With 30 years of experience (previously Jeff Katz Architecture) ranging from public safety and community centers to animal care and entertainment facilities, COAR Design Group has the knowledge and skill to fulfill your project’s needs and exceed your expectations.
Architecture that enhances quality of life.
COAR is an abbreviation of the term: COmmunity ARchitects. Community is at the heart of everything we do and every project we complete. Communities can be small or large but they’re never singular. They tend to be layered, complex, and diverse. More importantly, they reflect the groups of individuals that are integrated into each and every project: The end users, stakeholders, patrons, partners, designers, builders, and residents. At COAR Design Group, we create spaces that bring people together and serve the community.
At COAR Design Group, we are creators, facilitators, and problem-solvers. We focus on delivering solutions that positively impact communities and approach each challenge with enthusiasm, an open mind, and willingness to go above and beyond.
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JEFF KATZ
PRINCIPAL
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CHRISTIE JEWETT
PRINCIPAL
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MATT KINGDON
PRINCIPAL
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MALINA VILLANUEVA
ASSOCIATE
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COURTNEY SLUDER
JOB CAPTAIN
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GONZALO GARWOOD
DESIGNER
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RYAN WALKER
JOB CAPTAIN
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ALEX STOLYAR
JOB CAPTAIN
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CHRIS MCMURRY
PROJECT MANAGER
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JOHN SANDOVAL
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR
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JAY BUTSKO
CONTROLLER
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HALEY BAQUIAN
DESIGNER
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SOPHIA CONTI
JOB CAPTAIN
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HARESH VIBHAKAR
SR. PROJECT MANAGER
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ANDREW MILLER
IT MANAGER
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MORGAN RAUH
DESIGNER
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TROY SCHALGE
SR. PROJECT MANAGER
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CHANEL SONEGO
MARKETING MANAGER
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HALEY SPANIER
MARKETING & PURSUITS COORDINATOR
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JOEL FOSTER
DESIGNER
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MEGHAN SCHUELLER-MARDRE
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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JENNIFER ARIZALA
PROJECT MANAGER
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KRT MANESS
PROJECT MANAGER
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ROSEANNA JAMISON
JOB CAPTAIN
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JOVAN BLAKE
DESIGNER
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FRANK DRAYTON
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRTOR
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JILLIAN STEINHILBER
DESIGNR
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ERIN SMITH
PROJECT MANAGER
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ELSA HANSON-SCHIFFGENS
ADMINISTRAIVE ASSISTANT
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VERONIKA KAKHNOVSKA
JOB CAPTAIN
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RILEY SLAVICS
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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BARRY GARTIN
PROJECT MANAGER
Latest News
When you think of an animal shelter, what comes to mind? What are the sounds – the smells? Is it dark or crowded? You probably aren’t imagining bright orange and teal floors, palm trees, and natural light. At least, not yet. Together, San Diego Humane Society and COAR Design Group are redefining what it means to be an animal shelter.
February 13, 2024 was the official grand opening of the San Diego Humane Society’s newly remodeled Adoptions Center!
Jeff and Laurie Katz met Maple while Volunteering at Family Dog Rescue in Sonoma, CA. Jeff turned to the COAR team to see if anyone could provide Maple with a loving home!
The Loma Verde Aquatic Center in the City of Chula Vista is now open and ready for you to jump in!
Each year brings innovations in technology and updates to best station design practices. Coupled with regular wear and tear from daily use, it is inevitable that existing fire stations eventually become outdated. With time, aging fire stations bring up the question: Should you renovate an outdated fire station or to rebuild a new fire station in its place?