Our Projects
Every project at C&C begins with a story of people, places, and purpose. Whether it’s a family home overlooking the Pacific, a mountain retreat built with love, or a space designed to honor memory, each design reflects collaboration, care, and cultural sensitivity.
Each project is a reflection of our philosophy: listen deeply, design with purpose, and build with heart.
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Project 01
LILIPUNA, HI
Aimee’s call started innocently enough, just catching up. Then came the surprise: she needed a room addition and garage redesign in Hawaii. Before I could say “aloha,” I was holding plane tickets. Clearly, Aimee knew the way to an architect’s heart.
Hawaii was, well, Hawaii: sunshine, beaches… and then the driveway. It wasn’t so much a driveway as a rollercoaster with curves. Aimee admitted her car had suffered for it. So, we traded kayaks and hiking shoes for sketch paper and markers, kitchen table, local sodas, sushi, and chocolate fueling the creative process.
Ideas took shape as fast as the trade winds. We debated laundry chutes with inter-floor communication, a garage swap that would make any engineer sweat, and a flexible multipurpose room that could shift from guest suite to family hangout. Operable partitions became the unsung heroes of the design. The energy was electric, a true collaboration of problem-solving and laughter.
Months later, after navigating ideas, as-built plans, and a few late-night design sessions, Aimee and Kerry were ready for their dream home, complete with an ocean-view bathtub and a golf simulator. That weekend at her kitchen table, overlooking the Pacific, remains one of the most memorable conceptual workshops I’ve ever had. I’m certain they’ll remember it too.
— Carlos Lausso
Project 02
THE BEGINNING
My journey as an architect began with my most important clients: my parents. Their dream was simple yet profound, a peaceful retirement retreat embraced by the mountains of La Rumorosa, Mexico. This home was a well-earned reward for a lifetime of dedication and sacrifice, and I was deeply honored to bring their vision to life.
From the start, the design was guided by respect for the land. We let nature dictate the home’s placement, preserving the forest and studying the mountain breezes to find the perfect spot. Just as important was ensuring the house would adapt gracefully to their later years, a place of comfort, light, and ease. My mother often spoke of “mis nietos”, her grandchildren, long before any of us had families of our own. That dream became part of the home’s spirit.
Today, it remains our family’s sanctuary. Though my mother is no longer with us, my father lives their shared dream, hosting family and friends, surrounded by the peace they envisioned. Their grandchildren love it as much as she hoped they would. This home is more than a design; it’s a legacy built from love.
— Claudia Franco
Project 03
MAUSOLEUM AT PARQUES DE LA PAZ
In architecture, some projects transcend function to become emotional tributes. Designing a family mausoleum at Parques de La Paz, Ecuador, for the grandmother of my childhood friend Verónica, was one of those deeply meaningful commissions.
Born from the family’s desire to create a dignified and lasting resting place, a need that grew stronger in post-pandemic Ecuador, we embarked together on a mission to honor memory through design. Working closely with Verónica and her refined aesthetic vision at veko.ec, we defined the guiding principles: sobriety as respect, light as hope, and eternity as peace.
The architecture focused on spiritual connection. Skylights flood the interior with natural light, creating a quiet dialogue with the divine. The entrance, broad and welcoming, acts as a threshold to serenity. The neutral granite cladding was chosen for its nobility and permanence, with refined detailing to reflect timelessness and care.
Inside, the layout accommodates six tombs and family niches. A cruciform stained-glass window designed by Verónica brings a radiant focal point of faith. The project culminates in a transparent glass door a symbolic passage toward eternal rest and tranquility.
The most rewarding moment came when the family stood before the completed mausoleum. Their calm faces, filled with gratitude and peace, reflected the essence of what we had built together: not just a structure, but a tangible monument to love, remembrance, and the human spirit.
— Carlos Lausso