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Susan Kulwiec, A.S.I.D., Space Planner, Interior Designer


OWNER: KULWIEC Interiors, Division of Kulwiec Group / Architects, Inc

EDUCATION: Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration in Interior Architecture

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY:

  • Certified Interior Designer, California #1967
  • ASID, American Society of Interior Designers, Professional Member
  • Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
  • Santa Paula Downtown Merchants Association, Secretary
  • Economic Development Advisory Board for the City of Santa Paula, Member


Susan has 30+ years of working with clients specializing in space planning, medical planning, systems furniture reconfiguration, furniture specification, finishes and color selection. Her professional life has been devoted to listening closely to her clients’ project requirements and goals always considering how the best design solution is also the best long term business decision. Her extensive background as an owner of a commercial furniture dealership also provides her clients a financial edge when negotiating pricing and purchasing furniture and equipment.


Her work experience has continued into her volunteerism also as she has designed and organized many large community events and pushed to help Santa Paula’s Downtown Corridor develop and thrive.



W. John Kulwiec, AIA, NCARB, Architect


OWNER: Kulwiec Group / Architects, Inc

EDUCATION: BArch – Illinois Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Architecture

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY:

  • AIA, American Institute of Architects, Member
  • AIAVC, American Institute of Architects, Ventura County Member, Past President
  • International Code Council, Professional Member
  • CSI, Construction Specification Institute,Professional Member
  • ICC, International Code Council, Professional Member
  • VCEDA, Ventura County Economic Development Assoc.Member, Board of Directors


John has 40+ years work experience focusing on Commercial and Industrial Architectural projects in a number of states. His passion for his community has extended into working with many philanthropic organizations including Rotary, Boys and Girls Club, Chamber of Commerce and Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board.