ABOUT
DSA is an Architectural design Firm providing professional services throughout the design process. We pilot a project from initial master planning, Building design to interiors, Construction documents, operations planning, and Construction administration.
We do this on a wide variety of project types, primarily commercial.
As principal Del is a Graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He has been involved in Architecture since 1978 managing many types of projects including large-scale buildings and Winery design.
DSA serves Northern California and beyond in a wide variety of commercial projects.
DSA provides a wide range of commercial services. We specialize in Winery, Medical, Dental and Retail, Aviation related, and industrial projects.
DSA maintains an excellent working relationship with local planning and Building Departments. We have piloted many building projects through the agency use permit, design review, and building permit process.





DEL STARRETT ARCHITECT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OVERVIEW
Del Starret Architects provides a wide range of commercial architectural services. We specialize in Winery, Industrial, Retail, Medical/Dental, Interiors and Master Planning.
Del Starret Architects maintain an excellent working relationship with local planning and building departments. We have piloted many buildings through the Use Permit Design Review and Building Depatment Process.
OUR DESIGN APPROACH
We control costs by knowing current construction systems and working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors through schematic planning and the construction drawing process.
The project and consultants typically are managed by us, however, on occasian we are brought in as consultants on projects. We attend all meetings and make detailed presentations to public agencies as needed.




DEL STARRETT ARCHITECT
PROJECT STRUCTURE
EXPLORE THE LOGO TO NAVIGATE A PROJECT STRUCTURE
Program
Setting Goals
- Size
- Functional Requirements
- Features
- Finish Levels
- Budget
- Location
- Time Frame
- Location Of Building On Site
- Infrastructure Needs
- Development Constraints
- Climate
What Kind Of Building
- Design Style
- Structural Materials
- Surface Materials
Choosing a Team
Design Team
- Architect
- Other Designers
- Interior
- Landscape
- Engineers
- Civil/Septic
- Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical
- Structural
- Surveyor
- Consultants
- Energy/Lighting
- Audio - Visual
- Technology Integration
Builder
- Contractor
The Design Process
Preliminary Ideas /Sketches
- Owner Vision / Objectives
- Designer Vision / Inputs
- Budget
- Research
- Assess Needs - current / future
Schematic Design
Refine Design
Permits
- Government
- Sewer
- Roads
- Fire
- Planning
- Structural
- View Corridors
- Drainage
- Health & Safety
- Design Review
- Architectural Style
- Color
- Exterior Lighting
- Landscaping
Determining the Cost
Bid Instructions
- Architect Approval
- Owner approval
Select Bidders List
- Subtractors / Vendors in each trade
Release Projects for Bid
- Set Bid Date
- Evaluate Quotes
- Clarify any Outstanding issues
- Owner Reviews Recommendations
- Award the Work to Selected Contractor
Scheduling
Design Process (See Step 3)
Determining Costs (See Step 4)
Engineering
- Soils
- Building
- Energy
Permits
- Submit
- Review
- Solicit Comments
- Revise
- Resubmit
- Solicit Comments
- Make Changes
- Resubmit
- Permit Issued
Construction
- Critical Path
Project Kick-Off
Initial Job Meeting
Job Planning
Job Set-up
Construction
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Site Work
- Preparation & Grading
- Paving
- Plumbing & Drainage Utilities
- Electrical Utilities & Lighting
- Site Structures & Features
- Landscaping
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Foundations
- Footings
- Slabs
- Concrete Walls
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Building Shells
- Floor and Roof Framing
- Exterior Walls, Windows and Doors
- Roofing
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Interiors
- Wall Construction
- Stairways
- Finish Floors, Walls & Ceilings
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Building Systems
- Plumbing
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Fire Sprinklers
- Electrical Systems
- Communications
- Security
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Equipment & Furnishings
- Food Service Equipment
- Window Coverings
- Special Equipment
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Other Building Construction
- Prefab Structures
- Special Purpose Buildings
- Outbuildings
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Supervision
- Project Coordination
- Scheduling Crews
- Expediting Materials
- Inspections
- Temporary Facilities & Utilities
- Protecting Finished Work
Project Completion
Owner/Architect Inspection
Maintenance Documents
DEL STARRETT ARCHITECT
CLIENTS
WINERY
Kendall Jackson
Kunde Estate Winery
Windsor Vineyards
E & J Gallo Sonoma
Klein Family Vintners
Murphy Goode Winery
Girard Winery
Dakota Shy Winery
Rays Station Winery
Korbel
Geyser Peak
J Wines
LARGE SCALE BUILDINGS
Airport Business Center
Nieco Corporation headquarters
FedEx Windsor
Home Depot Windsor
Beam Wines
Shiloh Shopping Center
Ganau America
Carneros Business Park
Tractor Supply
Paradise Shopping Center
Mesa Beverage
FINANCIAL
Exchange Bank Data Center
Sonoma National Bank Oakmont
Alta Pacific Bank
AVIATION
Sonoma Jet Center
Vine Jet
Maui Jet
TruAir
CHURCHES
Spring Hills Church
DEL STARRETT ARCHITECT
CONTACT
Del Starrett Architect
3663 North laughlin Road Suite 207
Santa Rosa CA 95403
(707) 526-9645
del@archstarrett.com