About The Firm
AVRP Studios originated in 1976, when Doug Austin began a small design firm out of his home. Almost 50 years later, the firm has designed billions of dollars’ worth of iconic projects that brings together design, nature, and community, both domestically and internationally. AVRP Studios is known across the region for its decades of Innovative Design Solutions, Creativity and Planning some of the most prominent, visionary and vibrant projects in California.
Decades of Design Excellence
Celebrating almost 50 years, the firm and its principals have earned over 150 design awards. Project types include mixed use, multifamily, workplace, education, healthcare and other community-focused design. The firm is lead by three principals, Douglas Austin, FAIA, LEED AP,MAIBC, Christopher Veum, AAIA, IIDIA and Randy Robbins, AIA.
Design Approach
At AVRP Studios, our design approach is shaped by a team of creativeindividuals working in close collaboration with visionary clients. We believethe design process starts with asking the right questions, ensuring that everyproject is thoughtfully informed by its context and surroundings. Whether inan open landscape or a dense urban core, we focus on creatingcommunities, buildings, and spaces that not only enrich the lives of theirusers but also respond to the unique needs of each client.
Design Values
Ask the Right Questions
By rigorously questioning context, vision, and client needs along side codes and constraints, we craft people-centered designs that truly respond to each site.
Design and Sustainability Are Intertwined
Sustainability is woven into every stage of our process, delivering maximum value with minimal resources for lasting environmental, economic, and social benefit.
Design Tells a Story
Through close collaboration we choreograph spaces that narrate a site’s history and purpose, creating memorable environments that resonate with users and place.
Constant Innovation
Committed to continual innovation, we embrace emerging technologies and partnerships to push boundaries and solve complex challenges for our clients.
Meet The Team
Douglas H. Austin
Founder | Chairman | CEO
Chris Veum
President
Randy Robbins
Principal
Tomasz Anielski
Principal
Pablo Collin
Director of Urban Buildings | Architect
Anna Dalton
Controller
Catherine Hughes
Director of Interior Design
Zane Ely
Senior Associate | Architect
Awards
OVER 45 YEARS OF DESIGN RECOGNITION
1998
Shopping Center World Magazine: Superior Achievement in the Design and Imaging (SADI) of a Renovated Open Center, Land Grant Development - Clairemont Town Square
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award - La Avenida
1997
Building Industry Association: Big Award - Best Professional Design Team in San Diego County
1996
City of Coronado Award Program: Golden Hibiscus Award - La Avenida
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award - Pediatrics Specialties Medical Office Building
Alonzo Horton Award: City Beautification - Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade Children’s Park & Pond
Winner Design Competition: Congregation Beth Israel
1995
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award - San Diego County Credit Union, Encinitas
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award - Aviara Master Plan
1994
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award - San Diego County Credit Union, Encinitas
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award - Aviara Master Plan
1993
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Grand Award Best Industrial Project - Upper Deck Company
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award: Best Specialty Project Hotel Resort Mixed Product Types - The Sporting Club at Lake Shore Irvine
AIA National Awards: Award of Honor for Interior Architecture - The Church of the Nativity
Athletic Business Magazine Design Awards: Facility of Merit - Sporting Club at Lakeshore Towers
1992
Building Industry Association Awards: SAM Award for Model Condominium Design - One Harbor Drive
1991
ASLA Award: Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade
AIA San Diego Chapter: Honor Award - The Church of the Nativity
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award: Best Industrial Project - International Resource Center East
1990
SDAF Orchids & Onions Awards: Orchid Award - The Church of Nativity
San Diego Home/Garden Magazine: Home of the Year - Winton Residence
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award - University of California, San Diego; Price Center
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award - Marina Court
GE Lighting Awards: Edison Award of Merit - Contract Interiors Showroom
CIC/BIA San Diego Chapter Awards: Golden Tower Award Best Industrial Project - Watkins Manufacturing
NCBC Best Industrial Project: Award of Excellence - Quidel Corporation
AIA San Diego Chapter Awards: Citation Award - The Ralphs Residence