I'm a lover of the outdoors , design and how the two intermingle. I spend my non-work time fishing, hiking, snowboarding, biking and swimming my way through the beautiful eastern Sierra. I am a creative and a collaborator and enjoy working closely with clients to bring their needs and dreams to life.
After earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Kansas, this Colorado girl worked as a wildland firefighter before hanging up her Nomex to become a carpenter in Seattle, WA. I never wanted to be an architect that didn't understand how to build so I went into residential construction to get the feel for building. What was intended to be a few year stint became a 27 year career, spanning from laborer to foreman to superintendent and finally senior project manager for general contractors in both the Seattle and Los Angeles metro areas. I have decades of experience in residential planning, budgeting, and managing building projects from bathroom remodels, to home additions, to new houses to celebrity compounds and the first residential Imax theater to be put on line in the world. I've been unbelievably grateful to have worked with a host of extremely talented and creative designers as well as world famous architects.
Due to my background in architecture and numerous collaborations with designers/architects, it was a natural fit for me to start the Design/Build program for my former employer in Los Angeles. I developed and ran that program for a number of years before moving to the Owens Valley.
Seeing a need for more thoughtful and environment responsive design in the eastern Sierra, I began operating here in 2019 with a number of projects now going into construction.
I'm delighted to have the opportunity to live in such an inspiring place and look forward to working with like minded clients who value all the eastern Sierra holds.
WHAT WE DO
We are experts in our ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and manage all phases of design and/or construction projects with a strong attention to detail.
We have a broad range of knowledge and experience in various fields of design including architectural design, soft 'engineering', and construction detailing. We enjoy all sizes and types of residential design, no project is too small or large.
We also offer construction consultation services to help owners feel confident with their building projects by working with owners and contractors to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
We are able to help in whatever way may assist in instilling confidence for you, the client, and adding efficiency to your construction phase.
TESTIMONIALS
cynthia werhane
We approached Meredith Frolio with a vague idea of what we wanted in an ADU for my Mother in Law. She patiently but efficiently helped us tease out our functional needs and aesthetic preferences. The design, once completed impressed me, my MIL, our contractor, and the builders. While our contractor might have offered us an alternative directions at times, we consistently stuck to the original design because it perfectly fit our needs. We highly recommend Meredith Frolio for her expertise in design and professionalism working with clients.Read More
mike
Meredith is fantastic to work with! We knew immediately, once we started the inspiration phase, that we chose the right architect for the major remodel of our piecemealed ranch house. Her vision and ideas were in align with ours and she really listened to us as well as provided ideas/plans that exceeded our expectations. She continuously worked with us throughout each phase of the project to ensure the contractors were building what was developed in the plans, yet, she remained flexible and adapted to our needs and budget along the way. She was highly receptive to making certain changes due to material/budget constraints and quickly went back to the drawing board to come up with something that met our aesthetics while being more budget-friendly. She always responded in a timely manner and made time to help with additional things like choosing tiles, counter tops, color ideas for cabinetry and accent walls, and anything we weren't sure about with respect to design. We would highly recommend Meredith for any architectural needs that you may have. We couldn't be more pleased with our home that is nearing completion later this fall.Read More
Houzz User
We LOVE working with Meredith! We have done two home projects with her and both times she exhibited the care and artistry we value in a home improvement job. She has a taste and sophistication level that was totally unlike any contractors with whom we worked. She also has the overall experience and outcome in mind ie she takes into account price, availability, design and function. Perhaps that is the quality I appreciated most in our interactions, as she would have a 360 view into the decisions we made and was extremely helpful into guiding an amorphous vision (with us as completely untrained clients) into something our family can use and love every day. She has the language and knowledge to work with all subcontractors and she takes into account aesthetic, indoor and outdoor sustainability as well as an attention to detail we both lacked and needed. We highly recommend Meredith as a designer and contractor.Read More
