Kevin Farrell
Co-Founder, Architect
History
hybridCore Homes was born out of both survival and necessity. Late in 2009, already a few years deep in a recession unprecedented in our time, a longtime client of Farrell Faber and Associates (Bob O’Neel of Young America Homes) suggested looking at factory-built housing as a cost-effective solution for his project. Reluctant at first, Kevin and Shaun toured factories (they had a lot of free time) at gradually saw benefits to that world that could be utilized. But, alas, there were still too many other aspects of “prefab” construction that would never sell to their clientele.
Thus, began the discussion and many long hours of trial and error, aimed at reaping the efficiencies and precision of the factory world and pairing it with the customization and craftsmanship that local builders were accustomed to. Eventually hybridCore Homes was launched as that revolutionary “marriage” of traditional stick-built construction and what we dubbed “Cores” constructed offsite.
Despite winning several national design awards for modular construction, hybridCore Homes got off to a slower than hoped for start as we found that even our cost saving approach was not enough to revive the industry. Eventually though, the industry has rebounded and, year after year now, increasing numbers of both builders and homeowners are seeing the benefits and the beauty of owning a hybridCore Home.
Our Team
Kevin Farrell
Co-Founder, Architect
Kevin grew up in Sonoma County before heading off to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to receive his BArch in 1983. He also spent an unforgettable year studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Together with Shaun Faber, he founded the award-winning architecture firm, Farrell Faber and Associates in 1989 and continues to be its managing principal.
Kevin has been married 33 years. He and his wife, Kim, have two children – a son who is a business strategist for hybridCore Homes and a daughter who is a Spanish teacher at Elsie Allen High School. Kevin is an avid cyclist and has been a coach for Team in Training. His other interests include traveling and cooking and he is a die-hard San Jose Sharks fan. He also enjoys serving others as a deacon in his church.
Shaun Faber
Co-Founder
Along with Kevin Farrell, Shaun was a founder of Farrell Faber and Associates in 1989 and was the creative force behind many of its award-winning designs. His inspiration was a driving force in creating hybridCore Homes and keeping it on the forefront of innovation. Despite having no formal training, Shaun had a natural eye for good design which he was always honing through his travels.
Unfortunately, we lost Shaun at the young age of 50 in October of 2017. He left behind his wife Karin and his three children. His two sons, Zak and Scott are following in his footsteps by working in the Construction Management field and his daughter, Katie, is using her design skills studying at FIDM Fashion Institute.
Matt Hernandez
Director of Operations
Matt grew up in Santa Cruz County and attended Cal Poly SLO and CSU Sacramento where he received a Bachelor Science degree in Business Administration. Matt’s management and leadership experience stems 20+ years with focuses on operational management, project management and operational efficiencies. His previous experience in the appliance construction and project management industry pairs well with his current responsibilities as Director of Operations for hybridCore Homes. Matt and the team at hybridCore Homes are focused on providing clients with improved cost efficiencies, high quality sustainable construction and speed of completion. Matt is married with two children and lives locally in Santa Rosa.
Jeff Farrell
Business Strategist
Matt Taylor
Lead Designer
Matt Taylor brings over 8 years of architectural experience in residential design to his role as Lead Designer. Originally drawn to art and architecture in his youth, he has refined his skills through architectural education and managing the firm’s project portfolio. Matt grew up in the Bay Area, graduating from Cardinal Newman High School and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo receiving his Bachelor of Architecture in 2010. He also spent time studying Italian architecture in Rome, Italy.
Matt appreciates all things architecture, design and construction. His other interests include traveling, hiking, camping, cooking, golf, SCUBA diving and fishing, and he is a lifelong A’s and 49ers fan. He also enjoys volunteering in the community, particularly using his skills for facilities improvements to a local Boy Scouts camp.
Margaret Kim
Office Administrator
Margaret is a consummate professional creating and managing an office environment that promotes efficiency and happiness. One of her former employers stated, “Every office needs a Margaret”. She’s a native of Sonoma County and a die hard lover of fashion, movies, cooking and design. Making people feel comfortable and at ease is something she prides herself on.
Open Positions
CAD Drafter
This key team member will be responsible for assisting the design team in the completion of construction documents for new homes.
Qualifications:
- Be a team player and eager to learn
- Be organized, flexible, self-motivated and able to work independently
- Pay attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
- Balance multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent language skills and grammar accuracy
Senior Cad Drafter
This key team member will be responsible for CAD drafting of multi-family and mixed-use projects. Responsibilities also include interaction with clients, staff and consultants, design development and construction document drawing preparation, and coordination of project schedule.
Professional Experience & Technical Skills:
- Minimum 5-years of professional experience, including architectural CAD drafting
- Low and mid-rise multi-family residential, hospitality, podium and/or mixed-use project experience preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of CA building codes, architectural building systems and construction techniques