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What We Do

We bring practical creativity to architecture, interiors, and planning, creating thoughtful, hospitality-driven environments that balance design vision with the realities of development, construction, and long-term operation.

Planning

Our team works closely with owners, developers, engineers, and jurisdictional stakeholders to identify opportunities, evaluate constraints, and establish a strong framework for design. From initial feasibility and density studies through master planning, entitlement support, and conceptual design, we help clients make informed decisions before significant time and capital are committed.  We develop thoughtful, site-specific plans that respond to their surroundings, strengthen community connections, and create a foundation for distinctive, marketable places.

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Service

Silver Studio combines bespoke design with a predictable, disciplined process, allowing our teams to respond to the unique goals of each client while consistently delivering a high standard of service. As a customer-intimate firm, we prioritize close collaboration, clear communication, and a deep understanding of the business drivers behind every project. Our team members are empowered to make decisions, anticipate needs, and adapt to project-specific demands within an established framework that promotes accountability, coordination, and dependable results.

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Execution

Successful execution requires more than completing a set of drawings. Silver Studio develops clear, coordinated construction documents that communicate design intent, support accurate pricing, and give contractors the information needed to build with confidence. Our drawing sets consistently receive positive feedback from contractors for their clarity, organization, and level of coordination.  The result is a more predictable construction process and a completed project that reflects the quality and intent established at the outset.

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The Silver Studios team has been an exceptional partner for our mixed use and multifamily development projects. When faced with unique design challenges, Ellen and her team have a remarkable ability to adapt their resources to meet the client's needs — consistently exceeding our expectations. Their creativity and technical proficiency set them apart, but what truly distinguishes them is their collaborative approach and their ability to see beyond individual buildings and leverage architecture and design resulting in projects with a sense of place and community for their residents. The Silver Studios team adds tangible value to every project — not just through outstanding design, but by actively promoting its success. They anticipate and avoid potential pitfalls early, ensuring the process moves forward smoothly and efficiently. The result is what every client hopes for: class-leading design combined with technical precision, culminating in a complete, coordinated, and buildable set of plans. If you are looking for an architectural partner who brings creativity, precision, and genuine commitment to your vision, I recommend Silver Studios without reservation.

- Michael Hoath, President, Brand Properties

Working with Silver Studios has been an outstanding experience. Their team consistently demonstrates exceptional responsiveness, technical expertise, creativity, and professionalism throughout every phase of the design and construction process. They have a unique ability to translate development goals into thoughtful, market-driven designs while remaining practical, collaborative, and solution-oriented when challenges arise. Silver Studios has been an invaluable partner in helping us deliver a high-quality community, and we greatly value the relationship and look forward to working together on many future projects.

- Josh Magaro, Partner, FIDES Development

Our team at Walton enjoys Silver Studio's creative and collaborative approach to designing new apartment communities. They are always able to listen to our needs and bring forward ideas to make our developments stand out from the competition. During the conceptual phases, we enjoy our work sessions where they are making changes in the moment, instead of exchanging emails for weeks. And I always appreciate that they will give their honest professional design opinion even if it is not necessarily what the client is wanting to hear. The team at Walton is honored to work with Silver Studios and we hope to continue that for years to come!

- Matt Teague, Development Director, Walton Communities

It has always been a pleasure to work with Silver Studio Architects. Always exhibiting professionalism and expertise, they bring a client focused approach to every design. SSA not only works well with developers but also with builders. It is a rare treat when the Design Team will actually listen to a general contractor’s feedback. Greatly appreciate every opportunity when we get to work with Silver!

- Dwight Alcala, Pre-Development Director, Oxford Properties

Working with Silver Studio Architects has been a pleasure. Their team brings an exceptional level of care and attention to every project, pairing thoughtful design with outstanding technical expertise. They are highly responsive, collaborative, and consistently approach decisions with the owner’s best interests in mind. Just as importantly, they are genuinely great people to work with and have earned our trust through their professionalism, integrity, and commitment to delivering quality architecture.

- John Hillman, Partner, FIDES Development

Ellen and her team at Silver Studio have designed two large multifamily projects for me and I hope to have many more collaborations in the future. I have worked with both large and small firms in the past and Silver Studio excels in providing creative designs that meet increasingly challenging budgets. I was particularly impressed with their responsiveness and problem solving skills during the construction administration phase. In my experience, this is where other architects may lose vigor to assist us in implementing our vision. Their team members are also friendly and work well with our team as well as contractors and local officials. Overall I they are very talented and extremely hard working and I look forward to our next project together!

- Adam McDowell, Development Manager, Selig Enterprises

Featured Projects

Contextual design so no two buildings will ever be the same

Leadership

Building lasting relationships through successful projects

Ellen Garland

CEO, Founder

Ellen Garland, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is the founder and CEO of Silver Studio Architects. Her interests lie at the intersection of design, technology, and operations, exploring how thoughtful environments, smarter systems, and stronger processes can improve both the user experience and long-term asset performance. That perspective led her to establish Silver Studio as a collaborative, customer-intimate practice and later to found Nodella, a technology platform designed to help properties activate, manage, and monetize underused amenity spaces.

Kevin Morelock

Director of Architecture

Kevin Morelock, RA, NCARB, LEED AP is the Studio Director at Silver Studio Architects, where he oversees the firm’s architectural project teams and helps ensure that every project meets a consistent standard of design, quality, and technical execution. His commitment to high design and disciplined delivery shapes the firm’s work across all project phases. By providing guidance, oversight, and continuity across teams, Kevin helps translate Silver Studio’s design vision and established processes into thoughtful, coordinated, and consistently strong project outcomes.

Elizabeth Reidler

Director of Planning

Elizabeth Reidler, RA, NCARB, LEED AP is the Planning Director at Silver Studio Architects, where she leads the firm’s planning efforts with a focus on accuracy, quality, and site-specific design. She approaches each plan as the foundation for the project’s architectural vision, balancing development goals and technical requirements with opportunities to create distinctive places. Through thoughtful analysis and close collaboration with project teams, Elizabeth develops unique, well-resolved plans that establish a clear framework for special, cohesive, and highly marketable architectural environments.

Jennifer Catalon

Director of Interior Design

Jennifer Catalon, NCIDQ, IIDA, NEWH, is the Director of Interiors at Silver Studio Architects, where she leads the firm’s interior design practice with a focus on creating distinctive, hospitality-driven environments. Drawing on her experience across hospitality and residential design, Jennifer brings together strong concepts, thoughtful detailing, and a clear understanding of how spaces should function and feel. She guides interior project teams from early vision through execution, ensuring that each design is cohesive, memorable, and aligned with the client’s brand, operational goals, and desired resident experience.