Ten Seventy Architecture

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Ten Seventy Architecture is a modern architecture studio at 4411 30th Street, Suite 202, in San Diego, founded by Sean and Margaret Canning, who met while studying architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The firm opened in 2009 and operates from the 92116 ZIP at the border of Normal Heights and University Heights, specializing in modern and minimalist custom homes, ADU design, whole-house remodels, and commercial tenant improvements. Both Cannings hold Bachelor of Architecture degrees from NJIT and LEED Accredited credentials, and Margaret brings five years of permitting experience from San Diego's Development Services Department to the project management pipeline. Mechanical system design on custom home and ADU projects coordinates with Surf Bros HVAC, where ductwork layout and equipment sizing must align with the architectural floor plans before framing inspection. The studio provides Spanish-language assistance and accepts online appointment scheduling through its consultation portal. Sean's portfolio includes projects in Mission Hills, East Village, La Jolla, Golden Hills, and Barrio Logan, spanning custom builds on sloped lots, mid-century modern renovations, multi-unit pocket communities, and mixed-use developments that combine residential density with street-level retail. The 30th Street address sits near the intersection with Meade Avenue, within walking distance of Adams Avenue and the commercial corridor through Normal Heights. Plumbing rough-in and waste-line routing on new construction projects runs through RDZ Plumbing and Drains for code-compliant installation before the firm's construction administration phase begins. Ten Seventy publishes planning guides covering San Diego's updated ADU code, the Home Density Bonus Program, and SDA incentives for homeowners evaluating lot maximization.