we are
ONOMA Architecture
We see your home as a living expression of who you are—a quiet legacy woven into the land itself.
Rooted in the Greek word onoma, meaning “name,” our philosophy embraces each home as a personal expression—infused with meaning, memory, and identity, shaped by your story, and grounded in place.
WHO WE ARE
ONOMA ARCHITECTURE
We see your home as a living expression of who you are—a quiet legacy woven into the land itself.
Rooted in the ancient Greek word onoma, meaning “name,” our philosophy embraces the belief that a name carries meaning, memory, and identity. In the same way, we approach each home as a deeply personal reflection of its inhabitants—designed with intention, shaped by your story, and grounded in a sense of place.
What Guides Us
We design homes that are:
ROOTED IN PLACE
Responsive to climate, culture, and context—so your home belongs to its surroundings.
ROOTED IN PLACE
Responsive to climate, culture, and context—so your home belongs to its surroundings.
SHAPED BY CRAFT
Built with care, precision, and respect for materials and methods.
SHAPED BY CRAFT
Built with care, precision, and respect for materials and methods.
DEFINED BY DIALOGUE
Every project begins with listening—building trust through thoughtful collaboration.
DEFINED BY DIALOGUE
Every project begins with listening—building trust through thoughtful collaboration.
DELIVERED WITH CLARITY
From concept to construction, we guide you with transparency and purpose.
DELIVERED WITH CLARITY
From concept to construction, we guide you with transparency and purpose.
A Boutique Practice, A Personal Experience
Boutique & Personal
ONOMA Architecture is intentionally boutique—allowing us to offer a level of attention and intimacy that larger firms often can't. Our scale is our strength: it enables us to work closely with each client, tailoring the design process to reflect your identity, values, and individual goals.
ONOMA Architecture is intentionally boutique—allowing us to offer a level of attention and intimacy that larger firms often can't.
Our scale is our strength: it enables us to work closely with each client, tailoring the design process to reflect your identity, values, and individual goals.
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
Bryan Pendz, Principal Architect / Owner
Bryan approaches architecture as a dialogue—between craft and technology, land and structure, story and form. With a background in custom residential design, he leads ONOMA Architecture with the belief that buildings should resonate as deeply as they endure.
His work is rooted in material honesty and the rhythms of place. Each project explores identity, shaped by the people who live there and the landscapes they inhabit. Bryan’s immersive, intuitive process is guided by listening—to clients, to context, and to the quiet cues that shape meaningful design.
At ONOMA, he’s built a practice where precision meets expression, and sustainability is foundational—not optional. Through RemoteCraft™ and other innovations, Bryan continues to evolve how architecture is made—without losing sight of why it’s made.
Bryan Pendz, Owner/Architect
Bryan approaches architecture as a dialogue—between craft and technology, land and structure, story and form. With a background in custom residential design, he leads ONOMA Architecture with the belief that buildings should resonate as deeply as they endure.
His work is rooted in material honesty and the rhythms of place. Each project explores identity, shaped by the people who live there and the landscapes they inhabit. Bryan’s immersive, intuitive process is guided by listening—to clients, to context, and to the quiet cues that shape meaningful design.
At ONOMA, he’s built a practice where precision meets expression, and sustainability is foundational—not optional. Through RemoteCraft™ and other innovations, Bryan continues to evolve how architecture is made—without losing sight of why it’s made.
Licensed Across North America
ONOMA Architecture works with clients across North America. Through our enrollment in the NCARB program, we’re enabled to obtain licensure in all U.S. states and pursue reciprocity in Canada and Mexico.
Licensed Across North America
ONOMA Architecture works with clients across North America. Through our enrollment in the NCARB program, we’re enabled to obtain licensure in all U.S. states and pursue reciprocity in Canada and Mexico.
Don’t see your state? Just ask — we’ll initiate licensure for your project.
Don’t see your state? Just ask — we’ll initiate licensure for your project.
Regional Expertise
We design for coastal, mountain, and high desert environments. Our work spans diverse jurisdictions, where we navigate local building, land use, and energy codes with precision — ensuring your project aligns with regional requirements from concept to construction.
Regional Expertise
Our work spans diverse jurisdictions, where we navigate local building, land use, and energy codes with precision — ensuring your project aligns with regional requirements from concept to construction.
A Practice Shaped by Experience
ONOMA Architecture is shaped by prior collaborations within respected architecture firms—experiences that deepened our commitment to thoughtful design and meaningful spaces.
A Practice Shaped by Experience
ONOMA Architecture is shaped by prior collaborations within respected architecture firms—experiences that deepened our commitment to thoughtful design and meaningful spaces.