Mr. Belknap is an international design consultant, recognized for his collaborative and sustainable approach to large scale, multi-use commercial and urban planning projects throughout the world. With an design career spanning 38 years, Chris has a wide range of experience in large scale resort / hospitality design, commercial retail projects and urban planning. In addition over the course of his career, he has designed numerous exclusive custom residential projects primarily in Hawaii and Colorado. Read More
Collaboration is the positive and creative Wave of the Future. Pacific Design Collaborative has been formed to tap into the creative energy and professional experience of its team members. Each professional listed has their own design and / or architectural business within a region of prime expertise. Review any member's full bio to also find their personal website with examples of their work. We come together on various projects where we can combine our expertise and resources to best advance the design and development of a specific project, with a primary focus on exclusive residential projects in Hawaii | California | and the Pacific West's Mountain Regions.
Christopher Hyde Belknap
Christopher Belknap is the founding member of Pacific Design Collaborative - dedicated to the design and development of elegant Residential Projects in Hawaii, California and the Mountain Regions of the Pacific West.
Jim Balding
Jim Balding is a visionary leader who combines an extensive knowledge of architecture with a passion for technology. Jim has dedicated his professional life to the improvement of the built environment through design technology. Jim founded The ANT Group [Architecture and New Technology Group] in 2010, driven to find and incorporate technological solutions that benefit the AEC industry.
As a licensed Architect (CA), Mr. Balding approaches design in what has been described as “Childlike Enthusiasm.” With a focus on residential and hospitality design, Jim creates with the user experience in mind, crafting spaces that elicit emotional response. Jim’s experience spans 35 years with residences as large as 20,000 sf and hotel complexes up to 1.4m sf. Whether it is an 11-bedroom cast in place concrete home on a cliff, a 20,000 estate with a 7,000 sf guest house or a craftsman remodel, Jim has the experience to turn dreams into reality. Known for not having a “personal style,” Jim’s design focus is on the client and end user. Read More