Tahoe Truckee | Residential Design · Land Use Planning · Commercial Tenant Improvements · Permit Plans

As the owner of CMJR Construction, I cannot recommend Doug and his services enough! He is incredibly talented, thorough, and responsive. We have relied on Doug and his expertise to guide us through many large, intricate projects that would have otherwise left us scratching our heads on how to proceed. His renderings are stunning and we are always eager to show our clients what he comes up with! Being able to provide our customers with visuals of the final product of their project is priceless. We would highly recommend MASTRIDICASA for all of your residential design needs!

I've had the privilege of working with Doug on a couple projects now and I have to say, each one has been an incredible experience. Doug really knows his stuff, and you can see it in his designs and the way he goes about his work and interacts with his clients and subcontractors. He's also willing to work collaboratively on his designs which is like a breath of fresh air. As a structural engineer, when I get to work with someone who is willing to listen to suggestions, not only does it make my job so much easier, but more importantly it allows for a great design that looks incredible, thanks to Doug, but also has the added benefit of easier and cheaper to construct.

This in my opinion makes MASTRIDICASA a great residential design firm and one who delivers a final product that goes above and beyond what the client expected. I look forward to working with MASTRIDICASA on many projects in the future.

Working with MASTRIDICASA has been an enlightening and inspiring journey. From the outset, their deep understanding of architectural principles and their uncanny ability to balance aesthetics with functionality set them apart.

MASTRIDICASA's creative process consistently brings forth innovative and thoughtful design ideas that capture the essence of each project's unique needs and aspirations. Every design project MASTRIDICASA undertakes becomes a true testament to their mastery of space, light, and materials. The quality of their work is reflected not just in their stunning designs, but also in the meticulous attention to detail they exhibit during construction supervision.

MASTRIDICASA has an excellent communication skillset, they listen attentively to clients' requirements and translate those needs into designs that exceed all expectations. Their integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence shine through in every project they handle.

We wholeheartedly recommend MASTRIDICASA to anyone looking for an designer who can deliver outstanding design and impeccable service. They truly redefine the boundaries of residential design."

I have been a design professional for over 30 years and have worked alongside many architects, builders, and tradesmen in the field. When it was finally time for me to embark on a custom home of my own, I was connected with Doug, the owner of MASTRIDICASA and knew he was the perfect fit. He listened to what was important to me, took all the important factors of our property into consideration, and translated it all into an amazing design. Doug is very easy to work with and made the process a pleasure. I could not recommend him more.

MASTRIDICASA will make your dreams come true!

I contacted MASTRIDICASA for help with design and layout for a basement bathroom addition and laundry room reconfigure. Doug was super helpful and knowledgeable from our first call, and awesome to work with. He had creative ideas to meet the building code and my desires in a tiny space. He advised me from a cost conscious perspective, and followed through on his comment that he “doesn’t like wasting client’s money.” I am so happy with his design, and would recommend his work to anyone!

Doug has been great to work with as we've been remodeling our home. He helped us think through design decisions. He is thorough and responsive. Always quick to respond to calls or emails and has been great communicating with all the various parties involved (contractor, building department, engineer). Thanks for all your help!

I chose MASTRIDICASA to design my ADU in Truckee and I couldn't be happier with the process. Doug is professional but has a casual and easygoing style that makes the design process enjoyable. He always answers his phone which seems incredibly rare in this field. It's great to find someone quick to respond to small questions and changes. He worked easily with my special circumstances and challenges throughout the project. In the end we finished on time and under budget.

Thanks Doug!

First off - wow! This has to be the most complete and detailed set of residential permit plans I have ever seen!

MASTRIDICASA really knows their stuff. This kind of professionalism makes the project easier for everybody.

You guys do a great job with your permit plans. I see over a hundred and fifty permit plans each year, from all over the state, and yours really stand out. They are very professional, and very complete.

I spent 40 years designing building systems for residential and commercial buildings and one thing I learned was that the more complete the design drawings, the more money we made and the less problems we had during construction. Nice job.

I have had the pleasure of working with Doug for 20+ years, first as he was an employee of my architectural firm, and in later years as a collaborator on a number of projects. I will attest to his knowledge of the design challenges we face in our high mountain climate, his ability to comprehend and understand the various HOA Architectural Design Guidelines for a number of Communities, and finally, his knowledge of construction materials and methods currently needed in our environment.

In short, I am confident in his ability to communicate, via through design drawings and written form, the design ideas he and his clients wish to present to your Design Review Committee.

We wanted to build out an unfinished basement area into a second floor of our home in Tahoe City. We hired Doug at MASTRIDICASA to formalize our plans into a permit ready set. Honestly, the process was flawless. Doug was communicative, reliable, prompt, and collaborative -- exactly what we were looking for.

Doug spotted the problem places in the plan and we worked together to redesign them to meet code and flow nicely. The plan check with the county went smoothly. We're so happy we used Doug's services and would enthusiastically recommend him to our friends!

During Covid I decided that I wanted to add a back deck and Jacuzzi to my house in Tahoe Donner. After much back and forth with other architecture and design firms, I chose to work with MASTRIDICASA. What a great decision! Doug was always available to discuss any challenges that I ran into as well as quick to communicate with my GC and the Tahoe Donner ASO. His turn around time was fantastic. I also found him to be a great Guide through the many challenges that construction projects in the Lake Tahoe area can present. I highly recommend working with MASTRIDICASA on any of your Lake Tahoe residential design needs. You will not be disappointed.

We met Doug on one of our more challenging remodel/additions. The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to communicate with him. We had many obstacles on this project and Doug was always available to assist in finding the solution. He even offered to join us in a meeting with the planning division where he helped us solve a zoning issue.

His design work and drafting is impeccable, quickly executed and of course, accurate! We plan to use MASTRIDICASA whenever possible.

Doug is awesome to work with-period. As an interior designer, it's important to me to work within the industry with professionals who respect each others' work and have an excellent command of the trade skills they bring to the table. Doug accomplishes this and then some. He's easy to work with, accessible, knowledgeable, and most important, creates a top notch deliverable. His effortless interaction with the other industry professionals working on our project made things run as smoothly as possible. I'd recommend MASTRIDICASA 100% of the time.

As a five star General Contractor with over $16 million in projects under my belt I can tell you that MASTRIDICASA is a breath of fresh air! Doug is competent, reliable, and honest. Doug is one of the most serious, and sincere Drafters / Designers I’ve ever worked with. Typically after submitting initial plans to the city for permitting they are returned with multiple corrections. Doesn’t happen with Doug! Saving us money and time, to be sure. The list goes on but here is one important characteristic of Doug - he’s a sensitive listener which in turn encourages design creativity. I highly recommend MASTRIDICASA for your next project.

Doug was a real asset while I was at KB Foster. He had an extensive knowledge of the Lake Tahoe Basin and was adept in getting projects out the door. His ability to relate to clients was a definite plus. I recommend his work without hesitation.

MASTRIDICASA Architecture + Design is hands down one of my favorite teams to work with. Doug’s in-depth knowledge of construction best practices and building codes makes him the best in Tahoe.

What I’ve found unique about Doug is that he delivers consistent hidden gem insights into the homebuilding process, which makes him so wonderful to work with.

It’s an absolute pleasure working with MASTRIDICASA, and I look forward to working with them in the future.

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There’s a real clarity of purpose and rigor of process to it. You have this way in your work of uniting beauty and form with strategy and intelligence.

You’re doing great work.

I had an amazing experience working with Doug and his company in completing an expansion project at my house. Doug was incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring all my needs were met. The level of customer service was truly top-notch. He and his company exceeded my expectations. Working with him was one of the best decisions I made.

We worked with Doug on an extensive remodel in the Truckee area last year and we would definitely use him again. We found him to be easy to work with, responsive, very resourceful and knowledgeable. His advice and guidance was very helpful throughout the permitting process.

It has been a great experience designing our home with Doug! He's efficient and prompt with changes. He has good insight on constructability, and is fair with his fees. I highly recommend working with him.