THE STAFF

Steve Swearengen,

Principal Founder and Senior Architect

Steve has been engaged in architectural practice in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1991. He specializes in projects which help people improve their living and working spaces throughout Northern California.

Steve approaches each project with sensitivity to his client’s desires and requirements for space, budget and schedule. He couples those with understanding and knowledge of existing conditions, setting, local building practices, green architecture, technical issues, regulatory requirements, and good communication. Clients appreciate the results, which consistently achieve beautiful design that meets needs, on budget and on time.

Prior to opening The Architects Office, Steve was Director of Design for More Than a Carpenter, Project Manager with BSA Architects, Associate Architect at Ratcliff, and a Building Site Superintendent with Harbor Homes. He has a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Washington.

Marco Hyman-Romero,

LEED Green Associate

Marco is interested in the stories that buildings tell. Born and raised near South Lake Tahoe, he moved to the Bay Area to get a B.A. in Architecture from UC Berkeley. His favorite part of working in Architecture is contributing to the next chapter of a building’s story. He helps our team by leading the documentation of existing conditions, which reveals details of how buildings have changed or remained the same for periods of time. From there he helps through design development to document what the building will tell next.

His experience working for studio artists and photographers lends to making this process run smoothly. Very similarly, these artists are in it to tell their stories and it’s the technical craft of producing the final product that creates a work of art.

He has lived in the Bay Area for almost a decade now with his husband and two cats. His favorite meal for dinner is “Breakfast for Dinner.” He is excited to be apart of the process in writing your building’s story.

Jamie Groetsch,

Director of Operations 

Jamie is a Bay Area native who has always had an appreciation for art and aesthetics.  While her background is prominently in Hospitality, her adaptability, attention to detail and ability to multitask have proved handy when it comes to managing the Architects Office Team.  When Jamie isn’t keeping the team in line, you can find her in nature, likely near a body of water or at home baking sweet treats to share with loved ones.

Rogelio De Leon Larios,

Entry Level Emerging Professional

Rogelio began his Bachelor’s in Architecture at the University of Guadalajara in 2007 and graduated with an outstanding academic performance in 2012. One year after graduation, he landed his first residential project as a freelance architectural designer and performed as the general contractor as well. This project helped him land other projects that kept him busy for 6 years where he gained great experience in residential architecture and construction.
His personal life brought him to Los Angeles, where he now lives with his partner and English bulldog Manola. Rogelio is thrilled to be back in architecture and through NCARB’s Foreign Architect Path, Rogelio aspires to get his Architect license in California.
Rogelio’s favorite dessert is chocolate lava cake. When Rogelio isn’t working, he probably is working out at the gym, having fun at the beach, doing some photography, or planning his next getaway.

Wan Khairul Ehsan Remeli ,

Entry Level Emerging Professional

A native of Malaysia, Wan is driven by an avid curiosity to explore. His inquisitive nature propels him to ask questions and challenge assumptions, solving design problems in thoughtful and creative ways that help to support the company's mission. Wan believes that the design process must evolve in seeking solutions to address the needs of tomorrow. To Wan, a team is the core of a system and he knows that the best results come from collaboration with a diverse group where each member is included, heard and respected. Wan is a full-time cat dad who graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors of Science in Architecture and is pursuing a Master of Science in Project Management - Agile.