Founded in 1979 by architect José Camina, known for timeless proportion and structural clarity. Today, the firm leads with a modern, disciplined approach rooted in José’s vision.

Where It All Began.
1970s
2000s
1980s
1990s
today

1979

ORIGINS

The foundation of Camina Design was laid in 1979, marked by José Camina’s commitment to modern residential architecture.

A large house made of reddish-brown wooden shingles with multiple levels and rooflines. It has several windows, a brick chimney, and a central glass section. A black wooden fence surrounds the house, and there is a small tree to the right, with a partly cloudy sky overhead.

Linden Road Horse Farm, 1979

A large wooden house with multiple windows, situated on a slightly elevated ground surrounded by tall pine trees, during sunset.

Pinehurst No. 3, 1979

1980s

1980s Heritage Architectural design featuring a living room with wooden-paneled walls, large window, built-in bookshelves filled with books, and a seating area with a beige sofa, a blue armchair, and a side table with a lamp.

Campbell Road House, 1980

A modern architectural forward home built in the 1980s featuring atwo-story house made of wood with large windows, located in a wooded area with tall trees in the background and a grassy field in front, surrounded by a wooden fence.

Young’s Road Horse Farm (Solar House), 1981

A large white house in the Pinehurst Village designed by Jose Camina with a wrap-around porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn with bushes.

Cherokee Road, Pinehurst Village House, 1983

A modern house with wooden and stone exterior, surrounded by tall pine trees, with a paved parking area where two cars are parked. There are bushes and trees in the foreground.

Turnberry Bank, 1986

Modern house with stone walls, surrounded by trees and a manicured lawn, featuring a covered porch area.

Southern Pines Women’s Health, 1986

A wooden house with a sloped roof, skylights, large windows, and a front porch with steps, surrounded by landscaped garden with flowers and small trees.

Pinehurst No. 7, 1987

1990s

A couple standing outdoors near a pond in front of a brick house under construction, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Private Residence, Country Club of North Carolina, 1991

A modern two-story house with large triangular windows on the front facade, surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs.
Three people having a conversation outdoors in a wooded area, each holding a glass of rosé wine, with a whiteboard displaying a sketch or plan behind them.

José & Lily at Camina Office Groundbreaking, 1997

A large, two-story house with a wooden shingle roof, white siding, and multiple windows, surrounded by trees and a neatly landscaped yard with potted plants and a brick pathway leading to the front door.
A large house with a brick foundation and white siding, featuring expansive windows and a porch with columns. The house is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and some small bushes, and tall trees are visible in the background.
Front entrance of a house with a brick pathway, steps, black double doors, white columns, potted plants, and a lantern hanging above the door.

Southern Living House at Pinehurst National, 1999

Bald Head Island

Camina’s work on Bald Head Island in the 1990s included a collection of residential projects awarded for their architectural merit.

A large multi-story beach house with multiple decks and white fencing, located near a canal with a dock and a few people standing on the dock.

Marsh Harbor Inn, Bed & Breakfast

Two white houses with multiple windows and stairs, situated on a sandy beach with a palm tree and a white picket fence in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.

Rapunzel, Award-winning tower houses

A large, white, three-story beach house with purple accents and a wraparound porch, located in a coastal area. Several people with bicycles are on the sidewalk in front of the house, and other similar houses are visible further down the street. The sky is clear and sunny.

Theodosia’s Bed & Breakfast

A multi-story beach house with a light gray exterior, dark teal trim, and multiple gabled roofs. The house features large windows, a wrap-around porch, and a small balcony. Palm trees and a white picket fence surround the house under a clear blue sky.

Harbor Private residence

2000s

Entryway with wooden front door and a staircase leading up to the second floor, decorated with plants and a rug on the hardwood floor.

The Rose Project, 2009

Large brick house with multiple gabled roofs, surrounded by tall trees and landscaped garden, front steps leading to a wooden door.
A large brick house with a gabled roof and multiple windows, surrounded by tall trees, a stone and brick fence, and a landscaped garden with shrubs and flowering plants.

The Brookfield Project, 2002

The image shows a two-story house with a balcony supported by stone columns, featuring a wood and metal railing, a ceiling fan, and outdoor furniture, set in a wooded area with a yard and garden.

TODAY

What began as a legacy continues as a modern design-and construction practice, shaped by experience and focused on what comes next.

RECENT WORK