Philip Overbaugh came to the practice of architecture through his lifelong love of drawing and design. He received his undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Virginia in 1985. A semester studying at the Architectural Association in London opened his eyes to the limitless potential of architectural form and expression. After his undergraduate degree, Philip apprenticed with architect James R. Grieves in Baltimore before moving to California to pursue a graduate degree in architecture that also included studies in drawing and sculpture. After receiving his Master of Architecture degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1989, Philip worked for several years with Berkeley artist and designer Fu-Tung Cheng exploring space and materials with the design/build firm, Cheng Design. He went on to gain experience in several well-respected Bay Area design firms, including Siegel & Strain Architects, Tanner Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, William Dutcher Architect and Regan Bice Architects. After 10 years of experience in architectural offices, Philip established his own practice in January of 1998. He has worked on a wide range of building types throughout his more than 20 years in the profession, including residential, loft, artist studio, retail, theater, restaurant, institutional and historical renovation projects. In 1995, he won an international competition for the design of a theoretical memorial to victims of violence for the city of Los Angeles. In 1997, his team was one of five finalists in the architectural competition for the San Francisco LGBT Community Center. Since 2007, the office has been using Revit, the latest Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, for construction documents, renderings and 3D modeling. Philip also continues to enjoy sketching and drawing by hand.
Publications/Awards/Exhibits
2007 Austin’s GLOSSY magazine. Old & New in Harmony by Melanie Spencer. Alta Vista Residence (December)
2006 Good Green Kitchens, a book by Jennifer Roberts (Gibbs Smith, publisher) features the Nathan Weiss Residence
2004 National Association of the Remodeling Industry, NARI Award. First Place. Nuti Residence
2001 Rockridge Kitchen Tour. Young Residence
1999 PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) Petchitecture Benefit. Designed a “Futon for a Fat Cat” (Evening Magazine)
1999 Rockridge Kitchen Tour. Mayer/Steele Residence
1997 San Francisco Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Community Center Competition. Finalist (SF Chronicle)
1995 Memorial to Victims of Violence in LA. International Competition. First Prize (Progressive Architecture, 11/95)
1990 Overtime Gallery. Furniture Exhibition. A Table for Aquarius
1989 The Architectural Review. Student Work
1985 The Architectural Association Year End Review. Student Work
1985 Virginia Society of the AIA, Winery Competition. Merit Award
Education/Academic Affiliations
1997 Through 2001. Invited juror for student reviews at U.C. Berkeley and California College of Art, San Francisco
1989 University of California, Berkeley. Master of Architecture
(Master's Thesis: The Perceptual Movement of Form, A Study of Sculpture and Architecture)
1985 University of Virginia. Bachelor of Science in Architecture
1984 The Architectural Association, London. Fall Semester