Our Practice

Endrestudio is founded on the modernist tradition that tectonics- the material, detail, and structure of a building- is central to the design process. Whether a glass bridge or a post-tensioned cable-net tower, our projects explore the limits of each material in the design and the details that allow it to perform well over the course of its life.

Our unique studio, with individuals trained in both architecture and engineering, facilitates an integrative design process where users, technology, energy use, and good design are considered from the outset. We also strive to bring sustainable solutions to all of our projects to meet our client’s aspirations and the needs of the community as a whole.

Our Founder

Paul Endres, founder of Endrestudio, has combined the practice of architecture and engineering for over two decades. His collaborations with planners, architects, landscape architects, and artists has led to such innovative projects as the sail-like dome for the San Diego Main Library, the Nansha Science Museum, and the James Turrell Skyplane. Endres’ work has received several awards including a Green Building Award and SEAONC’s 2006 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award in Landmark Structures. Endres has received degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of California, Berkeley and is currently an adjunct faculty member at the Illinois Institute of Technology.