About
Isaman design, Inc. is a full service Architecture firm based in San Luis Obispo. With over 30 years of experience, architect Bill Isaman & the firm work on a variety of projects ranging from custom residential, commercial mixed-use spaces and winery architectural design.
Approach
With the honest approach of putting the clients and their needs first, Isaman design aims to produce thoughtfully designed spaces that cater to a variety of budgets and aesthetic preferences. With the philosophy that good design does not mean adhering to any one specific style, the team focuses on examining financial, environmental and client specific considerations with each project.
The Team
Bill Isaman
Bill loves his job as an architect and feels fortunate to work and live in beautiful San Luis Obispo, Ca. Bill grew up in construction, framing custom homes for his father’s General Contracting business – it was at that time when Bill was introduced to architecture. Though he enjoyed the challenges of building, the idea of designing structures was much more intriguing. He studied and graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, School of Architecture and Environmental Design in 1998. After working for a large architecture firm for many years, Bill decided to open his own practice in 2006.
Bill has two boys, Will and Joe, and loves spending time on the baseball and football fields with them as much as possible. He and his wife Kelly enjoy traveling and enjoying the “SLO life” with a tall glass of wine.
Leslie Pink Morgan
Leslie graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a minor in Construction Management. She loves a good wine & cheese pairing. Leslie also enjoys hands-on creative activities like helping friends and family with eclectic DIY projects and cooking/baking new delights to satisfy her husband’s southern food cravings.
Kate Taylor-Keeling
Kate graduated from the architecture program at Cal Poly and is continuing to enjoy all that the California Central Coast has to offer. An outdoor enthusiast, Kate spends her extracurricular time diving, fishing, horse back riding and running. Her main creative outlet is photography, which she enjoys recreationally and professionally, focusing on portraits, events and architecture. Travelling is another passion of Kate’s, and she seizes any opportunity to see new places and experience other cultures, her favorite destination being Africa.
Sergio Ochoa
Sergio is a creative soul who knew he wanted to study architecture at a very young age. Ranging from his love of Legos, creative mind, and passion for design, he knew he would pursue a career in architecture. Sergio earned his Bachelor of Architecture Cum Laude from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, School of Architecture and Environmental Design. His personal architectural philosophy emphasizes the importance of sustainability and impactful design. He decided to begin his career in the beautiful city of San Luis Obispo and truly become a SLOcal. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, building furniture, cooking, spending time with his dog, and an ice-cold 805.
Ben Wassink
Ben graduated from Cal Poly’s architecture program, a year of which he spent studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Always passionate about composition, design and fabrication, Ben grew up with his head in a sketchbook, and regularly covered in sawdust. In his free time, Ben enjoys building furniture and experimenting with different artistic mediums. When not creating, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, hammocking and playing beach volleyball.
Erin Bailey
Erin grew up in Los Angeles and moved to San Luis Obispo for Cal Poly’s architecture program. Her dad introduced her to Google SketchUp when she was young, and her interest in architecture and design has grown exponentially since then. After graduation, she felt at home on the central coast and decided to make San Luis Obispo her permanent home. Outside of the world of architecture, Erin enjoys using her free time to go wine tasting around SLO county, singing, and watching good scary movies.
Nick Norton
Nick graduated from the University of Virginia’s architecture program and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in architecture at Cal Poly. Nick spent his summers with his family on the East coast landscaping and building decks with his dad and brother before moving out West. He is exploring California as a new home and spends his free time traveling around San Luis Obispo taking advantage of the surfing, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
Anja Wimmer
Anja graduated from the Cal Poly architecture program. Over the course of those five years in the program, she became absolutely enamored with the beauty of the Central Coast. After graduation, she couldn’t bring herself to part with the rare charm of San Luis Obispo. She now spends her free time exploring the sprawling landscapes SLO has to offer with her partner and their dog. If she’s not outdoors, she’s probably holed up in her craft room.
Olivia Nagel
Olivia graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cal Poly’s Architecture program with a minor in sustainable environments. Olivia grew up in Austin, Texas, with family now residing in Fort Collins, Colorado. After graduation, she decided to remain in SLO after falling in love with the picturesque town over the last five years. In her free time, you can find Olivia playing tennis, hiking, camping, going to the beach, and simply enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Catlynn Dougherty
Catlynn grew up in Santa Cruz with an obsessive need to create. She could be found doing anything from drawing, to painting, to building elaborate structures with every toy at her disposal. She is about to receive her Associates in Science of Architecture from Cuesta College with hopes of transferring to Cal Poly. She hopes to graduate with a deep understanding of how to implement sustainable strategies in every design and aspires to design net positive buildings. When not at work or School she can be found at the gym, hiking with her dog, drawing, or spending time with friends.
Gabrielle Norton
Gabrielle grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from UW-Milwaukee with her Master Degree in Architecture. She and her partner moved to San Luis Obispo so he could begin his career as a helicopter pilot. They have been exploring the California coastline and all it has to offer. Gabrielle is very creative and enjoys doing many different types of crafts. In her free time, you can find Gabrielle exploring the local hiking trails and beaches with her partner and their dog.
Interested in joining our team? Check out our CAREER page!