About
cass | sowatsky | consulting architects (CSCA) is a nationally recognized, award-winning architectural and engineering firm based in San Diego, CA.
The firm provides professional services in the fields of architecture, planning, design-build, BIM, sustainable design and consulting services to a broad range of clients.
Since 1984, Principal Architects Edward J. Cass and Mark S. Sowatsky have worked together with a staff of top professionals to build the firm into one of the nation’s leading architectural firms, particularly with respect to its federal design-build portfolio. A key to the success of the firm is the commitment at the principal level to take personal responsibility for the high level of quality and service provided, in essence, giving their clients their “personal seal of ownership” on all documents.
Edward J. Cass, AIA
Founding Principal
Since founding CSCA 36 years ago, Principal Architect Edward J. Cass, AIA, has directed the design of hundreds of projects valued at over four billion dollars in San Diego and around the country. He has an in-depth understanding of the construction process gained through his early and continued involvement with the design-build method of project delivery. Under his direction, CSCA continues to follow one of the cardinal rules Mr. Cass established that all projects are under the management and direct operation and control of a Principal at all critical periods of the design process.
Education
Ball State University
B.S. Environmental Design, cum laude, 1976
Bachelor of Architecture, cum laude, 1977
Masters Business Administration, 1978, with honors
Mark S. Sowatsky, AIA
Design Principal
Principal Architect Mark S. Sowatsky, AIA, has gained a reputation for innovative designs which show a deep respect for both the user’s requests and the demands of the client’s budget and time schedules. Serving as Design Principal on more than 250 projects has given Mr. Sowatsky in-depth experience in designing buildable solutions for clients throughout the United States. Many of Mr. Sowatsky’s designs have won awards at the local, regional and national levels. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
Education
Ball State University
B.S. Environmental Design, cum laude, 1976
Bachelor of Architecture, cum laude, 1977