Craig M Hammond, Associate AIA, NOMA

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Craig M Hammond, Associate AIA, NOMA, holds a M.Arch.I Master of Architecture degree from Cal Poly Pomona and a Business degree from Walla Walla University. Craig is the Principal and Design Director at Hammond Habitat Design Studio and he established the firm in 2008 and is the recipient of AIA design awards.

At HHDStudio, Craig focuses on projects of all sizes with a large emphasis on mid-century modern restoration and custom residential design. Hammond Habitat Design Studio focuses on delivering sensible and well-crafted design in residential, renovation, restoration, commercial, educational facilities, and civic projects. Craig has 15 years of teaching experience at Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, CA, and has taught courses at College of the Desert in Palm Springs, CA.

Craig‘s projects have been on Tour for multiple Modernism Week events and remain an inspiration to modernists architecture lovers around the world. He has spoken at the Palm Springs City Hall regarding Mill’s Act Submittals and at events for the American Institute of Architects. He has also held the distinct honor of being elected to serve on the Board of Directors for AIA Los Angeles and AIA California Council.

HHDStudio offers clients extreme privacy. The experience of trusting your vision to a design team is valued and precious. With over 20 years of experience of detailed restoration, historic renovation, and Mid-century modern architecture.

In addition, Craig is an avid Airstream enthusiast and spends his free time traveling in his 86’ Vintage Airstream Motorhome “Silver Sanity” which doubled as a Mobile Architecture Studio during the pandemic.

Craig Hammond, architect

  • People’s Choice Award, Desert Retreat - AIA Inland California. 2014
    Citation Award, Desert Retreat - AIA Inland California. 2014
    Special Commendation, Academy for Emerging Professionals - AIA California Council. 2012
    John S. Bolles, FAIA, Fellowship, Board of Directors - AIA California Council. 2012
    Certificate of Appreciation, Board of Directors - AIA Los Angeles. 2010
    AIA|CC Elected Board Member, Associate Director South - AIA California Council. 2011 – 2012
    AIA|LA, Elected Board Member, Associate Director - AIA Los Angeles. 2009 – 2010
    Mass Timber Committee Member, AIA Seattle. 2018 – current
    Laddership Mentorship Member, AIA Seattle. 2018 – current

  • Faculty, Santa Monica College 2001 - 2016

    Full-time faculty in the Department of Business and Computer Information Systems, Santa Monica, CA.

    • Taught and created courses in Business Computer Applications, Electronic Commerce, Microsoft Office, Database Management, Photoshop, Web Design with Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Architectural History.

    • Developed curriculum, taught, and built online classes for Architectural History courses.

    • Santa Monica College CSIS Department Advisory Board Chair – 7 years.

    • Facilities Committee Member.

    • Sustainability Team Member

    • Academic Senate Elected Representative

    Adjunct Faculty, College of the Desert 2014 - 2015

    Part-time faculty in the Department of Architecture, Palm Desert, CA.

    • Taught Architectural History online classes.

  • The Lawford, HOA Vice-President, West Hollywood, CA. 2005 – 2015
    Royal Hawaiian Estates, HOA President, Palm Springs, CA. 2016 – 2017
    Washington Airstream Club, WA Unit President. 2019 – 2020

  • Airstream Club International, Washington Unit Member. 2016 – current
    Vintage Airstream Club International, Member. 2016 – current
    American Institute of Architects, Associate Member. 2008 – current
    Neutra VDL Research House, Donor. 2008 – current
    Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association, Lifetime Member. 2008 – current
    California Architecture Board, Member. 2008 – current
    NCARB, Member. 2008 – current
    WHCA, Member. 2018 – current
    NOMA, Member. 2024 – current