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126 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 4 done before,” he says. Recently, he added to a home an eye-catching, towering circular stair- case that soars three stories. “It’s made of thick cracked glass and incorporates LED lighting.” In several residences, his team has hand-carved wood flooring into patterns such as a walnut example that’s done in a chevron pattern. “I use the term ‘Master Builder’ to describe myself as an architect who is skilled at building.” When asked to name others, he cites Wright and Greene and Greene, an early 20th century Southern California practice founded by broth- ers Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene. Known for their innovative “ultimate bungalow” style, Saroyan says he has drawn a lot of inspiration from them, “Their work is highly detailed, masterfully designed and incorporates fine levels of craftsmanship.” Saroyan does not design on a computer like many architects these days. Every working day sees him at his old-school drafting table. “I do everything freehand, and I personally design every one of our projects. That’s my talent.” And his passion and the key to his continued success. Saroyan Masterbuilder is truly a turnkey solution to home construction. “We do everything from beginning to end, design, construction, interior and landscape design and more. And I’m intimately involved in every phase.” The firm employs 12 people, many of whom have been with the company for two decades or more. “We added to our team the number one construction defects expert with more than 40 years’ experience who leads our construction, real estate and insurance consult- ing department.” The firm utilizes an army of expert, hand-picked subcontractors in all the major trades. “Our talented crew works on all our jobs, supervising and being hands-on for One of Saroyan Masterbuilders’ latest Carmel-by-the-Sea projects is located on Scenic Road overlooking Carmel Beach. This type of forward-looking design is what the company has set its sights on in continuing its legacy on the peninsula. Spanning three stories, Saroyan designed a unique custom spiral staircase for this home. Crafted of cracked glass, each step is dramatically illuminated by LED lighting.