STUDIO PRIME ARCHITECTURE
Luxury Residential Architecture for California's Central Coast
SP-ARC designs custom homes and private estates shaped by the land, the way our clients live, and the enduring value of exceptional architecture. Based in San Luis Obispo, our studio works throughout San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles wine country, and select locations across California.
Led by Principal Architect John Bellisario, AIA, LEED AP, SP-ARC combines architectural design with deep experience in construction, development, entitlements, and project execution. Our Master Builder approach brings clarity to complex residential projects from early site planning through construction.
20+ Years of Experience · Principal-Led Design · AIA · LEED AP · Licensed in CA, AZ + HI
Custom homes and private estates, designed around the land and how you live.
Commercial, mixed-use and multifamily buildings, led by the principal from start to finish.
WHAT CLIENTS AND BUILDERS SAY
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · Read our reviews
“John came in with great ideas, layout options, he knew the requirements for getting approvals and how to navigate the process efficiently.”
Dave, homeowner
“For a first-time home builder, having one company handle everything from start to finish makes the entire process much easier.”
Jimmy B.
“Their designs are thoughtful, creative, and well-coordinated, making our construction process smoother from start to finish.”
Chad G., building partner
THE MASTER BUILDER APPROACH
SP-ARC approaches architecture with an understanding that extends well beyond the drawing set.
Principal Architect John Bellisario’s background spans high-end kitchen design, hands-on experience in the construction trades, architectural practice, construction management, and active real estate development. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he graduated magna cum laude, as well as a Master of Science in Construction Management.
From the refinement of interior details and finish carpentry to personally navigating land acquisition, entitlement, construction, and development, this breadth of experience has shaped a more integrated approach to architecture.
We call this our Master Builder approach—combining design vision with the technical, construction, and development knowledge needed to carry that vision from the earliest site decisions through the finished home.
It allows us to approach each project not only as architects, but with an understanding of what it takes to successfully realize the entire property.
