Founded by Claudio Ortiz, Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc. (CODG) is located in Carmel-by-the-Sea. In 2000 the firm was established with one principle, a building needs to embrace its surroundings. Architecture does not need to be an element that stands to uphold attention, but blend with nature, adjacent buildings and communicate with culture and humanity. A building is a place where we as humans grow, learn, and express our attitudes and feelings to others.

CODG is a firm with full access to consultants, interior designers, engineers, architects. With ten years of experience in residential design, from the small cottages in Carmel to the large estates in Pebble Beach, the reputation the firm has gained is one that stands as a leading residential design firm.