About MASTRIDICASA
Different by design
No BS. No fluff.
Zero bloat, total agility.
High-speed, low-drag.
[mas-trə-də-kah'-zah]
“Master of the House”
We’ll be honest:
we’re not your
typical design firm.
If you’re looking for
catered meetings,
"talkitecture" poetry,
or ivory tower
"starchitects"...
...you’re in the wrong place..
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100% Not Us ;)
In the beginning...
Our story didn’t start in a glass-walled office with a $15 soy-mocha-latte.
It started in 1980 with a work permit at age 12, a drafting table, and a fascination for how a vision goes from lines on paper to the reality of the built-environment.
And we've been at it ever since.
For us, designing isn't just a job—it’s how we’re wired.
We live and breathe this stuff because we know that great design changes how you experience your life. We strip away the noise, find your essence, and translate it into an experience that stops you in your tracks.
We aren't chasing trophies—we're focused on designing you a great space.
From the soul out.
The why.
MASTRIDICASA was founded
to prove that you don’t need
an elite architecture firm
to get world-class results.
You need a partner
who knows the rules,
knows the dirt,
and actually listens.
We aren't architects.
We’re masters of the craft
who believe your budget
belongs in your home...
...not our pockets.
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Design for the 99%
[ and the 1% who stayed that way being smart with their money ]
In 2014, we noticed an obvious void in the design industry. You could hire a drafting service that lacked vision, or an Architect who charged a small fortune before the first shovel hit the ground. There was no middle-ground.
We decided to offer a better way.
Provide premium design services without the "A-word" premium.
High-quality, thoughtful design shouldn't be a gatekept luxury reserved for the 1%. We believe exceptional standards and affordability aren't just compatible—they’re mandatory.
We’re not after your money; we're after your satisfaction.
The how.
We've done away
with the traditional
design firm model
You don't need
a massive footprint
for massive results
We prove it
year after year
project after project
We burned the playbook.
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We’re a design firm that moves as fast as the world around us.
[ We move with the times, not get stuck in them ]
You won’t find a massive, expensive office or a static team sitting on their hands. MASTRIDICASA is one part of a nimble, battle-tested network of local talent.
We’ve traded the traditional "big office" overhead for a high-performance network of local talent. We don’t throw "the standard team" at your project. We hand-pick the specific expertise your vision demands.
By operating as a nimble, scalable studio, we remain immune to the bloat that drives up costs at larger firms. Because we aren't top-heavy with overhead, we aren't at the mercy of the economy—and neither is your wallet.
Our clientele.
From campers
to compounds
Winnebago's to
Wall Street
We are
the contractors
favorite
We are the "everyman" we design for.
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Real People. Real Projects.
[ Our clientele doesn't fit in a single box ]
We design for people, not for portfolios.
We work with the owner-builder family living in a camper on their vacant land, building their future from the ground up, penny by penny, board by board...
The Silicon Valley disruptors building Tahoe retreats to escape the noise...
And the high-speed contractors who know that time is money, and depend on our efficient design services keep their crews moving, schedules tight, and clients smiling.
We thrive on collaborating with anyone who values quality over pretension. We love the process of listening to a client’s wildest ideas and distilling them into a functional reality.
If you're excited about your space, we’re already on board. Your excitement is our fuel. When you’re excited, we’re all-in.
Ready to see if we're a good fit? Let’s chat.
Your decision.
Can we run
with the
big dogs?
Are we competent
enough to handle
your project?
Are you our
type of client?
Only you know.
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Why partner with MASTRIDICASA?
[ Beyond the blueprint ]
Can a boutique firm compete with the "Big Architecture" giants?
We’ve spent the last 11+ years proving the answer is a resounding yes - you don’t need a massive firm to get massive results.
Since 2015, we’ve built a reputation for excellence that stretches far past our Tahoe-Truckee home base to projects in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Montana, Wyoming, and as far as Oklahoma.
With 125+ projects and $25M in built environments under our belt, our track record is our resume.
EXPERIENCE:
We bring 45 years of interdisciplinary AEC industry expertise to the table. Decades of skin in the game experience gives us the grit and acumen to hit your goals without the learning curve. We don't just draw lines; we design sanctuaries for your soul.
SAVINGS:
We aren’t interested in draining your bank account. Your satisfaction is our currency. Our reasonable rates save you tens (or hundreds) of thousands in design fees. Save your money for the construction.
SATISFACTION:
We maintain a 99% satisfaction rate. (There’s always one person who isn’t stoked, but we’re working on them ;).
If you value imaginative solutions and uncompromising quality, you’re our kind of client.
Have a project that needs a straight shooter?