RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS.
Designing Homes. Building Assets.​
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Guesscreative designs residential environments around the people who will live within them, the property that must support them, and the construction system best suited to the project.
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From conventional framing and SIP panels to light-gauge steel, modular construction, and shipping containers, every project begins by determining what should be built, how it should be delivered, and how it can create lasting value.
Designing Around People, Property, and Possibility
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A home is more than a structure. It shapes daily routines, relationships, privacy, rest, work, and the way people gather over time.
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Guesscreative approaches residential design through both human experience and building performance. Natural light, movement, comfort, adaptability, permitting, constructability, and long-term value are treated as parts of the same design problem.
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Every project begins with understanding how the client wants to live, how those needs may change, and how the property should perform over time. From there, we evaluate the site, program, budget, and available construction systems to determine the most appropriate path forward.
Residential Services​
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Feasibility and Pre-Design
Understand zoning, site limitations, development potential, probable permit paths, and project viability before committing to full design.
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Development Strategy
Evaluate additions, ADUs, primary residences, rental units, phased development, repeatable plans, and long-term property use.
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Custom Residential Design
Translate the client’s lifestyle, program, site, and budget into an integrated architectural concept.
Construction System Evaluation
Compare wood framing, structurally insulated panels, light-gauge steel, modular systems, panelized systems, shipping containers, and hybrid approaches.
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Permit Documentation
Prepare coordinated architectural drawings for jurisdictional review, consultant coordination, pricing, and construction.
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Consultant Coordination
Coordinate structural, civil, energy, MEP, geotechnical, fabrication, and specialty consultants as required.
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Construction Support
Assist with design clarification, substitutions, submittals, fabrication coordination, and implementation during construction.
Process​
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01 Discovery
02 Site and Feasibility
03 Concept Design
04 Construction System Evaluation
05 Permit Documents and Engineering
06 Construction Administration
Selected Projects
The Mesa House
Joshua Tree, CA
2 Bed | 2.5 Bath
Modular light-gauge steel
Constructed - Design Partnership with Kubed Living
1,600 SF​
The Canopy House
San Diego County
3 Bed | 3.5 Bath
Light-gauge steel
Design completed - Design Partnership with Kubed Living
1,660 SF
GC-RES-SFR-800
Southern CA | North Texas
2 Bed | 2.5 Bath
Shipping Container Construction
Concept Design
800 SF
Winchester House
Winchester, NH
4 Bed | 4.5 Bath
Shipping Container Construction
Permit Documents Completed
3500 SF
The Precedent House
Moorpark, CA
1 Bed | 1 Bath
SIP construction
Constructed
490 SF
Mondokou duplex (West africa)
Côte D'Ivoire, West Africa
2 Units | 3 Bed | 3.5 Bath
CMU Block Construction
Design completed
2500 SF
The KC House
Jacksonville, FL
6 Bed | 8 Bath
Shipping Container Construction
Approved for Construction - Design Partnership with Kubed Living
9,920 SF
Pyramid Mansion
TBD
Choosing the Appropriate Residential Construction System
Every construction system creates a different relationship between design freedom, cost, schedule, performance, site access, labor, and long-term maintenance.
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Guesscreative evaluates these factors together rather than beginning with a predetermined material or method. The objective is to identify the system, or combination of systems, that best supports the client’s life, the property’s constraints, and the project’s long-term value.
Begin With the Property, Not the Construction Method
Every property presents a different combination of opportunity, constraint, cost, access, climate, permitting, and long-term use.
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Guesscreative helps clients determine what should be built, which construction system is appropriate, and what must happen to move the project from possibility to implementation.
Client Experience
"Outstanding building designer! Creative by name and creative by nature. Gueston was instrumental in developing a super SIPs ADU design with a full set of drawings, which is in the final stages of construction. Gueston is very attentive / responsive and professional in all his undertakings. I would not hesitate recommending Gueston as a professional building designer."
Chris Sam | Developer
"On behalf of Vassé Rendezvous, a heartfelt thank you to Gueston Smith with Guesscreative for transforming our vision into the stunning shipping container lounge (office), we now call Vassé Rendezvous Lounge. We're in complete awe from concept to the gorgeous reveal - what an incredible journey! Your creative talent has truly given life to a piece of art that reflects everything Vassé Rendezvous stands for: sophistication in the beauty of outdoors, for outdoor events, entertainment and experiences. The praise from our visitors has been overwhelming, a testament to your design's unique impact. We eagerly anticipate more projects together, valuing your vision and expertise as we continue to redefine outdoor elegance.
Your dedication to this design masterpiece hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Thank you, Thank you, and Thank You! 🌿✨"
Demetrica Williams | Vassé Rendezvous | Founder
"Where do I begin? Working with Gueston for the past 7+ years has been such a blessing on so many levels. He's the designer behind both of my businesses' logos and he also designed my dream home. His attention to detail, his genuine care for his clients' vision, his patience and flexibility, and his passion and dedication to his craft are unparalleled. He doesn't treat his clients as just another business opportunity, but he genuinely feels invested in the projects he takes on, and it's quite evident in the work that he does -- they all have a touch of magic to them. I'm so happy with every design he's produced for me, from digital prototypes to architectural visions that I'll be bringing to life with great joy. He helps you see that what you envision in your mind can be even better than you expected, and he'll work with you every step of the way until you're more than satisfied with the final result. I highly recommend Guess for your design needs -- he's the best to ever do it!"
Dossé Trenou | Magic & Melanin | Founder
