History
We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have enjoyed being part of the community since the firm's establishment in 1970. Our staff creates original designs that address the unique needs and budgets of our clients. Each project preserves and celebrates the building's style while reflecting the client's personality and dreams. We unearth the full potential of each building and site to capture views and light, create warm, open interiors, and maximize outdoor spaces.
Specialties
We draw from a variety of historic and contemporary architectural styles, including Craftsman, English Arts and Crafts, Mediterranean, Prairie, Shingle Style, and Modern. We employ time tested materials and construction methods to build sound structures with beautiful details. Our working drawings are prized by builders for their clarity and ease of construction. Passive solar design, environmentally sensitive construction, natural lighting and energy conserving features are incorporated into the development of each project. Our interior design services include selecting finishes, lighting, hardware, furnishings, and coordinating colors for finished spaces. We also offer landscape design services, with the aim of integrating interior and exterior spaces throughout the home. LEED Certified Staff Recent Awards 2016 & 2017: Best Residential Architects Oakland Magazine's Best of Oakland & East Bay 2015: 4 Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association Preservation Awards 2014: Remmie Award, San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry 2011: Orinda Mayor's Award for Excellence in Architecture Best Second Story Addition, City of Piedmont Recent Publications San Francisco Chronicle Style Section 2/21/2010 BHG Special Interest Publications Spring/Summer 2009