about us
our story
Deb and Marco both have decades of experience in commercial, retail, and residential architecture in Southern California. For years, founders Deb Sands and Marco Hanawi sat next to each other at the same office. From reviews of each other’s work to deeper conversations about the field of architecture, their shared passion for finding answers to client’s challenges quickly emerged.
In 2020, Deb and Marco decided to leverage the strengths of their expertise by starting SH Partners in Orange County, California. Together, they’ve aggregated their wealth of knowledge, network of partners, and commitment to clients to deliver exceptional results. Most importantly, since this firm was founded on relationships, they understand the value of trust that is critical to their relationship with clients. The primary goal of SH Partners is to consistently exceed expectations.
what we do
At SH Partners, we'll help you transform your vision into a reality. With 75 years of experience between our founders, we understand the details and nuances of any project. From an early idea to rough sketches, we'll offer our architectural expertise for design, planning, construction, engineering, and permitting to bring your project to life.
Our team runs full-spectrum projects in California, with a background in commercial, retail, and residential work. Most importantly, we understand how to capture our clients' goals within the budgets they define. We'll always work transparently with you to find the most cost-effective approach, so you know what to expect along every step of the design journey.
We believe that it’s always possible to create without inhibition, and we’re here to help you do exactly that.