Since 1982, David Smith has been a leading residential architect, serving clients nationwide from his base in Laguna Beach, California. Specializing in luxury beach and mountain homes, he focuses on energy-efficient, passive solar designs that harmonize beautifully with their surroundings. David's modern approach to architecture is complemented by his skill in watercolor illustration, offering clients a unique artistic perspective. He studied art and architecture under Christiano Toraldo of Superstudio in Florence, Italy, and apprenticed with Master Watercolorist Bob Jackson and Architect Robert G. Jenkins, blending his technical expertise with an artist’s eye for detail.