About The Firm
AVRP Studios originated in 1976, when Doug Austin began a small design firm out of his home. Almost 50 years later, the firm has designed billions of dollars’ worth of iconic projects that brings together design, nature, and community, both domestically and internationally. AVRP Studios is known across the region for its decades of Innovative Design Solutions, Creativity and Planning some of the most prominent, visionary and vibrant projects in California.
Decades of Design Excellence
Celebrating almost 50 years, the firm and its principals have earned over 150 design awards. Project types include mixed use, multifamily, workplace, education, healthcare and other community-focused design. The firm is lead by three principals, Douglas Austin, FAIA, LEED AP,MAIBC, Christopher Veum, AAIA, IIDIA and Randy Robbins, AIA.
Design Approach
At AVRP Studios, our design approach is shaped by a team of creativeindividuals working in close collaboration with visionary clients. We believethe design process starts with asking the right questions, ensuring that everyproject is thoughtfully informed by its context and surroundings. Whether inan open landscape or a dense urban core, we focus on creatingcommunities, buildings, and spaces that not only enrich the lives of theirusers but also respond to the unique needs of each client.
Design Values
Ask the Right Questions
By rigorously questioning context, vision, and client needs along side codes and constraints, we craft people-centered designs that truly respond to each site.
Design and Sustainability Are Intertwined
Sustainability is woven into every stage of our process, delivering maximum value with minimal resources for lasting environmental, economic, and social benefit.
Design Tells a Story
Through close collaboration we choreograph spaces that narrate a site’s history and purpose, creating memorable environments that resonate with users and place.
Constant Innovation
Committed to continual innovation, we embrace emerging technologies and partnerships to push boundaries and solve complex challenges for our clients.
Meet The Team
Douglas H. Austin
Founder | Chairman | CEO
Chris Veum
President
Randy Robbins
Principal
Tomasz Anielski
Principal
Pablo Collin
Director of Urban Buildings | Architect
Anna Dalton
Controller
Catherine Hughes
Director of Interior Design
Zane Ely
Senior Associate | Architect
Awards
OVER 45 YEARS OF DESIGN RECOGNITION
2025
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best Student or Faculty Housing - Topaz Student Housing Topaz Student Housing
2024
Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing (SCANPH) – Homes Within Reach Awards, Beyond LA Housing Development Award Winner: Portola Senior Apartments, Community Housing Works
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best Affordable 55+ Housing Community - Portola Senior Apartments
2023
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Grand Award: Best Rehabilitation Project - Red Door Interactive
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Grand Award: Best On-the-Boards Custom/Spec Home - The Wilson Residence
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best Rehabilitation Project - Red Door Interactive
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best Educational Project - Point Loma High School – New Campus Library and Classroom Complex
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best On-the-Boards Custom/Spec Home - The Wilson Residence
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best On-the Boards Mixed Use Project - 802 S Pacific
2022
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best Rehabilitation Project - Aura Biomed
2021
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best Educational Project - Hoover High School Theater, Classroom and Administrative Complex
2020
ENR Regional Best Project Winner: Healthcare Award of Merit – Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Ocean View Tower
Western Walls and Ceilings Contractors Association Awards: Project of the Year: Hoover High School New Theatre & Classroom Building
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Grand Award Winner: Best On the Boards Multifamily Community - The Wedge
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best On the Boards Multifamily Community - The Wedge
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Kindred
2019
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best On The Boards Custom Home - Crowell Polvera Residence San Diego, CA | Developer: Owner - Jason and Cindy Crowell, Architect/Designer: AVRP Skyport - Chris Veum, Interior Designer: AVRP Skyport - Chris Veum
Design-Build Project/Team Award: National Award — Merit: Healthcare Facilities - Sharp Chula Vista Ocean View Tower, Chula Vista, CA
2018
My Face My Body Awards: Best New Practice of The Year & Practice Design of the Year – Restore Plastic Surgery
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best Multi-Family Housing Community 100 du/acre or more - Eighteen Ten State St.
2017
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best Educational Project - Urban Discovery Academy
PCBC Gold Nugget Awards: Award of Merit Honors: Best On-the-Boards Mixed-Use Project - Seaport San Diego