​At Zeitgeist, we think about time and place a bit differently than most.
By focusing on our clients' vision and values, we create thoughtful spaces designed to support purposeful living - timeless designs that capture the spirit of the moment and create meaningful moments for generations to come.
LET'S DESIGN WITH PERSPECTIVE, TOGETHER.
Building a home is an investment in time and money, and the success of your project is tied directly to the team you trust to work with.
Over the last two decades, we’ve built a network of trusted local vendors, builders, and contractors — relationships and referrals that give us a distinct advantage and efficiency over larger firms.
Where most architecture and design firms stop, we keep going to ensure you’re supported throughout the entire design and construction process. We advocate for your vision, always, from the first concept to the last detail.
ABOUT US
We are Zeitgeist, a full-service architecture and interior
design firm specializing in custom, upscale homes.
As an architecture and interior design team, we address your project in a comprehensive way. Our collective training and backgrounds result in a fully integrated design, uniting the aesthetics of the interior and exterior, from the flow of a space to the feel of the hardware. We also integrate your vision, lifestyle, functional needs, and work patterns -- and the result is a smart, sophisticated, comprehensive solution that will fit you like your favorite pair of jeans.
We strive to not only create beautiful, refined designs, but also to provide an enjoyable, expedient, and cost-effective process. We are highly experienced in guiding our clients through every step of the construction process, from designing and permitting to furnishing custom residences.
We opened our doors in 2001, and over the years we are proud to have taken part in hundreds of projects in Sonoma County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and across California. As a locally-owned business, we live and work alongside you in Santa Rosa, California.
Wichmann Zeitgeist Sonoma, Inc., is a CA S Corporation.
OUR PROCESS ROADMAP
Our design process proceeds in phases to ensure your project is developed in a thorough and efficient manner.
These thoughtful steps ensure your project remains consistent with your vision, functional needs, and budget.
OUR TEAM
JESSICA KAHN WICHMANN
PRINCIPAL, INTERIOR DESIGNER
University of Colorado, Boulder:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History and Photography
Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
Drexel University, Philadelphia: Master of Science in Interior Design
Jessica’s education provides a solid foundation and training for her visual acuity. Her extensive U.S. and global travels have exposed her to a broad range of architectural and living styles, expanding her innate sense of possibility. Jessica readily translates her clients' living patterns and functional needs into design solutions. The result is a transformed space offering beautiful form and excellent function. Devoted to instilling a love of the creative process as well as the finished product, Jessica brings her ingenuity to each design project. She enjoys raising her children, traveling, reading cookbooks, and yoga.
jessica@zeitgeistsonoma.com
EFRAIM WICHMANN
PRINCIPAL, DESIGNER
Temple University, Philadelphia: Bachelor of Architecture
Efraim grew up in Swabia in southwestern Germany. He moved to the United States in 1990. His father, being an architect and exposing him to European design principles, has served as a solid foundation for his creativity. Focusing on high-end residences, Efraim is hands-on and accessible throughout the design process. He is an innovative space-maker, always challenging conventions and bringing fresh, uncompromising design to his projects. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his children, doing road trips with Jessica on their classic Ducati, and sailing in exotic places. Efraim is a CASA volunteer (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) and a fierce champion for foster youth. A percentage of Zeitgeist Sonoma’s profits are donated directly to support this cause.
efraim@zeitgeistsonoma.com
KAYLA PASTOR
ARCHITECT, PROJECT MANAGER
UC Berkeley: Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
California Architects Board, License Number C-37694
Kayla has been with Zeitgeist since 2015 and is a Sonoma County native. She enjoys designing spaces that are not only sustainable and functional, but also delightful to inhabit. Kayla wears many hats: in addition to being a licensed architect, she is also a project manager, survey lead, digital 3D model maker, drafter, construction administrator, interior design assistant, and marketing assistant. She enjoys drawing, cycling, homesteading, and spending time with her young family. In her free time, she volunteers with Council on Aging and with her church.
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kayla@zeitgeistsonoma.com
We want you to spend your time living well in an environment that
speaks to your values and priorities, and leave the rest to us.