. They work tirelessly to deliver a project which meets the original vision statement and are quick to adapt when things don't go according to plan."

    - Andrew Malick

    Malick Infill Development

  • "The team at Tecture willingly took on a large, challenging piece that involved major budget and time constraints. Not only did I ask them to make something beautiful, large and functional in record time, but I asked them to make it so it could be built and dismantled repeatedly. They delivered at every step of the journey and were a joy to work with throughout the process. I am already looking forward to whatever we build next."

    - Jessica Brandes

    Director of Brand Experience, FinOps