Good places matter.
Westpine provides conceptual design and brand direction for developers and owners who love meaningful places.
A brand lens on the built environment.
We see placemaking as a form of branding: shaping spaces that tell a story, spark connection, and invite people to stay. Our background in branding and visual production gives us a different lens: one that prioritizes human felt experience over just checking design boxes.
Services
Conceptual Design
& 3D Rendering
Web Design &
Development
Brand & Logo
Design
Commercial
Photography
About
Mark Skovorodko is a multidisciplinary creative director with a decade of experience in visual production and design.
Residing in North County San Diego with his wife Melissa and his two sons, Mark has a passion for placemaking, walkable neighborhoods, small-scale development, and healthy cities.
Westpine is the outpouring of those passions coupled with Mark’s creative direction experience and network. By assembling a custom team of creative professionals per each project, Mark ensures that his clients' objectives and budgets are being met efficiently.
The mission: help owners and developers design projects that contribute positively to the fabric of their neighborhoods and cities.
Featured Projects
Conceptual Design
Commercial & Public
Downtown Escondido Cowork Adaptive Reuse
Escondido, California
Interior circulation layout, communal kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, mural design, architectural rendering.
Westpine provided conceptual design and architectural rendering for an investor group looking at adaptive reuse concepts in Escondido, California’s historic downtown core.
Valley Parkway Facade Grant Conceptual Design
Escondido, California
Conceptual design, architectural rendering.
Westpine provided conceptual design and rendering services for a local property owner looking to apply for a city-funded facade grant.
Grand Avenue Retail Parklet Design
Escondido, California
Conceptual design, architectural rendering.
Westpine provided pro-bono conceptual design and rendering services for a local small business owner advocating for a permanent parklet policy on Grand Avenue, Downtown Escondido’s “Main Street.”
Downtown Escondido Retail Common Area
Escondido, California
Conceptual design, architectural rendering.
Westpine provided exterior conceptual design and architectural rendering for an investor group looking at retail repositioning opportunities in Escondido, California’s, historic downtown core.
Downtown Park & Concessionaire Kiosk Conceptual Design
Escondido, California
Conceptual design, signage design, feasibility research, focus group study, architectural rendering.
Westpine provided conceptual design, signage design, feasibility research services, and a focus group study for a local non-profit pursuing placemaking concepts in Downtown Escondido, CA.
Pilates + Retail Conceptual Design
Escondido, California
Feasibility research, interior circulation layout, FF&E/finish selection, architectural rendering.
Westpine provided feasibility research and conceptual design for a Pilates operator looking to lease a location in Downtown Escondido, providing interior circulation layout based on the requirements of Escondido’s Downtown Specific Plan, which stipulates a certain percentage of retail floor area for health & fitness uses.
Featured Projects
Conceptual Design
Residential
Point Loma Heights Spanish Colonial Revival
San Diego, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, landscape design, architectural rendering.
Set in the sought-after Point Loma Heights neighborhood, this Spanish-style home was reimagined to blend classic architectural charm with modern elegance and functionality. The open-concept layout centers around a chef-inspired kitchen and opens to a private interior courtyard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor flow. Thoughtful spatial planning, refined material selections, and a newly envisioned outdoor veranda elevate the home’s warmth and livability. A detached bonus room expands lifestyle potential, while system upgrades ensure lasting comfort—all contributing to a timeless, coastal-modern residence.
Sunset Cliffs Coastal Ranch
San Diego, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, landscape design, architectural rendering.
Tucked into the laid-back Sunset Cliffs neighborhood, this thoughtfully updated single-level home was designed to capture the spirit of casual coastal living with a refined, contemporary edge. The interior centers around a custom kitchen that opens to airy living spaces and a sheltered central courtyard—creating an inviting, everyday ease that’s ideal for gathering. Set on a unique peninsula-shaped lot, the home feels both open and tucked away, with elevated finishes and smart upgrades that bring lasting comfort and a distinctly modern character to this classic beachside setting.
Oaks North 55+ Mediterranean
Rancho Bernardo, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, landscape design.
Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in Oaks North, a vibrant 55+ community, this home was redesigned to offer a unique blend of elegance and day-to-day practicality. The reimagined layout emphasizes natural light, intuitive flow, and a sense of calm throughout, anchored by a refined kitchen and rare butler’s pantry that elevate both everyday use and entertaining. With a serene setting near the Rancho Bernardo Winery and a thoughtful mix of upscale finishes and system upgrades, the home strikes a careful balance between elevated design and lasting comfort—standing apart as a one-of-a-kind offering within the neighborhood..
Downtown Escondido Reposition
Escondido, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, landscape design, architectural rendering.
This 1920s Craftsman bungalow, converted in the 1970s into a law office, was transformed back by Westpine into a warm, functional residence within the boundaries of Escondido’s Downtown Specific Plan. The conversion balanced historic preservation with modern livability—retaining architectural charm through detailed trim work, oak flooring, and period-appropriate finishes while introducing a reimagined layout and updated systems throughout. The result is a light-filled home with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, generous storage, and thoughtful touches that enhance everyday living—all within one of Escondido’s most walkable and character-rich neighborhoods.
Point Loma Mid-Century
San Diego, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, landscape design, architectural rendering.
This meticulously renovated William Krisel-designed mid-century modern home in Point Loma Estates seamlessly blends Krisel’s iconic architectural vision with contemporary luxury. The design preserves the home’s clean lines, distinctive rooflines, and timeless character while incorporating high-end finishes and modern upgrades. The result is a refined living space that enhances natural light, highlights the warmth of new wood ceilings, and creates a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living.
Del Cerro Conceptual Design
San Diego, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, architectural rendering.
This expansive mid-century modern residence was thoughtfully reimagined to merge the era’s iconic architectural language with today’s standards of comfort and luxury. Westpine's design centered on a seamless flow between bright, open interior spaces and a generously sized backyard, creating an atmosphere ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. A custom kitchen anchors the home’s social core, while a separate en suite with its own living area offers flexibility for guests or extended stays. Elevated finishes, natural light, and indoor-outdoor connectivity define the experience—bringing a fresh sense of possibility to a classic design form.
Green Valley Conceptual Design
Poway, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, landscape design, architectural rendering.
Westpine provided exterior conceptual design, kitchen conceptual design, interior circulation layout, FF&E/finish selection, and architectural rendering for an investor performing a deep value-add renovation on a Poway, California, residence.
Rimrock Conceptual Design
Escondido, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, architectural rendering.
Westpine supported the transformation of this classic single-family home with a layout and material palette tailored for modern living. Inside, a restructured floor plan enhances flow between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces—creating a natural rhythm for daily routines and hosting alike. Custom cabinetry, statement lighting, and refined finishes elevate each room, while the inclusion of a built-in wet bar adds a layer of hospitality and ease. Updated bathrooms feature clean lines and calming materials, with the primary suite offering a private, thoughtfully composed retreat.
Rancho Verde Mediterranean
Escondido, California
Interior circulation layout, kitchen cabinet layouts, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, landscape design, architectural rendering.
Set on a spacious 25,000 sq. ft. lot in Rancho Verde Estates, this single-story residence was reimagined to elevate the traditional Spanish style into a modern, sophisticated estate. Westpine’s design introduced a seamless open floor plan anchored by a chef-grade kitchen and an expansive living area complete with a custom wet bar—ideal for entertaining. Thoughtfully designed bathrooms, curated finishes, and two renovated accessory dwelling units extend the home’s flexibility and function, while refreshed landscaping and room for future amenities underscore its potential as a luxurious Southern California retreat.
Old Escondido Residential Addition
Escondido, California
Interior circulation layout, bathroom layouts, FF&E/finish selection, landscape design, architectural rendering.
Westpine performed conceptual design and rendering for a residential expansion entailing the addition of a primary bathroom (pictured), primary bedroom, family room, and detached ADU.
Featured Projects
Web Development & Brand Design
Morgan Structural
San Diego, California
Westpine provided web design, brand identity design, photo compositing, and commercial photography services for a growing structural engineering firm specializing in mixed-use, multi-family, and custom residential development projects.
Featured Projects
Web Development & Brand Design
Highland Farms
Brightwood, Oregon
Westpine provided web design, brand direction, booking widget integration, illustration direction, and commercial photography retouching services for a hospitality brand in the foothills of Oregon’s Mount Hood.
Featured Projects
Commercial
Photography
Visit Escondido
Escondido, California
A growing city in North County San Diego County home to a population of 150,000 and a burgeoning historic downtown core. Westpine’s photo content library produced for the City of Escondido is being utilized across the City of Escondido’s website, social channels, and Wikipedia page.
Swork Coffee Bar
Eagle Rock, California
A legacy Los Angeles coffee bar in a walkable commercial district 15 minutes north of Downtown LA. Westpine was hired to provide web design and commercial photography coinciding with a redesign of the coffee shop’s interior.
Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California
A 100-year-old boutique hotel on Santa Barbara’s State Street, a pedestrian-oriented retail corridor stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the iconic Arlington and Granada Theaters. Westpine provided lifestyle, architectural, and aerial photography for the hotel’s marketing department over the course of several years.
Personal Projects
Commercial
Photography
South Main
Buena Vista, Colorado
A 41 acre parcel transformed into a vibrant, walkable community along the Arkansas River in the Colorado Rockies. South Main features public access to the riverfront, commercial spaces within direct proximity to residential properties, and multiple public green spaces with bouldering features.
Wheeler District
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
A former municipal airport along the south banks of the Oklahoma River turned into a pedestrian-oriented community of diverse housing types, most notably featuring a cluster of two and three-story live-work building types that have been scarcely built in the post-WWII era. The former Santa Monica Pier ferris wheel is the icon at the north end of the site, surrounded by hammocks and green space open to the public.
Glenwood Park
Atlanta, Georgia
A 28 acre site previously housing a recycling plant re-envisioned as a sustainable, walkable traditional neighborhood. The community features 375 residential units varying from detached single-family homes to traditional townhomes, 20,000 square feet of office space, and 48,000 square feet of retail space, not to mention an impeccably designed park and central square.
