About Ritual Architecture and Interiors

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

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

Thoughtfully designed spaces create a sense of harmony between the inhabitants, the architecture itself, and the surrounding environment. Each element is a considered part of the whole, working in unison.

Thoughtfully designed spaces create a sense of harmony between the inhabitants, the architecture itself, and the surrounding environment. Each element is a considered part of the whole, working in unison.

We shape spaces that resonate with how our clients truly live by getting to know who they are, using authentic materials, and responding to local climate and context.

We shape spaces that resonate with how our clients truly live by getting to know who they are, using authentic materials, and responding to local climate and context.

Our process is an act of care. We are stewards of nature, utilizing sustainable strategies and responsible materials. We are stewards of the human spirit, respecting design principles that support health and comfort. By designing in response to the l

Our process is an act of care. We are stewards of nature, utilizing sustainable strategies and responsible materials. We are stewards 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.

Genuine connections with clients and team members are at the heart of our process. Our work is built on a foundation of trust, shaped through longstanding relationships with respected partners.

Genuine connections with clients and team members are at the heart of our process. Our work is built on a foundation of trust, shaped through longstanding relationships with respected partners.

Good design= A mastery of design principles + an understanding of building technologies and systems + a respect for makers and craftsmen. We know when to honor the rules and when to bend them, creating moments of subtle surprise that make each design

Good design= A mastery of design principles + an understanding of building technologies and systems + a respect for makers and craftsmen. We know when to honor the rules and when to bend them, creating moments of subtle surprise that make each design truly bespoke.

Portrait of Briana Ellis-Hoag, founder and architect at Ritual Architecture.

Briana Ellis Hoag, AIA

Briana 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.

Briana is supported by a trusted team of designers and consultants. Her executive direction of each project ensures your space feels unified, unique and the process seamless.

Meet the architect