Lugo Design is a studio dedicated to California modernism and residential design. We believe in collaboration, essential aesthetics, and ideas that create meaningful impact. Our goal is always the same: to ensure every project reflects our very best.
Pete Lugo
Principal Designer
Lynn Lugo
Interior Designer
Our Process
Every home begins with a story: Your Story.
Here's how we turn that story into a home:
- 01
Listen to Your Story
We begin with a conversation, not a floor plan. We want to understand:
- How you move through your day
- When you wake and when you rest
- Who starts the day first—and why
- The rituals, habits, and small moments that matter most
These details become the foundation of everything that follows.
- 02
Define the Program
Next, we gather what we call “the program.” Yes, it includes:
- Room counts
- Square footage
- Functional needs
But more importantly, it asks: What spaces do you naturally gravitate toward? Where do you connect, recharge, or spend time as a family? The goal is a home that reflects your rhythms, not just a list of rooms.
- 03
Study the Land
Then we turn to the site itself. We carefully study:
- Sun orientation and natural light
- Slope, grade, and topography
- Existing trees, views, and rock formations
Instead of placing a house on a lot, we design a home that belongs to the land—rooted in its character and context.
- 04
Weave Emotion and Practicality
This process is both deeply personal and highly considered.
Lynn plays a central role in the listening and discovery stages, bringing intuition, empathy, and a refined sensitivity to what makes a house feel like home. Together, we make sure:
- Everyday practical needs are met
- Emotional, sensory, and relational aspects of “home” are honored
It's about how the home feels as much as how it functions.
- 05
Invite You to Dream
Once we understand you and your site, we invite you to dream without limits:
- How do you want your home to feel when you walk in the door?
- What experiences do you want it to hold over time?
We explore possibilities openly—then guide you toward what's both inspiring and achievable.
- 06
Design, Refine, and Craft
From there, we shape the design and interiors with intention:
- Each decision is deliberate
- Each space has a clear purpose
- Each detail connects back to your story and your site
The result is not a template, but a home as unique as the people who live in it—crafted through collaboration, care, and a deep respect for both you and the land.
Our Process
Every home begins with a story: Your Story.
Here's how we turn that story into a home:
- 01
01 / Listen to Your Story
We begin with a conversation, not a floor plan. We want to understand:
- How you move through your day
- When you wake and when you rest
- Who starts the day first—and why
- The rituals, habits, and small moments that matter most
These details become the foundation of everything that follows.
- 02
02 / Define the Program
Next, we gather what we call “the program.” Yes, it includes:
- Room counts
- Square footage
- Functional needs
But more importantly, it asks: What spaces do you naturally gravitate toward? Where do you connect, recharge, or spend time as a family? The goal is a home that reflects your rhythms, not just a list of rooms.
- 03
03 / Study the Land
Then we turn to the site itself. We carefully study:
- Sun orientation and natural light
- Slope, grade, and topography
- Existing trees, views, and rock formations
Instead of placing a house on a lot, we design a home that belongs to the land—rooted in its character and context.
- 04
04 / Weave Emotion and Practicality
This process is both deeply personal and highly considered.
Lynn plays a central role in the listening and discovery stages, bringing intuition, empathy, and a refined sensitivity to what makes a house feel like home. Together, we make sure:
- Everyday practical needs are met
- Emotional, sensory, and relational aspects of “home” are honored
It's about how the home feels as much as how it functions.
- 05
05 / Invite You to Dream
Once we understand you and your site, we invite you to dream without limits:
- How do you want your home to feel when you walk in the door?
- What experiences do you want it to hold over time?
We explore possibilities openly—then guide you toward what's both inspiring and achievable.
- 06
06 / Design, Refine, and Craft
From there, we shape the design and interiors with intention:
- Each decision is deliberate
- Each space has a clear purpose
- Each detail connects back to your story and your site
The result is not a template, but a home as unique as the people who live in it—crafted through collaboration, care, and a deep respect for both you and the land.