Designs by Steve Curtis

Fostering the
Evolution
of Dreams

Over 20 years transforming your vision into stunning architectural realities — custom homes shaped by the land, the light, and the way you live.

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Custom Home Design
3D Renderings
Sun & Shadow Studies
Terrain Modeling
Architectural Blueprints
Mountain & Ranch Homes
Modern & Contemporary
Custom Home Design
3D Renderings
Sun & Shadow Studies
Terrain Modeling
Architectural Blueprints
Mountain & Ranch Homes
Modern & Contemporary

Tools of
the Trade

At the heart of every project are advanced 3D CAD tools that bring your dream to life with unparalleled accuracy — before a single stake is driven.

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Custom Home Design

Every home begins with your vision and your land. Steve designs across a wide range of architectural genres — modern, mountain, ranch, transitional — crafting a home that belongs exactly where it stands.

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3D Renderings & Visualization

Photorealistic 3D renderings with accurate terrain models let you walk through your home before it's built. See every material, shadow, and sightline — long before construction begins.

03

Sun & Shadow Studies

Precise solar analysis to determine optimal home placement, natural light maximization, and energy strategy. See exactly how sunlight and shadow move across your property throughout every season.

Featured Projects

A selection from the portfolio — each home designed from scratch for its owner.

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Custom Home Design
Exterior Rendering

Modern Triplex

Exterior Design
Exterior Design

Modern Tudor Estate

Project 24-021
Exterior Design

Modern Mountain Ranch

Custom Home Rendering
Exterior Design

Modern Mountain Ranch

Project 24-032
Exterior Design

Mountain Modern

Project 21-058
Exterior Design

Mountain Modern Contemporary

SMC Design Project

Designing Homes That Belong

"Every home should tell the story of the land it stands on, and the life lived within it."

Steve Curtis brings unmatched dedication to every project across a wide variety of architectural genres. Using cutting-edge 3D CAD software and photorealistic rendering tools, he ensures your vision is communicated with clarity — from the first sketch to the final blueprint.

Based in Idaho, SMC Design specializes in homes that embrace the natural beauty of their surroundings — mountain retreats, lakeside escapes, and expansive ranch homes that feel as though they grew from the landscape itself.

The Story View Portfolio

Watch the Work

Fly through finished designs, explore sun & shadow studies, and see exactly what your home will look like before a single stake is driven.

Wheeler Ranch
Spurwing Rim Subdivision
Aspen Ridge — McCall, Idaho
Sun / Shadow Study — Comparison
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From Vision to Reality

A collaborative journey from first conversation to construction-ready documents.

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Discovery

Steve explores your vision, your lifestyle, and the unique character of your property and site.

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Concept Design

Initial 3D concepts and sketches bring the home to life — ready for your review and feedback.

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Refinement

Each detail is refined together — materials, proportions, and spatial relationships — until everything is right.

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Deliverables

Complete blueprints, full renderings package, sun/shadow study, and construction documents.

Ready to build something
extraordinary?

Your dream home starts with a conversation. Share your land, your vision, and your lifestyle — and the journey begins.