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
1989
Bowlers Journal Award: Best New Lounge, Honorable Mention for Interiors - The Grove Bowling Center
AIA San Diego Chapter: Citation Award - Winton Residence
AIA San Diego Chapter Award: Award of Merit - University of California, San Diego; Price Center Student Union Project
SD Architectural Foundation Orchids & Onions Awards: Orchid Award - University of California, San Diego; Price Center
1988
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: - Merit Award - Pacific Rim Country Club & Resort
CIC/BIA San Diego Chapter Awards: Golden Tower Award Single Best Tenant Industrial - Deposition Technologies, Inc
CIC/BIA San Diego Chapter Awards: Golden Tower Award Build-to-Suit Finalist - Southland Corporation, South Pacific Headquarters
ASLA San Diego Chapter: Award of Merit, Not Yet Built Category - Carlsbad Streetscape Program
ASLA San Diego Chapter: Award of Merit Planning Design - Golden Hill Revitalization
AIA San Diego Chapter: Award of Merit - Hill House
AIA San Diego Chapter: Award of Merit - Scripps Medical Clinic
California Council Society of American Registered Architects: Award of Merit - Camp Cedar Glen
1987
PCBC Gold Nugget Award: Merit Award Single Tenant Industrial - Elgar Corporation
ASLA San Diego Chapter: President’s Award of Excellence Design Award - Marina Linear Park Schematics Design Plan
AIA San Diego Chapter Award: Award of Merit - Marina Linear Park