Built on the Belief That Architecture Should Change How You Live

Newport Design Build was established in Newport Beach, California, with a mission to reimagine what a luxury design-build firm could be. We saw an industry fragmented by specialization — architects who didn't understand construction, contractors who didn't understand design — and we chose a different path.

Over two decades, we have built a firm where architecture, interior design, landscape, and construction are practiced under one roof by one team. The result is a level of integration, accountability, and craft that is simply not possible when these disciplines are separated.

Today, Newport Design Build is recognized as one of the premier luxury design-build firms on the California coast. Our portfolio spans custom residences, estate compounds, and significant renovations — each one a reflection of our commitment to excellence and our clients' vision.

"We don't just build homes. We build the environments where people's most important moments happen."

Integration

Architecture, interiors, landscape, and construction are not separate services at Newport. They are a single, unified practice — and that integration is the source of everything we do well.

Craft

We believe in the intelligence of making things well. Every detail — from the proportion of a window to the profile of a door frame — is considered with the same care as the overall design.

Transparency

Luxury construction should not be a mystery. We believe our clients deserve complete visibility into the process, the budget, and the decisions that shape their home.

Longevity

We design and build homes that are meant to last — not just structurally, but aesthetically. We are not interested in trends. We are interested in timeless quality.

James Newport

Principal Architect & Founder

James founded Newport Design Build after two decades practicing architecture at firms in Los Angeles and New York. His work is characterized by a rigorous attention to proportion, material, and the relationship between a home and its landscape.

Sarah Chen

Director of Interior Design

Sarah leads Newport's interior design practice with a philosophy that interiors should be inseparable from the architecture they inhabit. Her work has been recognized in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Dwell.

Michael Torres

Director of Construction

Michael brings 25 years of luxury construction experience to Newport. His deep knowledge of materials, systems, and craft is what allows Newport's designs to be realized with the precision they deserve.