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Design as devotion to daily life.

*ABOUT

Our mission is to honor the individuality of each client and elevate daily rituals through design that unites architecture, interiors, and environment. Grounded in context and guided by care, we shape spaces that feel deeply personal and strengthen the connection to home and place.

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*Briana Ellis Hoag, AIA

Meet Briana

Briana Ellis Hoag, AIA, founded Ritual Architecture and Interiors out of a desire to practice design with intention and continuity, shaping architecture and interiors under a single, cohesive vision. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful spaces emerge when every layer is thoughtfully aligned.

A native San Diegan, Briana holds a degree in architecture from Cal Poly Pomona and maintains professional credentials, including LEED AP. With more than two decades of experience across diverse residential and community projects, she brings both technical rigor and perspective to each commission.

She believes the home environment has a profound impact on wellbeing and daily life. By remaining closely involved in every stage of design, Briana ensures each project feels unified, deeply personal, and enduring.

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outside of her work

Briana enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, often exploring Balboa Park and the architecture that first inspired her path. This connection to place continues to influence her approach, grounding each project in both personal meaning and a strong sense of context.

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OUR PILLARS OF PRACTICE

These values form the foundation of our practice and the spirit behind every project.

HARMONY

Design belongs when it reflects its place and the people who give it life. Thoughtful spaces create a sense of harmony between those who inhabit them, the architecture itself, and the surrounding environment, each element considered as part of a whole.

RESONANCE

We shape spaces that resonate with how our clients truly live, by using authentic materials, responding to local climate and context, and designing with honesty and intention.

COLLABORATION

Genuine connections with clients and collaborators are at the heart of our process, allowing us to adapt with grace and ensure each project feels cohesive and seamless. Our work is built on a foundation of trust, shaped through longstanding relationships with respected partners.

STEWARDSHIP

Our process is an act of care. We are stewards of nature, utilizing sustainable strategies and responsible materials, and of the human spirit, respecting design principles that support health and comfort. By designing in response to the local vernacular, we honor the craft, history, and culture of a place.

ARTISTRY

We design with quiet confidence and intuition, distilling each client’s story into spaces that feel timeless and deeply personal. Grounded in expertise, we know when to honor the rules and when to bend them, creating moments of subtle surprise that make each design truly bespoke.

CLIENT REFLECTIONS

  • “Briana is very personable, reachable, and had answers to all our questions.  She made the daunting task of material selection easy. And we LOVED the design she drew up. We received numerous compliments from other people that saw her plans (i.e. show room consultants and interior designers). The attention to detail was amazing.”

    Neil and Linda Luscomb, Client

  • “I enjoy working with the Ritual Architecture team, and clients enjoy working with Bree because she understands their vision and thinks outside of the traditional design box to create stunning spaces.”

    Travis Derks, Derks Construction

  • "Whenever the opportunity to work with Briana arises, I feel a sense of ‘ahhh..’, because I know it will go well and actually be a pleasurable experience. Her collaborative orientation with others is such a plus for my clients. She is professional, constructive, creative, and solution-oriented."

    Aurora Christophers, Studio Christophers Design

  • "This looks like the dreamiest house ever! You have made our dream home come to life. Love all the different materials you used, but also kept the concept of our original house. Love it!"

    Former Customer

  • "I’m printing out copies of these right now so we can stare at them and play around! Thanks for meeting with us! I can’t wait to see V2! I really love how thoughtful you are with the sightlines and views! It’s kind of blowing my mind."

    Former Client