At the east end of the Santa Ana Canyon and the northeastern edge of the Santa Ana Mountains, you find the warm city of Corona in Riverside County, California. Corona was once known as the “Lemon Capital of the World” as it was founded at the height of the Southern California citrus boom in 1886. Today, it is known by another nickname—”The Circle City.” The layout of its standard grid is enclosed by the circular Grand Boulevard that is 2.75 miles in circumference.
Life in Corona is sunny, quiet, and diverse. Its relative privacy, compared to Los Angeles, has proven attractive to some celebrities. Since the city is the Gateway to the Inland Empire, it is fast becoming recognized as an ideal city to reside. For those who are looking to live in the Circle City, and even those who have been long-time residents, a house they can call home is important. And with the best residential architects in Corona, residents are sure to find the perfect design and construction team for all their residential remodeling and construction needs.
The top residential architects on this list have been ranked according to their company profile, experience, their services offered, their customer satisfaction, awards received, and media features and coverage. With these firms’ unique designs and services, and their high levels of quality, clients are sure that their discerning tastes and preferences will be satisfied, whichever firm on the list they choose to work with.
Derra Design
495 E. Rincon Street, Suite 204, Corona, CA 92879
Derra Design offers a full range of architectural services, specializing in the design of unique energy-efficient custom homes, renovation and additions, low-income multi-family housing, and senior living communities. Since its inception in 2004, the firm has been dedicated to providing the finest architecture with timeless design, exceptional service, and unmatched quality.
Principals William G. Atkins and Jeff Roebuck lead the firm. William, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), has more than 30 years of experience designing, detailing, and constructing single-family, multifamily, and custom residences throughout California, Arizona, and Idaho. Jeff has over 25 years of experience under his belt. Together, the two principals form a powerhouse duo that enables Derra Design to dominate the architecture and design industry.
R.L. Osborn, Architect
1450 W 6th St #115, Corona, CA 92882
R.L. Osborn, Architect was established in 2002 by Robert Osborn, a California-licensed Architect with 37 years of experience in Southern California. The firm has long and established relationships with trusted engineering consultants and contractors, ensuring a positive experience for clients and a successful outcome for their projects.
Under Robert Osborn’s leadership, the firm creates outstanding and innovative design solutions for projects of any scale. R.L. Osborn is proud of its clear, concise design and construction documents which lead to fast approvals and smooth construction. The firm is committed to its clients and their projects, and in each undertaking, it uses its experience and knowledge to assist clients in navigating the complex process of building in the complex Southern California environment.
The Stephen Group, Inc.
19925 Cuyama Ln, Riverside, CA 92508
The Stephen Group, Inc. has been offering its architectural services to Corona and its surrounding areas since 2000. Led by Tory Wilson Stephen, The Stephen Group’s goal is to create things that make the world a better place for clients by drawing upon the firm’s extensive experience both in the construction industry and design disciplines.
The way The Stephen group sees it, architecture is the “art of making.” Tory brings to each client his experiences both as a builder and an artist. Together with Tory, the TSG designers conceive, design, and build a project while guiding each client through the process in an enjoyable and pleasant manner, all the way to the project’s successful completion. It is through this formula of proven success that The Stephen Group, Inc. has been growing for two decades, and it is with a true passion for construction and design that the firm continues to grow today.
Toblesky Green Architects
1450 West Sixth Street, Suite #115, Corona, CA 92882
Toblesky Green Architects, Inc. was founded by Ken Toblesky and Steven Green in 2008. Today, Ken assumes the primary leadership role within the company, bringing over 30 years of experience as a commercial and residential architect to the firm’s projects.
Toblesky Green understands the delicate balance of bringing to life a client’s vision while drawing on decades of experience to make that vision an architectural reality using proven design skills. This is made possible through the TGA team and especially Ken’s knowledge of architectural history, his study of the industry, his understanding of trends, and the team’s ability to capture the owners’ vision. Because of the success of the firm’s methods and approach to design, Ken and the TGA team are proud of the relationships they have developed throughout their long history—many have lasted for decades. Those relationships, referrals, and repeat customers are a visible reinforcement of the TGA company values and the company’s commitment to integrity, creativity, and service.
