About Cynthia Childs, Architect

Cynthia Childs Architect is a full service Architectural and Interior Architecture Firm located in Newport Beach, California specializing in all aspects of Residential Architectural Design from early conception to completion, timele

For over 40 years in the industry and celebrating 21 years as CCA, the firm has been widely recognized for Unique, Imaginative, Visually Stimulating, Inviting, Charming and Always Comfortably Practicable Home Design. Again and again clients agree the firm honors, incorporates and listens to their mostly deeply held desires for their idea of a dream home.

HOA Design Guidelines
Our firm has experience in working with HOA’s of every community, navigating the process, adhering to their guidelines and providing a compatible design outcome in each case.

Architect and Owner — Cynthia Childs, Architect
Cynthia Childs began her career in 1981, established her own firm in 2000 and has designed numerous different projects varying from new construction, major remodels to minor remodels. She is a licensed Architect as well as a licensed Civil Engineer, specializing in Structures in her earlier career.

Professional Licenses
· California Architects Board, Licensed Architect, License # C-22985
· Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, Licensed Civil Engineer,  License # 41916



Houzz Profile

Remodeling and Home Design

Best of Houzz Design 2018

Best of Houzz Design 2017



Awards


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· Selected for the Corona Del Mar High School Annual Home Tour, 2018, for a home designed in 2015, in a unique combination style “Updated Vintage Beach House Vibe with a smidge of Farmhouse feel” in the Village of Corona Del Mar

· Selected for the Corona Del Mar High School Annual Home Tour, 2017, for a remodel designed in 2016, in a Traditional Architectural Style and a Farmhouse Influence in the Village of Corona Del Mar

· Selected for the Corona Del Mar High School Annual Home Tour, 2015, for a remodel designed in 2013, in a Traditional Dutch Gambrel Roof Style with A Beach Sensibility in the Village of Corona Del Mar

· Selected for the Newport Harbor High School Annual Home and Garden Tour, 2015, for a Custom Home designed in 2014 in a “Transitional Eastern Seaboard Chic Architectural Style” in the Newport Heights Community, Newport Beach.

· Selected for the Newport Harbor High School Annual Home and Garden Tour, 2015, for a Custom Home designed in 2014 in a “Transitional Eastern Seaboard Chic Architectural Style” in the Newport Heights Community, Newport Beach.

· Selected to be in one of the famous Architectural books by renowned Interior Designer, Barclay Butera, “Getaways and Retreats”, June 2013, for a Custom Home designed in the “Nantucket Architectural Style” in the Community of Bayshores, Newport Beach.

· Selected for the Newport Harbor High School Annual Home and Garden Tour, 2013, for a Custom Home designed in 2012 in the “Nantucket Architectural Style” in the Community of Bayshores, Newport Beach.

· Selected for the Corona Del Mar High School Annual Home Tour, 2011, for a home designed in 2011, in a unique combination style “Beach Cottage with a European Flair” in the Beacon Bay Community, Newport Beach.

· Selected for the AIA, Annual Architecture and Art Home Tour, 2007, for a Custom Home remodeled in the “Traditional Pasadena Cottage Style” in the Community of Beacon Bay, Newport Beach.

· Selected for the AIA Annual Architecture and Art Home Tour, 2004, for a Custom Home designed in the “French West Indies Style Architecture” on the Bay in the Community of Bayshores, Newport Beach.

Press

· Architect of Record for a major remodel of the Historic “Western White House”, previously owned by President Richard Nixon, San Clemente, CA, published in San Clemente Newspaper.

· Architect of Record for major remodel of the home of the U.S. Ambassador to Spain, George Argyros, Harbor Island, Newport Beach, CA.

· Orange County Register, Home and Garden Section, April 25, 2015 showcased a Custom Home designed in 2014, “Transitional Eastern Seaboard Chic” in the Community of Newport Heights, Newport Beach.

· Coastal Living magazine, May 2015, showcased an article “Nautical Charm” for a Custom Home designed in 2013, inspired by the iconic Brandt Point Lighthouse in Nantucket.

· Luxe. magazine, June 2013, Cover House, and 14 page article “Happy Together”,showcasing a Custom Home designed in 2011, “Beach Cottage with a European Flair” in the Community Beacon Bay, Newport Beach.

· Cottages and Bungalows magazine, October/November 2013, Showcased “California Casual” a Custom Home Major Remodel designed in 2008, “Traditional Pasadena Cottage Style” in the Community of Beacon Bay, Newport Beach.

· Better Homes and Gardens, Kitchen and Bath Ideas magazine, Summer 2013, showcased “California Connections” a Custom Home designed in 2012, “Vintage Beach Cottage Style” in the Community of Corona del Mar Village.

· Romantic Homes magazine, March 2013, showcased a Custom Home “Keep it Simple” designed in 2011, “Traditional Style Architecture” in the Community of Dover Shores, Newport Beach.

· Better Homes and Gardens Remodel magazine, May 2010, published “Pretty and Practical” a Custom Home Major Remodel designed in 2008, “Traditional Pasadena Cottage Style” in the Community of Beacon Bay, Newport Beach.

· Better Homes and Gardens magazine, April 2009, published a Custom Home “Room for Everything” designed 2008, “Traditional Style”, located in the Community of Dover Shores, Newport Beach.

· Traditional Home magazine, Holiday 2008, showcased “Making Magic” a Custom Home designed in 2006, “Key West Island Style Architecture” in the Community of Bayshores, Newport Beach.

· Coast Magazine, June 2004, showcased the selection of the Newly Completed Custom Home, in the “French West Indies Style” in the Community of Bayshores, Newport Beach for the AIA Annual Architecture and Art Home Tour, 2004.

· Better Homes and Gardens, Kitchen and Bath Ideas magazine, July/August 2003, published “Cottage Comeback” a Custom Home Major Remodel designed in the “Coastal Style” located in community of Beacon Bay, Newport Beach.

· Coastal Living magazine, July/August 2002, published a Custom Home “Good Vibrations” designed in the “Eastern Seaboard Style Architecture”, in the community of Bayshores, Newport Beach.

· Coast Magazine, 2001, published a kitchen designed in the “French Country Style” for Concept Studio Showroom Corona Del Mar, showcasing their specialty tiles.


2732 E. COAST HWY, SUITE  B    CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625     EMAIL  cchilds@ccarchitect.com     PHONE  949.718.3528