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Sharon Morris

 

Sharon has worked with Weston Miles for over 13 years, holding a variety of positions. She specializes in helping clients understand their project through 3D renderings and virtual flythroughs. Through applying proposed lighting and finish materials to the model and generating camera views both inside and outside proposed buildings, she walks the client through their design, changing features on the spot if needed. Sharon works with clients one on one to understand project programming and specific needs. She pays special attention to space planning. and works with the client to fully utilize their space requirements and provide the most efficient use of available square footage. Sharon specializes in helping clients understand their project through 3D renderings and virtual flythroughs. Through the use of 3D design software, she can walk the client though their design and change features on the spot if needed.
Her current role as Senior Designer has allowed her to be a project manager for over 20 projects in 2018, working with clients from the beginning of project conception through to the final inspections by assisting in construction administration.

 

 

Sam Carlson

Sam Carlson is a licensed Civil Engineer working as our Operations and Development lead within the firm.  His experience highlights a passion for hands-on work environment where he can contribute to a variety of projects both large and small. Sam uses his engineering knowledge to understand project goals and has the operational enthusiasm to move the team forward.  

What do you find inspiring about architecture?

Architecture is something we usually take for granted.  I am inspired by it’s subtle complexity and the constant problem solving necessary to make a project look and navigate perfectly.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I enjoy spending time with my family, trying to stay fit, cooking and continuously working on my house.

What’s one obscure tidbit about yourself?

I played Tight End for the Cal Poly Mustangs!

Charles Weston

DSC_0088Charles Weston is a Registered Architect and the Principal Designer at Weston Miles. He is unique as he is also a licensed contractor and constructed WMA’s LEED Gold Certified Granary, our current office building.

What do you find inspiring about architecture?
First I want to define what architecture is and isn’t. 2 quotes:

1. A bicycle is a building , Lincoln Cathedral is a piece of architecture. Nearly everything that encloses space on a scale sufficient for a human being to move in is a building, the term architecture applies to building designed with a view to aesthetic appeal.

2. It takes more than putting building materials together to create architecture. No one can explain exactly what that more is , except that architecture has spirit and buildings do not.

Making architecture is a hard and time consuming endeavor.  I love the hunt to find out what the problems are and solve them in a creative way. There are so many disciplines associated with my craft, that if given the opportunity to express themselves in the most efficient way and do that with all the influences, then you have solved the problem and it becomes perfect. That is what I strive for in my work and find inspiring.

What are your hobbies and interests?
My interest in architecture carries over to evening and weekends, reading and trying to know more about my craft is important to me. I talk to my wife who also is an architect about articles in the paper or about a book we are reading. I do lots of running and have that time to think about work and design by myself as well as all other aspects of my life. I like gardening and trying to be part of my children’s and grandchildren’s life. I like bread making and generally make some each week, finally figured out how to get steam into the process and of course, eating the finished product with butter. A joy.

What’s one obscure tidbit about yourself?
I grew up in Hollywood and belonged to the screen actors guild. I had small roles in “My Three Sons ” and “Leave it to Beaver”

Lesley Miles

DSC_0038Lesley Miles, a Registered Architect, has served as a Principal of WMA since 1986 and has been President since 1996. Lesley’s focus is working with the community and with clients to understand and develop a plan that makes sense and best fits the project’s goals.

What do you find inspiring about architecture?
The ability to truly change lives for the better. Good design allows us to pause and take in the space. We have had the opportunity to design public spaces and schools and it is incredible to experience how the space is received and filled; whether a rustic restaurant patio, an assembly space like the council chambers or a naturally lit classroom….seeing the excitement and pleasure of those using the space is extremely inspiring. Furthermore, the use of natural light and the integration of nature and pattern are always inspiring when found within a space; these elements help to create a cohesive look, which is the epitome of good design.
                                                                                    What are your hobbies and interests?
                                                                                  Hiking, reading, traveling & gardening.

                                                                                     What’s one obscure tidbit about yourself?
                                                                                   I have a photographic memory of space…but I cannot remember names!