Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in San Clemente, CA
At FoxLin Architects, we transform client visions into reality through a collaborative, client-centric approach to architectural design. Founded in 2005 by principals Michael Fox and Juintow Lin, our firm combines sustainable expertise with technological innovation to deliver contextually responsive, functional, and artistic solutions. With decades of combined experience, including academic leadership at Cal Poly Pomona and international projects across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors, we prioritize transparent communication and principal involvement at every project stage.Our work, recognized by AIA-LA honors and featured in global exhibitions, emphasizes feasibility studies, interactive design, and life-cycle cost efficiency. We guide clients through complex architectural processes while maintaining a commitment to evolving industry standards in sustainable and adaptive architecture.
Services
Feasibility Study
Full Architectural Design
As-Built Drawings
Sustainable Design
Interactive Design
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We prioritize principal involvement at every project stage for consistent expertise.
- Our designs integrate sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology for future-ready solutions.
- We offer transparent communication and feasibility-focused project planning.
- Principals bring academic leadership and international experience to every project.
- We provide customized solutions balancing client needs with contextual and functional integrity.
Associations and certifications
- NCARB
- AIA
- LEED Accredited Professional
Services
Feasibility Study
Our feasibility studies minimize risk by establishing project constraints and goals upfront. We create customized development programs through client consultations and site analysis, ensuring alignment between client objectives and design decisions. This phase clarifies budget, timeline, and scope while assessing compatibility for long-term collaboration.
Full Architectural Design
From schematic design to construction administration, we deliver comprehensive architectural solutions tailored to client needs. Our process includes programming, design development, construction documentation, and contractor coordination. We ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining design integrity and functional performance across residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
As-Built Drawings
We provide precise as-built documentation using Matterport 3D scanning technology. This service captures existing conditions for renovation or preservation projects, offering accurate spatial data for architects, engineers, and contractors. The digital walkthroughs and scaled drawings support efficient design decision-making and construction planning.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable approach balances ecological responsibility with functional design. We integrate energy-efficient systems and materials while maintaining aesthetic quality. The practice emphasizes life-cycle cost analysis and adaptive reuse strategies, ensuring buildings meet current needs without compromising future generations' requirements for environmental resources.
Interactive Design
We specialize in environments that respond to human and environmental stimuli through kinetic architecture. Our interactive designs create dynamic spaces that adapt to usage patterns, enhancing user experience while optimizing energy performance. This approach merges computational design with behavioral architecture for innovative, responsive built environments.
People
Michael Fox
Principal Architect
Registered architect and licensed contractor with expertise in interactive architecture. Full Professor at Cal Poly Pomona and author of two books on adaptive design. Leads research initiatives in kinetic architecture and space applications.
Juintow Lin
Principal Architect
LEED Accredited Professional with experience at Foster + Partners and I.M. Pei's office. Tenured professor at Cal Poly Pomona specializing in sustainable urban housing. Co-edited research on sustainable housing in China with MIT colleagues.
Questions
What architectural services does FoxLin Architects offer?
We provide feasibility studies, full architectural design, as-built documentation, sustainable design integration, and interactive architecture solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
How does FoxLin Architects approach sustainable design?
We combine life-cycle cost analysis with material optimization and energy-efficient systems. Our approach ensures environmental responsibility while maintaining aesthetic quality and functional performance in every project.
Can FoxLin Architects work on international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in China and Israel alongside our Southern California work. Our experience with cross-cultural design requirements ensures compliance with local regulations while maintaining design integrity.
What makes FoxLin Architects different from other firms?
Principal-led projects, academic expertise in emerging architectural technologies, and a structured feasibility-first approach distinguish our practice. We maintain small project teams for personalized client engagement throughout the design process.
Do you offer 3D scanning services?
Yes, we provide Matterport 3D scanning for as-built documentation at $0.10 per square foot, creating immersive virtual walkthroughs for real estate listings and design documentation.
