It’s not everyday that your architect is also your client! It has been a pleasure to work with architect and business owner, Dio Stefanopoulos, to build his new studio space for his company, Aeronot Design. Dio is highly creative and is always thinking outside the box to produce beautiful, unique projects. Nexgeneral Construction can’t wait to complete this studio and partner with Aeronot on future endeavors. Watch this short video below to hear Dio and Ed Smith with Nexgeneral Construction talk about their experience working together on this project.

There’s a saying in construction: the best endorsement a contractor can receive is being hired by someone who knows exactly what they’re looking for.

That’s what made this project with Dio Stefanopoulos so meaningful.

Dio is the founder of Aeronot Design, a Fresno-based architectural firm with over 25 years of experience designing Orthodox and Catholic churches, modern custom homes, live-work buildings, and commercial spaces across the Central Valley. He graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and began his career working on Greek Orthodox Church projects in San Francisco before bringing his practice back to Fresno.

In short: Dio knows construction inside and out. When he decided to build a new studio space for Aeronot Design, he didn’t just hire any general contractor. He hired Nexgeneral.

The Project

Nexgeneral Construction worked alongside Dio to build out his new studio — a space designed to reflect the same creativity, precision, and out-of-the-box thinking that defines Aeronot’s work. Dio brought the architectural vision; Nexgeneral brought the execution. The result is a workspace that’s as functional as it is distinctive.

What made this project unique wasn’t just the scope — it was the dynamic. Dio wasn’t a passive client. He was an active creative partner who understood every decision being made, and he expected the same level of craftsmanship he brings to his own clients’ projects. Nexgeneral delivered.

A Partnership Built on Mutual Respect

The Nexgeneral and Aeronot relationship goes beyond a single project. Both firms share a commitment to the design-build process — the belief that architects and contractors work best when they collaborate from the very beginning rather than handing off plans at the last minute. That shared philosophy makes Dio and the Aeronot team a natural partner for Nexgeneral on projects across Fresno and the Central Valley.

Watch the video below to hear Dio and Nexgeneral’s Ed Smith talk about their experience working together.

Interested in a design-build project in Fresno or the Central Valley? Nexgeneral Construction works closely with architects and designers to deliver seamless, high-quality results from concept to completion.