Jeffrey D. Thaxton, AIA
— San Diego
Architecture
With Purpose
San Diego architecture firm specializing in residential, multi-family, and commercial spaces
Our Work
Selected San Diego Projects
Studio
San Diego's Architecture Firm
Built on Listening
Momentum Architecture is a licensed San Diego architecture firm grounded in a simple belief: great design starts with listening. Before we draw a single line, we walk your site, study how light moves through a space, and understand how you actually live.
After more than twenty-five years practicing architecture — from 500,000 SF commercial campuses at Gensler to intimate coastal homes along San Diego's coastline — we have learned that the best buildings are the ones that feel inevitable.
If you have a vision for a space that matters to you, I'd love to hear about it.
Jeffrey D. Thaxton, AIA
Founder & Managing Principal
How We Work
Our Design Process
Discover
We start with a conversation. We learn about your goals, walk your site, and study the constraints and opportunities that will shape the design.
Design
Through sketches, models, and iterations, we explore possibilities — refining until the design feels both surprising and inevitable.
Deliver
From permits to construction documents, we handle the details. We stay involved through construction to ensure the built result matches the vision.
What We Do
Architectural Design Services
Commercial Core & Shell
Ground-up commercial buildings and repositioning that attract tenants and elevate street presence.
Office Interiors
Workspaces that reflect your brand, support your team, and adapt as your business evolves.
Custom Residential
One-of-a-kind homes designed around how you actually live.
Multi-Family & Mixed-Use
Community-focused developments that balance density with livability.
Coastal Expert
Navigating California's coastal regulations with designs that celebrate ocean living.
Public Works
Architecture in the public realm — designed with clarity, purpose, and community sensitivity.
25+
Years Experience
AIA
Licensed Architect
5
States Served
SD
Based in San Diego