A native of San Diego, Kevin deFreitas is a licensed architect and developer who is extremely passionate about the quality of the built environment. Kevin deFreitas Architects, AIA was establish in 1998 as a multidisciplinary practice to expand beyond the traditional boundaries of pure design, allowing the firm to self-develop several highly innovative urban in-fill projects that otherwise would not have been achievable.
Kevin understands Architecture to be the art of listening and the craft of solving problems elegantly. The firm’s portfolio of appropriate, creative, and sustainable designs; ranging from institutions and retail to private homes and interiors has been widely published and recognized for expressing optimism, a meaningful connection to place, straight forward materiality, thoughtful sustainability, and a strong visual presence.