About Kuhlman Scott Architects
Welcome to Kuhlman Scott Architects, a Southern California architectural collective that focuses on creating, not just a building, but a vision. We create with your dream in mind while still giving you an edge. Not only that, we keep it fun while producing exceptional services. Our 40+ completed projects span several states and communities, all with amazing reviews.
Learn More About Todd Kuhlman
Todd Kuhlman, an AIA California licensed architect with 30 years architectural and design build experience in Chicago, Arizona and California with career long experience of being both the architect and the builder of projects.
His approach to building design remains founded on a solid foundation of principals- structure is key, clarity is a virtue, simplicity is a must. He also developed the Kuhlman Method: vision casting, design, compliance and construction.
Todd has lived, worked and raised a family and a solid reputation in the architectural and construction community over the past 14 years in Southern California.
Todd is also the former section leader of the Palomar section of the San Diego American Institute of Architects.
He has won many accolades such as:
2010 American Institute of Architects Chicago – Interior Architecture Award – Citation of Merit
2009 American Institute of Architects Arizona – Honor Award
2009 Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design - American Architecture Award
2008 Valley Forward – Crescordia Environmental Excellence Award
2007 American Institute of Architects – Top 18 Architectural Achievements in Arizona
The Kuhlman Method
From Vision to Reality: Our 4-Step Build Process
1. Vision
Share your inspiration with us, and together we’ll shape it into something meaningful, guiding you through each step until your vision feels like home.
2. Design
We take your ideas, whether it’s a dream home, a renovated space, or a fresh design, and shape them into a detailed plan that outlines every step, from the first sketch to the final build, so your vision moves forward with clarity and care.
3. Compliance
We protect the integrity of your project by surrounding it with care and certainty, ensuring that every hand on site is skilled and licensed, every permit thoughtfully secured, and every step of construction aligned with the highest safety standards, so your build rises with confidence, trust, and lasting strength.
4. Construction
When every detail of the plan has been carefully drawn and refined, we begin the journey of transformation, taking your concept from paper to place, guiding it through each stage of craft and construction, until what was once only an idea stands before you, whole, complete, and alive.
