Alcorn & Benton Architects is an architecture firm led by James Alcorn and Paul Benton, two experienced and practiced architects who have worked on numerous project types ranging from multi-function arenas, airports, and industrial spaces, to offices, classrooms, medical clinic renovations, and custom residences.
James Alcorn
AIA Emeritus
Since 1964, James has focused his expertise and imagination on clean lines and modern design. James is currently Vice President of the La Jolla Historical Society and co-chair of the society’s Facilities Committee. He previously served as co-chair of the La Jolla Merchant’s Association design board. His early work at the firms of Eero Saarinen and SOM contributes to a rich and thoughtful sense of architectural design value and aesthetic. While at SOM, James contributed to the design of the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum Complex. His later experience includes the design and master plan of the Ventura County Government Center and the Brea Civic/Cultural Center. His work has received numerous AIA Regional & Local Design Awards.
Paul Benton
Architect + Engineer
As both a Registered Professional Engineer and Architect, Paul can visualize complex structural details while in the preliminary planning stages, providing an appealing design that also meets highly technical requirements. Paul is chair of the La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee and recently completed nine years of service on the La Jolla Shores Planned District Advisory Board. He is an accomplished designer and project manager with a record of work at the San Diego International Airport, Port of San Diego, local universities, and numerous commercial and custom residential projects.
Andrew Benton
Architect + Project Manager
Andrew has worked with Paul Benton in project management, construction management and design roles since 2003. He has worked on a variety of projects including engineering, residential, mixed-use, retail, educational and healthcare facilities. He has worked on projects large and small, often providing construction and project management for larger scale reconstruction and renovation projects for several Homeowners’ associations and San Diego’s Universities.
Andrew brings a keen eye for elegant design solutions while navigating the variety of challenges encountered during the design and construction of projects, while maintaining the project program, enhancing aesthetics and amenities, designing for barrier-free construction, and complying with governmental requirements.