DESIGN TEAM
Seidel Architects has a national reputation for the design of urban housing and mixed use development. The firm’s projects have won over 60 design awards for affordable housing communities, mixed use communities, and transit oriented design. Seidel was named an AIA Fellow for his notable contribution to the advancement of housing and community design. The jury noted that “his work demonstrates design excellence for affordable housing for families and seniors, infill housing and transit oriented development recognized for its informed urban and contextual responsiveness.
Alex Seidel, FAIA, founding Principal of Seidel Architects (formerly Seidel Holzman) has more than 30 years of experience in the design and planning of residential communities. His work in the Bay Area has been consistently cited for contextual sensitivity and has been honored with four awards at the national level from the AIA in addition to 60 other design awards and publications.
Michael Rizza, AIA, Senior Associate, has over 12 years of experience and is a registered architect in the State of California. His recent work has been as Project Architect for Lot 12 and 96 West El Camino, two affordable communities in Mountain View and Project Architect for the Serramonte Del Rey Precise Plan in Daly City which includes 1,200 units of housing. Michael has a B.A. in Architecture from the University of San Francisco.
Tyler Jones, Associate, has 10 years of experience in the design of residential communities. His current work includes serving as Construction Administrator for Landsby, a 632 unit project in Mountain View, and Designer for two recent affordable communities - Lot 12 and 96 West El Camino in Mountain View. He believes architecture should serve as a multiplier of good for the community. Tyler has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arkansas.